Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s maiden visit to India, we discuss how both nations that have long claimed a history of shared values, can further strengthen their ties, especially with Trump administration signalling no conclusive trade deal for the moment. We also look beyond the much hyped Namaste Trump event in Ahmedabad that many say is indicative of how strong personalities of both PM Modi and President Donald Trump have changed the way politics plays out at such bilateral events and discuss the changing nature of Indo-US relationship over the years.