In a move set to escalate tensions with Beijing, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has firmly declared that his successor will be chosen by the India-based Gaden Phodrang Trust …
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy is a Contributing Editor at South Asian Herald. He has worked for The Telegraph, The Tribune, and Press Trust of India.
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Universities Gear Up for $160 Billion Fintech Future with Crypto Programs
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s higher education landscape is undergoing a strategic shift, as academic institutions across the country actively embrace crypto literacy and digital finance education. Once considered a fringe interest, cryptocurrencies and …
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Cash to Crypto? U.S. Remittance Tax Fuels Fintech Innovation and Informal Risks
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1) in the U.S. Congress remains a focal point of intense debate, particularly regarding its evolving provisions on a tax on remittances. …
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Balancing the Ballot and the Budget: States Face Fiscal Strain as Welfare Spend Soars
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndian states are set to maintain high levels of social welfare spending this fiscal year, with expenditures projected at roughly 2 per cent of their Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), …
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Living With Pain: Millions of Older Indians Suffer in Silence as Healthcare Gaps Persist
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readFor millions of Indians aged 45 and above, chronic joint pain isn’t just a minor discomfort; it’s a constant, debilitating reality that impacts their daily lives, often without the benefit …
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India Gains as U.S. Retreats on Section 899; Global Minimum Tax Finds New Stability
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe recent decision by the U.S. Congress to drop Section 899 from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” marks a critical turning point in the evolving landscape of international taxation. …
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Beyond Tariffs: U.S.-India Trade Talks Test New Delhi’s Strategic Trade Vision
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readAs Indian trade negotiators commenced what could be their final in-person talks in Washington, D.C. on June 27, 2025, a looming July 9 deadline casts a long shadow over the …
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Bangladesh Edges Closer to Nuclear Power as Rooppur Unit 1 Prepares for Grid Sync
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readThe successful commissioning of critical components at Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) signals a profound and imminent transformation for the nation, positioning it as a formidable player in regional …
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With $4.8 Million Funding, StayVista Eyes Leadership in India’s $2.1 Billion Holiday Home Market
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readStayVista, India’s largest villa rental platform, announced today it has successfully raised over INR 40 crore (approximately $4.8 million USD) in a Series B funding round. The investment was led …
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RBI’s Revised Project Loan Norms Aim to Unlock $1.6 Trillion Infra Capex
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIn a significant shift that balances prudential regulation with growth imperatives, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finalized its “Project Finance Directions, 2025,” effective from October 1. The revised …