The stories of Indian indentured workers have been forgotten. It’s time to reclaim them

Research is an act of resistance against a brutal imperialist system.

María del Pilar Kaladeen, The Conversation

· Jun 11, 2023 · 07:30 pm

Why are Sikhs abroad more pro-Khalistan than community members living in India?

Only a minority of Sikhs settled overseas support the demand for an independent Sikh homeland – but it’s a vocal minority.

Nachiket Deuskar

· Mar 28, 2023 · 06:30 am

One in two Indian Americans say they faced discrimination in the past year, reports new survey

The third edition of the 2020 Indian American Attitudes Survey analyses the ‘social realities of Indian Americans’.

Priyali Prakash

· Jun 09, 2021 · 11:00 am

In new exhibition, Trinidadian-born Renluka Maharaj reimagines Indian indentureship in technicolor

The artist embellishes a colonial-era photopher’s portraits of women labourers in a mixed-medium of acrylic paint, glitter and rhinestones.

Suzanne C Persard

· Nov 14, 2020 · 11:30 am

Kenya recognises South Asians as its 44th tribe, but they will have to work harder to assimilate

It will take more than a veneer of inclusivity to create a sense of civic responsibility, a feeling of being a thread in a nation’s fabric.

Aarti Shah

· Jul 26, 2017 · 12:30 pm

Why Portugal could be key to helping India strike trade, security deals from South America to Africa

Prime Minister Costa, who arrives on a visit on Saturday, could assist Delhi in building ties with Lusophone countries such as Brazil, Angola and Timor-Leste.

Constantino Xavier

· Jan 06, 2017 · 08:56 pm

Why a Bollywood theme party drew the ire of queer South Africans of Indian origin

Protestors objected to cultural appropriation and potential stereotyping.

Bhavya Dore

· Nov 04, 2016 · 07:00 am

In Goa, scandal involving British MP Keith Vaz evokes shock, embarrassment (and some sympathy)

The normally voluble social media platforms have mostly ignored news reports that the UK politician of Goan origin paid for male prostitutes.

Pamela D’Mello

· Sep 05, 2016 · 09:30 pm

In photos: The Air India staff behind Akshay Kumar's 'Airlift'

The Raja Menon film is based on the largest air evacuation of civilians in history – when India flew one lakh citizens out of Kuwait in just two months.

Mridula Chari

· Jan 27, 2016 · 01:30 pm

A wish list from Indian entrepreneurs ahead of Modi’s Silicon Valley visit

Entrepreneurs in Bengaluru are hoping that Modi’s tour later this month would be a game changer for India’s startup ecosystem.

Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com

· Sep 18, 2015 · 07:30 pm

Full text: Second group of US professors issues letter backing Modi's Silicon Valley trip

A fortnight after a group of US scholars cautioned tech firms to the wary about Digital India, another set of professors has written a message in support of the Indian prime minister.

Scroll Staff

· Sep 15, 2015 · 07:45 pm

Three India-born CEOs now lead companies with combined revenue exceeding the GDP of most countries

Google, Microsoft and Nokia are run by desis now.

Diksha Madhok, qz.com

· Aug 12, 2015 · 05:30 pm