India continues to be recognized by the United Nations on its Honor Roll as a Member State that has paid its regular budget contributions in full and on time. The …
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Needless Furor Over Neeraj Pandey and YRF films
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readIn a bizarre motion, the National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Ministry for Information and Broadcasting, following a complaint that the title of the forthcoming film, Ghooskhor Pandat (A …
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India–US Interim Trade Pact Brings Tariff Relief but Locks India into Deeper Market and Strategic Concessions
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia and the United States on Friday announced a framework for an interim trade agreement that delivers immediate tariff relief for Indian exporters but commits New Delhi to sweeping concessions …
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US, India Agree on Framework for Interim Trade Agreement, Set Path Toward Broader Bilateral Deal
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readA joint statement issued on February 6, 2026, said the United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade. The …
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An Opportunity to Break Past the ‘Associate’ Barrier: A Preview of the USA Ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
by Anirudh Nairby Anirudh Nair 6 minutes readThe USA’s rise in international cricket over the last half decade has been unprecedented, to say the least. The formation of a franchise league in Major League Cricket (MLC), the …
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Dharmendra To Be Honored With The Outstanding Achievement Award At JIFF
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readExactly doing what my feature on December 2 (“Appreciate Them In Life, Not Later!”) stated is avoidable, yet welcome ironically on sheer merit, the legendary Dharmendra has been honored too …
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Film Review: Vadh 2 is Ingenious and Layered Thriller
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readWriting and directing a thriller with strong characters making for stronger content is something that needs high dedication and ability. Clearly, writer-director Jaspal Singh Sandhu has both. After Vadh in 2022, he …
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Why U.S.–India Cooperation Is More Powerful When Aligned with the UAE and Israel
by Nissim B. Reuben 6 minutes readAt a moment of mounting global instability from attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea to rising tensions across the Indo-Pacific the question facing American policymakers is no longer …
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Three Arrested in Surrey Shooting as Police Continue Extortion Investigation
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readGrowing evidence of the involvement of Indian youth in a recent rise in extortion and shooting incidents at business and residential properties, particularly in areas largely inhabited by the Indian …
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Carnegie Hall Announces Annual Indian Music Festival Launching in May 2027 With $10 Million Gift
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readCarnegie Hall has announced the launch of a landmark annual Indian Music Festival, set to debut in May 2027 as part of the Hall’s 2026–2027 season. The three-day festival, scheduled …