Thirteen years! With this issue, that’s how long

‘The Sindhian’ has been around and exploring the

world of Sindhis, showcasing their astuteness for

business, their adaptability to be able to integrate

anywhere and within any country, and to live

in harmony everywhere. And as we go along, I have been

noticing that we are intricately woven into the international

fabric of the world. From Australia to Zanzibar, you will

fi nd Sindhis comfortably settled there, speaking the local

language, eating their food, and imbibing their lifestyles

along with their own.

And yet, for everything that the Sindhis are, and for

everything that they do, I fi nd that they also have an

underlying sense of a lack of belonging… in a world that is

evidently divided by region, language, and food. The Sindhis

have no place to call their own, and still, they have made the

world their home.

As yet another Diwali approaches – it’s time for shopping,

exchanging gifts, playing teen-patti, family get-togethers

phatakas and poojas, and for some - just taking vacations by

heading out of the city. Lights, lanterns, and the age old diyas

bring sparkle to homes, offi ces, and stores.

This issue brings to light a wide spectrum of personalities,

from Sindhis in their twenties, to a gentleman who

celebrated his 100th birthday recently. The cover story

belongs to successful businessman Mithu Sadarangani,

someone who built his company - Sahil International, from

scratch! I hope you will enjoy their stories as much as we did.

Wishing all our readers a very Happy Diwali and a

Prosperous New Year!