A 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 …
South Asia
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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 …
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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, …