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Rizwan Adatia: The Indian-African entrepreneur’s big moves in business and philanthropy

by Amrita Priya | Nov 3, 2022

(November 3, 2022) In 1986, Rizwan Adatia migrated to Congo from Porbandar, Gujarat in search of opportunities. He was just 16 and made the move upon being assured by his elder brother who worked there, that he would be able to make a living. Rizwan who had just...

Dr Ashish Jha: The straight-talking dean and pandemic expert

by Chandu | Jun 2, 2021

Dr Ashish Jha is known for his unbiased, play-it-straight approach to healthcare. With a cocktail of research, persuasion, and a witty Twitter feed, the Indian American has been driving health care improvements for more than a decade. More importantly, he has become...

Rahul Dubey: The Indian American entrepreneur who sheltered 72 strangers in danger

by Chandu | Jun 17, 2021

Rahul Dubey’s actions speak louder than words and he displayed it on June 1 last year. That night, the Percynal Health Innovations CEO instinctively opened the doors of his three-story rowhouse in Washington DC to shelter about 72 persons who were being targeted by...

Mandeep Kaur: Single mom who rose from door-to-door sales to NZ’s first female Indian-origin cop

by Chandu | Jun 9, 2021

Many women give up on their childhood dreams especially if they had a failed marriage and single mother responsibilities. Not 52-year-old Mandeep Kaur. Hers is a story of grit, determination, perseverance and eventual glory: A girl who could barely speak English...