Saturday, December 21 2024
Charu ThakurAssociate Editor , Global Indian
A writer at heart and journalist by profession, she brings with her a decade of experience in the newsroom. Always on a lookout for stories on art, culture, sustainability, travel and social impact.
All Stories
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100 Years of Raj Kapoor: The showman who won hearts in Russia and beyond
On 100th birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor, we look back at his love affair with Russia where his film Awaara became a blockbuster.
December 20, 2024
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From India to Illinois: Dip Patel’s journey to reshape US immigration laws
India-born Dip Patel, who moved to the US at a young age, founded Improve The Dream, to rewrite US immigration laws.
December 15, 2024
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Chidananda Naik on Kannada short film in Oscars 2025 race: Reflects the power of regional stories
Chidananda Naik - Sunflowers Were The First Ones to Know is in Oscars 2025 race in Live Action Short Film category.
December 8, 2024
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A Microscope in Every Pocket: Dr. Manu Prakash’s vision for frugal science
Dr Manu Prakash, who is making heads turn with his inventions in frugal science, is known for foldscope and paperfuge.
December 6, 2024
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Mitu Bhowmick Lange: Bringing Indian cinema to Australia’s big screens
Mitu Bhowmick Lange, the director of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, brought Indian films to the shores of Australia.
November 30, 2024
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Sara Mathew: 40 Under 40 healthcare leader bridging global disparities
Healthcare leader Sara Mathew, who works with Weill Cornell Medicine Centre, is bridging health disparities.
November 26, 2024
Latest Youth Stories
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Tejas Pugalia: Diana Award winner empowering lives through upcycled school bags
Tejas Pugalia has won the Diana Award 2024 for his initiative Threads4Good that transforms textile waste into upcycled school bags.
December 18, 2024
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Ishan Parmar: Indian-American teen empowering marginalised kids through education
Ishan Parmar is the founder of the Global Dalit Development Organisation, a youth-led initiative making a real difference across South Asia.
December 13, 2024
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From plastic bans to global advocacy: How Madhvi Chittoor is leading the way
Madhvi Chittoor, who was featured on 2024 TIME's Kid of The Year Honoree List, is an Indian-American activist.
December 8, 2024
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Aryan Nangia: Empowering a generation with future-ready skills
Teenager Aryan Nangia is empowering students across the globe with LaunchPad, an initiative to provide future-ready skills.
December 4, 2024
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Kaivalya Vohra: The youngest billionaire entrepreneur revolutionising quick-commerce
Kaivalya Vohra, who is the youngest billionaire in Hurun Rich List, has co-founded Zepto which has become a unicorn in a short span.
November 28, 2024
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Tanishq Mathew Abraham: Indian-American transforming medicine with AI
Indian-American youngster Tanishq Abraham Mathew is revolutionising medicine with AI through his company, MedARC.
November 27, 2024
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EE 30 Under 30 Ajay Sawant: The marine conservationist saving our oceans
Ajay Sawant, the marine conservationist from Mumbai, has made to the list of EE 30 Under 30 for educating communities on marine conservation.
November 23, 2024
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UK's Youngest Chess Grandmaster: How Shreyas Royal is changing the game
Shreyas Royal, has been changing the game in the world of chess in the UK, as he is the country's youngest-ever grandmaster.
November 16, 2024
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Riya Karumanchi: Young innovator empowering the visually impaired with SmartCane
Canada-based Riya Karumanchi has developed SmartCane to help empower the visually impaired with her innovation.
November 14, 2024
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Brothers on a mission: How Vishal and Ishan Vijay are tackling child poverty across borders
Indian-origin Canadian Ishan and Vishal Vijay founded Every Child Now to tackle child poverty and empower young people.
November 12, 2024