Finally, the 20-million-strong Indian diaspora has created a global "Indianness" that is both a preservation and an evolution. From the bhangra beats in London pubs to Diwali celebrations in Times Square, from the yoga studios of Los Angeles to the biryani stalls of Dubai, the diaspora acts as a living bridge. It adapts traditions to new lands, creating a "desi" (homeland) culture that is often more consciously preserved than in India itself, while simultaneously influencing the mainstream. Bollywood films, Indian cuisine, and spiritual practices are now powerful forces of global soft power.
Today’s Indian culture is as much about Silicon Valley as it is about the Ganges.