Ignore rejections and keep writing, reflects US-based poet Pramila
In this new series for ‘iGlobal’, UK-based writer and poet Yogesh Patel will hand-pick some poets of pride from across the...
The “Living Bridge” effect on UK-India ties
A first-of-its-kind research into the Indian diaspora’s influence on UK-India relations throws up not only some solid tax and revenue data but also reflects upon the intangible inputs of this 1.5-million-strong resource. Highlights: ‘India in the UK: The Diaspora Effect’ attempts to measure the Indian diaspora’s multi-billion-pound contribution to the British economy. 654 diaspora-owned companies in the UK – excluding partnerships or sole traders – have combined revenues of £36.84 billion, employing over 174,000 people. As a result of the [...]
The US tech sector has created the most successful Indian entrepreneurs
MR Rangaswami is an entrepreneur, investor, corporate eco-strategy expert, community builder and philanthropist. As the Founder of Indiaspora and Co-Founder of Sand Hill Group, he shares his thoughts on the recent developments in the tech industry and the importance of the Indian diaspora in countries like the US.
Shared priorities link Silicon Valley and India
A senior director at the Bay Area Council Economic Institute explains how developments in the Silicon Valley and Bay Area could be the bridge that the US and India could build on for mutual future growth. Highlights: Diaspora ties and India’s prowess in software and IT services have been the bedrock of the India–Silicon Valley/Bay Area connect. Regulatory reforms reducing administrative complexity and streamlining the approval of foreign investment are making it easier for overseas companies to enter India’s tech [...]
Shared values lie at the core of warm Indo-US ties
The Indian Ambassador to the US gives an insight into India-US relations. If someone were to ask me to describe the source of the warmth in Indo-US ties, the pithy answer to that will be: Shared values. Today, our two countries share a similar outlook on a wide range of issues – from combating terrorism to ensuring a rules-based international order. India also views the US as a very important partner for mutually beneficial trade, investments and cutting-edge technologies both [...]
Consigning Tebbit to history, unleashing the Diaspora Dividend
By appointing the most ethnically diverse Cabinet in history, Boris Johnson has consigned the ‘Tebbit Test’ to history. He must now unleash the true potential of Britain’s diaspora communities, writes India Inc. Founder & CEO Manoj Ladwa. A few weeks ago, we witnessed the greatest game of cricket in history. England beat New Zealand in a nail-biting finish to lift the World Cup. Throughout the tournament, India were the favourites, only to be beaten in the semi-finals by New Zealand. [...]
Will Boris be the one to build bridges with India?
The UK Parliament’s influential Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC), in its recent ‘Building Bridges: Reawakening UK-India ties’ report, had warned that the UK was falling behind in the global race to engage with India and laid out a roadmap for Britain to address the many missed opportunities in the relationship. With Boris Johnson taking charge in the UK and Narendra Modi back with an overwhelming General Election mandate in India, it is time to nail down at least five key priorities [...]
Several generations of Indians have enhanced UK’s diversity
A British diplomat encapsulates how the Indian diaspora in the UK plays a major role in creating a Living Bridge between the UK and India. I’m Head of the South Asia Department in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the diplomat responsible for the UK’s relationship with India and for coordinating India policy across Whitehall. But that isn’t the only thing that provides a perspective on the Indian diaspora in the UK. I’m a proud member of another of the world’s [...]
India-Norway ties: Mutual admiration, but below potential
Himanshu Gulati is a prominent Norwegian politician representing the country’s Progress Party. In this interview, he delves into his political interests, the strength of India-Norway ties and what being a Global Indian means to him. What attracted you to join Norwegian politics? As a youngster I always had strong opinions, and I wished to impact the world I live in. I believe one should take the responsibility upon oneself to change society in the direction one believes in. How would [...]
Cross-fertilising British and Indian talent can develop a new tradition of telling Indian stories to a global audience
A renowned British filmmaker believes that Indian stories, lensed through the UK, can create a global impact. The disruptors have arrived. The world of the media is being turned on its head. Traditional television broadcasters are under threat, as is the theatrical cinema business. There has been much said and written about the arrival of the global streaming services Netflix and Amazon into India, with their pockets stuffed full of dollars and hushed talk of unprecedented programme budgets. The promise [...]