Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Over 5,000 devotees from across the United States and Canada gathered at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for a four-day annual religious event from July 31 …
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Nepal’s Ambassador to United Nations Lok Thapa Elected ECOSOC President for 2026
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readNepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, has been elected President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for its 2026 session, which runs …
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Banked but Not Empowered: The Hidden Failures of South Asia’s Inclusion Drive
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readA decade-long push for financial inclusion in South Asia has produced impressive numbers on paper. According to the World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2021, nearly 7 in 10 adults in …
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“The World’s Happiest Man” Premieres at NAIFF 2025; Festival Bridges Cultures Through Global Cinema
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe U.S. premiere of the feature film “The World’s Happiest Man” and a red-carpet event featuring directors, actors, and special guests were held on June 28, 2025, at the AFI …
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Cash to Crypto? U.S. Remittance Tax Fuels Fintech Innovation and Informal Risks
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1) in the U.S. Congress remains a focal point of intense debate, particularly regarding its evolving provisions on a tax on remittances. …
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Nepal-America International Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup Featuring 30 Films from 14 Countries
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readThe Nepal-America International Film Festival (NAIFF) of Maryland, presented annually by the Nepal America Film Society, has unveiled the official lineup for its 2025 edition. Scheduled to run from June …
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Economic Stability Improves in Nepal as Inflation Eases, Trade Expands
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readNepal’s economy is showcasing a notable degree of resilience, characterized by moderating inflation and a strengthening external sector, according to the latest “Nepal Economy Update” report by CareEdge, a subsidiary …
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SAHHI and SAC’s New Series Brings Culture, Community, and Cardio Care Together
by Hiba Siddiqui 2 minutes readFor many South Asian families, heart disease feels like an inevitable part of our story: something whispered about after an uncle’s stent or an auntie’s “mild” heart attack. But it …
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South Asia Braces for Economic Shock as Israel-Iran Conflict Deepens
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities and the reported deaths of high-profile Iranian military figures, is sending …
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Indian Cultural Association Hosts Saree Walk to Celebrate Heritage and Raise Awareness on Hunger
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Indian Cultural Association (ICA) hosted a “vibrant and inspiring” Saree Walk on June 8, 2025, in Columbia, Maryland, uniting community members in a celebration of tradition, identity, and cultural …