The message for Earth Day this year, under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” is both urgent and hopeful. In 2026, the future of our planet will be shaped not …
South Asia
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U.S.-India Insight: Potted Plants are Pretty but the Jungle Teems with Life
by Richard M. Rossow, CSIS 5 minutes readAt both the Union and state level, India’s policy reform priorities tend to focus around a “potted plant approach” to growth – creating special incentives for targeted sectors. Many economies …
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South Asian Groups Mobilize Virginia Voters Ahead of Redistricting Vote
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readSouth Asians for America (SAFA) and Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia (DAAV), in collaboration with the DNC AAPI Caucus, hosted a hands-on Action Lab at the 2026 Impact Summit in …
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Foreign investment in India’s financial institutions can strengthen their credit profiles, but only when it brings meaningful improvements in governance, risk controls and strategic direction, according to a report released …
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India’s Growth Story Backed by Strong Policy Frameworks, RBI Governor
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday highlighted India’s economic resilience and policy stability at an investor meeting in New York, as officials sought to reinforce global confidence …
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U.S.-Bangladesh Talks Emphasize American Grains in Safeguarding Food Security
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readSenior U.S. officials and Bangladesh’s State Minister Abdul Bari wrapped up trade discussions this week with a focus on deepening agricultural ties, underscoring the role of American grain imports in …
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Hashmi, Jayapal Highlight Surge in AAPI Hate and Immigration Challenges
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readAt a time of rising concern over hate crimes and immigrant rights, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi underscored the deep connections between anti-immigrant rhetoric and anti-Asian hate, calling for greater …
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India Eyes $12B Tariff Windfall
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readThe U.S. government on Monday began the massive undertaking of processing $166 billion in tariff refunds following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that dismantled a year-long regime of reciprocal duties. …
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Often described as the “Oscars of Indian advertising,” the ABBY Awards will return this year with new jury leadership, as The Advertising Club on Tuesday named Ashish Chakravarty, Neha Tulsian …
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Suhas Subramanyam Highlights Authenticity at 2026 Impact Summit
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) underscored the importance of authenticity, representation, and grassroots engagement in politics, urging aspiring candidates to embrace their identities and connect directly with voters. Delivering …