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Story 13 Dec By Indian Women Abroad

From Chandigarh to California: How moving abroad changed everything for me

Aarushi Grover, a scientist originally from Chandigarh, reflects on nearly a decade of life in California.

Story 22 Nov By Indian Women Abroad

Runaway Daughter: The viral story of an Indian woman learning to belong abroad

Niharika grew up between California and Bangalore, and then moved to the US alone at 18. Her story of identity, ambition, and belonging is one every immigrant woman will relate to.

Story 20 Sep By Indian Women Abroad

From Prayagraj to Singapore: How Shruti built a new life abroad

Between visa hurdles, adjusting to a new culture, and raising two young children, Shruti had every reason to slow down — but instead, she built back stronger.

Story 24 Aug By Indian Women Abroad

Making history in San Francisco: The Indian woman behind South Asian-American Heritage Month

With a spark of an idea and relentless determination, Kudrat D. Chaudhary Kontilis spearheaded the recognition of South Asian-American Heritage Month, making San Francisco the first major US city to officially honour South Asian contributions.

Story 9 Aug By Indian Women Abroad

The Indian artist who found her true voice overseas: Nilasha’s journey in Canada

Nilasha shares her journey from India to a foreign land, overcoming self-doubt and cultural challenges to embrace her artistic freedom and personal growth

Story 25 Jul By Indian Women Abroad

“You are your own mother”: Kratika’s journey from Kanpur to the Netherlands

What happens when a woman leaves behind a small Indian town for a small Dutch one — alone?

Story 10 Jul By Mahek Patalia

I was never supposed to leave Gujarat. Now, Melbourne’s home

What happens when you stop following the script? Mahek shares her raw journey as an Indian woman from Gujarat to Australia.

Story 16 Jun By Indian Women Abroad

Becoming myself abroad: One woman’s journey from Calcutta to London

The interviewee (name withheld on request), originally from Calcutta, moved to London for her Master’s and now works as a consultant at a law firm. She found the…

Story 24 Mar By Indian Women Abroad

From Noida to Australia: Karishma’s journey to self-love

Karishma moved to Australia in 2007 and found herself on a path of self-love and discovery. Here's her story.

Story 6 Mar By Indian Women Abroad

A different kind of liberation: Chris’ 11 year journey in Melbourne

Chris Mallika has lived in Melbourne for 11.5 years after receiving a full scholarship to pursue a PhD in nano-biotechnology at Swinburne University. Here's what like is like for her as an Indian woman abroad.