Friday, June 27 2025
Charu ThakurAssociate Editor , Global Indian
A writer at heart and journalist by profession, she brings with her a decade of experience in the newsroom. Always on a lookout for stories on art, culture, sustainability, travel and social impact.
All Stories
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Chidananda Naik on Kannada short film in Oscars 2025 race: Reflects the power of regional stories
Chidananda Naik - Sunflowers Were The First Ones to Know is in Oscars 2025 race in Live Action Short Film category.
December 8, 2024
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A Microscope in Every Pocket: Dr. Manu Prakash’s vision for frugal science
Dr Manu Prakash, who is making heads turn with his inventions in frugal science, is known for foldscope and paperfuge.
December 6, 2024
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Mitu Bhowmick Lange: Bringing Indian cinema to Australia’s big screens
Mitu Bhowmick Lange, the director of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, brought Indian films to the shores of Australia.
November 30, 2024
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Sara Mathew: 40 Under 40 healthcare leader bridging global disparities
Healthcare leader Sara Mathew, who works with Weill Cornell Medicine Centre, is bridging health disparities.
November 26, 2024
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From Oprah’s Favourite Things to Global Shelves: Monica Sunny’s Chai Box story
Monica Sunny, a tea connoisseur, founded The Chai Box to bring authentic Indian chai to the people in the US.
November 21, 2024
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From Pushkar to the UK: Vishal Tolambia on a mission to revolutionise sustainable fashion
Vishal Tolambia, who has founded Humanity Centred Designs, is revolutionising ssainable fashion by turning textile waste into garments.
November 15, 2024
Latest Youth Stories
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Vidya Ambati's breakthrough: How a teen scientist found a new way to tackle arthritis
Indian American teen Vidya Ambati uncovers a potential new arthritis treatment, blending scientific curiosity with personal inspiration.
June 20, 2025
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Dubai-based karting prodigy Atiqa Mir becomes first Indian in Rotax Euro Top 10
10-year-old Atiqa Mir becomes the first Indian to secure a top-10 finish at the Rotax Euro Trophy, marking a new chapter in motorsport.
June 13, 2025
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Arya Gurumukhi: Texas teen bringing clean energy innovation to underserved communities
Arya Gurumukhi is transforming global energy access with Bionic Leaf technology, bridging science, sustainability, and social impact.
June 5, 2025
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Harvard’s Visa Crisis: How Trump’s crackdown is shaking Indian students’ futures
Trump’s visa crackdown on Harvard has left Indian students in limbo, raising urgent questions about the future of U.S. education.
May 28, 2025
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Souparnika Nair: The British-Indian teen voice bridging two cultures through song
British-Indian teen Souparnika Nair blends Indian and Western music on her rise from Kerala to UK stardom.
May 22, 2025
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Anjali Chadha: The innovator tackling arsenic contamination with science
Anjali Chadha built a low-cost arsenic sensor and founded a STEM nonprofit—proving that innovation and impact have no age.
May 16, 2025
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From Bengaluru to South Africa: How D Sai Karthik is reimagining classrooms across borders
Bengalur teen D Sai Karthik started TeamTeach to empower students to have a broader worldview and think out of the box.
May 9, 2025
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GoYogi founder Shruthi Kumar: Bringing yoga and mindfulness to schools
Shruthi Kumar’s GoYogi uses yoga and mindfulness of students’ mental health—from her rural Nebraska beginnings to her leadership at Harvard.
May 2, 2025
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Prisha Prakash Bhat: Indian-American teen develops rice that fights arsenic and drought
Prisha Prakash Bhat, a Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist, engineered rice that locks arsenic in its roots and thrives in drought.
April 25, 2025
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Laasya Acharya: How Indian-American teen is using AI to tackle global food waste
Laasya Acharya, a teen innovator from Ohio, is using AI and drones to tackle global food loss—one farm at a time.
April 17, 2025