The recent decision by the U.S. Congress to drop Section 899 from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” marks a critical turning point in the evolving landscape of international taxation. …
South Asia & US
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Beyond Tariffs: U.S.-India Trade Talks Test New Delhi’s Strategic Trade Vision
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readAs Indian trade negotiators commenced what could be their final in-person talks in Washington, D.C. on June 27, 2025, a looming July 9 deadline casts a long shadow over the …
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Bangladesh Edges Closer to Nuclear Power as Rooppur Unit 1 Prepares for Grid Sync
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readThe successful commissioning of critical components at Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) signals a profound and imminent transformation for the nation, positioning it as a formidable player in regional …
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USA Launches First-Ever Women’s Blind Cricket Team Ahead of 2025 T20 World Cup in India
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readSamarthanam USA, in partnership with the Cricket Association for the Blind in the United States of America (CABUSA), has announced a historic initiative to establish the country’s first-ever Women’s Blind …
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With $4.8 Million Funding, StayVista Eyes Leadership in India’s $2.1 Billion Holiday Home Market
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readStayVista, India’s largest villa rental platform, announced today it has successfully raised over INR 40 crore (approximately $4.8 million USD) in a Series B funding round. The investment was led …
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RBI’s Revised Project Loan Norms Aim to Unlock $1.6 Trillion Infra Capex
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIn a significant shift that balances prudential regulation with growth imperatives, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finalized its “Project Finance Directions, 2025,” effective from October 1. The revised …
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This summer, we set out to explore a perfect blend of urban culture and natural beauty in the Pacific Northwest gem—Portland, Oregon. Often called the “City of Bridges,” Portland is …
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“GANDHI – Mantras Of Compassion” by Padma Shri Ricky Kej and Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi Set to Release on July 14
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readIn a transcendent blend of sonic artistry and a collective call for compassion, Padma Shri Awardee and three-time GRAMMY® Award winner Ricky Kej, GRAMMY® and BRIT Award-nominated cellist Tina Guo, …
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Senator John Liu Calls Asian American Turnout in NYC Mayoral Primary ‘Historic’
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readNew York State Senator John Liu has highlighted the “historic” voter turnout among Asian American New Yorkers in the June 24 Democratic primary, where Indian American Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani secured …
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Senator Ghazala Hashmi Backs Lawsuit Against Youngkin Administration Over University Board Appointments
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and State Senator, Ghazala Hashmi (D-Richmond) issued a statement on June 24, 2025, expressing her full support for the lawsuit filed …