When Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia this week by a special tribunal in Dhaka, the shock rippled across the region. Yet the most …
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DHAKA, Bangladesh—A special tribunal in Bangladesh’s capital erupted in applause on November 17, as judges sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, marking a stunning …
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The Soybean Gambit: How America’s Golden Bean Lost Its Lustre
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readIn the flat expanse of Illinois farmland, where autumn skies stretch endlessly above golden fields, Dean Buchholz watches his soybean harvest with a gnawing unease that has become all too …
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Indian Americans and South Asians Mark Historic Wins in 2025 U.S. Elections; Ghazala Hashmi Makes History
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian American and South Asian candidates from the Democratic Party achieved major victories across the United States in the November 4 elections, marking a historic moment for representation and diversity …
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India’s World Bank and IMF Leaders Celebrate Diwali in Washington DC with Message of Hope and Knowledge
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Office of the Executive Director for India and the Embassy of India in Washington, DC, jointly hosted Diwali celebrations at the World Bank headquarters, in partnership with the State …
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IMF Forecasts Mixed Outlook for South Asia: India Leads, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Stabilize
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that India’s economy will expand by 6.6 percent in 2025, moderating to 6.2 percent in 2026, according to its latest Regional Economic Outlook …
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Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meet in Washington to Strengthen Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Commonwealth Finance Ministers convened on October 13, 2025, during the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., to chart strategies for addressing …
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Over 70 Faith Organizations Urge Canada to Correct Misuse of “Swastika” in Hate Crime Bill
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readMore than 70 organizations representing Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and interfaith communities have signed a coalition letter urging Canadian lawmakers to use accurate terminology and context when referring to the word …
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World Bank Warns of South Asia Slowdown Amid Trade Barriers and AI Disruptions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update projects the region’s economic growth to remain strong at 6.6 percent in 2025, but warns of a significant slowdown ahead, citing trade …
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Hong Kong Sixes Returns: 12 International Teams Set to Compete in World’s Shortest Cricket Format
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readCricket has continually evolved to match the pace and preferences of its fans, from traditional five-day Tests to One-Day Internationals (ODIs), T20s, and now even shorter formats like T10 and …