The 21st Century India Center was honored to host Assistant Secretary of State S. Paul Kapur (@state-department.bsky.social) at @ucsandiego.bsky.social last week, where he engaged in a closed-door discussion with faculty, local business leaders, and community members on the U.S.-India relationship.

🖥️ Call for presenters for our 2026–27 India Economics Seminar Series 👩‍🏫 Early-career scholars doing exciting research on India 🗓️Virtual, 1-hour sessions with discussants 🌍Get feedback, connect with peers & grow our research community Nominate yourself: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The goal of the UC San Diego 21st Century India Center Seminar Series is to provide a platform for junior scholars to share their research on the Indian economy, engage with our community of scholars,...

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We are excited to announce that the 21st Century India Center at UC San Diego is hosting its inaugural India Economics Conference on October 9–10, 2026 📄Read more in the Call for Papers attached ➡️ Submit your paper here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… 📌 Deadline: July 22, 2026

Please join us virtually to discuss @ananyakotia.bsky.social ‘s research on import competition & how it impacts management and productivity in Indian firms. Nishant Vats will serve as the discussant 🗓️ June 10, 2026; 8:30-9:30 a.m. PT | 9-10 p.m. IST 👉Register here: ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#BrainDrain or #BrainGain ? 21CIC faculty affiliate @econgaurav.bsky.social discussed his research at one of the most compelling sessions of the @ucsandiego.bsky.social #USIndiaForum. Khanna used empirical evidence to challenge two of the most persistent myths in the U.S.–India immigration debate

Last month, we co-hosted the inaugural #USIndiaForum at UC San Diego, a landmark step in our mission to build a credible, rigorous platform for dialogue on one of the most consequential bilateral relationships of our time. @gpsucsd.bsky.social #USIndiaRelations

👨‍🏫Join us on campus tomorrow or via Zoom for a talk by XIE Chao, co-hosted with @gpsucsd.bsky.social 21st Century China Center 📆 May 20, 3pm PT ▶️Register 🏫In-person: ow.ly/lcXW50YYs4q 📷Zoom: ow.ly/sXn950YYs4r

💡🧳 Please join us virtually tomorrow to learn more about Amrutha Manjunath's latest research on internal migration and India's labor market with discussant Klaus Desmet. 🗓️ May 13, 2026 ⏰ 8:30-9:30 a.m. PT | 9:00 -10:00 p.m. IST 👉 Register here: ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

💡🚜Join speaker Deepti Sharma from Ahmedabad University at our next virtual seminar to discover whether infrastructure sequencing matters in rural areas. 👩‍🏫 Discussant: Anjali Chandra from Washington College 📅 April 8, 8:30 AM PT / 9:00 PM IST Register ▶️ ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

What happens when environmental regulations hit factories in India? 🏭📊 Join us virtually tomorrow as S. Lakshmi Naaraayanan shares findings from his paper co-authored with Rebecca De Simone and Kunal Sachdeva. ⏰ 8:30 AM PT / 9 PM IST 🔗Register: ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🇮🇳🇺🇸 Join us on campus TOMORROW for a fireside chat with Steve Olive, the last USAID Mission Director for India. Register here ➡️ gps-ucsd.zohobackstage.com/Insightsfrom...

📢 Join us for the next talk in our Seminar Series on the Indian Economy! 📅 Feb 18 • 8:30–9:30 AM PT/10:00–11:00 PM ➡️ Register here: ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #IndiaEconomy #India #Economics

🇮🇳🇺🇸 How is U.S. tariff policy reshaping trade with India? 💻 Join us for a virtual discussion this Thursday as we bring together voices from academia and industry. 🔗 Register here: gps-ucsd.zohobackstage.com/TradingThrou...

🗳️📊 Does political competition drive economic growth in multi-party democracies? Join us on campus for a talk by visiting scholar Pushkar Maitra as he presents new research using Indian election data to explore this question.

📢 Happy New Year! Join us for the next talk in our virtual Seminar Series on the Indian Economy! 🗓 Jan 21 | 8:30–9:30 AM PT / 10:00–11:00 PM IST 🗣 Speaker: Varun K. (@harvard.edu) 💬 Discussant: Nicholas Swanson (@cornelluniversity.bsky.social) 🖥️ Register here: ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Skilled migration from Asia has reshaped the US workforce. Workers from India, China, S. Korea, Japan & the Philippines now represent 7.3% of college-educated workers—double the 1990 rate. Research from @econgaurav.bsky.social explores the drivers and economic impact: www.nber.org/digest/20260...

The Rise of High-Skilled Migration from Asia to the US

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🚀 📅 Announcing our Winter 2026 speaker lineup for the 21st Century India Center Seminar Series on the Indian Economy! 🌍📊 Don’t miss out — join our seminars mailing list ➡️https://forms.gle/xtaUGBjNgUp2J88u9

“The real problem has been implementation, not the program’s design.” Research insights by our faculty affiliate Karthik Muralidharan (@karthik-econ.bsky.social) featured in the @WashingtonPost. #ResearchImpact #Policy #India

India pioneered job guarantees. A new law could weaken them, critics say.

A mass rural employment program has cut poverty in India and inspired policymakers globally. Critics say the government risks rolling back that legacy.

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As global economic relationships evolve, the connection between India and the U.S. has the potential to drive shared prosperity, says Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu (21st Century India Center). How flows of talent, technology and innovation intertwines the countries' economies: https://ow.ly/XKXA50XK4WC

Why Prosperity in the U.S. and India Now Rise — or Fall —Together

UC San Diego economist explains how flows of talent, technology and innovation link the two democracies — and why their shared prosperity depends on keeping those connections strong…

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🚀 We are excited to announce the launch of our Advisory Board! Leaders from across sectors and disciplines will help us advance our mission: fostering deeper understanding of India's economy, policies and people, and catalyzing U.S.-India partnership. 🇮🇳🇺🇸

📢 The next talk in our Seminar Series on the Indian Economy is almost here! ⏰ Dec 17 • 8:30–9:30 AM PST / 10:00–11:00 PM IST Kartikeya Batra (Azim Premji University) will present with Angela Cools (Davidson College) serving as discussant. Register here ➡️ ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

"India and China's expanding clean-energy trade has the potential to define Asia's decarbonization trajectory," says professor Teevrat Garg. @teevrat.bsky.social @gpsucsd.bsky.social Read more ➡️ www.scmp.com/week-asia/he...

India, China align on climate at Cop30 as ties thaw

Analysts say pairing China’s cleantech prowess with India’s energy needs has the potential to redefine Asia’s decarbonisation trajectory.

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The 21st Century India Center Emerging Leaders Program is seeking outstanding #IASOfficers with 8-10 years of service to apply for our professional development program taking place next spring! ➡️ Apply here: india.ucsd.edu/opportunitie... 🗓️ Application deadline: Dec. 12

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Are you an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer looking for executive training? Discover the 21st Century India Center Emerging Leaders Program at the 21st Century India Center designed for #IASOfficers with 8-10 years of experience. Apply by Dec. 12: https://ow.ly/rLno50Xt6GY

On the @ucigcc.bsky.social blog, Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu discusses recent developments in India's relationships with China and the U.S. and how New Delhi sees its place within a changing world. 🔗 Read "Five Questions on Indian Foreign Policy with Achyuta Adhvaryu": ow.ly/HILQ50XqJco

Five Questions on Indian Foreign Policy with Achyuta Adhvaryu - IGCC

India is the most populous nation, largest democracy, and fastest growing major economy in the world. But it’s not yet a global superpower, and the nation’s diplomatic service is only about the size o...

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🗓️ Reminder of our upcoming seminar this week! Registration information is below. 💻 We look forward to your joining the discussion!

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📢 The next talk in our Seminar Series on the #IndianEconomy is coming up! ⏰ Nov. 12 8:30–9:30 AM PST / 10:00–11:00 PM IST 👨‍🏫 Sarthak Joshi @sarthakjoshi.bsky.social will present with Devaki Ghose from the #WorldBank serving as discussant. ➡️ Register here for Zoom link: ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Our center's director, Achyuta Adhvaryu, shares his insights on #IndianForeignPolicy in an interview with @ucigcc.bsky.social. Dive into his perspectives on recent developments in India’s ties with China and the U.S. and more! Read the full interview here: ucigcc.org/blog/five-qu...

Five Questions on Indian Foreign Policy with Achyuta Adhvaryu - IGCC

India is the most populous nation, largest democracy, and fastest growing major economy in the world. But it’s not yet a global superpower, and the nation’s diplomatic service is only about the size o...

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✨Missed our expert panel discussion on the complex geopolitical and economic dynamics between the US, India, and China? 🎥Watch the full recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN_d... #USChina #IndiaChina #USIndia #US #India #China #Geopolitics @gpsucsd.bsky.social

Shifting Triangles: U.S., India and China in a Changing World

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📢 The next talk in our Seminar Series on the #IndianEconomy is coming up! ⏰ Nov. 12 8:30–9:30 AM PST / 10:00–11:00 PM IST 👨‍🏫 Sarthak Joshi @sarthakjoshi.bsky.social will present with Devaki Ghose from the #WorldBank serving as discussant. ➡️ Register here for Zoom link: ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🇮🇳 Spend 4 weeks in #India with the 21st Century India Center's Motwani Jadeja India Fellowship — gain field insights, engage with industries and strengthen U.S.-India ties. Apply by Oct. 31. ➡️ Learn more: https://india.ucsd.edu/opportunities/fellowship-program.html

📢 We are hiring a Program Manager! 🇺🇸🇮🇳 Join the 21st Century India Center at UC San Diego! Seeking a highly skilled, strategically-minded team player who is ready to manage our high-impact research and educational initiatives. Apply by Oct. 29 ➡️ employment.ucsd.edu/project-poli...