On February 17, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission held a hearing on “India, China, and the Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific,” at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, …
Leadership
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Bangladesh at a Crossroads: New Leadership, Old Fault Lines—and a Narrow Window for Renewal
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe swearing-in of Tarique Rahman as prime minister on February 17 marks far more than a routine transfer of power in Bangladesh. It closes a turbulent chapter opened by the …
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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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NCAIA Celebrates India’s 77th Republic Day in Virginia, Welcomes Ambassador Namgya Khampa and Highlights U.S.–India Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readThe National Council of Asian Indian Associations (NCAIA) commemorated India’s 77th Republic Day and hosted a welcome reception for India’s Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) to the United States, Ambassador …
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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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Even before the expiration of the New START Treaty on February 5, there were problems aplenty, starting with the thinking that perhaps the international order was slowly slipping into anarchy, …
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The Bangladesh February 12 Election: A Societal Verdict Beyond Power
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 5 minutes readThe national election held on 12 February marks a consequential moment in Bangladesh’s political trajectory. More than a transition of power, the vote has prompted a reassessment of long-standing assumptions …
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U.S.-India Space Business Forum in Bengaluru Highlights Growing Commercial and Strategic Collaboration
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readThe U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), in partnership with the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, the United States Mission in India, and the U.S. Department of Commerce, co-hosted the U.S.-India …
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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 …