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Enhancing Quad Knowledge
Policy analyst Sucharita Bhattacharjee honed her advocacy skills and deepened her strategic understanding of the Indo-Pacific region via the U.S. State Department-sponsored Quad Leaders Lead On-Demand program.
Helping Women Fulfill Aspirations
Aspire For Her teams up with the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai to help women turn career dreams into actions and thrive in the workforce.
Leading the Way
Dr. Ruha Shadab's Led By Foundation is empowering Muslim women to join the workforce, fostering inclusivity and career advancement.
Uniting Through Music
Jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Dianne Reeves brought their music to India, spreading the message of peace through captivating performances, masterclasses and jam sessions.
Building Bridges of Peace
Young Indian and American scholars work on advancing civil rights, social justice and inclusion through the U.S. State Department-sponsored Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative.
Embracing Diversity for Stronger Ties
The U.S. Mission in India actively promotes diversity, inclusivity and accessibility to foster stronger interpersonal relations and bilateral cooperation.
Building Stronger Defense Ties
A U.S. government project connects experts, academics and media through workshops on U.S.-India defense ties.
Fostering Stability and Economic Growth
Gaurav Saini, a participant of the U.S. State Department-sponsored Quad Leaders Lead On-Demand program, speaks about the role of the Quad in promoting security and prosperity in the region.
The Indian Pilgrimage of Martin…
Glimpses of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India in 1959.
Activism Through a Camera
American photographer and disability activist Nolan Ryan Trowe talks about his work and recent visit to Hyderabad.
Partners for Tech
U.S. Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jonathan Finer speaks at the 8th edition of the Global Technology Summit by Carnegie India.
Sewing for Sustainability
U.S. Fulbright-Nehru fellow and artist Rachel Breen delved into the intersection of craft traditions, textiles and sustainability during her project in India.
Building Visibility, Shaping Narratives
In collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, The Queer Muslim Project’s creative writing program helped young writers hone their skills in an inclusive environment.
Driving Health and Social Action
USAID/India’s Yash Fellowship Program aims to cultivate youth leadership addressing critical challenges associated with the well-being of young people.
Using Words to Explore Worlds
Jamie Barber explored intersections between science and creative writing during her Fulbright-Nehru fellowship in India.
Fostering New Ideas
A Fulbright-Nehru fellow talks about how the exchange program inspired new literary works and initiatives.
Building Mutual Understanding Through Languages
CLS alumna Tara Giangrande builds her expertise in South Asia through Hindi studies in India and the United States.
Preserve, Sustain and Learn
A grant from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation is helping to document and preserve the traditions of indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Masala Hits
Penn Masala, a university a cappella group, brings fusion music from Bollywood and Hollywood to world leaders at the White House.
Driving Change Through Art
Political cartoonist, writer and illustrator Satwik Gade visited the United States as a Fulbright-Nehru fellow to learn how art can drive social justice.
Strumming for Social Change
A U.S. State Department-sponsored scholarship program brings together musicians from low-income backgrounds who drive social change and promote inclusive education.
Climate Change and Disability
Jason Strother, a U.S. Fulbright Scholar and multimedia journalist, explores how climate change affects persons with disabilities.
Nurturing Ties Through Academia
An Indian foreign policy expert and academic shares her highlights from a U.S. State Department-sponsored exchange program, SUSI for Scholars.
New Pathways Through Urdu Studies
AIIS alumna J. Shelby House talks about her journey of learning Urdu and how it changed her academic and professional paths.
Voices of Exchanges
Three IVLP alumni share their experiences from the exchange program.
Examining Historical Sources
AIIS alumnus and historian Andrew Howard talks about his journey to learn Urdu and how he uses Urdu sources in his research.
Seeking Change Through Teaching and…
IVLP alumna Syed Mubin Zehra talks about her work as an academic and an activist.
‘In Lucknow, I Was Surrounded…
Learning Urdu empowered Nikash Harapanahalli with a unique voice and agency to express himself.
Learning Urdu to Pursue Career…
An Indian American psychology student learns Urdu in Lucknow to become a bilingual therapist.
Learning Urdu in the United…
University of Washington students learn Urdu and experience the rich culture of South Asia in Seattle.
Stories That Cross Borders
Fulbright-Nehru Fellow Kavery Kaul talks about her documentary, “The Bengali,” and the ties between South Asians and African Americans in the United States.
Building Bonds Through Music
Sitar player Rishab Rikhiram Sharma talks about his tryst with the instrument and on pursuing it in the United States.
Developing Community Leaders
Alumni of RELO’s Access program showcase their community service projects.
Coming Together Through Dance and…
Artistic collaboration between an Indian dancer and American musician forges bonds of creativity and innovation.
Cross-Cultural Conversations
An American Fulbright-Nehru English teaching assistant shares her experience of exploring India through language and culture.
Singing for Gender Equality
Fulbright-Nehru Fellow Christian James studies the tradition of folk songs in the Kangra Valley and how a nonprofit leverages it to promote gender equality.
Leading by Example
A RELO-trained mentor teacher helps her colleagues in Delhi government schools teach English in a fun, engaging and effective way.
‘I Watch Hindi Cartoons With…
Learning Hindi gave Karan Mudgal, an Indian American, a greater level of confidence in navigating throughout India.
Discovering India, Hindi and a…
In the United States, AIIS language programs are considered the “gold standard” for learning Indian languages, says Philip Lutgendorf.
A Uniquely Rewarding Experience
A desire for better communication with Hindi speakers motivated Sophia England and Vishal Ramola to learn the language for four semesters at Boston University.
Hindi Programs at AIIS
American students learn Hindi in a community environment in Jaipur.
Connecting the United States and…
The Hindi program at the American Institute of Indian Studies helps American students develop proficiency in the four skills of language use: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Hindi at Berkeley
An overview of the Hindi program at the University of California, Berkeley.
‘A Fulbright Scholarship Changed My…
An exchange program took Shilpa Parnami to a career in Hindi teaching.
Teaching the Language of Cultural…
The recognition of Hindi as a critical language has given institutional support to the Hindi programs at American universities.
Building Scholarship Through Languages
Roma Patel is building her art research skills by studying Hindi in India through U.S. government language programs.
Celebrating the New Delhi Overseas…
New Delhi's Overseas Operations Field Office acquires, catalogues and distributes library materials from South Asia to researchers globally.
Calling All ‘Disease Detectives’
U.S. Government-supported epidemiology training equips public health officials with the skills to detect and respond to health threats in real time.
Building Bridges
U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on what excites him the most about the U.S.-India relationship.
Walking the Talk for the…
Social activist and IVLP alumna Jaya advocates for transgender rights, care and HIV/AIDS prevention in India.
A Life of Activism
IVLP alumna and activist Rudrani Chhetri works to create a safe and inclusive world for India’s transgender community.
Navigating the Gender Lines
IVLP alumnus Manak Matiyani works on building inclusivity and youth leadership.
Building Fact-Checking Skills
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad and Osmania University train Telugu TV journalists to bust fake news. Pradeep Kumar Bodapatla says the training helped him deliver quality news.
Combating Disinformation
IVLP alumna Shruti Pandalai talks about the challenges of dealing with fake news and misleading information.
Navigating the Information Landscape
IVLP alumnus Prateek Waghre talks about the changing information ecosystem and the role of the media and academia in keeping news real.
Driving Climate Action
A U.S. State Department-funded program brings together the brightest minds from five South Asian countries to fight the climate crisis.
A (S)Quad of Good Fellows
Three Indian Quad Fellows use their STEM education to find innovative solutions for social good.
Energy-Efficient Railways
USAID is working with the Indian Railways on the network’s transition to net zero energy by 2030.
Secretary Blinken in India
Glimpses of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to India
Making Communities Water Secure
A water-from-air kiosk launched by USAID and Maithri Aquatech makes clean water a shared resource.
Lessons in Leadership
The Gandhi-King Fellowship brings together 20 young civic leaders from India and the United States to lead by example.
For the Love of Hockey
Five girls from Jharkhand went for a three-week hockey camp in an exchange program at Middlebury College in Vermont.
Mars Rover ‘Opportunity’ in Chennai
A full-scale model of NASA’s Mars Rover “Opportunity,” built by Cornell University students, has been on display at the American Center in Chennai.
Mapping the Complexities of Aging
An NIH-funded study is helping understand dementia and inform policy development for aging populations in India.
Sharing the Taste of India
A California company’s aromatic single-origin spices promote sustainability as well as understanding about Indian cooking and culture.
Stronger Partnerships for Greater Development
A father-son duo maps how USAID’s work has evolved and helped strengthen the U.S.-India partnership.
U.S. SecNav Del Toro on…
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro speaks on the intersection of start-ups, climate action and defense during his interaction with students and entrepreneurs.
Digitizing Small Businesses
USAID is empowering small and medium enterprises to manage their business operations efficiently through crucial digital skills.
Coming Full Circle
U.S. diplomat Sandhya Gupta talks about her return to India more than 20 years after her Fulbright fellowship in the country.
Exemplifying Shared Ambitions
Numerous Indian Americans came to the U.S. as students before going on to lead major U.S. tech firms.
Lucknow’s Energy-Efficient Housing
USAID works with the Lucknow Development Authority to construct sustainable and energy-efficient houses.
Balancing Development With Conservation
U.S. and Indian researchers study ways to protect wildlife corridors allowing tigers mobility to survive and thrive.
A (Ful)Bright Future
Three Fulbright-Nehru fellows talk about their research in India and the incomparable exposure the exchange program offers.
Unlocking Superpowers
Fans at the Delhi Comic Con remember how childhood American superheroes inspired them through very human struggles.
Empowering Trafficking Survivors
Survivors learn English and share their stories to raise awareness at the grassroots level to fight human trafficking.
Access-ing Space Through Education
Four Access program alumni from India learn about space exploration in an exchange program at the University of Alabama.
U.S. Company Champions Women Workers…
Read about Gap Inc., one of the recipients of the State Department's annual Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE).
Survivors to Success Stories
Activist Laxmi Agarwal has changed the narrative around acid attacks. She now helps survivors rebuild their lives.
Celebrating India’s Heritage
The United States Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) celebrated 20 years of projects in India in 2022. The United States Mission in India, through AFCP, has partnered with conservation agencies to protect and restore historic sites and intangible cultural heritage, and celebrate India’s diverse cultures and traditions.
Saving the Song
banglanatak dot com and the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation help preserve vital folk music forms of West Bengal and support communities in the process.
Finding Life in a Necropolis
Archaeological excavations funded by a grant from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation provides new understanding of the Qutb Shahi Heritage Park in Hyderabad.
Historic Hostel
A grant from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation helped give a new lease of life to the YMCA’s Student Branch at Lamington Road in Mumbai.
Leaves of History
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation is helping to preserve thousands of relics of India’s past in the United Theological College’s archives.
Restoring Heritage
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture, with the support of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, has restored the Batashewala Mughal Tomb Complex in New Delhi to its old glory.
Expertspeak on U.S. Student Visas
Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs Donald Heflin shares insights on the visa process and appointments.
Science Connections
NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan announces more than 30 new partnerships between U.S. and Indian institutes for deeper ties through bilateral research.
Women Who Paved the Way
Meet the first Indian women to ever earn medical degrees in the United States.
Tuk-Tuk Diplomacy
Three American diplomats discover Delhi in their personalized autorickshaws—one honk at a time.
Cricket Finds a Home in…
Cricket is growing in popularity in the United States, with plans for Major League Cricket in the next few years with teams in cities including Dallas, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
A Passion for Heritage
DakshinaChitra, a living history museum founded by Deborah Thiagarajan in Chennai, preserves and promotes the rich cultural heritage of South India.
Connecting Communities
From West Bengal to Washington, D.C., young artists and professionals learn from each other through a groundbreaking, heritage-themed exchange program.
Weaving Cultural Bonds
Fulbrighter Kanchan Wali-Richardson used her experience in Varanasi to design the River Sari series, a homage to the Ganges River.
Restoring a Garden Tomb
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has helped restore the garden tomb of 18th-century poetess and courtesan Mah Laqa Bai Chanda in Hyderabad.
Reviving History
A grant from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation is helping to preserve the Medhi Talao Ensemble at Champaner-Pavagadh in Gujarat.
Preserving a Place of Pilgrimage
A grant from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation helped document and preserve Varanasi’s historic Balaji Ghat.
Learning the Language of Cultures
American high school students learn Hindi and experience Indian culture through an intensive exchange program.
Echoes of the Green Revolution
Decades ago, international collaboration reinvented India’s relationship to food production. Today, the country's agricultural transformation continues to impact how the world produces its food.
Collaborations in Health Care
U.S. Health Attaché to India Dr. Preetha Rajaraman talks about U.S.-India partnerships on health innovations to address some of the biggest health-related challenges of today’s world.
Cultural Ambassador
A teacher and cultural ambassador, Pooja Ranade helps to build bridges and forge long-lasting relationships during her Fulbright fellowship in the United States.
Inside the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’…
Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet is an innovative military asset, a global pop culture icon, and has ties to both the United States and India.
A Deeper Dialogue
At the third annual U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, the United States and India discussed a collaborative path toward security and prosperity.
Himalayan Hump Fliers
During World War II, the United States lost hundreds of aircraft over the “Hump” route in the eastern Himalayas. The United States and India have worked together to conduct recovery missions to bring the missing servicemen home and have reiterated their commitment to these important missions.
U.S.-India Defense Exercises
U.S. and Indian navies, armies and air forces have improved their interoperability through military exercises and joint training.
Helping Women@Work
The U.S.-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment is helping drive the economic recovery of women workers and entrepreneurs impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Framing the Future
The All India Museum Summit 2019 provided American and Indian experts a platform to share ideas and best practices for museum modernization.
At U.S.-based Holi Events, Dance…
The festival of Holi is catching on in the United States, and dance plays a large role, introducing Americans to an important part of Indian culture.
Defense, Counterterrorism, and Law Enforcement
The United States and India have steadily increased cooperation among our defense and security forces through information sharing; defense planning, exercises, and exchanges; defense industrial cooperation; and counterterrorism and law enforcement activities.
Energy
Progress in U.S.-India energy cooperation has boosted our economies and contributed benefits ranging from electrifying factories and powering the transport of agricultural products to improving the comfort and safety of our homes.
Health and Biomedical Innovation
Bilateral cooperation between the United States and India in health and biomedical innovation has had impressive results, but it holds the promise of even better outcomes and further innovations in the years to come.
How the U.S. Supports a…
The U.S. supports a free and open Indo-Pacific and works to improve prosperity, fight climate change and support democracy in the region.
From Trickle to Stream
Pramod Deshmukh, part of the 2010-11 Fulbright-Nehru Environmental Leadership Program, develops water conservation projects in rural India.
International Inspiration
The Fulbright-Nehru program opens doors to once-in-a-lifetime global educational opportunities.
The Nehru Visit
Few foreign visitors to the United States have attracted greater public attention than Prime Minister Nehru who paid his fourth visit to that country in November 1961, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
Working Together, Making History
Prime Minister Singh and President Bush characterized the agreements and initiatives they finalized during the President’s March 2006 state visit to India as “historic."
40 Years of Fulbright in…
Among the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Fulbright program in India is the release of a commemorative publication incorporating reminiscences of a number of Indian participants. SPAN presents excerpts.
How America Honored Tagore
An Indian scholar recalls the enthusiastic celebration of the poet’s centenary in the United States in 1961 and his research for Tagore memorabilia.
Visit to India
During her nine-day visit to India in March 1962, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy visited six cities in Northern India.
Exploring Mentorship Networks
Fulbright-Nehru fellow Lauren Week researched the different aspects of mentorship and its potential influence on India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Solar Loan Program for India’s…
USAID and DFC’s loan program to finance rooftop solar in India will expand access to reliable sources of clean and affordable power.
Smart Power
Smart Power for Advancing Reliability and Connectivity (SPARC) is helping increase the efficiency and reliability of India’s power grid, promote clean energy use, and combat the climate crisis.
Recycling Carbon for Sustainability
LanzaTech’s technology recycles waste carbon into useful products, helping mitigate greenhouse gases and promoting energy security.
The Power of Prediction
Indian farmers can navigate weather-related risks by getting early warnings from automated weather stations, set up through a partnership between USAID India and Skymet Weather Services.
Developing Resilience to Climate Change
A project funded by USAID / India promotes climate-smart agricultural practices and technologies to build a sustainable food production system.
Science, Technology, Environment, and Space
The importance of our shared leadership will only grow in the coming decades as we work together to address opportunities such as artificial intelligence and space exploration, and challenges such as ensuring clean air, providing access to clean water, and protecting wildlife.