Ravi Kapur — Pioneering South Asian Television in America
Ravi Kapur is a trailblazing journalist, entrepreneur, and founder of Diya TV, the first nationwide South Asian broadcast television network in the United States. Based in the Bay Area, he launched Diya TV to bring stories of the South Asian community into mainstream American media, creating a platform that celebrates heritage while addressing the issues and achievements of a rapidly growing diaspora.
Before founding Diya TV, Kapur worked as a broadcast journalist and reporter for multiple television stations in Northern California, including ABC, CBS, and NBC affiliates. His experience in both local and national broadcasting gave him the perspective to build a network that connects immigrants and first-generation South Asian Americans across cultural and geographic boundaries.
Through Diya TV, Kapur has expanded representation for millions of South Asians across the country. His leadership has helped reshape how the community is portrayed on screen, emphasizing authenticity, inclusion, and the power of shared stories. His work continues to inspire a new generation of broadcasters and journalists dedicated to telling stories that reflect the diversity of modern America.
The Nepali Sarangi is a chordophone (four-stringed) iknstrument played by bowing, and was traditionally used by people of Gandarbha or Gaine caste. (Source: Wikipedia)
The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument played in several countries, including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan. The Sarangi is often used in Hindustani folk and classical music of North India.
A Sarod is a stringed instrument of India, originally adapted from that Afghan Rabab. It is used in Hindustani music and is often accompanied by tabla and tambura.
Siliconeer is a monthly magazine based in the San Francisco Bay Area that serves the South Asian diaspora, with a particular focus on tech-savvy professionals, younger generations, and multicultural community topics. Launched in February 2000, it has documented South Asian business, culture, technology, and community life in Northern California and beyond.
Cover of the inaugural issue of Siliconeer, Volume 1, Issue 1, dated February 2000. Featured coverlines include “The Aftermath of Y2K: What it Means for Programmers,” “Flashback: The Genius of Ramanujan,” “Bollywood Buzz,” “Telugu Cinema,” “Culture: Seasonal Ragas,” “Bon Appetit,” and “New Career Option: Software Testing.”
Cover of the September–October 2025 issue of Siliconeer, a Bay Area–based magazine serving the South Asian community. The cover story, “When Immigrants Dare,” celebrates the entrepreneurial and cultural contributions of South Asian immigrants in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2000, Siliconeer publishes features on technology, innovation, culture, and identity, reflecting the experiences of South Asians navigating life and work in the United States.
Cover of Siliconeer magazine’s 25th Anniversary Edition (January–February 2025), marking 25 years of South Asian journalism in the San Francisco Bay Area. The issue, titled “Buckle Up:),” celebrates Siliconeer’s legacy of covering technology, culture, and identity across generations. The cover collage features notable past issues spotlighting leaders and innovators, including former U.S. President Barack Obama and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, reflecting the magazine’s commitment to chronicling South Asian achievement and community narratives in Silicon Valley and beyond.
