The U.S.–India Strategic Partnership Forum hosted U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia Sergio Gor at its first official engagement on February 18 during the …
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Canada’s AI Minister Evan Solomon Visits India to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in AI and Digital Innovation
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanadian Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon arrived in India on February 18 for a four-day visit aimed at advancing Canada’s interests in artificial intelligence and digital …
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From Poverty Gains to Climate Losses: What ESCAP’s Data Reveal About South Asia
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readSouth Asia is emerging as one of the most consequential battlegrounds for the global 2030 Agenda, with new data showing that hard-won social and economic gains are being steadily undermined …
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By the time the doors opened at Bharat Mandapam for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, it was clear this wasn’t a conference chasing hype cycles. What unfolded instead was …
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Inside India’s Big AI Moment: Power, Purpose, and a Bid to Shape the Future
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readThe buzz inside Bharat Mandapam this week wasn’t just about algorithms and compute power. It was about ambition. About who builds the future of artificial intelligence—and who merely rents it. …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Anand Deshpande, Founder, Persistent Systems
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readAnand Deshpande is the Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of Persistent Systems since inception and is responsible for the overall leadership of the Company. Deshpande holds a Bachelor of Technology …
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When Algorithms Tell Stories: AI Cinema, Gaming and Creativity Take Centre Stage in Delhi
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readWalking into Bharat Mandapam this week feels less like entering a conference venue and more like stepping into a working prototype of the future. Holographic avatars greet visitors in multiple …
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Record Harvest for Western Australia Grains as Industry Marks 30-Year Milestone
by Pooja Bhardwaj 3 minutes readThe Western Australia grains sector is marking a major milestone as the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of its Grains Research Update conference in Perth, …
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Exclusive: United Nations Leadership to Join India-AI Impact Summit 2026 as Global South Shapes AI Governance Dialogue
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readAs the global conversation on artificial intelligence intensifies within multilateral forums, the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 emerges as a defining moment for the Global South. With the United Nations Secretary-General …
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Zohran Mamdani Announces Leadership Appointments Including Nisha Agarwal as Commissioner of MOPD
by SAH Staff Reporter 6 minutes readNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced three new appointments to lead key agencies and offices across city government. The appointments include Indian American Nisha Agarwal as Commissioner of …