India-Portugal relations are anchored in over half-a-millennium of history. It’s a relationship of culture, language, deep kinship, art, architecture, gastronomy, music – sublime, intangible things that connect peoples’ hearts and minds irrevocably. The Prime Minister of Portugal H.E. Antonio Costa, (Overseas Citizen of India), epitomizes this profound connection in many ways. The diplomatic ties established […]
India is the only country that has an official acronym for its expatriates- NRIs or “Non-Resident Indians”. In my book, India: From Midnight to Millennium I had suggested, only half-jokingly, that the question is whether NRI should stand for ‘Not Really Indian’ or, instead, ‘Never Relinquished India’. But in reality, given the remarkable achievements of […]
A true life story of determination and the voyage of identity My names is Adinda and i now live in Portugal, however, I was born in Mumbai. When I was only 8 months old, I was adopted to a wonderful family in Belgium. However at those times, the administration process was not as good and […]
By Rajan Nazran – Journey to Portugal For me this should be a daily pilgrimage for any self-respecting foodie who visits Lisbon. It’s orgasmic to the taste buds and provides that perfect balance of crisp crunch and the moist high rich texture of cream and cinnamon. Yes as you can tell I absolutely love this […]
By Fellow traveller Neha Bhatia I was going through a rough patch in my life, my marriage of 2 years was falling apart, and I was separated and living alone in Delhi, India. It’s difficult taking this stand, where I come from. My parents were my biggest strength, their support for my decision gave me […]
Daniel takes me for a tour of the “real world” driven university grounds and leads me through a remarkable journey where I witness images that are more in keeping with the tech halls of Google than something I would consider to be your stereotypical university.
Sitting with Chitra (Chitra Stern Nee Rathinasabapathy ) is nothing short of a soulful experience. She is universal in her mindset whilst being deeply rooted to her own unique Indian-ness and simultaneously challenges any notion of stereotypical identity. If there were ever a Jason Bourne of the Indian world she would be it. With her colourful […]
Guyana racism and injustice – Guyana is often described as the land of six people. Indo Guyanese make up the majority of the population and our legacy started from over 180 years ago as we arrived from India as bonded labor for the sugar estates after the emancipation of African slaves by the British. Our country […]
Sadhguru Isha foundation – Global Indian Perspective JRD Tata, whose family is among those responsible for building the basic foundations for Indian industry, was once asked if he wanted India to become an economic superpower. He replied, “No, I do not want India to be an economic superpower. I want India to be a happy country.” The […]
FOR THE PERSON WHO WANTS THE MOST OUT OF LIFE, WHO’S CALENDARREADS MORE LIKE A DAILY NOVEL THAN A SCHEDULE, who’s body feels more like a wind-up toy than a temple, The Body Holiday is the closest thing to the fountain of youth you will ever encounter. Andrew Barnard and his family legacy resort take […]
As we move towards the third decade of the 21st century, it is undeniable that India is a major international financial and corporate powerhouse. Indian capital and corporate capability are major influences on global business. With this dynamic comes choice for Indians, and a major reversal of the recent historical experience. Many of the historical […]
Why does our community sometimes perceive Autism as taboo? And how far have we gone to not have open discussions about this subject?
The reality is, Autism is not uncommon – it is known to be the third most common developmental disorder UK and this podcast plunges straight into the devastating impact that a lack of empathy can have on a family.
In this ear opening episode, Rajan stays in England to speak to Rahul, a father of a child with autism and the dramatic impact it has had upon his and his family’s life. The conversation is a raw, heartfelt account of day to day battles, loneliness, ostracisation from our community, but above all, love and determination to bring up a beautiful child in a beautiful world.
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Presenter – Rajan Nazran
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Guest – Rahul Punj
Art Design – Vanisha Patel
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In this episode Co-creator Rajan and Divya Nazran have an open conversation about their experiences travelling around the world, from the good, bad and scary. Discussing everything from Malaria, Car jackings, through to the power of travel and its impact on parenting, marriage, understanding oneself and shifting the tides of identity.
The podcast was inspired by a question from the audience – Special thank you to Shivani (Thailand).
Welcome to the Global Indian Podcast – the world’s greatest journey and the official platform for people of Indian origin because let’s face it – we are everywhere. My name is Rajan Nazran and I explore – for over a decade I have traveled the world piecing together the kaleidoscope that is our community – I’ve been held hostage, faced ebola, and met extraordinary individuals, in destinations that would surprise you. In this season I am joined by my dear friends, where we will be taking you on a voyage for the ears as we plunge into the human experience of being a person of Indian origin and taking a closer look at the countries we now call home. Special thanks to Taizu for the intro music.
Presenter – Rajan NazranProducer – NazranRoth/Global Indian Series
Guest –Divya Nazran
Art design – Vanisha Patel
Social media Instagram – @thenazrans @Globalindianseries
It is Black History Month but do we get taught everything in schools? Are things better reserved for personal judgment rather than public knowledge? How much do we really know about the key issues on hand? In this ear-opening episode, Rajan travels to South Africa to revisit the subject of apartheid and the subsequent dramatic impact it had on people of Indian origin. He meets with the remarkable Omar Essack to learn more about his personal journey from growing up in apartheid with limiting career possibilities, to rising and running one of the country’s leading media companies, as they delve into the horrors of the past and the shifting sands of the present and how identity is still perceived in the country. This is the history lesson, you needed to learn.
Presenter – Rajan NazranProducer – NazranRoth/Global Indian Series
Guest –Omar Essack
Art design – Vanisha Patel
Social media Instagram – @thenazrans @Globalindianseries
In this ear-opening episode, Rajan takes a trip to a small destination that has been at the centre of conflict between India and Pakistan. Today, we meet “Ridhi”. Speaking to us anonymously, she shares with us the truth behind the headlines and the devastating history of the region that many have misunderstood. Some elements of the Podcast can be disturbing – please listen with caution.
Presenter – Rajan NazranProducer – NazranRoth/Global Indian Series
Guest – Ridhi
Art design – Vanisha Patel
Social media
Instagram – @thenazrans @Globalindianseries
In this ear-opening episode, Rajan takes a trip to London to meet up with writer/actor Kulvinder Ghir and poet/ Diplomat Kevin Isaac as they have a free-flowing conversation surrounding their lives and professional challenges. From parenting to perceived identity behind status, this is one of the most moving podcasts so far, with laughter, genuine tears and poignant remarks that plunge you deeper into the notion of culture.
You can find out more about Kevin’s poetry here:https://verbalphotography.com/
Presenter – Rajan NazranProducer – NazranRoth/Global Indian Series
Guest – Kevin Isaac and Kulvinder Ghir
Art design – Vanisha Patel
Social media
Instagram – @thenazrans @Globalindianseries
In this ear-opening episode, Rajan takes a trip to Lisbon to meet with the remarkable Chitra Stern. They speak about her inspiring upbringing in Singapore and the rise of her business interests in Portugal. It’s a candid conversation that delves into female empowerment, entrepreneurship, and how she sees the role of her religious beliefs as being a custodian for women globally and her fears surrounding a rise in nationalism.
You can find out more about Chitra Stern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHgcaVDeDGo
Presenter – Rajan NazranProducer – NazranRoth/Global Indian Series
Guest – Chitra Stern
Art design – Vanisha Patel
Social media
Instagram – @thenazrans @Globalindianseries
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