India’s bid to emerge as a developed economy by 2047 may hinge less on industrial expansion or digital infrastructure than on whether it can transform the world’s largest school system …
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy is a Contributing Editor at South Asian Herald. He has worked for The Telegraph, The Tribune, and Press Trust of India.
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Indian-origin journalists were at the center of the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes, with a graphic investigation into cyber fraud and a sweeping probe into global surveillance technologies emerging as defining works …
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New FDI Rules Promise Faster Clearances, Deeper Scrutiny
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia has unveiled a revamped, fully digital system to process foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals, aiming to compress approval timelines while simultaneously deepening regulatory and security oversight—an approach that reflects …
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India has once again been placed on the United States’ “Priority Watch List” in the latest Special 301 Report, highlighting enduring differences between the two countries over pharmaceutical patent rules …
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Infosys will scale up its presence in Visakhapatnam with plans to develop a 7,000-seat campus on a 20-acre site, underscoring growing investor interest in Andhra Pradesh’s emerging technology ecosystem. The …
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Record-high gold prices are expected to continue reshaping global demand through 2026, with investment flows likely to remain the dominant driver even as traditional jewelry consumption stays under pressure, according …
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For India’s Affluent, Luxury Is No Longer What You Own but How You Live
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readOn a recent weekend in Gurugram, a 12-table tasting menu priced at ₹25,000 ($300) per head was fully booked days in advance. Across town, a boutique travel concierge was stitching …
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Energy Prices Projected to Surge 24% in 2026 on Middle East Supply Shock
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readA projected 24% surge in global energy prices this year is set to anchor a broader, longer-lasting commodity shock, with inflationary pressures and slower growth likely to persist into 2027 …
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The free trade agreement (FTA) signed between India and New Zealand on Monday has been projected as a sweeping liberalization pact, but a closer reading of its agriculture and dairy …
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Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for Vigilance as Cyber Risks Rise in Markets
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday warned of escalating cyber threats to India’s financial markets, urging regulators and market participants to strengthen defenses as she launched a nationwide investor …