The New York Times

The Letter-Writers of Mumbai

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:57:26 -0800

The Letter-Writer (Click here for the video) G. P. Sawant, a professional letter writer in Mumbai, is a winner and loser due to globalization (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Related Article by Anand Giridharadas - The Ink Fades on a Profession as India Modernizes

Nuclear Legacy

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:52:56 -0800

Nuclear Legacy (Click here for the video) Former workers speak about their struggle to receive government compensation for working in contaminated factories. (Producer: Jigar Mehta / Fred Conrad) Related Article by Anthony DePalma & David Staba - Sickened, and Fighting Another Cold War

America’s Music: Church of Rock

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 15:46:54 -0800

Church of Rock (Click here for the video) The worship rock scene at High Desert Church in Victorville, Calif. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Related Article by Ben Ratliff- Plugging In to Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord

Where It’s Spooky All Year Long

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:42:54 -0700

Where It’s Spooky All Year Long (Click here for the video) Meet the employees of a year-round Halloween store in New York City's East Village. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Related Article by Winter Miller- A Place Where One Person’s Costume Is Another’s Work Clothes

Rethinking Fire Policy

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:33:22 -0700

Rethinking Fire Policy (Click here for the video) New York Times reporter Jesse McKinley visits Lake Arrowhead, Calif., where residents have made the choice to live with the constant threat of fire. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Related Article by Jesse McKinley - Rethinking Fire Policy in the Tinderbox Zone

The Prematurely Rich

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:08:35 -0700

The Prematurely Rich (Click here for the video) At 32, PayPal's co-founder, Max Levchin, has millions in the bank and never has to work again. But that doesn't stop the drive for his next big payday. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Related Article by Gary Rivlin - After Succeeding, Young Tycoons Try, Try Again

Iraqi Premier Breaks Fast Queens

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:00:53 -0700

Iraqi Premier Breaks Fast Queens (Click here for the video) Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, the prime minister of Iraq, attended a traditional Ramadan feast at a Queens mosque. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Iraqi Premier Breaks Fast at a Queens Mosque

Boxing's Legendary Ring Retires

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:44:26 -0700

Boxing’s Legendary Ring Retires (Click here for the video) Boxing greats gathered at Madison Square Garden to celebrate the life of the historic boxing ring, which is being retired. (Producer: Jigar Mehta / Matt Orr) Related Article

America’s Music: A Band Apart

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 12:03:40 -0700

A Band Apart (Click here for the video) The Marching Storm of Prairie View A&M University prepares for its first halftime show of the season. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Related Article

Life Since Katrina: Interactive Feature

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:52:18 -0700

Life Since Katrina (Click here for the feature) An interactive feature looks at life in New Orleans over the past two years, since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city and the region. (Producer: Jigar Mehta)

Patchwork City: Moving On by Moving In

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:21:14 -0700

Moving On by Moving In (Click here for the video) Two years after Hurricane Katrina, Willy Pickett is feeling settled in his home in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans. (Producer: Jigar Mehta)

Patchwork City: Raising Walls, Lowering Risk

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:20:30 -0700

Raising Walls, Lowering Risk (Click here for the video) As New Orleans residents move back, the Army Corps of Engineers is racing to raise the level of flood protection. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Article: Raising Walls, Lowering Risk (Click here for the article)

Patchwork City: Casinos Flourishing

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:44:31 -0700

Casinos Booming in Gulf States (Click here for the video) Attendance is sagging but profits are up for casinos in Katrina-ravaged states. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Article: Casinos Booming in Katrina's Wake as Cash Pours In

Patchwork City: The Little Clinic That Could

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:39:21 -0700

The Little Clinic That Could (Click here for the video) Hurricane Katrina shattered the health care system in New Orleans, and Common Ground Health Clinic is filling the void for the sick and poor. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Article: Shuttered Hospitals Slow Recovery in New Orleans

Patchwork City: Katrina Evacuees

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:30:06 -0700

Katrina Evacuees Frozen in Place (Click here for the video) For thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees, the dream of going home to New Orleans has turned into the grim limbo of exile. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Article: Road to New Life After Katrina Is Closed to Many

Patchwork City: New Orleans East

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 09:24:30 -0700

A Neighborhood Returns (Click here for the video) New York Times reporter Susan Saulny visits the East New Orleans street that her parents hope to come back to by Thanksgiving. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Article: Aching for Lost Friends, but Rebuilding With Hope

Magazine: The Gregarious Brain

Sun, 8 Jul 2007 12:21:21 -0700

My Life with Williams Syndrome (Click here for the video) Nicki Hornbaker, 19, talks about living with Williams syndrome, a genetic disorder defined by an infectious affability. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Article: The Gregarious Brain

National: The Night Shift in Newark

Sun, 27 May 2007 11:31:13 -0700

WINNER: PUBLISHER’S AWARD MAY 2007 Friday Night (Click here for the video) Saturday Night (Click here for the video) iTUNES Version - Higher Quality Friday Night (iTunes) Saturday Night (iTunes) On patrol with the officers of Newark's Fifth Precinct during the violent night shift. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Photo Slideshow by Richard Perry Article: Newark Battles Murder and Its Accomplice, Silence by Andrew Jacobs

T Style | Hot Links

Sun, 6 May 2007 11:26:10 -0700

Hot Links (Click here for the video) Watch Paul Bertolli, the sausage king, get down to cases. Producer: Jigar Mehta Camera: Tim Kelly Article: T Style | Hot Links

Urban Eye: The High Line Festival

Fri, 11 May 2007 11:18:59 -0700

Open Night at Buddha Bar (Click here for video) Melena Ryzik of The Times hits the the opening night party of the High Line Festival. (Producer: Jigar Mehta)

Urban Eye: Tribeca Film Festival

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:14:41 -0700

Open Night Red Carpet (Click here for video) Melena Ryzik of The Times hits the red carpet at the opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival. (Producer: Jigar Mehta)

Arts: The Million Dollar Violin

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:07:17 -0700

Musical Test Drive (Click here for video) The public gets a chance to play a million-dollar Stradivarius before it is auctioned. (Producer: Jigar Mehta) Article: Rare Chance to Try Out a Masterpiece by Anthony Ramirez