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US, India Discuss AI and Semiconductor Cooperation

The U.S. India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), in partnership with the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C., and the Silverado Policy Accelerator, hosted a high-level roundtable titled "Securing the Foundations…

By SAH Special Correspondent · June 27, 2026

Capitol Hill

Indian Americans Key to U.S. Growth: Bethany Morrison

Underscoring the importance of the Indian American community in the United States, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Bethany Morrison described it as a “vibrant…

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman · June 24, 2026

South Asia

The 22% FCNR Mirage

The Reserve Bank of India's latest Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR-B) deposit window has sparked intense interest among non-resident Indians (NRIs), with banks, wealth managers and financial influencers promoting strategies that…

By R. Suryamurthy · June 20, 2026

Diaspora

Broke By a Thousand Clicks

On a Friday evening in Gurugram, 29-year-old marketing executive Priya Sharma ordered dinner through a delivery app. The bill came to ₹412 ($4.80). Earlier that day, she picked up a…

By R. Suryamurthy · June 18, 2026

Australia

PM Modi Set for Historic NZ Trip

Regional attention is now focused on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Australia and New Zealand in July. The date of his visit to New Zealand is the…

By Venkat Raman, SAH Special from New Zealand · June 16, 2026

Diaspora

US-Iran Deal Could Give India an Economic Tailwind

The emerging US-Iran peace agreement may prove to be one of the most consequential geopolitical developments for India's economy this year, offering relief on energy costs, inflation, trade logistics and…

By R. Suryamurthy · June 16, 2026

Diaspora

Tariffs Fail to Tame Gold

India's sharp increase in gold import duties has so far failed to meaningfully dent demand for the precious metal, highlighting the limits of tariff-based measures in a market where gold…

By R. Suryamurthy · June 16, 2026

Diplomacy

What Nepal and China Want From Each Other

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal’s visit to China this week marks a crucial point in Nepal’s foreign policy. Coming soon after his trip to India, the visit highlights Kathmandu’s aim to…

By Sanjay Upadhya · June 14, 2026

Economy

When Institutions Fail to Ask Questions

India has seen its share of corporate scandals. From the stock market manipulations of the 1990s to accounting frauds, banking blowups and governance failures, every decade seems to produce a…

By TN Ashok · June 14, 2026