Diaspora

Five Indian-origin CEOs transforming major American industries

Five Indian-origin CEOs transforming major America...

October 8, 2025

Beyond the headline-grabbing executives of Indian origin leading global heavyweights like Google or Microsoft, there are several other Indians or Persons of Indian Origin at the helm of a multitude of other companies in the United States. Here are a few of them. Neal Mohan, CEO, ...

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Indian designers who extended global footprints with luxury, craft, couture

Indian designers who extended global footprints wi...

September 16, 2025

Indian designers have steadily expanded their reach overseas, presenting luxury wear, artisanal craft, and couture to international audiences, while underlining India’s cultural identity. Five names, Asha Sarabhai, Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Ritu Kumar and Sabyasachi Mukher...

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H-1B visa row: US governor calls programme scam

H-1B visa row: US governor calls programme scam

August 30, 2025

Hundreds of Indian IT companies and hundreds of thousands of Indian IT professionals working in the United States owe their success to the H-1B visa programme, a ‘lottery’ that offers the most convenient and fastest route to a US green card, granting permanent residency in th...

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7 Indian-origin food entrepreneurs in United States

7 Indian-origin food entrepreneurs in United State...

August 16, 2025

Entrepreneurs of Indian descent are revolutionising the American culinary scene by fussing traditional flavours with creativity and business savvy. With everything from Michelin-starred restaurants to ready-to-cook sauces, these trailblazers are not only bringing real Indian food...

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Little-known Little Indias around the world

Little-known Little Indias around the world

July 7, 2025

Across the globe, vibrant neighbourhoods have blossomed where the sights, sounds, and flavours of India come alive, offering a sense of home to the diaspora and a fascinating experience for visitors. While London’s Southall and New York’s Jackson Heights are perhaps the most ...

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Indian finance leaders shaping Wall Street and global markets

Indian finance leaders shaping Wall Street and glo...

June 25, 2025

Top talent from all over the world has long been drawn to the United States, home to the world’s largest financial markets. Among them, several professionals of Indian origin, have attained the highest levels of corporate finance, wealth management and investment banking and to...

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Proposed US tax casts shadow over remittances to India

Proposed US tax casts shadow over remittances to I...

June 24, 2025

On May 22, the United States House of Representatives passed a sweeping legislative package dubbed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, the pet legislative project of United States President Donald Trump, that is aimed at overhauling key areas of American policy, from taxes and spen...

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70 pc Indian students use mobile-first fintech for cross-border payments: Beacon

70 pc Indian students use mobile-first fintech for...

June 20, 2025

Indicating a shift in how Indian immigrants manage financial transactions, Canadian-based fintech company Beacon has released new findings on UPI usage among Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Canada. The data shows that 70 pc of Indian students now use mobile-first fintech platforms...

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Noted Indian-origin doctors in UAE

Noted Indian-origin doctors in UAE

June 17, 2025

Globally, India remains the leading supplier of expatriate doctors to developed countries. According to a report by Statista, approximately 75,000 Indian doctors work abroad, primarily in the member nations of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a cl...

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Craft, identity and influence: The rise of Indian diaspora designers

Craft, identity and influence: The rise of Indian ...

June 12, 2025

From New York to London and Milan to Paris, Indian diaspora designers are stepping into the global spotlight like never before. Through collaborations with international artists, showcases at major fashion weeks and strong support from the South Asian diaspora, these creatives ar...

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