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VOLUME I | Issue 01 | FRIDAY | APRIL 10 | 2020 US 50C

April 10, 2020
India for the World, the World for India
I humanity must face collectively. It is an unknown situation for all of us,
am delighted to know that the 1st Dig-
ital National Indian newspaper, “The with no accepted playbook, no simple one-size-fits-all prescription. Every
Indian EYE” is being launched with nation is being compelled to decide its response on the basis of its local
particular focus to bring global news from context, and its national circumstances. These are in themselves a mix of
India to readers in the USA, Canada, South national capacities, capabilities and resources. I am particularly happy that
America and the Caribbean and at the same at this time “The Indian EYE” is being launched. It goes on to show the
time carry news about the Indian diaspora grit and determination of the publishers not to be deterred by the situa-
in these countries for the benefit of readers tion brought out by the pandemic but to confront it by educating people
in India. The Indian diaspora in these coun- about it and mitigate it by socially responsible behaviour. What can be bet-
tries is sizable and an important contributor ter than staying at home and readily accessing news about India as well
to the political, societal, economic and cul- as news about the communities out India in which we live and work. This
tural landscape of the countries in the west- initiative is not only welcome but also timely and can be a unique blend of
ern hemisphere. In many, they occupy high political office, in others they news about our “Karmabhoomi” and our “Matribhoomi or Janmabhoomi”.
are captains of business and industry. In all countries their contribution is
appreciated and valued. While in some countries, particularly in the Carib- Stay at home and practicing social distancing doesn’t mean being dis-
bean the Indian immigration took place in the 19th century (the girmitiya connected with our loved ones and the world. Today, modern technology
countries), in many others it has been recent. has given us many tools to be virtually connected. We need to step up (not
step out) and reach out to people who are in need of help and guidance. As
The United States has perhaps the largest Indian diaspora with some you are doing your bit by staying at home, we are doing our bit by bringing
estimates placing the number close to more than four million. Indian di- you events and programming to your homes. Our activities have moved
aspora in the US is the most educated ethnic community and also socially online and we have started several initiatives such as “Socially Distant Vir-
mobile. It is no wonder that many major US corporations have Indian ori- tually Connected” and “Stay@Home, Learn@Home”, to be by your side
gin CEOs which fills our hearts with joy. Canada also has a big population when you are helping yourselves and the society by being at home. Please
of Indian origin and so does the Caribbean. While in Latin America the do connect to us on our media platforms be it our website (www.indiain-
Indian community may be small, it is heartening to see it grow in recent newyork.gov.in) or on facebook, twitter and instagram- all have the same
years due to the increase in ties between India and Latin America. handle @indiainnewyork and enter into a world of quality programming
The reason for the success of the Indian diaspora in all these countries and information for your needs.
are the values that we Indians uphold and carry wherever we go i.e. democ- I wish the publishers and readers of “The Indian EYE” all the best.
racy, tolerance, peaceful co-existence, hard work, education, family life and
giving back to the communities in which we live. These values have stood
us in good stead and will determine our trajectory in the future. Another
important point to remember is that the rise of India will add to the stature
of the diaspora and as India marches towards becoming the third largest
economy in the world in the coming decade, the importance of the Indian
diaspora to building and maintaining bridges with India will become critical.
As you all are aware, presently we are going through a very critical sit-
uation due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a universal challenge that all

I
am proud to share the launch of “The ribbean, and entertainment as well as infotainment, we have responsibly
Indian EYE”, 1st digital Indian news launched and built multiple media platforms. But now, as South Amer-
weekly for North and South America ica joins in becoming the home of top Indian multi-nationals, we need
at a time when the world is going through a digital platform which will bring the global news from India as well as
most challenging changes. Suddenly the news about Indian diaspora from Western hemi-sphere to connect India
world has become smaller and we are and Indians around the world.
praying for everyone on this earth. The Indian EYE is the platform where we will connect the world at-
We want to know about what’s hap- large through news and entertainment. We present today the 1st Indian
pening to everyone around us even if 8000 digital newsweekly.
miles away. Notwithstanding a much over-
due seat at Security Council in UN, India As we integrate the three formats of print, radio and television, on
is clearly seen as a world leader. Its about our soon to be launched portal, I assure you our team is determined to
India’s 1.3 billion Indians, everyone is look- provide a media platform which will be the primary source of everything
ing at for Economy or Life alike. you want to experience. It will entertain, engage and empower.
As I look back on my journey as a responsible media pioneer, in last We stand for truth.
two plus decades, its been very satisfying. Television channels, Newspa-
pers and Radio, from East to West Coast and from US to Canada to Ca- Sunil Hali
Publisher

www.TheIndianEYE .us