In partnership with Seattle University, the Consulate General of India in Seattle co-hosted a briefing session on the upcoming AI India Impact Summit 2026 on January 12, 2026, at the …
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Indian American MIT Researcher Leads AI-Powered Breakthrough for Early Cancer Detection
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn an effort to detect cancer at its earliest stages and reduce cancer-related deaths, Indian American Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researcher Sangeeta Bhatia, working with Microsoft researcher Ava Amini …
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Ro Khanna Appointed Ranking Member of House Select Committee on U.S.-China Strategic Competition
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) has been appointed Ranking Member of the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. …
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South Asian Business Council of Virginia Hosts Holiday Reception, Outlines 2026 Initiatives
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA) hosted its Holiday Party on December 20, 2025, in Leesburg, Virginia, bringing together community leaders, professionals, and Advisory Committee advisors to reflect …
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A Decade of Defining the Future: IITBAA Charts the Next Chapter as IIT Turns 75
by Rajesh Mehta and Rao Charagondla 6 minutes read2026 is a momentous occasion for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) community – it is the 10th anniversary of the IIT Bay Area Alumni Association (IITBAA) as well as …
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India and France Host United Nations Event to Set Stage for AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Permanent Missions of India and France to the United Nations jointly organized an event titled “From Action to Impact – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit” on …
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Why Narrative Zamindars Rattle at Certain Films
by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri 6 minutes readA film does not seek office. It does not control a police force. It does not negotiate treaties or draft laws. At best, a film rearranges emotion. At worst, it …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readHenrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015 …
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Bipartisan House Panel Sees Stronger U.S.–India Ties as Strategic Imperative
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 5 minutes readA key U.S. House subcommittee sent a clear and unusually unified message on December 10, 2025, that a stronger partnership with India is a strategic imperative for America’s security, economic …
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U.S. Under Secretary Allison Hooker Visits India to Advance Strategic Partnership and Indo-Pacific Cooperation
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readUnder Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker is in India from December 7 to 11, a visit that the U.S. Embassy says represents a significant step in advancing …