India’s official data shows forest cover has expanded by over 17,000 sq km in the past decade, but environmentalists caution the growth may reflect plantations and reclassification rather than genuine …
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Maryland Celebrates 25 Years of Faith, Unity, and Service
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Beltsville, Maryland, marked its 25th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations that brought together thousands of devotees, community leaders, and well-wishers from across the …
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ICA’s Festival Draws 20,000 Visitors, Celebrates Heritage and Community
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe 7th Annual Festival of India, hosted by the Indian Cultural Association (ICA), brought more than 20,000 people to the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland, this past weekend, …
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Sai University’s Dr. Ajith Abraham Named Among World’s Top 2 Per cent Scientists by Stanford
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readVice Chancellor and Dean of the School of Artificial Intelligence at Sai University, Dr. Ajith Abraham, has been featured in Stanford University’s prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists List for 2025. …
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Who does not know the immortal line, Prem naam hai mera—Prem Chopra? The sole sentence his villainous character got to speak in his brother-in-law Raj Kapoor’s cult classic, Bobby, got Prem Chopra …
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India-Pakistan Sports Rivalry Heats Up: From Asia Cup Cricket to Upcoming Hockey Clashes
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readSports encounters between India and Pakistan have always captured global attention, celebrated for their intensity, skill, and competitive spirit. However, the much-anticipated Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dubai saw this …
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AAPI Launches Preparations for 44th Annual Convention in Tampa, Set for July 2026
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has officially launched preparations for its 44th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, scheduled to take place over the July 4th weekend …
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ICC Suspends USA Cricket Membership but Allows National Teams to Compete Ahead of LA28 Olympics
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readWith less than three years until cricket’s return to the Olympic Games, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended the membership of USA Cricket, citing repeated governance failures and breaches …
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AIA-NY to Host 38th Annual Deepavali Festival at Overlook Beach, Long Island on October 11
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Association of Indians in America (AIA), New York chapter, will host its 38th annual Deepavali Festival on October 11, 2025, at Overlook Beach in Babylon, Long Island. The festival, …
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Homebound Press Meet Stresses on Film’s Universal Message and Honesty
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readThe press meet had been decided even before the Oscar Jury (which included this writer!) had finalized Homebound as India’s official entry in the Best International Feature category. The film had also …