Interview archive
Long-form interviews with the diaspora's scholars, founders, artists, practitioners, and public figures. Less newsroom dispatch, more considered conversation. Edited carefully, fact-checked, and meant to be returned to.
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He first touched India at two and a half, went back alone at eighteen, and returned a decade later to sit with an Aghori monk in the lanes of Varanasi. Robin Leo Hoffmann of the Still Human podcast on sadhana, seva, samadhi — and the monk who told him a better world is simply ours to build.
Born in Durban, raised in New Zealand from the age of 15, and Indian by heritage — Ashina Singh now wears the Mrs Indian Ocean Globe 2026/27 crown, and heads to a world final in the United States next June. She talks to Diaspora Dreams about identity, resilience, and why, she says, there is “an entire journey behind the crown.”
At eighteen she flew to Mumbai alone to claim a heritage she had only ever looked like — and spent two decades turning it into a life in Kathak. The British-Indian dancer, teacher and TEDx speaker on identity, the school she built and gave away, and her journey “from karma to dharma.”
At nine, Adrian Abraham is weeks from attempting the Trinity Grade 8 electric guitar exam — a pass would make him among the youngest ever, and the family has applied to Guinness for a world record. The British-Indian metalhead from Greater Manchester on Iron Maiden, A.R. Rahman, and the amplifier that makes his nerves disappear.
🌿 PART 1: Awakening & Life Path Q: You’ve shared that your spiritual awareness began early in this lifetime—what did that experience feel like as it unfolded? Yes… from a very young age, I was aware of many things that others around me didn’t seem to notice. I could see beings—spirits, entities from another dimension—
Growing up amidst the scenic splendor of Kashmir, MADIHA TALAT witnessed the struggles of her community amidst scarcity and limited opportunities. Despite the challenges, the breathtaking beauty of her homeland left an indelible mark on her. This stark dichotomy spurred a deep-seated desire within her to effect positiv
Questionnaire for Ms. Malin Loibner for DIASPORA DREAM Q1. What initially drew you to Yoga? Can you share a brief overview of your journey? My journey with Yoga began at a tender age, as I mimicked my mother’s practice while learning to use my feet. Over time, Yoga became a constant companion, offering me a […]
Q1. What initially sparked your interest in Yoga, and how did your journey begin? My venture into Yoga commenced unexpectedly during my formative years at the gym. While primarily dedicated to physical fitness, I chanced upon a Yoga session led by a teacher from the esteemed Sivananda lineage. This class offered a comp
Q1. What attracted you to Yoga? Tell us briefly. Meditation, it was 10 years ago in 2013 and I experienced meditation for the first time with a Buddhist Monk and I loved it and I wanted to have a regular practice. Q2. Your specialized area in Yoga? Do you also teach Yoga? I am a […]
