Wednesday, April 30 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 Kansas City to TIME100 Next: Tara Raghuveer’s blueprint for housing justice
Tara Raghuveer grew KC Tenants into a national federation, reshaping U.S. housing policy and landing on TIME100 Next.
April 26, 2025
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Meet Dr. Reshma Kewalramani: The immigrant-turned-biotech leader on TIME’s 100 most influential list
From immigrant to Vertex CEO, Dr. Reshma Kewalramani transformed patient care and earned her place on TIME’s 100 Most Influential list.
April 22, 2025
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How Sridhar Vembu left Silicon Valley to build a billion-dollar business from rural India
From Princeton to paddy fields, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu chose purpose over prestige, proving world-class tech can grow from rural India.
April 17, 2025
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From the margins to the Constitution: How BR Ambedkar became a nation builder
Long before the term was used, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a Global Indian who rose from caste discrimination to help shape modern India.
April 14, 2025
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Nonprofit to the 50 Most Influential Women: Sheroo Mukhtiar’s impact in Houston
Nonprofit leader Sheroo Mukhtiar joins Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women. Her steady focus on service is transforming communities.
April 11, 2025
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Redefining digital representation: Lilly Singh Launches HYPHEN8 to empower South Asian creators
A first-generation immigrant in Canada, Lilly Singh shaped her mission to change the digital landscape for underrepresented voices.
April 3, 2025
Latest Youth Stories
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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
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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
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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
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Shield Seniors: How Dallas teen Tejasvi Manoj is using AI to protect elderly from online scams
Indian-American teen Tejasvi Manoj is helping protect senior citizens against cybercrimes through Shield Seniors.
April 4, 2025
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Shivali Chandrashekar: LA-based teen popularising Hindustani classical music with her debut album
Shivali Chandrashekar is fusing Hindustani classical music with EDM to make this ancient art form accessible to her generation.
March 21, 2025
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Skating Beyond Borders: Tara Prasad’s journey from US rinks to representing India
Skater Tara Prasad renounced her US citizenship to represent India on the ice. Her journey celebrates passion, heritage, and bold dreams.
March 14, 2025
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The Accidental Advocate: How Shreya Nallamothu paved the way for child influencer protections
Shreya Nallamothu led the fight for child influencer protections, inspiring Illinois’ first law and a movement for digital labor rights.
March 7, 2025
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Diana Awardee Atreya Manaswi is leading a revolution in honeybee conservation
Diana Award 2024 winner Atreya Manaswi is revolutionizing honeybee conservation with his innovation, BeetleGuard AI.
March 1, 2025
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From Punjab to Australia: How Ishika Mahajan is advancing brain cancer research
From Punjab to Australia, Ishika Mahajan is transforming brain cancer research and inspiring young women in STEM.
February 21, 2025
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Young innovator, big impact: Tanishka Aglave's fight against crop disease
Tanishka Aglave developed a natural cure for citrus greening disease using curry leaf extract, winning the Robert Hortviz Prize.
February 14, 2025