India and the world, seen from both sides. This section follows the Indian diaspora and the food, music and festivals it keeps alive, from Navratri on six continents to Independence Day celebrated abroad. We also cover partnerships with Japan, global capability centres and investment, the work of Indian scientists in space research and how Indian classical music reaches listeners through digital labels. Monsoon flavours across Southeast Asia show how far the connections run.
Navratri celebrations light up October across the world, and the first time you see a thousand people spinning in embroidered chaniya-cholis under a floodlit sky, you understand instantly why this nine-night festival travels so well. What Navratri actually is Navratri means “nine nights,” a festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms. It blends … Read more
Space research in the United States has long carried a quiet Indian signature, and today that signature is written in bold across laboratories, mission control rooms, and the next generation of deep-space plans. From classrooms in India to NASA laboratories The story begins in the lecture halls of the Indian Institutes of Technology. The connection … Read more
Festive procurement is the quiet test that separates thriving Indian-origin businesses in Southeast Asia from those that simply survive the season. Why August is different for Indian entrepreneurs August is not just a calendar month for Indian-origin business owners across Southeast Asia. It is the start of a long chain of festivals that runs through … Read more
Indian diaspora celebrations on 15 August are one of the rarest things in modern life: a single day that turns 35 million people scattered across every continent into one coherent, tricolour-wearing crowd. What this day actually means abroad Independence Day marks India’s freedom from British rule, achieved on 15 August 1947. In India itself, the … Read more
Monsoon flavours are arriving in kitchens across Southeast Asia, carried not by rain clouds but by Indian-origin chefs who are rebuilding India’s rain-season pantry on foreign soil, right now, this season. Why monsoon flavours travel so well India’s monsoon pantry is one of the most portable in the world. Tamarind, kokum, raw mango, curry leaf, … Read more
Digital labels are giving Indian classical musicians something the old music industry never could: a direct path to ears in Tokyo, London, and São Paulo, with no gatekeeper between the raga and the listener. Why the old system kept classical music small For decades, Indian classical music lived inside a specific world. You heard it … Read more
Indian diaspora communities across the UK have turned the everyday act of cooking into one of the most powerful ways to keep a 5,000-year-old culinary culture alive, one meal at a time. A kitchen that travels across continents Food is the first thing many Indian families pack, even when they cannot pack it in a … Read more
In February 2026, India and the Gulf Cooperation Council signed a landmark Joint Statement to formally begin Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The statement was signed in New Delhi between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. This moment marks a new chapter in one of the world’s most consequential economic relationships. … Read more
Japan India collaboration has transformed into a strategic technology partnership. Japanese companies are investing billions in Indian tech sectors. Moreover, this cooperation spans artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. The partnership creates jobs and accelerates innovation across both nations. Indeed, 2026 marks a pivotal year for deepening these technological ties. Why Is Japan India Technology … Read more
