Many Torontonians who had hoped to wake up to snow-covered streets on Christmas morning were met with an unexpected sight. Instead of the familiar blanket of white, the city appeared …
Tourism & Hospitality
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Emmy-Nominated ‘Destination Oak Tree Road’ Chronicles Indian-American Legacy in New Jersey
by Angela Chitkara and Matthew Rees 10 minutes readA thoroughfare linking the New Jersey towns of Edison and Iselin is the subject of “Destination Oak Tree Road.” The inspiring documentary focuses on one of the most important centers of Indian-American …
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U.S. Tightens Birth Tourism Scrutiny as Digital Vetting Widens for Indian Visa Applicants
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe United States has issued an unusually blunt warning to travelers attempting to use tourist visas as a pathway for securing American citizenship for newborns, signaling a broader tightening of …
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US Under Secretary Allison Hooker Meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, Vows Support for Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readUnder Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on December 11, 2025, in Colombo and expressed confidence in his leadership as the …
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Bahrain Eases Golden Residency Investment Bar, Betting on a Bigger Global Pull
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readBahrain is making a renewed bid for global investors, softening the price of entry into its Golden Residency program and signaling a broader shift in how Gulf states are competing …
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Montreal Businessman Baljit Chadha and Wife Collaborate with Raghu Rai on Sikh Heritage Book
by Prabhjot Singh 1 minutes readFor Montreal-based businessman Baljit Singh Chadha and his wife, Mandeep Kaur (Roshi) Chadha, partnering with renowned photojournalist Raghu Rai and his wife, architect Gurmeet Kaur Sangha Rai, on a seminal …
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Securing India’s Welcome: Why Tourist Police Reform Can’t Wait
by Harshita Gupta and Utkarsh Yadav 5 minutes readConsidering a trip to India? The U.S. government has issued a Level 2 travel advisory, urging citizens to exercise increased caution. The warning is a response to security risks from …
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USISPF-Led Roundtable Highlights Double-Digit Growth in India’s Tourism Industry
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readThe U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted a high-level CEO roundtable in New Delhi with Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, bringing together senior leaders from across …
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British Airways Unveils Dedicated Travel Support for Indian Students Heading to UK
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readBritish Airways has launched a new initiative to ease travel for thousands of Indian students bound for universities in the United Kingdom this autumn, tapping into one of the strongest …
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Airport Tariff Watchdog Weak, Lacks Teeth, Says Parliamentary Committee
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s civil aviation regulator for airport economics is falling short of its mandate, a parliamentary committee has warned, citing weak oversight, lack of transparency, and failure to protect both airlines …