South Asia
What India’s New UPI Fee Means for Digital Payments
The singular defining feature of India's digital payments revolution till now has been that paying with UPI has been almost free. The Central Government has on Monday let it be…
South Asia
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Bhutan
Jaishankar Arrives in Bhutan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bhutan's Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel arrived in Bumthang on September 16. Jaishankar is visiting Bhutan from September 16…
Capitol Hill
US House Passes War Powers Resolution Directing Trump to Withdraw Forces from Iran
The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove American forces from hostilities with Iran, in the third such congressional effort to limit…
Diaspora
Sumathy Ram, Ricky Kej’s ‘LoVE (Pyaar)’ Blends Global Musical Traditions
Award-winning filmmaker, poet and lyricist Sumathy Ram’s latest musical collaboration, “LoVE (Pyaar),” brings together Afrobeat, Latin music, Indian classical music and Vedic traditions in an international project centered on “love,…
Diaspora
Netflix Announces Festive Cheer as The Great Indian Kapil Show Returns for Season 5
This festive season, the celebrations are getting a whole lot louder, the laughter a whole lot crazier, and the family WhatsApp groups a whole lot more entertaining! Netflix is all…
Culture & Heritage
Jyotirgamaya: Evolution, Key To Success
The longevity, growth and spread of Sanathana Dharma has been due to its acknowledgement of the inevitability of changes with time and its acceptance to seamless evolution of gods, rituals…
Beauty and Wellness
Beauty Basics with Shahnaz Husain: Monsoon Handcare Tips for Pretty Hands This Rainy Season
Excessive moisture and humidity during the rainy season come with their own set of challenges, especially for our hands. Dehydration caused by excessive sweating, along with dampness and fluctuating humidity,…
Bangladesh
Moody’s Revises Bangladesh Outlook to Stable from Negative
The US-based Moody's Ratings has revised its outlook on Bangladesh to stable from negative, citing easing political and external pressures, stronger foreign exchange reserves and record remittance inflows. In its…
Culture & Heritage
Italy Honors Sikh Soldiers’ Role in World War II Liberation
More than eight decades after Italy’s liberation, families affected by World War II continue to honor the Sikh soldiers who fought alongside Allied forces and sacrificed their lives in the…
Agriculture
Dhanayoga: The Law of the Farm, Lessons for Long-Term Investors
This week, we explore the “Law of the Farm” and its relevance to long-term investing. The analogy is simple: just as a farmer prepares the soil, plants carefully, nurtures crop…
Canada
Canada Removes Four Indian Nationals Linked to Organized Crime
Canada is removing approximately 400 inadmissible individuals each week, according to an official statement issued Monday. Among those recently deported were four Indian nationals whose cases illustrate the Canada Border…
Diaspora
The American Dream Hits a Wall
For generations of Indian families, an American college admission was more than an acceptance letter. It was a ticket to opportunity, a gateway to the world's largest economy and, potentially,…
Diaspora
Soul Talk: More Choices, Fewer Decisions
Our parents and grandparents had fewer choices. Family, circumstance, or geography often decided a career. A partner was found within a known circle. The city was the one you were…
Capitol Hill
Indian American Lawmakers Condemn DHS Post Targeting Sikh Identity
U.S. Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Ami Bera (D-Calif.) have criticized the Department of Homeland Security for using Sikh identity to…
Diaspora
Beyond Enrollment: What India Can Learn About Disability-Inclusive Schools
A child may be enrolled in a neighborhood school and still be excluded from education. The child may be unable to enter the building without assistance. The classroom may have…
Climate Change
ALLATRA GRC Podcast Series Takes on Microplastics Measurement Gap
The ALLATRA Global Research Center has launched a podcast series on micro- and nanoplastics. It brings university researchers into extended conversations with the center’s scientific experts. The newest episode features…