Hyderabad Hosts First Edition of ‘Global Indian Journeys’  Exploring Identity, Purpose and Global Vision

Hyderabad Hosts First Edition of ‘Global Indian Journeys’  Exploring Identity, Purpose and Global Vision

Hyderabad, Dec 8: The inaugural edition of The Global Indian Journeys, a curated fireside chat celebrating identity, purpose and global ambition, was hosted at The Culinary Lounge in Hyderabad. The event brought together leading thinkers, entrepreneurs and creators for an intimate conversation on what it truly means to be a “Global Indian” in today’s world.

The session featured an engaging dialogue between Xavier Augustin, Founder & CEO of Y-Axis and author of The Global Indian, and Gopi Byluppala, Founder of The Culinary Lounge. Reflections were also shared by Kavitha Mantha, Founder of Sage Farm Café, who spoke about her multicultural experiences and how they influenced her journey in sustainable food.

Themes & Takeaways

The Global Indian Journeys seeks to explore powerful questions:

• What defines a Global Indian?

• How does global exposure transform identity and capability?

• How can individuals reinterpret their journeys to create wider impact?

Xavier Augustin shared insights drawn from his latest book The Global Indian and the platform globalindian.com, which chronicles inspiring stories of Indians making their mark across the world. He emphasized that global success must be rooted in purpose, stating:
“Being a global Indian is not just about knowledge, mobility or success it is about responsibility, purpose and meaningful contribution to the homeland.”

Kavitha Mantha narrated her experiences across London, Boston and Singapore, which shaped her philosophy of mindful sourcing and slow food. She reflected on how Sage Farm Café emerged as a pioneer in Hyderabad’s farm-to-fork movement, noting,
“When you stop taking things for granted, even the simplest meal narrates a journey.”

A Gathering of Stories, Culture and Connection

The evening concluded over a thoughtfully curated hi-tea spread, encouraging participants to share personal stories of travel, learning and transformation weaving together global perspectives with rooted Indian identity.