How Gen Z NRIs Are Hustling Their Way to Wealth on Their Own Terms
Generation Desi: How Indian Diaspora Gen Z Is Rewriting the Rules of Identity, Career & Culture Abroad
The wedding became the country
The OCI is not citizenship. Here is what it actually is, and what India keeps changing about it
They invest before they turn 22. They run side hustles before they land their first job. They send money home and build portfolios abroad — at the same time. Meet Gen Z NRIs: the most financially ambitious generation India has ever produced. With sources from WEF, SEBI, BCG, and AMFI.
🌿 PART 1: Awakening & Life Path Q: You’ve shared that your spiritual awareness began early in this lifetime—what did that experience feel like as it unfolded? Yes… from a very young age, I was aware of many things that others around me didn’t seem to notice. I could see beings—spirits, entities from another dimension—
Questionnaire for Ms. Malin Loibner for DIASPORA DREAM Q1. What initially drew you to Yoga? Can you share a brief overview of your journey? My journey with Yoga began at a tender age, as I mimicked my mother’s practice while learning to use my feet. Over time, Yoga became a constant companion, offering me a […]
Q1. What initially sparked your interest in Yoga, and how did your journey begin? My venture into Yoga commenced unexpectedly during my formative years at the gym. While primarily dedicated to physical fitness, I chanced upon a Yoga session led by a teacher from the esteemed Sivananda lineage. This class offered a comp
The identity question is no longer a crisis — it’s a superpower For decades, young Indians growing up abroad were caught in an exhausting loop: too Indian at school, not Indian enough at home. The cultural tug-of-war that defined their parents’ immigrant experience was supposed to ease with time. For Gen Z, it has done
The Edison wedding The Patel wedding I went to in Edison last summer had 1,400 guests, two days of pre-events, a sangeet rehearsed by a choreographer who flies in from Mumbai, and a baraat that got the local police to block off Oak Tree Road for forty minutes. It also had the most Gujarati I […]
What the OCI actually is The Overseas Citizen of India card, in plain language, is a lifetime visa to India that comes with most — but not all — of the practical rights of Indian citizenship. It is a document, not a status. It does not make you a citizen of India. India does not permit […]
Summer travel in India has changed a lot over the past few years. Earlier, most people would simply look for hotels in popular tourist destinations. Today, many travellers are choosing homestays instead. Whether it is a quiet mountain village, a coastal town, or a small heritage city, homestays are increasingly becomin
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Who is Smita Ghosh? Smita Ghosh is an Indian-origin attorney in the United States known for her work in constitutional and immigration law. She serves as a Senior Appellate Counsel at the Constitutional Accountability Center, where she focuses on legal cases that shape public policy and civil rights. Her expertise incl
There was a time when Khadi was not just a fabric. It was a voice. A voice of resistance. Of self reliance. Of identity. I often say this when I speak about Khadi, yeh sirf fabric nahin, yeh soch hai. And yet, somewhere along the journey from independence to modern India, that thought began to […]
At 21, Asmi represents a new generation of musicians building careers across borders through digital platforms and formal training. Her music blends indie-pop and R&B, with song writing that focuses on personal experiences, relationships and emotional growth. With each release, she continues to expand her catalogue whi
It was January 21, 1974 , At that time, Jharkhand was still a part of Bihar, and the Chief Minister of Bihar was Abdul Ghafoor. There was a leader in those days named Vishwanath Modi. He gave a speech in Jhumri Telaiya and then led a large rally through the town. When the rally reached […]
21 जनवरी 1974 की बात है । उस समय झारखंड, बिहार का ही हिस्सा हुआ करता था, और बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री अब्दुल गफूर थे। उन दिनों एक नेता हुआ करते थे — विश्वनाथ मोदी। उन्होंने झुमरी तिलैया में एक भाषण दिया, जिसके बाद उन्होंने जनसमूह को साथ लेकर एक रैली निकाली। जब रैली सरकारी बस […]
To the responsible authorities, elected representatives, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens, With deep concern, I issue this urgent appeal: Take immediate and decisive action against the uncontrolled dumping of plastic waste into public spaces, waterways, and the living environment of Bihar. What we ar
Embracing Wholesome Eating: A Comprehensive Approach to Nutrition
By Priyanka Priyadarshini The field of nutrition delves into the intricate mechanisms by which the human body utilizes food and various substances to sustain growth, repair tissues, and regulate bodily functions. It encompasses a spectrum of processes, including the intake, absorption, transportation, metabolism, and e
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Mumbai | 15 May 2026 For Indians living abroad, the search for an authentic taste of home rarely ends. The right kaju, the right kishmish, the right kulfi-style ice cream — these things matter in a way that’s hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t packed a suitcase full of dry fruits before a flight […]
If you or someone you know has been quietly Googling hair transplants abroad — and wondering whether it makes sense to combine a trip home with treatment — this story is for you. Picture this: a man boards a flight from Manchester to Mumbai, not for a wedding or a family visit, but for a hair […]
Mumbai: Eugenix Hair Sciences has etched its name into global medical history as representatives from World Records Book of India officially conferred the title for achieving the highest number of grafts in a single hair transplant sitting. In a landmark moment witnessed at the event, the team validated the procedure a
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