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CoHNA, HinduACTion Raise Alarm in Washington Over Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh Ahead of February 12 Vote

SAH Newsletter February 12, 2026

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CoHNA, HinduACTion Raise Alarm in Washington Over Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh Ahead of February 12 Vote

By SAH Special Correspondant

The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and HinduACTion convened a congressional briefing to present testimony on Read more...

White House Announces Launch of “Trump Accounts” for Children, Highlights Energy and Tax Policy Initiatives

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman

The White House has announced that parents nationwide can now apply to open a “Trump account” for their child through  Read more...

U.S.–Bangladesh Trade Deal Offers Textile Relief, but Critics Warn Gains May Be Limited

By R. Suryamurthy

The United States and Bangladesh on February 9 signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that promises modest tariff relief for Read More...

Pakistan Lifts Boycott, India–Pakistan T20 World Cup Match in Colombo to Go Ahead as Scheduled

By Anirudh Nair

After a 10-day standoff, Pakistan has withdrawn its boycott of the match against India at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, clearing the Read more....

Exclusive: How ‘Jam Boy’ Uses Food and Family to Tell a Modern Immigrant Story

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman

Sriram Emani is an actor, filmmaker, and cultural entrepreneur whose work bridges technology, storytelling, and heritage. The premiere of Read more...

First Lady Melania Trump’s Film Deal: Gender Pay Breakthrough or Power-Driven Branding?

By Farzana Baduel

With a reported total investment of around $75 million, including $28 million said to have gone directly into the First Lady’s coffers Read more...

Longer Films, Less Shows, But Big Money?

By Rajiv Vijayakar

Since the turn of the millennium, films were slowly becoming shorter in length. With notable exceptions. Like Lagaanand Read more...

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Western Australia Multicultural Act Consultations Underway, Eyes on Next Step

By Pooja Bhardwaj

Western Australia (WA) has taken a significant step toward formally recognizing cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity, with Read more...

Turkey’s Growing Engagement in Bangladesh Adds a New Layer to South Asia’s Strategic Balancing

By Shahidul Alam Swapan

Turkey’s quiet but accelerating outreach to Bangladesh is no longer a bilateral curiosity. It is emerging as a new variable in South Read more...

US, India Agree on Framework for Interim Trade Agreement, Set Path Toward Broader Bilateral Deal

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman

A joint statement issued on February 6, 2026, said the United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Agreement Read more...

Why U.S.–India Cooperation Is More Powerful When Aligned with the UAE and Israel

By Nissim B. Reuben

At a moment of mounting global instability from attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea to rising tensions across the Indo Read more...

Carnegie Hall Announces Annual Indian Music Festival Launching in May 2027 With $10 Million Gift

By SAH Staff Reporter

Carnegie Hall has announced the launch of a landmark annual Indian Music Festival, set to debut in May 2027 as part of the Hall Read More...

A Nation of Storytellers: Why Sri Lanka’s New PR Body Signals a Country Reclaiming its Narrative

By Farzana Baduel

Travel teaches you things no classroom can. Not just about countries, but about yourself. When I arrived at the Sheraton in Colombo to  Read more..

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