Amrita Priya

Associate Editor, The Global Indian

With 750+ feature stories for The Global Indian and five books to her name, Amrita chronicles Indian diaspora and achievers from India and around the world across cultures and continents. With an outlook moulded by living across multiple Indian states as well as Sri Lanka, she loves observing human behaviour and believes that every story has the power to widen one’s understanding of life. Bringing warmth, curiosity, and positivity to her writing, she enjoys exploring how migration, movement, and achievement shape individuals, families, and communities.

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Cover Story, Indians in Australia,

Himachal-born Abhishek Awasthi becomes the first Indian-origin Mayor of Greater Bendigo, Australia

On 9 November 2026, an Indian immigrant from Himachal Pradesh took the oath as Mayor of Greater Bendigo, Australia.

November 11, 2026
Cover Story, Indian Politician,

Suella Braverman: The Indian-origin British politician who says she is not English

Born in Britain to parents of Indian heritage, Suella Braverman went from a legal career to becoming one of Britain's prominent politicians.

November 10, 2026
Cover Story, Global Indian,

The light they carried: How indentured Indians took Diwali abroad and helped make it a public holiday

An account of how indentured Indians took Diwali abroad. This Diwali, as lamps are lit in India and beyond, that journey is worth remembering.

November 8, 2026
Cover Story, Indians in USA,

The New Samosa Caucus: Two fresh Indian-American faces in the US House of Representatives

The 2026 US midterm elections bring two new faces to Congress while retaining the Samosa Caucus's six-member strength.

November 6, 2026
Cover Story, Indians in USA,

Desi vs Desi in US Midterms: Democrats Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal defeat Republicans Ritesh Tandon and Nirav Sheth

Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal won re-election to the US House of Representatives, defeating Republican challengers.

November 5, 2026
Cover Story, Indians in USA,

10 Indian-origin candidates to watch as US midterm results roll in

At least 57 people of Indian origin were on the ballot as Americans voted in the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, 3 November.

November 4, 2026

Amrita Priya

All Stories

Himachal-born Abhishek Awasthi becomes the first Indian-origin Mayor of Greater Bendigo, Australia

Suella Braverman: The Indian-origin British politician who says she is not English

The light they carried: How indentured Indians took Diwali abroad and helped make it a public holiday

The New Samosa Caucus: Two fresh Indian-American faces in the US House of Representatives

Desi vs Desi in US Midterms: Democrats Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal defeat Republicans Ritesh Tandon and Nirav Sheth

10 Indian-origin candidates to watch as US midterm results roll in