Diaspora

5 Indian diaspora actors that ruled 2020

5 Indian diaspora actors that ruled 2020

December 31, 2020

This year, two Indian actors starred in shows that were trending on Twitter within hours of their release on Netflix. Tamil-Canadian newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who plays the lead in Mindy Kaling’s new show Never Have I Ever and London-born actor Rahul Kohli, with his hor...

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Indian diaspora to help Biden create the ‘New America’

Indian diaspora to help Biden create the ‘New Am...

December 21, 2020

After weeks of efforts by US President Donald Trump to overturn the result, the electoral college last week affirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s win in the 2020 American election. With that, the focus is set to shift to the incoming team nominated by Biden to help run a country that h...

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From Howdy Modi to how dare Modi, asks Indian diaspora

From Howdy Modi to how dare Modi, asks Indian dias...

December 11, 2020

“As the Punjab-born descendant of farmers, my heart breaks to see Punjabi farmers assaulted for protesting Indian govt’s pro-big-corporation farm bill that will destroy their farms, way of life, and culture. Hear them, meet with them, & compromise, PM Modi,” tweeted...

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Indian diaspora supports farmers’ protest in India

Indian diaspora supports farmers’ protest in Ind...

December 5, 2020

farmer protest in india, A large number of people from Indian diaspora have come forward in support of the protesting farmers in their native country with activism, digital campaigns and donations.

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Suhani Jalota of Myna Mahila Foundation-only Indian nominee for Global Citizen Prize 2020

Suhani Jalota of Myna Mahila Foundation-only India...

November 20, 2020

Deeply distressed by seeing the troubles the women in the slums struggle with on a daily basis, Suhani Jalota, a young woman from Mumbai decided to do something about it. Jalota realised that a dearth of hygiene and a taboo over discussion of topics like sexual harassment and men...

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Indian-origin comedians cracking up the world

Indian-origin comedians cracking up the world

November 19, 2020

Gone are the days when Indian comedians were known for their caricaturist acts. Many shades of brown have now dotted the comedy scenes and comedians of Indian origin have left audience in splits of laughter all over the world.

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6 athletes of Indian diaspora emerge on the scene

6 athletes of Indian diaspora emerge on the scene

October 26, 2020

While Indian diaspora has made a mark in many fields around the world, sport is an arena where not too many Indian names have traditionally stood out. However, that seems to be changing now, as more and more Indian diaspora sportspersons are making a name for themselves in their ...

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5 Female Indian diaspora authors telling stories of a mixed culture

5 Female Indian diaspora authors telling stories o...

October 18, 2020

Often drawing a parallel between different cultures and varied experiences of women across the globe, female authors of Indian diaspora have to their credit a plethora of critically acclaimed pieces of literature.

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Six Indian diaspora directors acing Hollywood

Six Indian diaspora directors acing Hollywood

October 8, 2020

Hollywood has been a dream destination for many from the entertainment and visual art fields across the world. While Bollywood boasts of being the second biggest money-making film industry in the world, filmmakers from Indian diaspora have also received attention and appreciation...

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Indian diaspora chefs elevating Indian cuisines

Indian diaspora chefs elevating Indian cuisines

September 26, 2020

Over the past few years, chefs belonging to the Indian diaspora have won top honours for their culinary delights and also own well-known restaurant and food chains in several countries. Whether it is through their cookbooks or their restaurants, these chefs have expanded the fan ...

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