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Sikhs of America USA Honors Community Leaders in Maryland
The Sikhs of America Inc., USA hosted its 2026 Annual Vaisakhi Gala and Sikh Hero Awards Night on May 17 at The Gathering Place, in Maryland, bringing together community leaders…
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T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, is the Editor-in-Chief of South Asian Herald.
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South Asia
International Day of Vesak 2026 Observed at United Nations in New York
Permanent Missions of Sri Lanka and Thailand to the United Nations jointly hosted a commemorative event marking the International Day of Vesak 2026 on May 12 at the United Nations…
US News
India Showcases Ancient Mathematical Legacy at United Nations Exhibition
External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar inaugurated the exhibition “From Shunya to Ananta – Zero to Infinity – The Indian Civilisation’s Contribution to Mathematics” on May 11, 2026, at…
Community
OFBJP-USA Celebrates BJP’s Assembly Election Gains at Virginia Event
The Overseas Friends of BJP-USA (OFBJP-USA) hosted an event on May 10, 2026, at the India International School in Chantilly, Virginia, to celebrate the Bharatiya Janata Party’s recent electoral successes…
India
India Highlights e-Migrate Model at UN Migration Review Forum
On the sidelines of the second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations organized a side event on May 7, 2026, at the…
DMV Region
Aruna Miller Highlights Growing Influence of AAPI Voters at UMBC Event
Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Aruna Miller said Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month serves as both a celebration and a reminder of the sacrifices and contributions of earlier…
DMV Region
Indian Companies Announce $1.1B Investments at SelectUSA Summit 2026
Twelve Indian companies announced more than $1.1 billion in new greenfield and expansion projects across multiple U.S. states on May 5 at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, at the Gaylord…
US News
India Reception at SelectUSA Summit Highlights Growing US-India Trade Ties
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with the Embassy of India in Washington DC and SelectUSA, hosted an India Reception during the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit on May…
Community
Shashi Chopra Awarded Honorary Doctorate at WAU Commencement
Founder and President of Global Seva Fund, Shashi Chopra of Virginia, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate at the 111th commencement ceremony of Washington Adventist University, held on May 3, 2026,…
Community
Entrepreneur Anand Poojary Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Maryland
Entrepreneur Anand Poojary was awarded an Honorary Doctorate at the 111th commencement ceremony of Washington Adventist University, which marked the graduation of the Class of 2026 on May 3, in…
Culture & Heritage
Sri Lanka Food Festival Highlights Cuisine, Culture in Chennai
The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka hosted the inaugural “Sri Lanka Food Festival 2026” from April 24 to 26 at Green Meadows Resort in Chennai, India. Organized under the…
Diplomacy
UN Member States Commemorate International Day of Vesak
To mark the International Day of Vesak, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Cambodia, Japan, Lao…
Crime
White House Cites Third Assassination Attempt on President Trump, Calls for DHS Funding
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25 marked the third such incident targeting…
US News
Indian American Lawmakers Condemn WHCA Dinner Shooting, Praise Swift Law Enforcement Response
Indian American lawmakers have strongly condemned the shooting at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner on April 25, 2026, while commending…
Community
RSS Leader Hosabale Highlights Indian Diaspora’s Global Role; Experts Discuss India’s Emerging Influence
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary, Dattatreya “Dattaji” Hosabale said that Indians across the world have consistently contributed to nation building in their host countries. Speaking at a discussion titled…
Diaspora
South Asian Leaders Highlight Mentorship and Representation at Impact Summit Panel
A panel discussion titled “For our Future: NextGen Leaders in Office” brought together South Asian political leaders to reflect on their journeys in public service, focusing on overcoming generational and…