What does it truly mean to belong to a place while living thousands of miles away from it?
Approximately 35-35.5 million Indians are living overseas. For many, the answer lies in connection, staying closer to their roots through shared traditions, memories, and festivals. Now, Indiaspora has emerged as an influential global platform to help them create meaningful change together.
The Genesis of Indiaspora
M.R. Rangaswami, a Silicon Valley tech leader, started Indiaspora back in 2012. It is a global non-profit organisation based in San Francisco. The organisation connects top Indian leaders in business, science, arts, and public service. Today, it forms a huge international network. They proudly speak for over 35 million people of Indian origin worldwide.
What is unique about Indiaspora is that it turns a global community into a force for collective good. The organisation creates opportunities for meaningful conversations, new ideas, and mentorship. They do this through initiatives like the Indiaspora Forum. They also run IndiasporaNEXT for rising leaders. These global initiatives help people connect and work together across borders.
The Four Pillars of Impact
Their work focuses on four main pillars. These are Philanthropy and Social Impact, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Diaspora NEXT, and Global Connect. Together, these pillars encourage members to give back to society. They support new business owners and mentor young professionals. They also build stronger cultural and career ties between India and other nations.
A Shared Mission with Maneesh Media
Their mission closely aligns with our vision at Maneesh Media, India’s leading diaspora publishing house. For almost three decades, we have focused on recording the remarkable journeys of global Indians. We preserve their enduring legacies through books and biographies, inspiring future generations.
So, our partnership with Indiaspora is far more than just a business collaboration. It is a shared commitment to celebrating the achievements of global Indians. While Indiaspora connects modern visionaries to create fresh opportunities for discourse and impact, Maneesh Media captures and preserves these inspiring journeys. This team effort ensures stories of leadership, resilience, and service inspire readers worldwide. Every story published becomes part of a much bigger narrative. It reflects the immense strength, rich diversity, and global influence of the Indian diaspora. These life stories remind us of an important truth. “No matter where life takes us, our roots remain a true source of identity, purpose, and deep inspiration.”
Shaping the Future Across Borders
Thus, the global Indian community continues to shape major industries and influence policy. They also drive innovation and support neighbourhoods worldwide. Because of these efforts, organisations like ours play an important role in passing these legacies down to future generations.
Indiaspora and Maneesh Media, through their shared vision, serve as bridges between different societies, cultures, and economies. Connecting people, preserving history, and inspiring a bright future. This teamwork ensures the global Indian community stays united by purpose, heritage, and shared experiences.
We are delighted to have Indiaspora on board as our official Global Diaspora Support Partner for Jewels of India — Bharat Ki Shaan, Bharat Ka Abhiman
