The Facts: 1. Since the second half of 19th century, Indians were taken to many lands by the British - Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, East Africa, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad, Surinam, Fiji. 2. Indians voluntarily migrated to Canada, USA, UK and France (many from Pondicherry in TNadu) mostly in the second half of 20th century. --About Five Million Indians, mostly Hindus, are now the descendants of these early Indian diaspora. 3. Indians in the USA and UK seem to figure in the Indian media more than others for good reasons. 4. Living away from India, changes Indians gradually, but surely. From saying "thank you" or "sorry" or making "small talk" to preferences in terms of work and cultural environments, Indians change. But their basic temperament remains Indian. They love India but worry about the chaotic conditions - that is the only type of news given by the world press, since in Indian press also does the same - they do not get much positive news about India. The third generation Indians in places like SA or Guyana do not wish to live in India. They are out of the India - orbit. They are of no use to India. They never visit India. 5. The Indians in the USA and UK are first-generation Indians, still very aware of India. We should befriend them. They have more money than the 19th century diaspora. 6. Many will increase their contacts with India, if only Indian metros are free from kachda, urine and traffic fumes - if only power and water supply are reliable.
