Suren Pai, in his various roles as an engineer, management consultant, C-suite executive, entrepreneur, and most recently, advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, has fearlessly followed his passion and creativity and commitment to innovation. He sees himself as a tinkerer and builder, always ready and almost impatient to apply his skills to solve a new problem and build a new product. Suren mentions it only casually but it was him along with his team that helped build the digital audio technology that now powers HD Am/Fm and XM radio. That and his other accomplishments in his various roles and avatars are a testament to Suren’s commitment to apply his creative skills to challenge status quo. In his words, there are two kinds of engineers - those that run trains and those that build them - and he chooses to be one of the latter kind. In his message to the younger generation and the community at large he reiterates the importance of using one’s privilege and resources to achieve bigger and better things. He shuns the concept of being too old for anything and my guess is his next venture may have something to do with anti-aging technology?It may be antithetical to the concept of my podcast - or maybe not - but Suren would urge everyone to not build their sense of self or identity in any way restricted by heritage or tradition and just be doggedly individualistic, which  according to him, is an opportunity that living in America allows for generously and should be fully utilized. In his view, a proud Indian American is at the same time a proud American and a proud global citizen. More about Suren Pai at LinkedIn/in/SurenPaiFollow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperienceTo directly  contact me with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com

My guest Puja Shah, one of my younger guests, may also be one of the most articulate and thoughtful. Maybe it comes from her long journey being deeply creative, or maybe it comes from an equally long journey straddling the duality of her cultural identity, or both, but it surely makes her a sensitive, responsible and outstanding member of the Indian American community.The experience of being first generation with immigrant parents was tricky and challenging, and Puja found her outlet in poetry and the spoken word from a young age.  She trained to be a dentist, but deep-seated creativity found her and brought her back to the path of writing, one of the results of which is her first book ‘For My Sister’.  Puja beautifully explains how her time spent immersed in yoga and meditation helped her close the distance between her medical training and her creative pursuits.Puja eloquently explains her experience of the duality of cultures and how she tackled it and did it justice as an Indian American woman, author, mother, wife and daughter. Talking about her writing and the importance of her book’s theme and setting (in India), she stresses the importance of “own voice” fiction in connecting with and understanding the message of a piece of writing, for example, embodying the expression ‘burying her face into her mom’s sari’.She also brings out the very important point of being critical of the not-so-palatable or the darker aspects of the Indian culture that she has encountered and learnt about and she explains with earnestness how that is something for an Indian or anyone who has inherited their culture to recognize and try to address as well as the more obvious pride-worthy aspects of it, even if they are not unique to one culture. Some issues she feels strongly about are trafficking, child marriage and colorism.  And she recognizes that the solutions can start with simply having meaningful conversations as a community and not brushing matters under the rug with the assumption that ‘this is just how it is’.  And these sentiments pervade over and have seeped into the origins of her novel. Puja also shares her aspirations for her book and allows us a taste of the theme of her second book.  Sharing stories that come from the heart and touch everyone in their own personal way, to her, is the true legacy of creative work.More about Puja Shah and her work:https://puja-shah.com/For My Sister: Shah, Puja: https://www.amazon.com/My-Sister-Puja-Shah/dp/1646637968?nodl=1&dplnkId=cb5aad22-2f53-4d08-943d-765c5cf729b7Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

Monisha Rao is a pediatrician in Southern California.  She immigrated to the US along with her family about 40 years ago after finishing tenth grade in India. She is married and a mother of two adult children. Monisha’s story is different than most in that she came here at the age of 15, a difficult age for a transition like that, while not even having been involved in the decision to move. She then faced and overcame the unique and difficult challenges that came with that, each step making her stronger, and fulfilled her dream of being a physician - something she had been dreaming of since she was a child. Her philosophy on life is one of balance, gentleness and humility, while at the same time rooted in strength, courage and generosity. Her steady drive to achieve what she deems important while not forgetting to have fun, is inspiring! When I ask her questions on identity and heritage, Monisha fully immerses herself into an introspective mode and shares her thoughts and feelings with deep earnestness and sincerity. The organization Monisha Rao keenly embraces:India Friends Association: https://www.indiafriendsassociation.org/Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

Rahul Gosain’s is a story of generous grace, positivity, supreme accomplishment, and an attitude that would make a saint blush. Being a medical oncologist, he has no dearth of reasons to be very proud, but what he focuses on from his experience treating patients and seeing a sobering level of pain, is a determinedly down-to-earth attitude and a perspective that pervades his philosophy on life and people. Rahul is a practicing medical oncologist in Rochester, New York. Besides his clinical duties, he is also the Regional Infusion Director of Wilmot Cancer Institute overlooking 14 infusion sites. He is also a co-host of a podcast the “Oncology Brothers” with his brother Rohit (also a medical oncologist). He is a father to two young daughters. You’ll often hear him mention his wife Suparna who, in his words, is the person who keeps him grounded, sane, and is his best friend. In this interview, Rahul indulges me by reflecting on his sense of identity, how much his Indian heritage plays into it and how his time in Canada and the US modulated it. His aspirations as a parent drive a lot of his idealism, and his passion to be the best possible role model for his young children dictates the choices he makes, and is a big part of his own aspirations for the future. At the same time, Rahul also carries a strong sense of community and hopes to see the Indian American community keep finding touch-points and common ground to continue to inspire and raise one another up. Listen to Rahul’s podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oncology-brothers-practice-changing-cancer-discussions/id1653340966Orhttps://open.spotify.com/show/31BXhY9FM4gPWG10WgE11o?si=9K-RzAaQTkizI3OXONB4ewMore about Rahul athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gosainrahul?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appFollow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

My guest Dr. Poonam Alaigh is a nationally recognized leader with a multifaceted background in healthcare of over 25 years that includes the public sector at the federal, state government and policy level as well as the private sector. In these roles Poonam has been New Jersey’s Commissioner of Health and Acting Undersecretary of Health for the Department of Veterans Affairs. In her various executive positions, she has played a key role in strategy development and adoption of innovation.In this interview, Poonam generously shares her philosophy on work, community, and life in general. She recounts the difficult time during Covid and her experience playing a crucial role in that battle in the Northeast. Poonam is a remarkable combination of strength, warmth and wisdom and an unwavering commitment to make change for good. And her harmonious family environment is instrumental in not only keeping her grounded but also a source of great pride. More about Dr. Poonam Alaigh:https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonam-alaigh-2b266634?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_apphttps://x.com/poonamalaighmd?s=21&t=tILBAarKkUkzwaTGy9m3WQFollow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

Sejal Desai‘s is a riveting story of dedication and drive. She is an admirable steward of both the Indian and American parts of her identity. With a passion now for her nonprofit work, Sejal has had a long and varied career which has helped build an outlook that makes her embrace with pride her heritage as well as her adopted home. Sejal is the Executive Director of Akanksha Education Fund, an education nonprofit that runs public private partnership schools in India for children from low income communities. She has been a passionate advocate and supporter of various US and India based nonprofits focusing on education, hunger relief and women’s issues. Her 30-year career includes work in sectors like venture capital, M&A, accounting, entrepreneurship, nonprofit and corporate social responsibility. Among other career highlights, she was a co-founder of a tech incubator, STARTech, she also started a social venture, SevaYatra focused on engaging US-based universities and multinational corporations with India based NGOs.  Sejal was named Woman of the Year by the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce in 2019, and also won the Dallas Business Journal Women in Business Award in 2019 and the Audrey Kaplan Inspiring WOMEN of the Southwest award. Sejal truly is a shining example of balance, be it work-life/home-life, home culture/adopted culture, ambition/grounded-ness, and satisfaction/aspirations. I hope listening to this inspires the listeners as much as it did me.Sejal’s organization:Akanksha Education Fund – Giving and Getting Involved in the U.S.https://youtu.be/2VDcxkQlWUY?si=5eYtshKq6POnlsRvIndian Philanthropy Alliancehttps://www.indiaphilanthropyalliance.org/More about Sejal at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejaldesai?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appFollow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

Nilima, who calls herself an ex-people-pleaser, identifies herself now as a Brown Butterfly. She grew up in Maryland in the 70s as 'the brown girl' in her school and experienced the unsavory implications of that. Fast forward several decades, Nilima has made it her mission empowering women like her. She's a certified Health & Wellness coach who thrives when she's running her ‘Reset’ retreats or online virtual stage where she provides transformative coaching experiences, fostering personal growth and enhancing communication skills. It’s one of the most inspirational episodes yet, as Nilima eloquently urges us to live life to its fullest, not holding back our gifts and our aspirations. Having lived up to that ideal herself, she inspires confidence in her words.Nilima also shares her thoughts and feelings about being the steward of her Indian American heritage and shares how she hopes to add to the cultural education of her grandchildren as well. Stay up-to-date with Nilima’s projects and posts on Instagram and LinkedIn:https://www.instagram.com/thebrownbutterflies?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://www.instagram.com/nilima.palekar?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

Kruti and Deepak’s compatibility as a couple belies their very different environments growing up. While Kruti grew up in Mumbai, India, Deepak grew up in the US in NY/NJ. Their story and their own reflections are proof that this diversity of backgrounds allows for them to complement as well as reinforce each other’s value systems.  I absolutely enjoyed myself as they candidly shared with me how they met and decided to get married, followed by Kruti’s experiences while acculturating and adjusting to life in the US. It is very revealing as well as heartwarming as they answer my questions on identity, and explain the pros and cons of having lived through the stereotype that existed for the Gujarati Indian American community in the motel industry. It is impressive to hear from them how that business model worked to uplift various members of an extended family who brought different skills to the table, resulting in success that could be ‘duplicated’. Kruti and Deepak also discuss, illustrated by funny and relatable anecdotes, raising kids and interacting with other members of the Indian American community, while working to disseminate Indian culture through celebrations of important holidays. This episode definitely stacks up as evidence, yet again, of the values that tie us all together and the individual differences that make us distinct from one another and truly a part of a mosaic in American society.Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

My very accomplished guest, whose story is as much about her own success as about finding ways to help uplift others, candidly shares with me her motivations and convictions behind that aspiration, as well as, the journey that brought her to the successful place she is at currently. You might as well take notes as you listen because Rippi goes into detail about what she recognizes as the key elements in achieving success.  While recounting her personal journey, she conveys that success is neither easy nor trivial, and is surely not a solitary path. Then, she not only shares what she has learned in her long and successful journey to be the important ingredients of anyone’s success, but also, emphasizes the importance of using the success anyone has achieved to bring others up and sharing the privileges, lessons learned, and influence acquired.  She then goes on to expressively describe her personal definition of her identity, where her Punjabi, Indian, and Canadian roots have melded into her strongly American identity. She even identifies the traits that make her truly American, albeit tongue-in-cheek. Her Go Big or Stay Home attitude, and her self-proclaimed ostentatiousness that she stoutly prides herself in, in her view, make her downright American! We also go into the perception of the gender role of a woman in America, and Rippi puts to rest any doubts that I may have had as to my sense of empowerment as a woman!Rippi’s CliftonStrengths are Woo, Communication, Activator, Strategic and Futuristic. The following organizations have recognized her for her legal achievements: ROI-nj.com 2024 Influencers: Women in Business Award, Tri-County Bar Association Legal Excellence Award, Corporate Counsel Business Journal’s 2023 Inaugural Top 50 Women to Watch, NJBIZ - 2023 Leaders in Law Award, ROI-nj.com 2023 Women in Business Leaders Award, Rutgers Law School 2023 MAPS Groundbreaker Award, South Asian Bar Association of North America – 2022 Cornerstone Award, and the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey – 2019 In House Counsel of the Year.Some of the communities, initiatives and organizations that Rippi refers to on the interview are:SABA-NJ at https:/www.sabanj.org/Rippi’s Attorney of the Week series is on her LinkedIn profile athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rippi-karda(https://www.linkedin.com/in/rippi-karda?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)Rippi’s candidate of choice:Ravi Bhalla for Congress https://www.bhallafornj.com/Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

Oscar Wilde said “Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them.“Even under the most ideal circumstances, parenting is at best a flawed act of trying to balance teaching our kids what we know, or what we think they should know,  with making them independent and well-adjusted. Even with the best of intentions, every parent finds it difficult to be a good parent. And that task is made so much more complex when we try to find the elusive balance between acting as stewards of our cultural heritage while exposing the kids to the influences that make them well-adjusted citizens of their local environment. The responses of my guests, their reflections and comments, reiterate that there is no right or wrong answer to the challenges of parenting,  especially for an ethnic community here in the US.  And even with its imperfections, parenting done with love, care and honesty, is a job done well!Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

This second mashup episode has been very engaging to listen to! It’s been revealing and fascinating to hear all at once the responses to a relatively cerebral couple of questions:  What part of your value system do you identify as Indian? And, how much does your Indian heritage define your identity?My guests were honest, speaking from their personal experiences and insights, and I believe that’s what brings out the best kind of results. I would not even attempt to draw any generalizations from these responses, because I think the beauty of this lies in the individuality and variety of the responses. I hope that this will get you thinking, stir up some conversations, and get you asking yourselves more questions!Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

Enjoy in this episode excerpts of my guests who immigrated here answering my questions about what brought them here and then what the circumstances were when they came here and what they had to do to acculturate to the new environment. Hope this episode makes you nod a little, maybe laugh a little and learn a little!Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

My guest Dr. Maneesha Ahluwalia is a Life Coach, specializing in coaching Indian-Americans.  She talks and writes openly about marriage and in-law stress, infertility stress, divorce and love after divorce, and more.  Her social media posts are inspiring, drawing on her courage and willingness to be vulnerable about topics usually considered taboo in Indian culture.  She's also a speaker, author, competitive tennis player, and a mom to Misha, Mirchi and Jaggery, her Indian street dog and two kittens.  In her previous avatar she worked as an Infectious Diseases physician, and recently retired from that career when she learned that Life Coaching was a calling for her in a way that medicine never was.    In this interview that may be brief but is densely candid, heartwarming, touching and even provocative, Maneesha shares her journey as a daughter of Indian parents who broke barriers, a wife and a daughter-in-law who struggled with expectations and unfair pressures, and came out on top, and at the end of it a powerful individual. She has beautifully transformed her experiences into something extremely positive, and now uses her lived experience with others through Life Coaching.  This conversation touches so many points that have come up on this podcast, especially the elusive art of good parenting, and it also lays the groundwork for my next season when I will be interviewing members of the younger generation of Indian Americans.You can find Dr. Maneesha Ahluwalia here:Website:  https://www.lifecoachingwithdrahluwalia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachingforindians/Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

Viren embarked on his journey to the US about 35 years back, leaving India to do MBA here. In his ensuing career he played a pivotal role in the world of  International Business. He is recently retired from his corporate career but remains an influential figure in the business and financial landscape.  Reena came here in 1990 to join Viren after they got married. After a career in accounting, she is now a full time yoga teacher by ‘passion and profession’ in her own words. Reena and Viren have two adult daughters. Together they reflect on their personal and professional lives and answer my questions on acculturation and the challenges of parenting while balancing two cultures. This interview stands out in that both Reena and Viren thoughtfully answer my difficult questions about defining what American influences looked like for them versus their Indian heritage while recalling some very interesting stories and experiences. Viren brings up building relationships as something he learnt in his Indian upbringing and talks about how he applied that to his professional roles in the American workforce. Reena shares her knowledge and deep insight into yoga and its many aspects and helps me understand something I only knew about in a cursory way earlier. As usual I also ask them about what they aspire for in the near future, and it brings forth not only some answers but also questions about what the ultimate goal of life is, and when to slow down versus continuing to fire on all cylinders for a little bit longer!Reena’s yoga website address: YogawithReena.comReena’s Instagram: @Yoga.with.reenaFollow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

My guests Alka and Amit, a power couple from San Jose, California, both grew up in India: Alka in Bombay, and Amit in and around Punjab. Alka is a clinical psychologist by training and Amit is VP of Software Engineering at Applied Materials. They have two grown up sons.  Alka loves old movies and music, and writes poetry in her free time. She probably gets her creative genes from her uncle, the Indian cinema icon Dev Anand.  Amit has had a long and illustrious career in Silicon Valley, and in his free time he is an ardent reader and golfer and is an aspiring carpenter. Listen as they give their individual takes on assimilation, parenting, stereotypes, and definition of identity.  Amit explains the visible presence of Indians in the field of Information Technology as a result of the confluence of a few factors that worked in their favor historically and continue to currently.  My question on their future plans forces them to reflect and take a step inward to delve into what’s important to them.  They may, between the two of them, have different views and opinions, but it’s clear that they share an intimacy and trust that lets them give each other the space to see things their own way while maintaining a healthy common outlook … and giving me a very entertaining podcast episode!Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience#IndianAmericanExperience #IndianAmerican#indiansinIT#devanandfans#desisabroad#desipodcast

Seema Chetal came to the US about three decades back in her 20s. She is currently Managing Director at JP Morgan Wealth and Asset Management and is married with three adult children. Seema’s soft-spokenness belies her principled ambition, a wide bandwidth to live a multi-dimensional life, and captures well her humility and calm thoughtfulness. Having immigrated from India with a professional education and armed with ambition and the competence to fulfill it, Seema charted a path for her success by reinforcing her education at Columbia Business School, and then starting a career as an investment professional and staying with it in spite of the challenges of parenting three children. And she is cognizant and appreciative of the support of her husband, which has helped her live a fulfilling personal and professional life. But Seema isn’t done yet. She continues to aspire to give more, and hopes to find creative solutions to help on a global scale with education and meaningful teaching.Seema’s life of self-disciplined growth, strength and idealism makes her truly an exemplary representative of the Indian American community. Seema referenced the following organization that she volunteers for:https://vibha.org/Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

Dr. Jyoti Sinha exemplifies a contemporary outlook while honoring tradition. Having come to the US at a tough age that she aptly characterizes as tender yet resilient, and after weathering a rough start, Jyoti steadfastly kept her focus on her goal to be a doctor and achieved it on her own terms. Jyoti’s attitude toward parenting and being a wife is amazingly fresh and unencumbered by shallow assumptions. Inspired by what she imbibed from her parents, she has defined the expectations borne out of being a woman rooted in tradition as a source of strength and empowerment for herself - something for every Indian wife to think about! At once a symbol of strength as well as tenderness, Jyoti’s life has been an example of a life lived with purpose, thoughtfulness and love. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

Ashish Shah’s is a story of having taken with grace what life put on his plate and making of it the most - balancing his sense of duty and his heritage with his interests and inclinations in an organic, spontaneous way. From being the only student of Indian descent throughout school, to the difficult schedule during his physician training, he took it in his stride and marched on unfazed and with humility. Ashish has led a life of deep meaning, not only in his professional life in pediatrics, but also through his passion for volunteering, all of this while enjoying it all and sprinkling it with a sense of humor. His ‘looking forward to Monday morning’ sums up not only his level of comfort and expertise in what he does but also his focus on what’s right and meaningful. By reigniting his passion for music, he has added another dimension of fun and meaning to his life. His beautiful, lilting music composition that you hear on this episode and his deep-rooted understanding of music is a testament to the fact that at any stage of one’s life, one can add richness and meaning if they choose to pursue a passion and give it time and energy while fulfilling the obligations and everyday demands of life. Ashish’s favorite volunteering organization:https://www.operationsmile.org/Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

And she is doing it all with unabashed passion; from appreciating the city she was raised in, to loving the small town in Ohio that was her introduction to practicing medicine in America, to serving on the front lines of Covid with all her might, to crediting her adopted country with the values of generosity and selflessness. Seema fondly and proudly recalls her progressive upbringing with influences that ignited a sense of giving and self confidence, and recounts her journey of becoming a physician with a focus in geriatrics. She traces the path she took to get here and the choices she made that satisfied the standards she set for herself. She recalls the challenging, dark time of Covid, but in doing so, focuses on the positive again. Her love for her husband and her children comes through clearly in her recollections and reflections, as does her love for her country - in fact both her countries. In the end she eloquently shares her desire to give back to one of them based on an ideal that she imbibed in the other. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience

My guest Ketan migrated to the US at the age of 20, completed his undergraduate studies and MBA here, and is now recently retired after an over 30-year long career in the M&A field. In his free time, Ketan enjoys photography, digital art, music, reading, and physical fitness.Ketan shares his influences that led to his decisions to come here for higher education, especially the bar set high by his mother. He humorously shares his experiences when he came here and incidents that compelled him to ‘acculturate’. He reflects on the several stereotypes associated with Indians in America and recounts his personal experiences as well.  All of this adds up to thought-provoking opinions and stories that will surely capture the imagination of and inspire a walk down memory lane for many.  He sums up his current take on his experience as an Indian American succinctly in the words "As of now, America is my Elysium".Ketan’s photography and digital art website:  http://ketankaria.com/workThe Surat Diamond Bourse: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/756316-largest-office-buildingFollow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience