Frequently asked questions

What is this?

A free directory of Indian-American businesses, temples, classes, services and events across the USA, searchable by chatting with Dost or browsing by city.

Is it free?

Yes — searching is free, and listing or claiming a business is free.

How does “near me” work?

With your permission we use your device location (or an approximate area from your IP) to show the nearest matches first. You can also just type a city.

Where does the data come from?

Open data (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata), businesses' own websites, and submissions from owners and visitors — kept fresh by automated agents.

My business is wrong or missing.

You can add it or claim and correct an existing listing for free.

Is this only for Indian (from India) businesses?

Yes — it focuses on the Indian (from India) / Indian-American diaspora in the USA.