Saturday, June 14 2025
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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From cerebral palsy to skincare entrepreneur: How Atul Bhatara is building a brand with purpose
An inspiring story of how Atul Bhatara, born with cerebral palsy, built a purpose-driven skincare brand rooted in culture and inclusion.
June 14, 2025
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Mira Nair’s son Zohran Mamdani is now an Indian-origin New York mayor candidate
Zohran Mamdani is shaking up the 2025 New York mayoral race with a grassroots campaign rooted in justice and community.
June 10, 2025 -
Pushkar Sharma: The Indian cricketer powering Kenya’s comeback
Indian-born cricketer Pushkar Sharma carves a remarkable path from Mumbai’s maidans to becoming a key player in Kenya’s national team.
June 7, 2025 -
From Ranthambore to the World: How Valmik Thapar changed tiger conservation
A tribute to Valmik Thapar, the conservationist whose lifelong fight for India’s tigers shaped policy and inspired generations.
June 4, 2025 -
Monaco Glory: Kush Maini becomes first Indian Formula 2 race winner
Kush Maini becomes the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race, marking a historic moment for Indian motorsport with his victory at Monaco.
June 2, 2025 -
Anokha Sound: How the Asian Underground became a voice for immigrant identity
The Asian Underground gave British Indians in 1990s Britain a sound—and a space—to express identity, belonging, and rebellion through music.
May 27, 2025
Latest Youth Stories
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Dubai-based karting prodigy Atiqa Mir becomes first Indian in Rotax Euro Top 10
10-year-old Atiqa Mir becomes the first Indian to secure a top-10 finish at the Rotax Euro Trophy, marking a new chapter in motorsport.
June 13, 2025 -
Arya Gurumukhi: Texas teen bringing clean energy innovation to underserved communities
Arya Gurumukhi is transforming global energy access with Bionic Leaf technology, bridging science, sustainability, and social impact.
June 5, 2025 -
Harvard’s Visa Crisis: How Trump’s crackdown is shaking Indian students’ futures
Trump’s visa crackdown on Harvard has left Indian students in limbo, raising urgent questions about the future of U.S. education.
May 28, 2025 -
Souparnika Nair: The British-Indian teen voice bridging two cultures through song
British-Indian teen Souparnika Nair blends Indian and Western music on her rise from Kerala to UK stardom.
May 22, 2025 -
Anjali Chadha: The innovator tackling arsenic contamination with science
Anjali Chadha built a low-cost arsenic sensor and founded a STEM nonprofit—proving that innovation and impact have no age.
May 16, 2025 -
From Bengaluru to South Africa: How D Sai Karthik is reimagining classrooms across borders
Bengalur teen D Sai Karthik started TeamTeach to empower students to have a broader worldview and think out of the box.
May 9, 2025 -
GoYogi founder Shruthi Kumar: Bringing yoga and mindfulness to schools
Shruthi Kumar’s GoYogi uses yoga and mindfulness of students’ mental health—from her rural Nebraska beginnings to her leadership at Harvard.
May 2, 2025 -
Prisha Prakash Bhat: Indian-American teen develops rice that fights arsenic and drought
Prisha Prakash Bhat, a Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist, engineered rice that locks arsenic in its roots and thrives in drought.
April 25, 2025 -
Laasya Acharya: How Indian-American teen is using AI to tackle global food waste
Laasya Acharya, a teen innovator from Ohio, is using AI and drones to tackle global food loss—one farm at a time.
April 17, 2025 -
Indian American teen Nandana Menon revolutionising autism support with Spark
Nandana Menon is transforming autism support with app "Spark," offering tailored therapy and resources for children and caregivers.
April 12, 2025
