The 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 …
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Apple’s Strategic Response: How Tim Cook Is Preparing for the AI Era
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 8 minutes readTim Cook sits atop the world’s most valuable company with a paradox on his hands. Apple faces mounting talent attrition, regulatory hostility across multiple continents, and fierce competition in artificial …
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10th TiE Global Summit Set to Kick Off in Jaipur with Focus on Technology, Growth, and Sustainability
by Rajesh Mehta and Krishanu Ranwan 5 minutes readThe year ahead is poised to be a significant one for global technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, with rapid innovation expected across multiple sectors. India, in particular, is preparing to host …
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Indian Diaspora-Focused Arya Ventures Secures $500,000 from Billionaire NRI Entrepreneur Siddharth Shankar
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readArya Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital fund, dedicated to backing Indian-origin entrepreneurs, announced on December 4, 2025, that billionaire Indian entrepreneur and Global Chief Operating Officer of Komerz, Siddharth Shankar, …