Hemant M. Shah, chair of the Trade Committee of the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce and a long-time advocate of Canada–India economic ties, has voiced strong optimism about the trajectory …
South Asia
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DHAKA, Bangladesh—A special tribunal in Bangladesh’s capital erupted in applause on November 17, as judges sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity, marking a stunning …
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India Strikes First Structured US LPG Import Deal, Diversifying Away from Gulf Suppliers
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia has signed its first major structured liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import deal with the United States, a move the government says will broaden energy security as the country leans …
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Pankaj Tripathi and wife Mridula Tripathi to Make Their Debuts in Theatre Production, also Marking Their Daughter Aashi’s Stage Debut
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readNational Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi and his business manager-cum-wife Mridula are all set to take a heartfelt leap into theatre production with their newly formed banner, Roopkatha Rangmanch. Their first …
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India’s October Trade Slump Deepens as U.S. Tariffs Bite, Imports Surge on Gold Frenzy
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s export engine sputtered in October, hit by U.S. punitive tariffs, a slowing global economy, and a sudden spike in gold inflows that helped push the country’s trade deficit to …
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Netflix Serves up the Trailer for Dining with the Kapoors
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readThis is truly a celebration of Legacy, Laughter and Love! Hindi cinema’s first film family comes together to honor 100 years of Raj Kapoor and nearly a century of the …
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Celebrating a Decade of Amplifying South Asian Voices in America
by Anu Sehgalby Anu Sehgal 5 minutes readNext year marks the 10-year anniversary of The Culture Tree, and it’s a moment of deep reflection, celebration, and renewed purpose. When we founded this organization in 2016, our vision …
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Gurveen K. Chadha Makes History as First Punjabi Woman Elected to Westmount City Council
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readGurveen K. Chadha of Westmount, Quebec, has made history by becoming the first Punjabi woman elected as a councilor to the Westmount City Council. Chadha unseated incumbent councilor Conrad Peart …
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Dr. Rahul Gupta Leads GATC Health’s Push to Revolutionize Drug Discovery for Chronic and Rare Diseases with AI
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readGATC Health, a fast-growing U.S. biotechnology company, is drawing global attention for developing advanced artificial intelligence systems designed to accelerate drug discovery and reshape preventive healthcare. Company leaders say their …
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Opinion: Crunch Time in Washington DC
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIf there is nothing happening in Washington DC, then there is something wrong, for there is never a dull moment on Capitol Hill or Pennsylvania Avenue. Just when many heaved …