Global Indian Archives

From Oprah’s Favourite Things to Global Shelves: Monica Sunny’s Chai Box story

by Charu Thakur | Nov 21, 2024

(November 21, 2024) In 2021, Oprah Winfrey’s “Favourite Things” list included an unexpected star: The Chai Box. A blend of nostalgia and innovation, this product by India-born entrepreneur Monica Sunny captivated Oprah and soon, millions. It was a...

From Privilege to Purpose: Priyanka Senthil’s mission to create lasting change

by Bindu Gopal Rao | Nov 18, 2024

(November 18, 2024) The sweltering heat of rural India greeted Priyanka Senthil during her family’s annual visits from the United States, but it was the stark disparity in living conditions that truly struck her. In these villages, clean water was a rare luxury, and...

Chef Avin Thaliath: Transforming India’s baking landscape, one pastry at a time

by Mallik Thatipalli | Nov 17, 2024

(November 17, 2024) Dr. Avin Thaliath is redefining India’s baking landscape with a blend of science, culture, and artistry, transforming baking from a foreign concept to an accessible art. His journey began in the aromatic kitchens of Kochi, but it was his...

Gandhi & The Other Mohan: A childhood story takes author Amrita Shah to South Africa and beyond

by Vikram Sharma | Nov 16, 2024

(November 16, 2024) Amrita Shah’s latest book, The Other Mohan, dives into a family mystery that has fascinated her for years — the journey her great-grandfather, Mohanlal, made from pre-Independent India to South Africa. But this isn’t just a personal...

From Pushkar to the UK: Vishal Tolambia on a mission to revolutionise sustainable fashion

by Charu Thakur | Nov 15, 2024

(November 15, 2024) In the bustling lanes of Pushkar, a small town in Rajasthan, artisans work with skill and heart, carrying on a tradition of creating textiles and garments with a story. Today, these very craftspeople are making an impact far beyond Indian borders,...