I’m honored to connect with the vibrant Indiaspora community today. As the founder of Neeman Global Capital, a New Jersey-based think tank dedicated to changing narratives to advance equity, I have exciting news to share in my first blog post: we’ve appointed five extraordinary women leaders to our Global Advisory Board. These leaders, based in three countries—Switzerland, the United States, and India—bring a wealth of experience across various sectors to ensure strong governance and stability. We are collaboratively claiming spaces for women of color at the policy table, ultimately bridging ..read more

My friends in India were puzzled when I decided to publish a children’s book, Magical Tales of Clever Mice, while living in California. They told me there were already so many books in India based on the Panchatantra that there was no need for another one. Yet, I couldn’t find the right types of books to give to my bi-racial grandchild, who loves Indian stories but will probably never visit India. With a few exceptions, the needs of the Indian diaspora have not been addressed by the recent crop of books on the market. In the past, my children, growing up in New York, had access to only Amar C ..read more

This database of Indian Americans in office in 2024, is an ongoing attempt to document the many Indian Americans who have answered their call to public service as elected officials and government appointees. Although it may not be exhaustive, it captures the serious contributions of Indian Americans in in the realms of politics and policy. With over 250 names, this list of Indian American has been curated as part of the on-going research for Indiaspora’s proposed 2024 Global Government Leaders’ List. Check out the full list below: US Government Leaders List 2024 About Indiaspora Indiaspora is ..read more

In a world divided by borders, cricket is the common language that unites Indian souls across continents. If there’s one prominent tradition that ensures the continuation of Indian identity despite the widespread dispersal of Indians worldwide, it is unquestionably the sport of Cricket. Hits and Sixes—nothing more exciting for the Indian community than seeing the Indian team triumph on international grounds. We Indians cherish cricket more than any other sport, not because of its British legacy but because it was already a part of our daily street games (popularly called ‘Gilli Danda’).  ..read more

As we step into a new era of global interconnectedness, the role of cultural and economic synergies becomes ever more crucial. Indiaspora, under the dynamic leadership of Sanjeev Joshipura, has been at the forefront of fostering collaboration and engagement among the global Indian diaspora and leaders in India. This mission aligns seamlessly with the objectives of the India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) and its initiative, the IABCA’s annual Global Leaders Forum taking place at Sydney Opera House, in particular the panel discussion on "Interwoven Identities: Cultural Syn ..read more

Since 2013, the India-Australia Business and Community Alliance has been fostering cultural diplomacy and bilateral growth through its engagement with people, organizations, and businesses. The annual IABCA Global Leaders Forum, featuring fireside chats and panel discussions on the India-Australia relationship across STEM, AI, and soft diplomacy, is part of the six-day IABCA Immersive Week in Australia. This initiative, spanning three states, is expected to inject half a million dollars into local economies. Check out the full Program Featuring Speakers here. August 14th — Interwoven Identitie ..read more

Since 2013, the India-Australia Business and Community Alliance has been fostering cultural diplomacy and bilateral growth through its engagement with people, organizations, and businesses. The annual IABCA Global Leaders Forum, featuring fireside chats and panel discussions on the India-Australia relationship across STEM, AI, and soft diplomacy, is part of the six-day IABCA Immersive Week in Australia. This initiative, spanning three states, is expected to inject half a million dollars into local economies. Check out the full Program Featuring Speakers here. August 14th — Interwoven Identitie ..read more

“You ask why a woman hides her pain even after being beaten many times? It’s because she feels that there is no other way for her,” says Meena, Founder of Sahjani Shiksha Kendra, a Dalit women-led organization fighting for gender equity in rural Uttar Pradesh. In India, 50 percent are estimated to face violence from their partners. Women and girls from marginalized, rural communities are disproportionately vulnerable: ten Dalit women and girls are raped everyday.  We are over a billion survivors of gender-based violence worldwide. We know how to end the cycle, but the systems ignore us. T ..read more

India’s cities are home to more than 400 million people. By 2050, this number is expected to swell to 800 million, meaning for the first time, more Indians will reside in cities than in villages. This shift is not just a demographic statistic; it represents a profound challenge.  India’s cities are already buckling under the strain of inadequate resources, limited capacities, disempowered leaders, fragmented governance structures, and non-existent citizen participation. These factors have severely affected urban quality of life. From everyday inconveniences like traffic congestion, waste ..read more

Oral cancer, a daunting ailment that affects the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat, often begins subtly. It might start as a painless white patch in the mouth, gradually thickening, developing red patches, and eventually evolving into a persistent, unhealing ulcer. This stealthy progression makes early detection difficult, but this challenge doesn't have to equate to a death sentence. In the battle against oral cancer, late detection is a recurring theme healthcare professional have encountered in their interactions with patients. This common narrative is regrettable and calls for a c ..read more