Who comprises the Indian diaspora? The term “diaspora” is derived from the Greek word, which means “dispersion”. From time to time, the term evolved, and now it commonly implies to any individual who belongs to a particular country with a common origin or culture, but residing outside their homeland for various reasons. Diaspora is a heterogenous process as migration involves human mobility over multiple time periods, surrounding a whole spectrum and types of movements. The Indian example of migration began in large numbers during the British rule as indentured labourers to former colonies like Fiji, Kenya and Malaysia. It continued in the post-independence period with Indians from different social strata moving to countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, and Gulf countries. Today as there are numerous, heterogeneous diaspora, they have different demands of the Indian Government. The diaspora from the Gulf, for example, look to India for support on welfare issues, while those from wealthier nations such as the US look to India for investment opportunities. The Indian communities in countries such as Fiji and Mauritius, meanwhile, desire to reconnect with the country on cultural grounds.