Global Indian Network

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across Canada, Mexico and the United States, it is a powerful reminder that passion for football is not the issue; representation is. In this episode from our archives featuring Baljit Rihal, a FIFA Licensed Players’ Agent and founding member of the South Asian Football Alliance (SAFA), we explore the barriers holding back South Asian talent and the urgent need to build a stronger pipeline for future generations. While no South Asian nation qualified for the tournament, South Asian representation is still visible on football's biggest stage, making this a timely conversation about opportunity, inclusion and inspiring the next generation of players. Tune in now. LINK IN THE COMMENTS!

What if we've been testing medicine the wrong way for a hundred years? In this week's Global Indian Network X One World Media Corp conversation with Rajan N., Jos Joore; CEO and co-founder of MIMETAS; sits down to explain a shift that could reshape the future of health. Today, around 90 to 95% of drugs fail in clinical trials. Billions spent. Years lost. And often, the reason is simple: the tests we rely on don't predict how the human body will actually respond. MIMETAS is one of a handful of companies in the world pioneering "organ-on-a-chip" technology; tiny, living human tissues grown on chips that let scientists see how a drug behaves in something that acts like real human biology, long before it reaches a patient. As Jos puts it: this turns drug development from throwing dice into engineering. With the FDA now opening the door to alternatives to animal testing, this moment may be remembered as a turning point for medicine. Jos compares where we are today to the computer chip industry in the 1980s; quietly foundational, about to be everywhere. Listen to the full conversation now from the link in the comments. What part of healthcare do you think is most overdue for reinvention? #FutureOfHealth #Biotech #DrugDevelopment

The story of humanity isn't written in stone; it's written in soil. As part of our weekly briefings with our member stories, we explore where history, soil, and the future intersect. In this compelling conversation, Bernadette M., COO and Founder of Lizq Modern Oasis llc Farm in Oman, reveals why soil health lies at the heart of food security, climate resilience, and humanity's future. From ancient civilizations to regenerative agriculture, this episode challenges long-held assumptions and uncovers why some of the world's biggest solutions may begin with the ground beneath us. Listen now. [LINK IN THE COMMENTS]

What if the cases we know about represent only a fraction of the reality? In the UK, just 3% of child sexual abuse cases are reported to the police, while an estimated 300 million children worldwide have experienced online sexual exploitation and abuse. In this Game Changers episode, part of our Members' Stories series, Paul Stanfield, CEO of Childlight - Global Child Safety Institute and former INTERPOL leader, reveals why this hidden crisis must be treated as a global public health emergency. Through powerful insights and frontline experience, he explores what must change to better protect children. Listen now and discover how data, prevention, and collective action can drive real change. [link in the comments]

Discover how six powerful golden tips can unlock lasting inner peace in a world torn by conflict. In this quintessential episode of “Women Powerful Stories,” which we proudly revisit as part of our member stories, Didi Krishna of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission shares timeless wisdom on transforming outer turmoil. Her message of soul-consciousness, compassion, and inner stillness cuts through global noise and identity politics, calling us to rise above division and lead with love. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the world’s turmoil, listen in and join our community for more enlightening conversations. LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE PODCAST FROM THE LINK IN THE COMMENTS.

Google can teach your child the periodic table. AI can do their maths in 4 seconds. So what's left for them to actually learn? For 200 years, we built our schools around one job: transferring knowledge from teacher to student. Test it. Repeat it. Reward whoever memorises it best. That entire system is collapsing in front of us, and most parents haven't noticed yet. In the latest episode of The GIN Podcast, Ravi Sonnad, who works with children in slums and under-resourced schools across the world, lays out what's coming. His argument is uncomfortable: The skills that matter now, collaboration, communication, intercultural fluency, knowing how to actually use what AI hands you, cannot be Googled. They're earned through experience. And the kids without that exposure are about to fall further behind than any generation before them. This is a Global Indian Network member story, part of the slower, deeper conversations we're having with the people quietly reshaping how the diaspora thinks about work, education, and the future. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gZdNf_eC Become part of the GIN community: https://lnkd.in/eeKjFWwz #SoftSkills #FutureOfWork #Education #GlobalIndianNetwork #Diaspora #Podcast

Can solar energy do more than power homes and industries? In this Member Stories episode, Upendra Tripathy, founding DG of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), shares how he was chosen by PM Modi to help lead India’s renewable energy transformation and his vision, which feels genuinely revolutionary. What if the future isn't built around larger grids, but smarter, localised energy systems connected across regions? From energy access and innovation to global collaboration and finance, this conversation explores how rethinking energy could reshape not only economies but the way societies function. Listen now and discover the ideas shaping the next energy revolution. [LINK IN THE COMMENTS] Rajan N. | Upendra Tripathy #Solar #SolarEnergy #Renewable #Energy #India #GreenEnergy

In this month’s Global Indian Network Members Briefing and Inside East Africa, we explore why Tanzania may quietly be emerging as one of the most strategically important economies in Eastern and Central Africa. In conversation with Gilead Teri, Director General of TISEZA, we examine 900+ approved investment projects, expanding Special Economic Zones, major infrastructure corridors, energy growth, and the global supply chain shifts reshaping the region. For members, this is more than a discussion on Tanzania. It is an insight into where future opportunity, influence, and long-term positioning across Africa may increasingly emerge. Tune in now: [LINK IN THE COMMENTS]

In this Brown Business episode, as part of our Member Stories, Bernie Suresparan, Executive Chairman of We Care Group & Summit Care Group, shares a journey that goes far beyond business success. From arriving in the UK alone at 17 from war-torn Sri Lanka to building one of Britain’s leading care groups, Bernie reflects on resilience, leadership, identity, and the true psychology of success. This deeply human conversation explores immigration, purpose, ageing societies, and the power of creating impact over wealth. Honest, reflective, and thought-provoking, this episode reveals why the most meaningful business stories are ultimately stories about people. Tune in now. Rajan N. | Bernie Suresparan [LINK IN THE COMMENTS]

What happens when top arbitration minds discuss tech, the Caribbean, and global business? Can the Caribbean become the next global hub for dispute resolution? This week, we revisit a standout conversation from our archives, featuring our members leading a major discussion. Renowned arbitrator Baiju Vasani hosts a powerhouse panel featuring Tanya Goddard, FCIArb, Shan Greer, Megan Paget-Brown, and Sid Jiwnani, exploring how AI, virtual hearings, and digital case management are reshaping dispute resolution across the Caribbean, and what the Global Indian community has to do with it all. From opportunity to innovation, this episode covers it all. LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION FROM THE LINK IN COMMENTS.