Hyderabad Hosts Inaugural ‘Global Indian Journeys’ Conversation Series
Hyderabad last evening welcomed the first edition of Global Indian Journeys, a curated fireside-chat series exploring identity, purpose and global ambition among Indians who have lived, worked or travelled across borders. The event, held at The Culinary Lounge, brought together entrepreneurs, cultural thinkers and creatives for an intimate discussion on what it means to be a “Global Indian” in today’s interconnected world.
The conversation featured Xavier Augustin, Founder and CEO of Y-Axis and author of The Global Indian, in dialogue with Gopi Byluppala, Founder of The Culinary Lounge. The evening also included insights from Kavitha Mantha, founder of Sage Farm Café, who recounted how her life across London, Boston and Singapore shaped her philosophy on food, sustainability and community.
At the heart of the series are three guiding questions: What defines a Global Indian? How does global mobility reshape identity and capability? And how can individuals re-interpret their own journeys for greater impact?
Augustin opened the discussion with reflections from his book and the storytelling platform he created, globalindian.com, which documents the experiences of Indians making their mark around the world. He emphasised the evolving nature of India’s global identity, noting that mindset, mobility and meaning are increasingly central to leadership.
“Being successful, knowledgeable and being a Global Indian is about being responsible, purposeful and doing something meaningful for the homeland,” he said.
Mantha spoke of how her international experiences sharpened her commitment to mindful food systems in India. “When you stop taking things for granted, even the simplest meal narrates a journey,” she remarked, describing how Sage Farm Café pioneered Hyderabad’s farm-to-fork movement.
The evening concluded with a curated hi-tea, where guests were encouraged to share personal stories of travel, transformation and the search for purpose.
Organisers say Global Indian Journeys aims to become a platform spotlighting individuals who return home with renewed intention—bringing global ideas, skills and perspectives into Indian contexts.
