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Je roots herontdekken met de OCI-kaart

Je roots herontdekken met de OCI-kaart

De zomer komt eraan en ik had jullie op mijn persoonlijke Facebookpagina beloofd om iets te schrijven over het aanvragen van een OCI-kaart. Voor wie nog niet bekend is met de term: OCI staat voor Overseas Citizen of India. Het is een speciaal visum waarmee je...

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Celebrating South Asian Sounds at Southbank Centre

Celebrating South Asian Sounds at Southbank Centre

This past weekend, the South Asian Sounds Festival at London’s Southbank Centre offered a powerful testament to the soft power of India — a celebration of culture, music, and shared heritage that transcends borders and brings people together in harmony. Festivals like...

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Editor’s Note of April 2025

Editor’s Note of April 2025

It is with a heavy heart that I begin this editorial by acknowledging the tragic terrorist attack that occurred last week in Pahalgam, Kashmir, India. Innocent (Hindu) lives were lost, and the grief is felt deeply across Indian Diaspora communities worldwide. Our...

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Get Ready for Sheela!

Get Ready for Sheela!

I'm incredibly excited to bring Moving Mountains and Ma Anand Sheela to the Netherlands. For me, this isn't just a documentary screening; it's an opportunity to build bridges and open up a crucial conversation. I believe it's vital to hear stories firsthand,...

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DesiYUP Takes a Moment to Recharge

DesiYUP Takes a Moment to Recharge

After the whirlwind of Eindeloos India, we're taking a moment to pause, reflect, and recharge. The festival was an incredible journey, filled with unforgettable performances, workshops, talks, and cultural exchanges. We're incredibly grateful for the overwhelming...

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Paper by associate professor Roshni Sengupta

Paper by associate professor Roshni Sengupta

Associate professor Roshni Sengupta recently published a research article titled: Negotiating Minority Identities in Europe Through Cultural Preservation: Music as Heritage among the Dutch Hindustani Diaspora in the Netherlands  Twice-migrant and descended from...

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