Diaspora News

Through the lens of young Indian diaspora

Through the lens of young Indian diaspora

February 15, 2021

“When I entered London for the first time, I was nervous and excited; ready, albeit a little apprehensive, to begin my time at university. I expected that the coming years would be full of new people and experiences, some slightly bland British food, a little bit of culture sho...

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Seven Indian-Americans in Forbes’ list of wealthiest people in US

Seven Indian-Americans in Forbes’ list of wealthiest people in US

September 14, 2020

Sixty-one-year-old Jay Chaudhry, CEO of cybersecurity firm ZScaler, has been named the richest Indian American in the rankings for 2020 released by Forbes magazine, which goes on to list six other Persons of Indian Origin amongst the 400 richest persons in the United States. Inte...

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Indian-origin girl in the UK aces IQ test

Indian-origin girl in the UK aces IQ test

May 12, 2017

A girl of Indian origin has outshone all others participating in an IQ test in the UK and apparently has outscored even Einstein and Hawking.

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Five elaborately constructed Hindu temples around the world

Five elaborately constructed Hindu temples around the world

April 29, 2017

Iconic tourist attractions, these elaborately constructed temples around the world are also for many and an indication that despite religious differences, beautiful architecture with a spiritual soul unifies people no matter what their beliefs.

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The Indian diaspora and its festivals

The Indian diaspora and its festivals

March 16, 2017

No matter how far from the roots, the Indian diaspora always carry a bounty of Indian traditions with them wherever they go. And, over the decades, Indian festivals and rituals have found a place in various foreign locales as well.

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Madhuri Shekar’s ‘In Love and Warcraft’ Plays in Bay Area

Madhuri Shekar’s ‘In Love and Warcraft’ Plays in Bay Area

December 10, 2015

SAN LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA: After traveling to Atlanta, Georgia; Arlington, Virginia; Chicago and Los Angeles, Indian-American playwright Madhuri Shekar’s award-winning play, “In Love and Warcraft,” is set to make its Bay Area premiere at the Custom Made Theater in San Francis...

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