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Postmaster: Send address change to News India Times, 1655 Oak Tree Toad, Suite 155 Edison, NJ 08820-2843 Annual Subscription: United States: $28 Disclaimer: Parikh Worldwide Media assumes no liability for claims/ assumptions made in advertisements and advertorials. Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on this page are those of the authors and Parikh Worldwide Media does not officially endorse, and is not responsible or liable for them. Commentary News India Times (July 11, 2026 - July 17, 2026) July 17, 2026 3 India’s Next Knowledge Bridge F or decades, the Indian diaspora has been one of our country’s greatest strengths, serving as a living bridge between India and the world, con- tributing to innovation ecosystems, shaping global discourse, and strengthen- ing economic and cultural ties. Today, as India positions itself at the forefront of frontier technologies, knowl- edge production, and is on an upward ambitious path, a new opportunity pres- ents itself to deepen this partnership: the Prime Minister’s Research Chair Scheme. This initiative seeks to attract eminent scholars, scientists and innovators of Indian origin who have established dis- tinguished careers in leading universities, research institutions, and industry across the world to India. The scheme provides a structured mechanism for these experts to contribute their knowledge and experi- ence to India’s development by creating prestigious research chairs in India’s premier institutions. Prime Minister’s Research Chair Scheme is an important pillar in the larger national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Achieving this vision demands breakthroughs in science and technology, frontier research, innovation-led indus- tries, and the ability to create intellectual property that powers economic prosper- ity. The Government of India has consis- tently emphasized that a developed India must also be a knowledge leader, capable of generating solutions not only for its own citizens but for the world. The Prime Minister’s Research Chair Scheme directly contributes to this ambition. By encour- aging interdisciplinary research and close collaboration between academia, government, and industry, it seeks to ensure that scientific discovery translates into innovation, commercialization, and public policy. From artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and semiconductors to bio- technology, climate resilience, advanced manufacturing and healthcare, the research undertaken through these Chairs has the potential to accelerate techno- logical self-reliance, foster innovation, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and create high-quality employment in India. The scheme is therefore an invest- ment in India’s future economic and strategic capabilities. For our Indian diaspora, participation in this unique initiative offers a never seen before opportunity to contribute to one of the most consequential nation- building projects of our time. Indian- origin scholars have helped shape some of the defining innovations of the modern age across laboratories, universities, research institutes, and technology com- panies around the world. The Prime Min- ister’s Research Chair Scheme creates an institutional bridge to connect this global expertise with India’s rapidly expanding research ecosystem. It enables the diaspora to become active partners in building the scientific, technological, and intellectual founda- tions of a developed India. A distin- guishing feature of the initiative is also its flexibility. It enables internationally accomplished researchers to engage with Indian institutions through sustained collaborations, mentoring programmes, joint research projects, faculty exchanges, doctoral supervision, and the establish- ment of long-term international research partnerships. For the Indian diaspora, these features make the scheme uniquely attractive. Re- searchers can maintain their global aca- demic engagements while helping build India’s capacity for the next generation. There is also a deeper enduring dimen- sion to this effort to capitalize on our shared dreams. The relationship between India and its diaspora has evolved to a consequential partnership being defined by shared ambition. The Prime Minister’s Research Chair Scheme builds on this evolution, offering a platform where intel- lectual capital becomes the new currency of engagement between India and the world. The diaspora has always been an integral part of India’s economic progress. This is a moment to step forward once again as co-authors of India’s intellectual future. Through this medium, I would like to invite all our diaspora members to utilize this opportunity to co-create knowledge ecosystems that connect the best of Indian and global talent. The diaspora’s role in this effort is indispensable, and we look forward to embarking on this journey together as we realize the vision of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to chart the path of Viksit Bharat 2047. By Ambassador Vinay kwatra Fewer US Companies AreWilling To Hire Foreign Grads - Continued On Page 4 U S companies are less willing to hire international work- ers or sponsor their visas, another sign that President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is reshaping corporate hiring policies. Twenty-nine percent of American companies said they were open to hiring foreign business school graduates in 2026, down from 33% last year and 55% in 2022, according to a survey of corporate recruiters by the Graduate Management Admission Council. US employers including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Amazon. com Inc., Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have long been willing to pay large sums to obtain immigration lawyers and visas for top foreign-born talent. Applications for three-year visas start around $8,000 a pop, said AnneWalsh, an attorney at Corpo- rate Immigration Partners. But some of the surveyed recruiters said changing federal immigration policies have forced them to reconsider. A quarter said that they are still planning to hire foreign workers and base them out of overseas offices instead of in the US. The Trump administration last year expanded the vetting processes for new visa applicants and introduced a new selec- tion process that favors higher earners for the popular H1-B visa for specialized workers. It also announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visas to nationals of dozens of countries and terminated a program that granted amnesty to migrants from countries including Haiti and Venezuela. The president has said that the restrictions will free up jobs for American workers. Bloomberg reported in October thatWalmart Inc., the coun- try’s largest private employer, had paused offering corporate of- fice jobs to candidates who needed sponsorship for H1-B visas. “Walmart is committed to hiring and investing in the best talent to serve our customers, while remaining thoughtful about our By Taylor Nicole Rogers PHOTO ANI