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Why Kerala has Higher Literacy and Better Healthcare Among Indian States 03.01.2026 17:41

A Global Indian Times Interview by Cherian Samuel and Ignatius Chithelen January 2, 2026 In this Global India Times interview, P.K. Michael Tharakan chats about Kerala: why the state has a high literacy rate, the role of Christian farmers and missionaries, his academic mentor Professor K.N. Raj, his family of farmers and academics, and how he ended up living on Kakkathuruthu, an island near Kochi,...

How US and UK Universities Get Funded by Indian Banks 22.12.2025 7:42

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Vikram Beri Allegedly Tried to Start Fire at Winery in Silicon Valley 13.12.2025 4:13

EXTRACT: Since 2009, Beri has been Executive Director, Business Development, at FieldKing, which sells ploughs, harvesters, sprayers, and other farm equipment, through 1,500 dealers in 106 countries. In 2016, Beri founded BetterLYF, an online mental health therapy service, based in Delhi. For weekly Global Indian Times stories kindly subscribe. Easiest way is to email us stating Subscribe at: giti...

Will More Indian Tourists Visit Greece on their Way to Paris and London 12.12.2025 6:37

(Photo: Srinivas Bommidala, right, with Christos Dimas, Greece’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport. © Global Indian Times.) December 11, 2025 EXTRACT: Besides its beaches with pink sand, Crete is known for its archaeological sites, including the Palace of Knossos, of the Minoan civilization period, and historic cities including Chania and Reythmno. The expectation is that direct flights fro...

Ayush Chopra Leads MIT Study Mapping AI’s Impact on US Jobs 07.12.2025 7:42

EXTRACT: MIT’s Iceberg Index is a sandbox, or tool, which states in the US can use to study and prepare for AI’s impact on their workforce. “Project Iceberg enables policymakers and business leaders to identify exposure hotspots , prioritize training and infrastructure investments, and test interventions before committing billions to implementation,” states the MIT study. This is a public episode....

Why Emperor Akbar’s Church in Agra Shows India's Religious Tolerance 07.12.2025 8:07

December 6, 2025 By Sunil Mani* EXTRACT: Today, at Akbar’s Church, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, and the Red Taj in Agra, visitors see evidence of the long history of religious tolerance and cultural exchange which once played a major role in India. I left Agra with a greater admiration for Emperor Akbar who said: “I do not want my subjects to follow my faith; I desire only that they be faithful to...

President Trump, Mayor Mamdani and New York City Housing 27.11.2025 14:11

Npvember 27, 2025 This podcast discusses the friendly meeting last week between President Donald Trump and New York City mayoral-elect Zohran Mamdani. Trump’s helping Mamdani, with much needed federal government funding, may depend on whether the president can secure political and other advantages. If Mamdani struggles to overcome major financial hurdles or the federal government’s financial probl...

Will President Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Work Together 25.11.2025 14:11

Npvember 24, 2025 This podcast discusses the friendly meeting last week between President Donald Trump and New York City mayoral-elect Zohran Mamdani. Trump’s helping Mamdani, with much needed federal government funding, may depend on whether the president can secure political and other advantages. If Mamdani struggles to overcome major financial hurdles or the federal government’s financial probl...

New York’s Joyce Theater Auditorium Named After Tino and Rajika Puri 11.11.2025 5:34

November 10, 2025 Rajika Puri and late husband Tino Puri donate $15 million to fund dance performances at New York’s Joyce Theater. LISTEN TO PODCASTS OF SOME PAST GLOBAL INDIAN TIMES STORIES: CLICK ON THIS LINK. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

How Can India’s Rural Poor Earn Higher Incomes 19.10.2025 16:10

(Photo: Baba Amte, second from left with founders of Samaj Pragati Sahayog; Mihir Shah at left. © Mihir Shah.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

Can India’s Shrimp Industry Overcome Hit from US Tariffs 12.10.2025 11:30

(Photo: White-leg shrimp. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

A High and a Low Act by Comedian Aziz Ansari 09.10.2025 7:10

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Why Social Media Posts on Struggles of Indian Students in the US are Helpful 06.10.2025 7:38

October 6, 2025 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

Has the American Dream Ended for Professionals from India 29.09.2025 8:55

September 28, 2025 By Ignatius Chithelen. Author of Six Degrees of Education and founder of Silley Circuits, a New York business network. (Image: Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

Will Netskope, Founded by Sanjay Beri, Win Amidst Intense Cybersecurity Competition 25.09.2025 8:01

September 24, 2025 (Photo: Sanjay Beri, founder and CEO Netskope.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

Will Indians Drop Out of US Universities to Avoid More Debt 21.09.2025 9:49

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Will Reverence for Mahatma Gandhi be Erased in India 20.09.2025 6:28

September 19, 2025 By Atmanirbharananda Bharati. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

Why India's Coffee Harvests and Exports Are Rising 16.09.2025 8:41

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US Federal Reserve Bank Independence is Vital say Ken Griffin and Anil Kashyap 12.09.2025 5:41

(Photo: Anil Kashyap, Booth Business School, University of Chicago) September 11, 2025 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

A Sikh Truck Driver’s Deadly US Accident and Republican Democrat Blame Game 11.09.2025 8:01

(Photo: United Sikhs gather outside Florida jail.) September 7, 2025 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

How India's Russian Oil Imports Impacts its US Exports 06.09.2025 8:27

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Why Students from India Should Avoid UK Universities 30.08.2025 9:32

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Why Kerala Needs to Quickly Shift to Premium Spice Exports 28.08.2025 9:32

( (Photo: A nutmeg tree, Kerala. Courtesy Creative Commons.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

What Happens to $8 Billion in Unclaimed Customer Deposits in India 23.08.2025 6:05

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What Delivering Food Taught Me About India’s Gig Economy 22.08.2025 16:22

This podcast covers Kasim Saiyyad’s work at a food delivery service in India for two months, as part of his PhD research at Cornell University This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com