For two years, the Middle East has been a case study in how conflict unravels even promising economic ideas. The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), announced with fanfare at the …
South Asia & US
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CoHNA Applauds Wainwright, Alberta, for Condemning Anti-Hindu Bigotry
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has welcomed a “historic proclamation” by the Town of Wainwright, Alberta, which has become the first municipality in Canada to formally condemn …
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Times Square Comes Alive with Durga Utsav 2025
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readOn the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja and Navratri, the Times Square Durga Utsav Association hosted its annual Durga Utsav celebration on October 2, 2025, at Father Duffy Square, in …
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Bridgewater Commons to Host Grand Diwali Celebration with Music, Dance, and Cultural Festivities
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readBridgewater Township, NJ: Bridgewater Commons, in partnership with Renascent Media, will mark the South Asian festival of Diwali with a grand two-day celebration from October 18-19, 2025, featuring live music, dance …
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Over 70 Faith Organizations Urge Canada to Correct Misuse of “Swastika” in Hate Crime Bill
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readMore than 70 organizations representing Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and interfaith communities have signed a coalition letter urging Canadian lawmakers to use accurate terminology and context when referring to the word …
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Australia and India Seal Three Defense Agreements as Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Concludes Two-Day Visit
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readAustralia and India have taken a major step in strengthening their strategic partnership, signing three landmark defense cooperation agreements on October 9, 2025, during Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s two-day …
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From Compliance to Coercion: Why India’s Tax System Still Criminalizes Errors
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia’s ambitious overhaul of its direct tax system — billed as a cornerstone of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a transparent, investor-friendly economy — has come under sharp scrutiny …
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American Hindu Coalition Endorses Virginia Attorney General for Second Term, Praises His Commitment to Merit and Civil Rights
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe American Hindu Coalition (AHC) has officially endorsed Virginia Attorney General, Jason Miyares, for a second term in office during a meeting held on October 8, 2025, at the Staybridge …
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World Bank Warns of South Asia Slowdown Amid Trade Barriers and AI Disruptions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update projects the region’s economic growth to remain strong at 6.6 percent in 2025, but warns of a significant slowdown ahead, citing trade …
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Maryland Secretary of Higher Education Commends Global Tamil Diaspora at 12th World Tamils Economic Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readBethesda, Maryland: Maryland Secretary of Higher Education, Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., commended the legacy and contributions of the Tamil diaspora, describing their global role as a “celebration of that spirit” during the …