Films
In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Nandita Das
Few artists in Indian cinema have navigated performance, direction, and advocacy with the clarity of purpose that defines Nandita Das. With a body of work spanning 40 films in 10…
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India
Indian Consulate in Houston Participates in 18th Indian Film Festival of Houston at Asia Society Texas
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Houston participated in the 18th Indian Film Festival of Houston, held February 27–28, 2026, at Asia Society Texas, marking another milestone for the…
Elections
Maine Governor Candidate Dr. Nirav Shah Unveils Plan to Cut Living Costs and Boost Family Affordability
Democratic candidate for Maine governor Nirav Shah has released a policy proposal titled “Maine’s Affordable Future: A Bold Plan to Lower Costs and Strengthen Maine Families,” outlining what his campaign…
Canada
Uranium Deal, LNG Push Anchor India–Canada Economic Reset
When Mark Carney landed in India on February 27, 2026, the visit was less about warmth and more about necessity. It marked the first trip by a Canadian Prime Minister…
Energy
Iran War Raises Energy, Trade and Inflation Risks for India and South Asia
A fast-escalating war in West Asia—now involving direct military confrontation between the United States, Israel and Iran—has emerged as the most serious geopolitical shock to the global economy since the…
United Nations
UN Chief António Guterres Urges De-Escalation After U.S., Israel Strikes on Iran, Warns of ‘Grave Threat’ to Global Peace
Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres has called for strict adherence to international law and an immediate halt to hostilities following military strikes by the United States and Israel…
South Asia
New Jersey Halts Alleged $5.4 Million Unregistered Securities Scheme Linked to South Asian Dance Academy
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that the New Jersey Bureau of Securities has taken emergency action to stop what officials describe as the unlawful sale of unregistered securities…
India
Opinion: A Mess in the Making
Regime change by any other name is still regime change. Going after Iran’s nuclear program was nothing more than a ruse, it appears. For close to two months now the…
India
Caught in the Crossfire: South Asians Inside a Rapidly Expanding War
Wars are often described in maps and missile counts. But this one is being lived through WhatsApp voice notes, flickering airport screens, and whispered prayers in student hostels. When U.S.…
Middle East
President Trump Says Khamenei Is ‘Dead’; Kamala Harris Warns of an Unwanted War with Iran
President Donald Trump announced on February 28, that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, whom he described as “one of the most evil people” in History, is “dead.” “This is not…
Middle East
CENTCOM Launches “Operation Epic Fury” Targeting Iranian Military Sites, Says No U.S. Casualties Reported
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it carried out “Operation Epic Fury” on February 28 at the direction of President Donald Trump. The operation targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Canada
USISPF Appoints Senior Journalist Maha Siddiqui as First Director of Policy and Strategy in Canada
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has announced the appointment of senior journalist Maha Siddiqui as its first Director of Policy and Strategy in Canada, marking an expansion of the…
Art
The Met Showcases “Household Gods: Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860–1930” Exhibition
Metropolitan Museum of Art is presenting “Household Gods: Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860–1930,” an exhibition on view in four rotations from January 24, 2026, through June 27, 2027. According to the…
Middle East
U.S. Launches Military Action in Iran as Indian American Lawmakers Question Legality of Strike
Indian American lawmakers strongly criticized the United States military strike on Tehran on February 28, 2026, arguing that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war. The coordinated combat…
Opinion
Opinion: Japan Faces Pressure From China
The whole world is watching nervously at the Middle East, where the Trump administration is flexing its muscles over a nuclear deal that should be to the satisfaction of Washington.…
US News
Clintons’ Deny Knowledge of Epstein Crimes, Call House Oversight Probe Partisan
Former President Bill Clinton told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Friday that he had no idea about the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, according to his…