Indian Diaspora Podcast

Ep 14: Cardiologist Dr. Saurabh Dani - Understanding Heart Disease Risk in South Asian Diaspora

In this episode of the Indian Diaspora Podcast, we talk to cardiologist Dr. Saurabh Dani from the Indian American diaspora about the prevalence of heart disease among the South Asian community. Together, we explore the factors contributing to these health challenges and discuss practical steps for prevention and management of heart disease risk for a healthier life. 📉South Asians experience coronary artery disease at a rate 4x higher than other ethnic groups. 📊Up to 20% of South Asians are affected by diabetes and insulin resistance, increasing the risk of heart disease. ⏳Heart disease occurs earlier in South Asians, with 25% of heart attacks happening under age 40 and 50% under age 50. 💔South Asians have a 40% higher mortality rate from heart attacks compared to the general population. Dr. Saurabh Dani brings over 20 years of expertise in cardiology, including non-invasive techniques, lipid disorder management, and cardiac epidemiology. With his advanced training and clinical experience, he shares actionable insights to help South Asians take control of their heart health. 🔗 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to spread awareness about heart health in the South Asian diaspora. #HeartHealth #SouthAsianHealth #IndianDiasporaPodcast #HeartDiseasePrevention #Cardiology   Follow IndianDiaspora.org for more stories: Website: https://www.indiandiaspora.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IndianDIasporaPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indian.diaspora Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalindiandiaspora Twitter: https://www.x.com/DiasporaIndian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiandiasporapodcast To share your story, visit: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/share-story For advertisements, visit: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/advertise You can support Indian Diaspora by donating here: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/support-indian-diaspora

Ep 13: Robert Masih Nahar - Spain's First Indian Origin Senator

Join us on this episode of the Indian Diaspora Podcast as we welcome Robert Masih Nahar, the first Asian of Indian origin elected to the Spanish Senate. Twice elected as a Senator from Barcelona, Robert shares his incredible journey—from arriving in Spain in 2005 to becoming a trailblazing politician, social worker, and cultural ambassador. As the founder of the Catalan Cricket Federation, Indian Culture Centre, and Indali Foundation, Robert has dedicated over 17 years to promoting Indian culture and cricket in Spain, while championing the rights of the Indian diaspora. He discusses translating government-supported Catalan learning resources into Punjabi and Hindi to aid immigrant communities, leading food solidarity programs during the COVID-19 crisis, and resolving key issues like the Sikh turban ban. Fluent in six languages and with extensive experience in public relations, Robert’s story is a testament to perseverance, cultural integration, and the power of community. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Like, share, and subscribe for more stories from the global Indian diaspora. #IndianDiasporaPodcast #RobertMasihNahar #Barcelona #IndianDiaspora #SpainIndia #IndiaSpain #IndianDiasporaSpain Follow IndianDiaspora.org for more stories: Website: https://www.indiandiaspora.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IndianDIasporaPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indian.diaspora Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalindiandiaspora Twitter: https://www.x.com/DiasporaIndian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiandiasporapodcast To share your story, visit: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/share-story For advertisements, visit: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/advertise You can support Indian Diaspora by donating here: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/support-indian-diaspora

EP 12: Kirandeep Karnati: From India to Film Making in California

Kirandeep Karnati, widely known as KD, is an award-winning Director based in San Francisco with over 20 years of expertise in shaping narratives. With a BFA in painting (2007) and an MFA in film, animation, and VFX (2011) from the prestigious Academy of Art University, KD’s mastery in his field is well-established. At his core, Kirandeep is a storyteller, combining his passion for art with a remarkable ability to enhance the visual experience. A Director, Artist, and Animator with a Master of Fine Arts, Kirandeep’s unique storytelling merges art and cinema, making him a significant figure in global filmmaking. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Academy of Art University, California. In this podcast, the discussion delves into Kirandeep’s creative journey from India to becoming a filmmaker in California. His upcoming movie, Boundaries, is about a group of women in suburban California who form a cricket team, challenging societal norms and transforming their lives one game at a time. Interestingly, his wife is one of the players on the cricket team. #IndianDiaspora #IndianDiasporaPodcast #KirandeepKarnati #Boundaries #MovieBoundaries #FilmBoundaries #BoundariesMovie #BoundariesFilm #IndianCinema #IndianFilm #IndianMovie Follow IndianDiaspora.org for more stories: Website: https://www.indiandiaspora.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IndianDIasporaPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indian.diaspora Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalindiandiaspora Twitter: https://www.x.com/DiasporaIndian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiandiasporapodcast To share your story, visit: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/share-story For advertisements, visit: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/advertise You can support Indian Diaspora by donating here: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/support-indian-diaspora

Ep 11: Celebrity Chef Vikram Vij - Redefining Indian Cuisine In Canada

Vikram Vij is an Indian-born Canadian chef, cookbook author, and television personality, known for his acclaimed Indian cuisine restaurants Vij's British Columbia, Canada. He is also renowned as one of the "dragons" investors on the hit Canadian reality series, Dragon's Den. He was born in India and grew up in India in Amritsar, Delhi and Mumbai. He left home at the age of 20 to start his culinary journey abroad and began working in Austria and studying Hotel Management. During this time, a Canadian hotelier tasted his creations and immediately invited him to savor Canada's culinary possibilities. Vikram immigrated to Alberta in 1989 and started work at the Banff Springs Hotel. He opened his first restaurant, Vij's, in Vancouver, Canada in 1994 to great success. In this podcast, celebrity chef Vikram shares his journey from India to Canada and how he is redefining modern Indian cuisine in Canada. Follow IndianDiaspora.org for more stories: Website: https://www.indiandiaspora.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IndianDIasporaPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indian.diaspora Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalindiandiaspora Twitter: https://www.x.com/DiasporaIndian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiandiasporapodcast To share your story, visit: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/share-story For advertisements, visit: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/advertise You can support Indian Diaspora by donating here: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/support-indian-diaspora

Ep 10: Neha Shah - Nutrition Care for Indians Abroad through the Diaspora Nutrition Platform

In this episode of Indian Diaspora Podcast, we interview Neha Shah from Indian Diaspora in USA who is the founder of Diaspora Nutrition which helps the Indian Diaspora in America lead a healthy life based on the Indian diet and cultural norms. Diaspora Nutrition offers culture-focused nutritional care and sustainable Indian diet planning for NRI immigrant struggling with weight loss and chronic health issues after moving to the United States. In this episode Neha shares her journey of moving from India to USA and how she struggled with the food system in America which led her to start Diaspora Nutrition for helping the Indian community in America. Learn More: https://diasporanutrition.com/ Instagram Handle for Diaspora Nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/diasporanutrition/ Follow IndianDiaspora.org for more stories: Website: https://www.indiandiaspora.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IndianDIasporaPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indian.diaspora Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalindiandiaspora Twitter: https://www.x.com/DiasporaIndian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiandiasporapodcast To share your story, visit: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/share-story For advertisements, visit: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/advertise You can support Indian Diaspora by donating here: https://www.indiandiaspora.org/support-indian-diaspora