This document discusses the evolution of India's brand and image in America over time. It describes how India was initially perceived through colonial-era stereotypes but that its image became more positive in the 1950s-60s as it gained independence. However, India's brand eroded in the 1970s-80s due to political and economic issues. Since the 1990s economic liberalization, India's brand has sharply improved as it has seen rapid economic growth and become a global economic and technological powerhouse. The document argues America should care about and support India's success as it validates shared democratic values.