The author in the present book (two volumes) has not only critically investigated the various social, economic, political and cultural issues associated with the Overseas Indians right from the very beginning of their outside interactions, but at the same time, he has also explored the numerous possibilities for their new roles in the overall changed socio-economic and political milieu of the twenty-first century, Volume one deals with the profiles, positions and prospects of Overseas Indians in South Asia, South-east Asia and the Caribbean countries. The major countries covered in this volume include Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Trinidad, Guyana, Fiji, Grenada, Jamaica and Surinam. Volume two covers the study of Overseas Indians in Sub-Saharan Africa and American Continents and includes the countries like Mauritius, Central Africa, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia and United States.