Indian Diaspora Podcast

In this episode of the Indian Diaspora Podcast , we talk to cardiologist Dr. Saurabh Dani from the Indian American diaspora about the prevalence of heart disease among the South Asian community. Together, we explore the factors contributing to these health challenges and discuss practical steps for prevention and management of heart disease risk for a healthier life. 📉South Asians experience coro...

Join us on this episode of the Indian Diaspora Podcast as we welcome Robert Masih Nahar, the first Asian of Indian origin elected to the Spanish Senate. Twice elected as a Senator from Barcelona, Robert shares his incredible journey—from arriving in Spain in 2005 to becoming a trailblazing politician, social worker, and cultural ambassador. As the founder of the Catalan Cricket Federation, Indian...

Kirandeep Karnati, widely known as KD, is an award-winning Director based in San Francisco with over 20 years of expertise in shaping narratives. With a BFA in painting (2007) and an MFA in film, animation, and VFX (2011) from the prestigious Academy of Art University, KD’s mastery in his field is well-established. At his core, Kirandeep is a storyteller, combining his passion for art with a remar...

Vikram Vij is an Indian-born Canadian chef, cookbook author, and television personality, known for his acclaimed Indian cuisine restaurants Vij's British Columbia, Canada. He is also renowned as one of the "dragons" investors on the hit Canadian reality series, Dragon's Den. He was born in India and grew up in India in Amritsar, Delhi and Mumbai. He left home at the age of 20 to start his culinary...

In this episode of Indian Diaspora Podcast, we interview Neha Shah from Indian Diaspora in USA who is the founder of Diaspora Nutrition which helps the Indian Diaspora in America lead a healthy life based on the Indian diet and cultural norms. Diaspora Nutrition offers culture-focused nutritional care and sustainable Indian diet planning for NRI immigrant struggling with weight loss and chronic he...

In this episode of Indian Diaspora Podcast, we interview Maya Kaimal - the founder of Maya Kaimal foods. In 2003, Maya—Founder, Chief Culinary & Creative Officer— launched her namesake company with her husband, Guy Lawson, out of their Brooklyn apartment after seeing a lack of quality Indian products in grocery stores. Maya personally oversees the creation and curation of her entire collection...

In this episode of Indian Diaspora Podcast, we interview two daring entrepreneurs, Chandramohan (Chandu) Nallur and Sargheve Sukumaran, from the Indian Diaspora in Poland. As the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in 2022, Chandu and Sargheve converted crisis into opportunity by launching their Beer company in Poland, branded "Malayali Beer", which is now expanding in Europe, Asia Pacific and USA. In th...

In this episode of Indian Diaspora Podcast, we interview Arjun Goray and Sean Mabli from the Indian Diaspora in Massachusetts, USA. Arjun & Sean are Teen Prodigies who have launched an AI company called Synodic.ai at a young age of 17 years, through which they enable Computers to identify objects in identified image(s). Computer Vision, at its core, involves teaching computers to interpret and...

In this episode of Indian Diaspora Podcast, we interview Prof. Arpan Yagnik from Penn State University, USA whose mission in life is to help people conquer fear and help them meet their true potential in life. Prof. Arpan Yagnik is an alumnus of MICA, Ahmedabad, a premier institute of creativity and communication in India, and moved on to USA to pursue his PhD in Menstruation. You can follow Prof....

In this episode of Indian Diaspora Podcast, we interview Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai (MIT PhD), who is creating history by being the first person who was naturalized in USA and is running for presidency as an Independent in 2024. Dr. Shiva's candidacy has been accepted in the ballot in 46 out of 50 states in America at the time of this recording. Dr. Shiva was born in India, and moved to the United States...

In this episode of Indian Diaspora Podcast, we interview famous South African Indian Stand-Up and Improv comedian, Kaneez Surka who reflects on her upbringing in South Africa, her career growth in the comedy space in India and her recent move to New York city. This episode touches on intricacies of Indian, South African and American humor and how a shared identity across these three cultures shape...

In this episode of the Indian Diaspora Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Mayukh Choudhury, co-founder of Milaap - India's largest free crowdfunding platform. Mayukh shares the inspiring story behind Milaap, which has helped more than 150,000 people in need meet their financial needs through crowdfunding. We explore the platform’s innovative features, such as DAFPay, which simplifies the donation...

Join us in this inspiring episode of Indian Diaspora Podcast as we delve into the life and work of Reshma Rajeev, a dedicated Bharatanatyam teacher based in Trinidad & Tobago, and the founder of Ananthara Space of Arts. Hailing from Kerala, India, Reshma has made it her mission to bridge cultures by bringing the ancient dance form of Bharatanatyam to the vibrant shores of Trinidad & Tobago...

In a remarkable feat of endurance, 16-year-old Prisha Tapre, a British Indian teenager from Watford, Hertfordshire, has become one of the youngest swimmers to cross the English Channel. The swim, completed on 4th September 2024, covered the treacherous 21-mile stretch from Dover, UK to Cap Gris Nez, France, in a time of 11 hours and 48 minutes. Prisha's achievement, driven by her desire to break b...