2026 is a momentous occasion for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) community – it is the 10th anniversary of the IIT Bay Area Alumni Association (IITBAA) as well as …
Economy
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Brampton Seeks Federal Action as Extortion and Transnational Crime Target Punjabi Community in Canada
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readA rapid escalation in extortion threats and transnational organized crime has left city councils with large Punjabi immigrant populations increasingly alarmed, prompting urgent appeals to provincial and federal governments for …
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Opinion: A Political Season With its Share of Tragedies
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readEven as the year winds down, there is not a shred of evidence that the political season in America is about to change. In fact, there is everything to indicate …
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India and France Host United Nations Event to Set Stage for AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Permanent Missions of India and France to the United Nations jointly organized an event titled “From Action to Impact – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit” on …
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Canada Announces Over $2 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanada has announced more than $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. “The loss of life and …
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US State Department Officials Reaffirm Strategic and Humanitarian Commitment to South Asia at Indo-Pacific Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readSenior officials at the US State Department underscored the ongoing strategic and humanitarian priorities in South Asia during the Indo-Pacific Foreign Assistance Conference held on December 15, 2025, at the …
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NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Urges Whole Foods to Commit to Local Hiring, Small Businesses in Ridgewood
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has called on Whole Foods, which is preparing to open a store in her district, to “demonstrate its commitment to being a responsible and engaged …
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Jimmy Lai: From Refugee Entrepreneur to Beijing’s Most Defiant Critic — And the Trial That Sealed Hong Kong’s Fate
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readWhen Jimmy Lai walked into Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday morning, smiling faintly and waving to family members, the moment carried the weight of more than a single verdict. …
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Dragon and Elephant’s Dance: China’s Consumer as India’s Next Big Opportunity
by Anand Singhby Anand Singh 7 minutes readChina, once known for churning out cheap products for Western shelves because of its cheap labour, is weighed down by a deep property slump and a consumer recovery that has …
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Canada Launches Trade Consultations with India, UAE, Thailand, and Mercosur as New Delhi and Ottawa Reset Economic Ties
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readAfter years of strained relations and uncertainty, India and Canada are recalibrating their bilateral engagement, with trade and business cooperation emerging as a renewed focus. Both countries have faced economic …