Rajesh Mehta

Rajesh Mehta is a Contributing Editor at South Asian Herald. He is a leading international consultant in the field of Market Entry, Innovation, and Public Policy.

Opinion

Democracy and Diversity Defined the Midterms 2026

For two years, commentators speculated on the decline of America. Tariffs and threats were alienating allies. Washington was walking away from institutions it had built. Europe, unsure that the United…

By Rajesh Mehta · November 6, 2026 · 4 minutes read

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Diaspora

Exclusive: MR Rangaswami on Diaspora, Philanthropy & AI

MR Rangaswami is an influential entrepreneur, investor, corporate eco-strategy expert, community builder, and philanthropist. In 1997, he co-founded Sand Hill Group, one of the earliest “angel” investment firms, and was…

By Rajesh Mehta · June 25, 2026

Community

Exclusive: Shekhawat on Culture, Tourism, Viksit Bharat

In this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, India’s Minister of Culture & Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat discusses how India is reclaiming its civilizational legacy, leveraging its cultural assets for economic…

By Rajesh Mehta · June 11, 2026

Diplomacy

Erik Solheim Discusses Multipolar World Order and Global Sustainability

Erik Solheim is a globally recognized diplomat, environmental leader, and strategic thinker on sustainable development, geopolitics, and civilizational dialogue. Formerly Norway’s Minister of Environment and International Development, he has played…

By Rajesh Mehta · May 15, 2026

Films

In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Sumathy Ram

Sumathy Ram is a poet, lyricist, filmmaker, and music producer whose work bridges cinema, music, and cultural storytelling. Beginning her journey with the film Vishwa Thulasi, where she served as…

By Rajesh Mehta · March 11, 2026

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…

By Rajesh Mehta · March 3, 2026

Community

In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Lakshmi Puri

Ambassador Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri is a distinguished Indian diplomat, former UN Assistant Secretary-General and author, known for her extensive work in international development, human rights and women’s economic empowerment. She…

By Rajesh Mehta · January 9, 2026

Blog

In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Ajay Bisaria

A seasoned diplomat with decades of experience across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific, Ambassador Ajay Bisaria has been at the forefront of some of India’s most consequential diplomatic…

By Rajesh Mehta · December 26, 2025