Indian Diaspora

Indian Diaspora: Issues, Challenges and Scope is an academic collection that examines the history, culture, identity, and literature of the Indian diaspora across the world. The book traces the three major waves of Indian migration: the indentured Girmitiya laborers, trader and business communities, and modern skilled professionals. The volume explores how migrants preserved cultural memory, festivals, language, and traditions while facing challenges such as displacement, identity crisis, discrimination, loneliness, and adaptation to new societies. It discusses the experiences of Girmitiyas, the role of translation in diasporic identity, migrant psychology, and Gujarati business networks in the United States. The book also highlights regional diaspora literature, especially Gujarati diasporic writing and poetry by authors like Panna Naik and Priti Sengupta, focusing on themes of nostalgia, home, gender, and belonging. Combining historical, literary, cultural, and psychological perspectives, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the issues, challenges, and evolving identity of the Indian diaspora. About the Editors Dr. Jalpa Rana is serving as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of English at Government Arts College, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. She holds a doctorate specializing in Indian Women's Poetry. Her research interests encompass English Language and Literature, Indian Literature, Comparative Literature, American Literature, and Women's Studies. Dr. Gayatri Parmar (Ph.D., NET, GSET) is an Asst. Professor in the Department of English, Government Arts College, Gandhinagar. She holds a doctorate in Diaspora and Migration Studies. Her research interests extend to Vaidik Literature, Sangam Literature and Indian Knowledge System.