A decade-long push for financial inclusion in South Asia has produced impressive numbers on paper. According to the World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2021, nearly 7 in 10 adults in …
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Sheikh Hasina Convicted in Absentia for Contempt Over Leaked “License to Kill” Remark
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readBangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on July 2, 2025, sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court. This marks the first conviction for …
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Indian American Physician Dr. Tina Shah Launches Congressional Bid in New Jersey’s 7th District
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readWestfield, NJ — Indian American physician Dr. Tina Shah has announced her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, vowing to challenge entrenched political …
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After more than two decades of shaping some of India’s most iconic brands, Madhu S Dutta is stepping into the entrepreneurial spotlight with the launch of her independent venture, HOUSE …
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USA Launches First-Ever Women’s Blind Cricket Team Ahead of 2025 T20 World Cup in India
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readSamarthanam USA, in partnership with the Cricket Association for the Blind in the United States of America (CABUSA), has announced a historic initiative to establish the country’s first-ever Women’s Blind …
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“Queenissima” Shines at Art Basel 2025 With Bold Eco-Fashion and Wearable Art Movement
by Top Reporterby Top Reporter 5 minutes readArt Basel 2025, the world’s premier international art fair held from June 16–22, Switzerland, once again turned the spotlight on innovation, culture, and social consciousness. Among this year’s most captivating …
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This summer, we set out to explore a perfect blend of urban culture and natural beauty in the Pacific Northwest gem—Portland, Oregon. Often called the “City of Bridges,” Portland is …
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VA-11 Congressional Candidate Amy Roma Pushes for Stronger US-South Asia Partnerships
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readDemocratic candidate Amy Roma, running in the special election for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District to fill the vacancy left by the late Congressman Gerry Connolly, underscored the importance of deepening …
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BAPS Charities Hosts Inaugural Healthcare Professionals Conference in Houston with Over 1,150 Attendees
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readThe inaugural BAPS Charities Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25), held from June 12-15, 2025, in Houston, Texas, brought together more than 1,150 participants representing over 30 medical and allied health disciplines. …
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Spanberger, Hashmi, and Jones Clinch Democratic Nominations in Virginia’s 2025 Primary
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readVirginia Democrats have officially selected their statewide candidates for the 2025 general election. In the June 17 primary, former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger secured the party’s nomination for Governor, State …