First Lady Melania Trump has called on the U.S. Congress to hold a public hearing for victims of Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing the need to center survivors’ voices. Speaking from the …
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Sri Lanka on EFF Reviews, Unlocking Potential $700 Million Disbursement
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the country’s four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) …
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NJ’s Burlington Township Proclaims “Hanuman Utsav Week,” Honoring SGS Karya Siddhi Hanuman Mandir Consecration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Mayor and Council of the Township of Burlington have proclaimed the week of the sacred Kumbhabhishekam celebration of the SGS Karya Siddhi Hanuman Mandir as “Hanuman Utsav Week” in …
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The First Asian to Compose and Conquer the Symphonic World: The Historic Legacy of Dr. L. Subramaniam
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readFor almost five decades, Padma Vibhushan awardee, Dr. L. Subramaniam has stood at the forefront of a remarkable musical journey – bridging the worlds of Indian classical tradition and Western symphonic grandeur. …
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Indiaspora Global AI Summit in Bengaluru Highlights Opportunities and Challenges in India’s AI Landscape
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe fourth Indiaspora Global AI Summit on March 25, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre in Bengaluru, brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to examine the …
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Smriti Irani Urges Diaspora to Invest in India’s Small Businesses, Emphasizes Women’s Financial Empowerment
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readFormer Union Minister of India, Smriti Irani, has called on members of the global Indian diaspora to invest in small businesses in India, highlighting their critical role in driving innovation, …
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Advocates “Absolute Intelligence” to Address Loneliness and Boost Creativity at Indiaspora Forum 2026
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readGlobal humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, emphasized that what he described as “Absolute Intelligence” can help individuals connect more …
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At Indiaspora Forum 2026, Prominent Voices Emphasize Collaboration, Innovation, and the Power of Giving
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readProminent leaders from across business, philanthropy, science, policy, and the arts shared perspectives exclusively to South Asian Herald at the Indiaspora Forum 2026 in Bengaluru. They highlighted the expanding role of the …
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India Faces Strategic Test in a Multipolar World as Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Pressures Mount
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readAs global geopolitical tensions intensify and economic uncertainties deepen, experts are reassessing India’s strategic positioning in an increasingly fragmented international order. At a panel discussion titled “Navigating the Multipolar World,” …
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Gita Gopinath Flags Global Uncertainty, Geopolitical Shifts, and Supply Chain Challenges for India
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readProfessor of Economics at Harvard University, Gita Gopinath, who previously served as International Monetary Fund’s First Deputy Managing Director and Chief Economist, underscored the growing influence of geopolitics on the …