On June 25, 2025, the US-India Solidarity Mission (USISM) marked the fifth anniversary of its lifesaving “COVID-19 repatriation flight,” a humanitarian initiative that brought “hope, unity, and relief” to hundreds …
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Air Disasters-4: Adanis, IndiGo Rule Indian Aviation as Government Agencies Get Elbowed Out
by Prabhjot Singh 13 minutes readA lot has been said and written about air disasters in general, and the recent crash of AI 171, a flight from Ahmedabad to Gatwick (London), in particular. The flight …
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International Yoga Day Celebrated on Long Island with Focus on Spirituality
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIn a soulful celebration to rekindle yoga’s spiritual roots, over 200 people came together to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on June 22, 2025, in Great Neck, New York. …
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India Gains as U.S. Retreats on Section 899; Global Minimum Tax Finds New Stability
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe 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. …
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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 …