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Kamala Harris and the Rise of Indian Americans Hardcover – July 15, 2021

by Tarun Basu (Editor)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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The election of Kamala Devi Harris, born of an immigrant Indian mother, cancer specialist Shyamala Gopalan, originally from Chennai, has put the global spotlight like never before on the small but high-achieving Indian-American diaspora. The community happens to be the most educated with the highest median income in the US, and has excelled in almost every area it has touched―from politics to administration, entrepreneurship to technology, medicine to hospitality, science to academia, business to entertainment, philanthropy to social activism.
This evocative collection―of the kind perhaps not attempted before―captures the rise of Indian-Americans across domains, by exceptional achievers themselves, like Shashi Tharoor, the ones who have been and continue to be a part of the “rise”, like MR Rangaswami and Deepak Raj, top Indian diplomats like TP Sreenivasan and Arun K Singh, scholars like Pradeep K Khosla and Maina Chawla Singh, and others who were part of, associated with, or keenly followed their stories.
A collector's item, this eye-opening saga of a diaspora, which is possibly amongst the most successful and enterprising globally, would not only prove to be highly readable and insightful for a wide readership, but also immensely substantive for scholars and people in governance.
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  1. Print length
    344 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Wisdom Tree Publishers
  4. Publication date
    July 15, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    8183285716
  7. ISBN-13
    978-8183285711
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"This anthology of essays by leading Indian-Americans and Indians from all walks of life provides broad insight into the Indian-American experience and the rapid emergence of Indian-Americans in American life more generally." --Raja Krishnamoorthi, Member of US Congress

About the Author

Tarun Basu is a media veteran of over 40 years, having worked with both national and international media houses. He was the founder-editor of IANS that blazed a new trail in news agency journalism. As a long-time analyst of India's foreign policy, he tracked international relations across multiple Indian governments, having traveled widely with eight Indian prime ministers. He has maintained a keen interest in the accomplishments of Indians abroad―a community now considered to be 30 million strong―and has through his various travels kept in close touch with the community.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wisdom Tree Publishers (July 15, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8183285716
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8183285711
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.17 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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MS
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking book examining the impressive milestones of an immigrant community
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
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This book uses the timeliness of the increased visibility of the Indian American community to explore the high impact of this group of immigrants in 16 essays. It offers ideas, stories and historical perspective from across industries that will interest Indian Americans, of course. It is also a sociological discourse that will engage all readers fascinated by the very American narrative of immigrant adjustments and assimilation.
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RamV
4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy book that also misses the other side of the coin
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2021
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Despite the fact that Kamala Harris is in no way responsible for the rise of Indian Americans or vice versa renders the inclusion of her name in the title somewhat sycophantic and laughable, the book is a catalogue of the great success of a large section of Indian Americans, many of whom are first generation immigrants. It is a worthwhile reading in that amidst the tales recounted are hidden the many factors that contribute to the success of a minority community in a nation to which they are new entrants. Yet, the book is glaringly incomplete for the omission of the other side of the story that includes many Indian Americans who are struggling as also the continuing bias and glass ceilings obstructing their progress. Coming at a time when anger towards immigrants is high in the USA, I also wonder if this would fan those flames further among those who do not care to comprehend fully the ingredients to this rise of Indian Americans.
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Aman Thakker
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021
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For anyone who works in the US-India corridor, this book is a nice addition to the repertoire of works that inform how the diaspora are forging U.S.-India relations. Highly recommend for those in the space!
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Sanjeev Joshipura
5.0 out of 5 stars A feel good, informative, wide ranging and easy read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
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This book shines a light on the Indian diaspora’s achievements collectively, but the authors’ add a personal touch by describing their experiences in their chosen fields.
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Martha
5.0 out of 5 stars The contributions of just a sample from the Indian diaspora articulately spelled out!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
Each chapter tells the journey of a prominent contributor from South Asian (Indian) origins. I found the chapter by MR Rangaswami fascinating showing the trial and tribulations of a young student coming to the U.S. to attend school, ending up with a job offer that lead him on his journey to becoming a very successful and influential entrepreneur. The challenges of the Indian immigrant is highlighted but so is their unbelievable determination and moxie.
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Tina Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars The trajectory of the Indian diaspora is captured in this anthology well
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2021
I knew the Indian community in the U.S. had a strong presence in fields such as medicine and hospitality, but reading the chapters on those industries made me realize how our community is now using our numbers to organize and become a powerful political voice. It's a journey in the making, and reading this, I felt proud of my Indian heritage and proud to be a Patel!
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PJ Simmons
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, fun, and inspiring read
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
I picked this up because I am a huge admirer of one of the contributors, MR Rangaswami. Originally I planned simply to read his chapter (which was truly compelling) - but once I started perusing the rest I kept getting pulled into other wonderful essays, which are rich in real-world insights and inspiring stories. Really terrific.
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Raka M
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and inspiring read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021
I’ve always been interested in diaspora studies particularly in the varying experiences of the Indian diaspora populations around the world, and this book was a great insight into the Indian-American community’s history in this country. I learned a lot about what the Indian-American community has overcome to get where they are now.
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Ravi C
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone interested in knowing about the journey of Indian Americans !
Reviewed in India on July 23, 2021
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This book nicely captures the meteoric rise of Indian Americans, from various dimensions...

'From the City Hall to the White House' (as one chapter says..) or from programmers to tech company board rooms, today Indiaspora is indeed omnipresent and influential in the US.. and this book chronicles events shaping that journey very well

The way contributors from varied disciplines have been assembled together itself helps add that balanced perspective to its theme

Looking like a novel in some parts and a short story collection in other parts, the book manages to effortlessly engage the reader..!

Given my deep connections to the tech world - living in Bengaluru, the "valley of India", I found the chapter on silicon valley (Accidental Capitalist) a fascinating read..!

Easy to read and informative, the book is truly a collector's item.

Highly recommended..
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read to know what we are doing globally and how we are shaping the world
Reviewed in India on July 23, 2021
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Such a pleasure reading the book. A must read for every Indian to know the impact we are creating and the possibilities we are creating in the World. Thank you so much for this insightful collection

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