By Vandana Jhingan

Harvard University hosted its prestigious 21st annual India Conference, a dynamic platform showcasing intellectual prowess and fostering global collaboration from February 17-18, 2024. The two-day event is a groundbreaking student-led initiative held in partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School recognized as one of the largest student run events in the US.

Themed, India Rising, this year’s conference explored the rich heritage of India’s journey towards becoming a global economic powerhouse. The events saw over 50 distinguished speakers, including luminaries like Indermit Gill, Chief Economist at the World Bank, Arun Puri, Editor-in-Chief of India today, Bollywood actress Karishma Kapoor and many more well known personalities.