Neeraj Dhar is the founder of Radio Zindagi, the first 24/7 South Asian radio network in the United States. Launched in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2011, Radio Zindagi expanded to major markets including New York/New Jersey and Washington, D.C., creating a national platform for South Asian music, news, talk, and community programming.
Under Dhar’s leadership, Radio Zindagi helped redefine South Asian radio in America by combining Bollywood music with civic dialogue, cultural storytelling, and multilingual programming. His vision centered on giving immigrant communities a media space that reflected their everyday lives, concerns, and celebrations, while also engaging second-generation listeners.
Dhar’s work represents a significant shift in South Asian ethnic media from niche broadcasting to scalable, professionalized community journalism. Through Radio Zindagi, he contributed to strengthening cultural connection, political awareness, and media representation for South Asians across the United States.
NPR (National Public Radio) is a U.S. public media organization producing national and international news, cultural programming, and investigative reporting. NPR is a central institution within the American public media landscape and a frequent collaborator with local member stations.
Episode of Off the Cuff, a talk show on Bolly 92.3 FM hosted by Namrita Yuhanna. In this segment, she interviews renowned Indian celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor about his culinary journey, his international influence, and the evolution of Indian cuisine. The conversation blends food, culture, and identity, offering a glimpse into how South Asian media connects global voices with local Bay Area audiences.
Pakistan Times is a community newspaper serving the Pakistani American and broader South Asian population in Northern California. Founded in the early 1990s, it covers local Bay Area events, business, culture, and diaspora issues, alongside national and international news from Pakistan. The publication has played a key role in connecting the Pakistani community through both print and digital formats, offering coverage of cultural festivals, civic engagement, and community milestones.
Its Bay Area edition is part of a long-running Pakistan Times media tradition that began as an English-language newspaper in Pakistan in 1947, later evolving to serve diaspora communities across North America. In California, Pakistan Times remains one of the few Pakistani-led outlets amplifying local immigrant voices, promoting civic awareness, and fostering cross-cultural understanding within the broader South Asian media landscape.
