Indian Diaspora

25/07/2024

Kamala Harris Sparks Enthusiasm Among South Asian Americans
Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/kamala-harris-sparks-enthusiasm-among-south-asian-americans

Kamala Harris

22/07/2024

Kamala Harris' nomination for the U.S. presidential race is historic, not just for being the first Black woman on a major party’s presidential ticket but also for her identity as the first Indian American in such a position. Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was born in Chennai, India, and immigrated to the United States to pursue a doctoral program at UC Berkeley. This mixed-race heritage allows Harris to connect across diverse identities, reaching multiple audiences and voting blocs.

Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/kamala-harris-her-indian-roots-and-new-america-historic-presidential-run

19/07/2024

Vinay Mohan Kwatra appointed as the new Indian Ambassador to the United States

Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/vinay-mohan-kwatra-appointed-new-indian-ambassador-united-states

18/07/2024

VFS Global launches Seattle and Bellevue Centres for India visa, OCI and passport services

Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/vfs-global-launches-seattle-and-bellevue-wa-centres-india-visa-oci-and-passport-services

VFS Global |

17/07/2024

Usha Chilukuri Vance highlights the rising influence of Indian Americans in U.S. Politics

Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/usha-chilukuri-vance-highlights-rising-influence-indian-americans-us-politics

Usha Chilukuri Vance

16/07/2024

Bonalu Festival Celebrated in London by Telugu NRIs

Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/bonalu-festival-celebrated-london-nri-telugus

Telugu Association of London Telugu Association of North America

15/07/2024

Abu Dhabi Street Named in Honour of Pioneering Indian Doctor: Dr George Matthew

Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/abu-dhabi-uae-street-named-honour-pioneering-indian-doctor-dr-george-matthew

11/07/2024

Historic Win for Conservatives as Shivani Raja Takes Leicester East in UK, Swears Oath on Bhagavad Gita

Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/historic-win-conservatives-shivani-raja-takes-leicester-east-uk-swears-oath-bhagavad-gita

10/07/2024

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is grappling with a significant surge in auto thefts. The situation has left many residents contemplating drastic measures to ensure their safety.

Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/auto-theft-surge-greater-toronto-area-canada-sparks-safety-concerns

09/07/2024

Indian talent shining on America’s Got Talent: The success of Maya Neelakantan and Pranysqa Mishra on "America's Got Talent" has put Indian talent on the global stage. Many more to shine!
Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/indian-talent-dazzle-world-americas-got-talent

07/07/2024

Australia announces hike in Student Visa Fees: Indian Students Face New Barriers

Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/australia-announces-hike-student-visa-fees-indian-students-face-new-barriers

30/06/2024

India's T20 World Cup Triumph: A Victory for Cricket and the Indian Diaspora: India’s men’s cricket team won a nail-biter final game against South Africa in the Twenty20 World Cup match on Saturday, putting an end to the country’s 13-year drought in the global cricket arena. India wins the T20 World Cup after holding off South Africa by 7 runs in a gripping final yesterday.

Read More: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/indias-t20-world-cup-triumph-victory-cricket-and-indian-diaspora

ICC T20 World Cup |

29/06/2024

Ashwini Gangal shares her beautiful story on the relationship of Indians with Chai (Tea) - no matter where you are in the world!

Read: https://indiandiaspora.org/news/diaspora-stories-making-love-chai-wordsby-ashwini-gangal

22/06/2024

https://www.indiandiaspora.org/news/suhas-subramanyam-clinches-democratic-primary-virginias-10th-congressional-district

Suhas Subramanyam

Indian-American Suhas Subramanyam has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for a Congressional seat in Virginia, triumphing over 11 other contenders, including fellow Indian-American Krystle Kaul. This win brings the "Samosa Caucus" – a group of Indian-Americans in the US Congress – clos...

21/06/2024

Diljit Dosanjh puts Punjabi culture on the global stage at the Jimmy Fallon show

Read More: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/news/diljit-dosanjh-puts-punjabi-culture-global-stage-jimmy-fallon-show

13/06/2024

https://www.indiandiaspora.org/news/cricket-and-american-dream-indian-origin-players-spark-crickets-rise-usa

Saurabh Netravalkar | USA Cricket | ICC T20 World Cup |

Cricket's unexpected rise in the United States has been significantly influenced by players of Indian origin. With six cricketers of Indian descent on the USA Cricket Team, many of them on H1-B visas, the sport is seeing a surge in popularity among the immigrant community. These players hail from di...

06/06/2024

https://www.indiandiaspora.org/news/new-york-indian-film-festival-nyiff-showcases-depth-contemporary-indian-cinema
New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) Sanya Malhotra Shabana Azmi

06/06/2024

Malayali Beer: The tale of two gutsy entrepreneurs from the Indian Diaspora in Poland: In Poland, two Indian entrepreneurs, Chandra Mohan Nallur and Sargheve Sukumaran, have brewed more than just beer—they've crafted a narrative of resilience, innovation, and cultural fusion. Their venture, Malayali beer, has emerged not only as a symbol of their entrepreneurial spirit but also as a testament to the unyielding power of celebrating cultural identity in a foreign land.

https://www.indiandiaspora.org/news/malayali-beer-tale-two-gutsy-entrepreneurs-indian-diaspora-poland

Malayali.rocks | | Chandramohan Nallur | IndiaPoland | |

04/06/2024

https://www.indiandiaspora.org/news/historic-first-cricket-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-debuts-united-states

ICC - International Cricket Council ICC T20 World Cup

The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the ninth edition of this biennial tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), marks a historic milestone as it is being co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States from June 1 to 29, 2024. This is the first major ICC event to feature mat...

03/06/2024

https://www.indiandiaspora.org/index.php/news/soundarya-balasubramani-helping-ambitious-talent-break-visa-stalemate-and-achieve-american

When Soundarya Balasubramani moved to the U.S. from India and completed her Masters at Columbia University in 2019, she encountered an impossible task – navigating the challenging immigration landscape of employment-based visas.

29/05/2024

https://www.indiandiaspora.org/news/meet-raghni-naidu-owner-1st-female-indian-immigrant-owned-winery-usa

Raghni Naidu | Naidu Wines | | | | |

Meet Raghni Naidu, the founder of Naidu Wines, one of the first South-Asian owned wine brand in USA. In the vast landscape of the U.S. wine market, Raghni Naidu stands as a testament to passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams. Her story, woven across continents and cultures, has led to the....

25/05/2024

https://indiandiaspora.org/index.php/news/anasuya-sengupta-creates-history-first-indian-win-best-actress-cannes

The 77th Cannes Film Festival has proven to be a landmark event for India. Alongside the special screening of Shyam Benegal’s "Manthan," nearly five decades after its release, and the presence of numerous Indian celebrities on the red carpet, Indian cinema achieved remarkable recognition at the fe...

23/05/2024

https://indiandiaspora.org/news/meet-neeharika-munjal-youth-leader-uniting-indian-diaspora-new-england

Young Indian Professionals of New England | | | | | |

New England, located in the northeastern corner of the United States, is a region renowned for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant cultural heritage. Comprising six states—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut—New England is celebrated for ...

18/05/2024

https://indiandiaspora.org/news/indian-students-attacked-locals-bishkek-kyrgyzstan

India has advised its students in Bishkek to stay indoors following reports of violence involving locals and foreigners in the Kyrgyz capital. The advisory comes after several Pakistani students were injured in hostel attacks by mobs. The Indian Consulate in Kyrgyzstan issued a statement on X (forme...

16/05/2024

https://indiandiaspora.org/news/indian-spice-brands-mdh-and-everest-face-international-bans-and-investigations

Many countries, including the US, UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, have recently banned some spice products from two prominent Indian spice brands—MDH and Everest—over ethylene oxide (ETO) contamination concerns.

13/05/2024

https://indiandiaspora.org/news/turban-day-celebrated-times-square-nyc-celebration-sikh-culture-heritage

On May 11, 2024, Times Square in New York City was alive with the vibrant celebration of Turban Day, an event that drew crowds with its colorful display and rich cultural significance. The essence of Turban Day lies in its mission to educate and enlighten people about the profound significance of th...

06/05/2024

https://indiandiaspora.org/news/meet-van-and-sumit-sharma-force-behind-usas-first-indian-american-beer-brand-rupee-beer

Rupee Beer

The beer market in the USA is vast and dynamic, reflecting the diverse tastes and preferences of consumers nationwide. With an extensive array of domestic and imported brands, the USA beer market boasts a rich tapestry of flavors, styles, and brewing techniques. Among this array of brands, a special...

10/03/2024

At 18 million strong, the Indian diaspora is the largest diaspora in the world, established across all 6 continents worldwide. Along with Indian Diaspora, ‘Little India’ enclaves are thriving in various parts of the world. These Little India enclaves may also be called India Towns, India Market,...

26/01/2024

On January 26th today, India celebrated its 75th Republic Day while thousands of people lined at Kartavya Path, a ceremonial

26/01/2024

India is a kaleidoscope of languages, cultures, customs, and religions. So how does someone who is not born in this complex land of tradition and rituals make this culture her own, blend herself seamlessly in the social fabric, and in a way, brings the West and the East closer? Meet Jessica Kumar, a...