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The Hidden Cost Keeping Young Dancers Off the Stage

Dance can teach discipline, confidence, creativity, and teamwork. But for many families, the cost of participation goes far beyond class fees. Shoes, costumes, tights, leotards, and performance clothing can become…

By Priya Barke · September 18, 2026

Diaspora

Diwali Demand Boosts India’s Food Exports

Indian food and beverage exporters are seeing a pickup in overseas orders ahead of Diwali, with international buyers reporting average demand growth of about 6 percent and some markets recording…

By R. Suryamurthy · September 17, 2026

Capitol Hill

India Caught Between Russian Oil and US Tariffs

India faces a potential double economic shock after the U.S. Congress cleared legislation giving President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of…

By R. Suryamurthy · September 17, 2026

Capitol Hill

Opinion: Difficult Times for a President and his Flock

Barely six weeks to go for an electoral showdown that could essentially draw the road map for the next two years or perhaps even the next six, President Donald Trump…

By Sridhar Krishnaswami · September 17, 2026

South Asia

What India’s New UPI Fee Means for Digital Payments

The singular defining feature of India's digital payments revolution till now has been that paying with UPI has been almost free. The Central Government has on Monday let it be…

By Jayanta Roy Chowdhury · September 16, 2026

Bhutan

Jaishankar Arrives in Bhutan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bhutan's Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel arrived in Bumthang on September 16.  Jaishankar is visiting Bhutan from September 16…

By UNI · September 16, 2026

Bangladesh

Moody’s Revises Bangladesh Outlook to Stable from Negative

The US-based Moody's Ratings has revised its outlook on Bangladesh to stable from negative, citing easing political and external pressures, stronger foreign exchange reserves and record remittance inflows. In its…

By Siddique Islam · September 15, 2026

BRICS

Capital Latitude: BRICS Without Blocs

|| आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतःĀ no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvataḥ ||“Let noble thoughts come to us from every side.”                                                                                                                       — Rig Veda 1.89.1 India sits with China, Russia, and Iran in BRICS. It sits with the United…

By Rasita Vishnuram · September 14, 2026

Diaspora

Optima Global Solutions Marks 25 Years With Inc. 5000 Honor

Optima Global Solutions is celebrating its 25th anniversary with another appearance on the Inc. 5000 list and an expanded focus on helping organizations address emerging cybersecurity and artificial intelligence challenges.…

By SAH Staff Reporter · September 13, 2026

BRICS

Strengthening the BRICS of Emerging Global Order

As India hosted the 18th BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi from Sept 12-13, 2026. The grouping is riddled with paradoxes and duality of its purpose. Now is the time for…

By Mohit Anand and Rajesh Mehta · September 13, 2026

Canada

Canada Confronts Trade War and Domestic Strains

Is Canada going through one of the most difficult periods in its recent history? The question has become a subject of debate among business leaders, financial experts and ordinary Canadians…

By Prabhjot Singh · September 12, 2026

BRICS

BRICS Pushes Financial Alternatives as Trade Fragmentation Deepens

BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors have stepped up efforts to reduce the vulnerability of emerging economies to trade protectionism and dollar-centered financial systems, backing measures to expand local-currency…

By R. Suryamurthy · September 11, 2026