Bethesda, Maryland: Maryland Secretary of Higher Education, Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., commended the legacy and contributions of the Tamil diaspora, describing their global role as a “celebration of that spirit” during the …
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Hong Kong Sixes Returns: 12 International Teams Set to Compete in World’s Shortest Cricket Format
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readCricket has continually evolved to match the pace and preferences of its fans, from traditional five-day Tests to One-Day Internationals (ODIs), T20s, and now even shorter formats like T10 and …
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President of Sri Lanka Pushes for Inclusive Digital Future and Peace in Gaza at UNGA Address
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readPresident of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2025, declared that during the most recent election, the people …
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Thousands Attend Four-Day Annual Religious Event at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Pittsburgh, PA
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Over 5,000 devotees from across the United States and Canada gathered at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for a four-day annual religious event from July 31 …
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Exclusive: Malaysia’s Datuk Seri Saravanan Murugan on FeTNA 2025, Tamil Leadership, and Empowering the Indian Diaspora
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readDatuk Seri Saravanan Murugan, Deputy President of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) and the longest-serving Malaysian Indian Member of Parliament from Tapah Constituency, participated at the FeTNA 2025 Convention from …
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SAHHI and SAC’s New Series Brings Culture, Community, and Cardio Care Together
by Hiba Siddiqui 2 minutes readFor many South Asian families, heart disease feels like an inevitable part of our story: something whispered about after an uncle’s stent or an auntie’s “mild” heart attack. But it …
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South Asia’s Recovery Uneven as India Holds Firm, Pakistan and Sri Lanka Struggle
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readSouth Asia is projected to remain the fastest growing emerging market and developing economy region, but its economic prospects are dimming amidst a broader global slowdown. Heightened trade tensions and …
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Sri Lanka Army Chief Briefed on ‘Operation Sindoor’ During India Visit to Boost Military Ties
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readLieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, began a four-day official visit to India on June 11, 2025, with a sharp focus on strengthening bilateral defense …
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Weaponizing Remittances: How the US is Threatening South Asia’s Stability
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe proposed 3.5 per cent US tax on outbound remittances by non-citizens, encapsulated within “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” transcends a mere domestic fiscal adjustment; it represents a significant geoeconomic …
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SGWIT Mentors and Indian Business Leaders Forge Global Partnerships
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readJuhi Naithani, founder of bGlobal Consulting, and a Board member of the Indo US Organization for RARE Diseases, participated in the U.S. Expansion Essentials Workshop on May 13, 2025, during the …