The White House on February 18 said the annual cost of renting a new unit has declined by nearly $100 since President Donald Trump took office, attributing the shift in …
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CoHNA, HinduACTion Raise Alarm in Washington Over Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh Ahead of February 12 Vote
by SAH Special Correspondent 6 minutes readThe Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and HinduACTion convened a congressional briefing to present testimony on what they described as escalating “persecution of religious minorities” in Bangladesh under …
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Exclusive: Manga Emani Reflects on Culture, Cooking, and Her Acting Debut in ‘Jam Boy’ Ahead of DC Premiere
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readAs Jam Boy prepares to premiere in the Washington, DC area, the film’s deeply personal themes of ambition, identity, and cultural rootedness take on even greater resonance. In this exclusive …
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Opinion: Riding on “Sania-Mania” Will be Challenging
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIt is sometimes difficult to believe what is in front. And that is what could have been the feeling of Japan’s Sanae Takaichi seeing the Liberal Democratic Party and her …
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Exclusive: How ‘Jam Boy’ Uses Food and Family to Tell a Modern Immigrant Story
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readSriram Emani is an actor, filmmaker, and cultural entrepreneur whose work bridges technology, storytelling, and heritage. The premiere of his film Jam Boy will take place on February 15, 2026, …
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Western Australia Multicultural Act Consultations Underway, Eyes on Next Step
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readWestern Australia (WA) has taken a significant step toward formally recognizing cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity, with final consultations for the proposed WA Multicultural Act closing on February 15, 2026. …
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Three Arrested in Surrey Shooting as Police Continue Extortion Investigation
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readGrowing evidence of the involvement of Indian youth in a recent rise in extortion and shooting incidents at business and residential properties, particularly in areas largely inhabited by the Indian …
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A Nation of Storytellers: Why Sri Lanka’s New PR Body Signals a Country Reclaiming its Narrative
by Farzana Baduel 7 minutes readTravel teaches you things no classroom can. Not just about countries, but about yourself. When I arrived at the Sheraton in Colombo to speak on risk, resilience, and crisis communications, …
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Reports $6.4 Million Cash Advantage Ahead of 2026 Race
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readIndian American Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI) has announced the release of his 2025 year-end campaign finance report, reporting $6.4 million in cash on hand and maintaining what his campaign described …
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Democratic Mayors and Advocacy Groups Call for Unity Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Latino Victory Fund, AAPI Victory Fund, and The Collective PAC hosted the “Power in Unity” reception on January 29, 2026, in Washington, DC, issuing a call for solidarity among …