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The Indian Eye
DIASPORA VOICE 12
JULY 10, 2026

Many Platforms, One Mission: How we are

connecting diaspora with India and the United States

heritage. It promotes Telugu commu-
nity’s achievements in Technology,
cinema, festivals and traditions while
giving community organizations a
platform to reach audiences across
North America.
Similarly, Jee Punjabi has grad-
ually emerged as a vibrant platform
for Punjabi-speaking communities.
Covering news, culture, music, faith
and community events, it reflects the
rich diversity of the Punjabi diaspo-
SUNIL HALI ra. It celebrates the contributions of
Punjabi Americans while strength-
s the United States celebrates ening links with Punjab through sto-
250 years of its founding, the sands of miles away. role for the Gujarati-speaking com- ries on education, business, agricul-
Astory of Indian Americans has Among the media contributing munity, who we earlier served with ture, culture and philanthropy. The
become an important chapter in the to this mission is our Indian Eye News Divya Bhaskar for almost 20 years platform also encourages dialogue
country’s journey. A land of dreams, Group, which has built a multimedia in North America. By covering local between generations, ensuring that
United States of America, where network serving Indian American community news and events along- language and traditions continue to
alongside entrepreneurs, doctors, communities across North Ameri- side news from Gujarat and India, it thrive in immigrant families.
engineers, artists and public leaders, ca, India and South America. With will help preserve language, culture Together, our platforms demon-
Indian-American media has grown our daily, weekly and an integrated and traditions among generations strate that ethnic media is about
in last three decades and played a news portal, we have consistently living abroad. It will celebrate entre- much more than reporting news.
unique role in strengthening the highlighted stories that celebrate the preneurs, social workers, artists and They celebrate our successes, pre-
bond between India and the United achievements of the diaspora while young achievers while highlighting in- serve languages, celebrate festivals,
States. We are proud to play a role strengthening the relationship be- vestment opportunities, tourism and encourage civic participation, sup-
with our group media platforms. tween India and the United States. cultural exchanges between Gujarat port small businesses, recognize
Through news, radio, television, The Indian Eye Weekly newspa- and the United States. In doing so, it community achievements and pro-
podcasts and community platforms, per is our flagship publication dis- will strengthen both community iden- vide a trusted forum for discussion.
our media has connected millions of tributed around the world, especially tity and economic ties between fast- They help immigrants navigate life
people with their roots while helping in the US – from East coast to West est growing Indian state of Gujarat. in America while maintaining strong
them build meaningful connect with- coast. We have moved forward with Our soon to be launched plat- business as well as emotional and
in diaspora and mainstream in their advancements in media consump- forms -- The Indian Eye PODCAST cultural ties with India as genera-
adopted homeland. tions, from Weekly to Daily to Live and Television – will cater to the tions build deeper roots for heritage
Today, the Indian American and from print to e-paper to digital. changing media habits of today’s au- as well as business corridors between
community contributes to every We have been innovative. diences. Through in-depth interviews, two regions.
sphere of American life—from busi- The Radio Zindagi Network discussions and special programs, we As India and the United States
ness and technology to education, has become one of the most recog- will provide a space for policymakers, deepen their partnership, our role
healthcare, politics and culture. Yet, nizable voices for South Asians in business leaders, diplomats, educa- will become even more significant.
despite this success, the communi- North America. Broadcasting in fif- tors, artists and community leaders to By informing, connecting and in-
ty has always valued its connection teen cities, it reaches listeners every exchange ideas. These conversations spiring communities on both sides of
with India. From business to Festi- day with music, news, interviews and will go beyond headlines, exploring the world, these platforms strength-
vals, languages, traditions, family ties discussions on issues affecting the the growing strategic partnership be- en people-to-people ties that often
and cultural values continue to shape community. Though it serves with tween India and the United States, prove more enduring than govern-
the identity of generations of Indian best in music from Bollywood and innovation, education, entrepreneur- ment agreements alone.
Americans. all regions, it serves as more than an ship and cultural diplomacy. The As we bring out a special edi-
This is where we have made an entertainment platform. It informs platform will also give younger Indian tion on the 250th anniversary of the
invaluable contribution. Long before immigrants about civic participation, Americans an opportunity to engage United States, we chronicle some
social media and digital platforms education, health, business and pub- with issues that shape both countries, of the journeys of members of our
became widespread, our newspa- lic affairs while also providing up- making it an important bridge be- community who have contributed
pers, television channels, and radio dates from India. By bringing togeth- tween generations. to a deeper understanding between
stations kept people informed about er voices from both countries, Radio Regional language media has the world’s oldest democracy and its
news and happenings in both coun- Zindagi creates a shared space where also become an essential part of the largest one.
tries. They covered global news from culture and current affairs come to- diaspora experience. Telugu Talkies We will continue to reinforce the
India, immigration issues, business gether, helping listeners stay con- as broadcasting platform is all set enduring friendship between India and
opportunities, community achieve- nected with both their heritage and to serve Telugu-speaking audiences the United States, one story, one broad-
ments, cultural celebrations and de- their American experience. with entertainment, community news cast and one conversation at a time.
velopments in India that mattered Now our own Bhavya Gujarat is and cultural programming that keeps Sunil Hali is the publisher of
to readers and listeners living thou- all set to play an equally important families connected to their linguistic The Indian EYE Group of publications

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