In a bizarre motion, the National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Ministry for Information and Broadcasting, following a complaint that the title of the forthcoming film, Ghooskhor Pandat (A …
South Asia & US
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India–US Interim Trade Pact Brings Tariff Relief but Locks India into Deeper Market and Strategic Concessions
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia and the United States on Friday announced a framework for an interim trade agreement that delivers immediate tariff relief for Indian exporters but commits New Delhi to sweeping concessions …
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US, India Agree on Framework for Interim Trade Agreement, Set Path Toward Broader Bilateral Deal
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readA joint statement issued on February 6, 2026, said the United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade. The …
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An Opportunity to Break Past the ‘Associate’ Barrier: A Preview of the USA Ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
by Anirudh Nairby Anirudh Nair 6 minutes readThe USA’s rise in international cricket over the last half decade has been unprecedented, to say the least. The formation of a franchise league in Major League Cricket (MLC), the …
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Dharmendra To Be Honored With The Outstanding Achievement Award At JIFF
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readExactly doing what my feature on December 2 (“Appreciate Them In Life, Not Later!”) stated is avoidable, yet welcome ironically on sheer merit, the legendary Dharmendra has been honored too …
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Film Review: Vadh 2 is Ingenious and Layered Thriller
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readWriting and directing a thriller with strong characters making for stronger content is something that needs high dedication and ability. Clearly, writer-director Jaspal Singh Sandhu has both. After Vadh in 2022, he …
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Why U.S.–India Cooperation Is More Powerful When Aligned with the UAE and Israel
by Nissim B. Reuben 6 minutes readAt a moment of mounting global instability from attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea to rising tensions across the Indo-Pacific the question facing American policymakers is no longer …
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Carnegie Hall Announces Annual Indian Music Festival Launching in May 2027 With $10 Million Gift
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readCarnegie Hall has announced the launch of a landmark annual Indian Music Festival, set to debut in May 2027 as part of the Hall’s 2026–2027 season. The three-day festival, scheduled …
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Consulate General of India in Houston and USISPF Host Roundtable on Global Energy Outlook 2026
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Consulate General of India in Houston hosted a closed-door roundtable on “Global Energy Outlook 2026” in collaboration with the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), on February 4, 2026, in …
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IAICC Hosts Hands-On AI Training Workshop for Public Sector Professionals and Job Seekers in Virginia
by SAH Special Correspondent 2 minutes readThe Indian American International Chamber of Commerce (IAICC), in partnership with Radiant Digital, recently hosted an in-person AI training workshop for public sector professionals and job seekers, bringing together participants …