Sravana Borkataky-Varma:

University of Houston Professor Exploring South Asian Traditions

Rasika Shekar:

Indian-Origin Flautist and Singer Bridging East and West

Sheena Chohan:

Pan-India Actor with U.S. Presidential Honour

Diana Pundole:

The First Indian Woman to Race Ferrari Internationally

Gurdeep Kaur Chawla:

Interpreting for Presidents, Prime Ministers and Global Leaders

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Sravana Borkataky-Varma:

University of Houston Professor Exploring South Asian Traditions

Rasika Shekar:

Indian-Origin Flautist and Singer Bridging East and West

Sheena Chohan:

Pan-India Actor with U.S. Presidential Honour

Diana Pundole:

The First Indian Woman to Race Ferrari Internationally

Gurdeep Kaur Chawla:

Interpreting for Presidents, Prime Ministers and Global Leaders

How Going Abroad Can Transform Your Life |

TEDxISH | Xavier Augustin, CEO, Y-Axis

GI walks hand in hand with Global Indians. Game changers who lead by example.
Get on the GI coveted list.

Global Indian, A hero’s journey

You can’t win if you don’t even start

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Global Indian | World in Numbers

Statistically speaking

$48 Billion

The amount that the American multinational technology and retail company Amazon has announced to invest in India by 2030 to expand and support AI and cloud infrastructure in the country.

7300 Indian Professionals

Have returned to India from the US so far in 2026, according to data from the staffing firm Xpheno. The number of returnee professionals was 1500 in 2025 and 731 in 2024.

17 Venture capitalists

Of Indian origin have been named to Forbes' 2026 Midas List, the magazine's annual ranking of the world's top 100 venture capitalists, highlighting the growing influence of the community in global investing.

10,000 People

Gathered at Times Square on June 21 as the Consulate General of India in New York celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga with day-long sessions at the iconic venue.

10 Indian-origin Australians

Have featured in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List, issued in honour of King Charles III, recognising distinguished service and contributions across sectors in Australia. The awards, part of the national honours system, celebrates achievements and service.

68 Percent

Approval rating that placed Prime Minister Narendra Modi first among all world leaders surveyed, according to US-based data analytics firm Morning Consult’s latest Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker.

Global Indian | Did You Know? 

Fun facts about India and Global Indians

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. In a divided ruling by Chief Justice John Roberts, it reaffirmed that anyone born on US soil is a US citizen.

Former Australian PM Scott Morrison has been hired by Indian visa processing company BLS International as the Liberal party he once led pushes to clamp down on Australia’s immigration levels.

Three golfers of Indian origin — Sahith Theegala, Aaron Rai and Akshay Bhatia finished among the top 20 at the 2026 U.S. Open held between June 18–21, underlining their growing presence on golf's biggest stage.

The Los Angeles City Council has officially announced January 6, 2027, as Diljit Dosanjh Day, celebrating his role in bringing Punjabi music to a worldwide audience while helping increase South Asian visibility in mainstream entertainment.

Navi Mumbai and Guwahati airports have been named among the Prix Versailles ‘World’s Most Beautiful Airports 2026’. Presented annually at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the award honours architecture blending innovation, cultural identity and sustainability

PM Modi has surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru to become the longest serving elected Prime Minister of India, completing over 4,399 days in office. Nehru served an uninterrupted 4,398-day tenure. after holding office from 1947 until his death in 1964.  

Publisher’s Corner

Xavier Augustin

Global Indians are highly-skilled and dynamic risk-takers, the drivers of Brand India around the world. The stage is set and it belongs to you. What’s your story?