Routes to Roots: One Afternoon. Remarkable stories. Powerful conversations. Celebrating journeys that shape our lives.

Experience an extraordinary afternoon of personal storytelling and powerful conversations celebrating the vibrant journey and impact of British Indians: 🙏

🎙️ In Conversation With

Dr Rangan Chatterjee — You've listened to the podcast, read the books and tried the 4 Pillar Plan. Now hear Rangan live, in his home city. Manchester-born doctor, bestselling author and host of Feel Better, Live More, one of the UK's most popular health podcasts. Rangan has helped millions of people transform their health one small step at a time. In this rare and intimate hometown conversation, he talks about heritage, purpose and the everyday habits that shape a happier, healthier life. A rare chance to hear and interact with Rangan in person, in an intimate setting of just 220 seats.

✌️ Two Stories. One Journey.

Dr Reshma Ruia — Writing Between Two Worlds
Award-winning author, poet and winner of the 2023 Readers' Choice Diverse Book Award. Co-founder of The Whole Kahani — the UK's leading British South Asian writers' collective.
Arnab Basu MBE — From Roots to Global Reach
High Sheriff of the County Palatine of Durham, scientist, entrepreneur and CEO of Kromek Group plc. EY UK Entrepreneur of the Year and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. His radiation-detection technology is trusted by NATO forces in 40 countries—a British Indian innovation story with truly global reach.

💬 Panel — Identity, Influence and the Global Indian Story

Madhusmita Jena — Guinness World Record-holding marathoner, going the distance in the classroom and on the road. Combines athleticism with cultural pride by completing marathons in handloom sarees.
Esme Ward — Director, Manchester Museum, championing community-led culture and driving the creation of the award-winning South Asia Gallery.
Dr Rajinder Singh — Transplant Surgeon, Writer, Filmmaker giving the gift of life and telling it on screen.
Adi Agawekar — University student, the next generation's voice on identity and belonging.

Hosted by GMBHCA — Reg. Charity No. 1068094 — Est. 1993

(Please note: This is a charitable initiative of GMBHCA).

Come be part of history. See you there! 🙏

Leave inspired, connected and proud.