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Making the country proud: Michelin-starred Vineet Bhatia becomes the first Indian chef to be awarded the MBE

by Namrata Srivastava | Jan 6, 2023

(January 6, 2023) When Vineet Bhatia first moved to England in 1993 as the Executive Chef at Star of India, South Kensington, he had no idea about what a Michelin star was. Exactly three decades later, the chef who is also a restaurateur and an author, has been...

The American Dream: Ambassador Gautam A Rana’s journey is an inspiration for Indian immigrants across the globe

by Namrata Srivastava | Nov 2, 2022

(November 2, 2022) Once upon a time, a young man with a master’s degree in chemistry landed on the shores of New York. A native of Vadodara in Gujarat, the man – like million others – dreamt of making a life for himself and his family in this land of...

Meet Raqib Shaw, the London-based artist who is still in love with Kashmir

by Global Indian | Oct 6, 2021

(October 6, 2021) The Indian artist Raqib Shaw’s fantastical landscapes draw inspiration from his homeland – Kashmir – invoking a sense of identity, memory and history. His stunning artwork is a befitting tribute to the land that exists only in his...

How Sikh Canadian Nav Bhatia became the first basketball fan in NBA’s Hall of Fame

by Global Indian | Jul 10, 2021

It’s uncommon to have your name etched next to legends such as Kobe Bryant, Chris Webber, and others at the NBA Hall of Fame, especially if you have never dunked a ball in your life. But Indian-origin Nav Bhatia has managed to achieve the feat, which till...