GMBHCA PRESENTS: Routes to Roots The Global Indian Story

The Roots Concept

Cultural Memory — What We Carried Across the Water

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Arts, Culture, Literature or Academic voice

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"Culture is not what we leave behind. It is what we carry forward."

 The Roots Concept

The First Generation — Their Sacrifice Is Our Foundation 

Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Physician, Author & Broadcaster · Confirmed Speaker

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"The story of modern Britain cannot be told without the story of its diaspora communities."

 The Roots Concept

Identity as Strength — Leading from Who You Are

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Politician, Civic or Senior Professional voice

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"The next generation must move from participation to leadership — and our roots are our greatest strength."

 Panel Discussion

 A 45-minute moderated conversation with distinguished voices from academia, arts, business and civic life — exploring the questions that matter most to the Indian diaspora in Britain today.

• What does it mean to be Indian in Britain today — and how has identity shifted across generations?
• What sacrifices did previous generations make, and are we in danger of forgetting those stories?
• How has the Indian diaspora shaped British culture, business, politics and public life?
• Are we making full use of our collective influence — and what role should Manchester play?
• Looking ahead to India 2047 — what is the responsibility of the next generation?
• Have we truly found a sense of belonging — and what does home mean to us now?