Rockville, Maryland: The 14th Annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF), held from September 5-7, 2025, at the Regal Rockville Center, wrapped up with what organizers described as a “resounding success,” …
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BRICS Leaders Warn of Global Instability; Jaishankar Says Multilateral System Is “Failing the World”
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAt the virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 8, 2025, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar cautioned that the state of the world today is “cause for genuine concern,” citing …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Offers Condolences, Calls for Aid After Devastating Punjab Floods
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readOn September 8, 2025, Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) released a video message conveying his condolences to the people of Punjab, India, as the state reels from catastrophic flooding …
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Pakistan may have missed playing in the Hero Asia Cup for Men at Rajgir in Bihar, losing a chance to qualify for the 2026 FIH World Cup for men. However, …
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Yash Chopra Foundation Empowers Children of Industry Workers Through Media Scholarship Program
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readIn a truly praiseworthy initiative, the Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF), the philanthropic arm of Yash Raj Films, constantly tries to take forward the vision of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra by …
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Next to her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle has been the most iconic female playback singer in Hindi films. Born on September 8, 1933, the 92-year-old songstress has recorded …
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FWICE Condemns Undeclared Ban on “The Bengal Files” in West Bengal Theatres
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), representing 36 affiliated associations and numerous members across the Indian film and television industry, has voiced strong concern over the “undeclared ban” …
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Miraculous Shiva Images Appear in Edison Home, Strengthening Faith of Local Family
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readHundreds of thousands of pilgrims travel to the Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir each summer to witness the naturally formed ice Shivling, a sacred symbol of Lord Shiva. For …
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JAINA Highlights Unity and Forgiveness During Paryushan and Das Lakshan Celebrations Across North America
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) announced the successful observance of Paryushan and Das Lakshan, Jainism’s most significant annual festival, across the United States and Canada, on …
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Securing India’s Welcome: Why Tourist Police Reform Can’t Wait
by Harshita Gupta and Utkarsh Yadav 5 minutes readConsidering a trip to India? The U.S. government has issued a Level 2 travel advisory, urging citizens to exercise increased caution. The warning is a response to security risks from …