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Highlights

• Indian Singles Social grows into a 15,000-strong community in London
• Karuna Gehani says in-person, culture-led meetups offer what dating apps cannot
• Nostalgia, heritage and shared identity shape how members connect
• Events now function as a wider cultural movement, not just dating

The gap that sparked a community

When Karuna Gehani moved to London 14 years ago, she quickly noticed the absence of spaces where young south Asians could meet in person. University offered cultural societies and regular events, but once people entered the workforce, those touchpoints disappeared.

London’s fast pace and heavy reliance on dating apps left many feeling disconnected — and it was this void that inspired Indian Singles Social. What began as a single event is now a thriving network of more than 15,000 people across the city.