A fast-escalating war in West Asia—now involving direct military confrontation between the United States, Israel and Iran—has emerged as the most serious geopolitical shock to the global economy since the …
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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Caught in the Crossfire: South Asians Inside a Rapidly Expanding War
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readWars are often described in maps and missile counts. But this one is being lived through WhatsApp voice notes, flickering airport screens, and whispered prayers in student hostels. When U.S. …
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India’s Growth Outpaces Peers, Even as Imbalances Persist
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s economy expanded by 7.6% in fiscal year 2026, according to the Second Advance Estimates released under a newly rebased national accounts series. In a global environment where the US, …
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The official visit of Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, to India from February 27- March 2, 2026, is being widely interpreted as a diplomatic reset. Yet trade analysts argue …
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From Tehran to Dalal Street: How Rising Middle East Tensions Could Hit India’s Growth
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readAmid a sharp escalation in hostilities between the United States and Iran, India has issued a fresh advisory urging its nationals in Iran—including students, pilgrims, businesspersons and tourists—to leave the …
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Devisha Yadav, wife of Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav, has acquired a luxury apartment in Chembur, Mumbai, for ₹7.18 crore (approximately $865,000), according to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards. …
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Teeing Off Beyond the Big Cities: IGPL’s Vision for Grassroots Golf in India
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readFor decades, golf in India has lived a largely metropolitan life—tucked inside cantonments, private clubs and elite city pockets. The launch of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) signals an …
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Indian Rights Body Seeks Action as Workers Report Captivity in Thai Factory
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readWhen the video finally emerged online, it was brief, unpolished, and urgent. Recorded inside what appears to be an industrial facility near Bangkok, six Indian men spoke directly to the …
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An Indian-American Voice at the Heart of a Historic Supreme Court Ruling
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readWhen the U.S. Supreme Court moved to curb a sitting president’s power, the lawyer standing at the center of the decision was the son of Indian immigrants who grew up …
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The February 20, 2026, judgment of the U.S. Supreme Court has not only dismantled President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” but has also fundamentally altered the logic of several U.S. …