A note from the Directors

The date, 20^th December 2025, weighs profoundly on our hearts and minds. It marks a year of Maneesh Media having lost its charioteer, its Founder and Chairman, Shri Chandmal Kumawat. In the past year, we have continued to carry his dream forward – and our determination has only grown stronger, firm in the belief that he is smiling and guiding us from the skies above.

He would always tell us that people are more than just the stories we write about them. They are the reason we exist as India’s leading diaspora publishing house. They are the heart and soul and must be taken care of and treated with the same respect we would our own family.

We realise that in the rush of everyday life, connections can be lost easily. And, in the strife of rebuilding, perhaps we grew quiet for a while.

For that silence, we ask your forgiveness. Today, we are rekindling that thread. With this fortnightly newsletter, we reach out to you — our global Indian family — to share milestones, memories, diaspora stories, and moments that remind us of who we are to one another.

Let’s create a circle of stories together …

Manish, Abhishek, Siddharth

director@maneeshmedia.com

abhishek@maneeshmedia.com

siddharth@maneeshmedia.com

THE GLOBAL INDIAN MOMENT

The Hot Take from our Editorial Desk

Why Is It India’s Time to Shine?

When interviewing people for our latest project, one word kept finding its way into every conversation – Vishvaguru. It was almost an instinctive utterance every time India was mentioned. The term literally means – teacher of the world. And as one of the world’s oldest civilisations, India carries guidance, wisdom, and a civilisational memory in its very DNA.

For years, it has been a quiet force. Now, it has found its voice. India is at the inflection point where we can say its time has finally come. But how and why?

We attempt to explore a simple question with a powerful answer: Why is it India’s time to shine? And why does this moment matter to every Indian — in Bharat and across the diaspora?

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India’s rise is reshaping the world—unlocking opportunities for 1.4B at home and 30M overseas, boosting mobility, respect, and global influence.

You can read more here.

THE DIASPORA NEWSREEL

News from the Global Indian Family

This is the section that shares NEWS about YOU.

From Across The Globe We Will Share NEWS That Matters To You.

DIASPORA IN INDIA

Maneesh Media Partners with Rajasthan Foundation for Pravasi Rajasthani Coffee-Table Book

Rajasthan celebrates ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas’ in Jaipur

WANT YOUR NEWS FEATURED ON OUR WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER?

About your community, your achievements, business win, festival or diaspora milestone

Write to us at: reach@maneeshmedia.com

HUM LOG -
IN OUR FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS

People of the World, Heart of India

Longfellow’s “footprints in the sands of time”— of the lasting marks left by those who walked before us and ones that we will leave for the next generation – are a map that shapes values and continues to guide us. Our father’s values have become our North Star, and we know that all of our readers have that unwritten code of principles they have inherited from their elders.

In that spirit, we have invited a few respected individuals to share a simple reflection for this commemorative edition: Three Lessons From My Father — three short insights that can transcend to become universal footprints and continue to shape generations.

You can read more here →

INSIDE THE MM LAB

Something’s Always Afoot…

A Little Teaser

Inside the MM Lab something’s always afoot. We are constantly brainstorming on new projects while working on several. Our current initiative is one that touches us deeply — both personally and as proud citizens of our country.

Get ready to meet - Jewels of India - Bharat ki Shaan, Bharat ka Abhiman!

Hot off The Press

Rise of The Icons - A collection of Indian Excellence

Our first paperback publication, this is special in more ways than one. It is an immersive journey of trailblazers, whose story inspires, challenges, and motivates. Catch the essence of success in snapshots that speak volumes.

Want to know more? You can buy the book here.

From the Legacy Shelf

‘Panno Ka Parkhi’ – The Life Story of Shri Ramkishan Jajoo

This book, one of our early commissioned bespoke projects, struck a chord with not just the Jajoo family, but also countless readers. Even today, it continues to inspire generations and we often get asked to send a copy to a curious reader, like yourself.

Want to know more? Get in touch.

The Feel-Good Vibes Award

If there’s an organisation you believe is making a real difference, write to us and share what makes them special. We’d love to feature them on your behalf.

Reach us here.

Our work takes us to many places and brings us face-to-face with organisations that are quietly yet profoundly changing the world. It was during one such journey that we met Raj Gilda and Sunanda Mane, the founders of Lend A Hand India (LAHI), an initiative that empowers with dignity, inclusion, and opportunity. When our director, Manish Kumawat, witnessed their work on the ground, he was deeply moved by the sincerity with which young lives were being empowered through skill-based education. He shared, “Real change happens when people are given tools, not sympathy.”

Lend A Hand India earns our Feel Good Vibes Award for transforming potential into purpose—and hope into action.