The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that India’s economy will expand by 6.6 percent in 2025, moderating to 6.2 percent in 2026, according to its latest Regional Economic Outlook …
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Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meet in Washington to Strengthen Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Commonwealth Finance Ministers convened on October 13, 2025, during the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., to chart strategies for addressing …
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World Bank Warns of South Asia Slowdown Amid Trade Barriers and AI Disruptions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update projects the region’s economic growth to remain strong at 6.6 percent in 2025, but warns of a significant slowdown ahead, citing trade …
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Maryland Secretary of Higher Education Commends Global Tamil Diaspora at 12th World Tamils Economic Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readBethesda, 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 …