Calling it a “discounted reciprocal tariff,” President Donald Trump, on April 2, 2025, in his Liberation Day Address from the Rose Garden at the White House, announced sweeping tariffs on …
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US-India Relations Poised for Growth Amid South Asian Regional Challenges
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readUnited States Representative Dr. Ami Bera, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia and ranking member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the …
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The Silent Epidemic: Why South Asians Face a Higher Risk of Heart Disease
by Hiba Siddiqui 7 minutes readHeart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. But for those of us from South Asian backgrounds—families with roots in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the …
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United States to “Pursue its Interests” Across South Asia Under Trump 2.0, Says Ashley Tellis
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readProminent US-India expert Ashley Tellis emphasized that the United States maintains relationships not only with India but also with its South Asian neighbors and will “pursue its interests,” wherever they …
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India Reaffirms Commitment to Strong Ties with Bangladesh Amid Diplomatic Talks
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readIndia’s Foreign Ministry summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam, on February 7, 2025, to reaffirm its commitment to fostering a “positive,” relationship with its neighbor. In …
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Calls for “Meaningful” Dialogue with India; Highlights Economic Diplomacy and Investment Opportunities
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering “good relations,” with India through a “meaningful and constructive,” dialogue. “Our primary significance in the …
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A Force More Powerful: A New Book on The Rise of the Global Women’s Funding Movement
by Jane Sloane, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readThe story of the global women’s funding movement deserves to be better known, and this book, The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy, co-authored by nine women leaders, sets out to do …
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Leads Call to End Religious Persecution in Bangladesh
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readEmphasizing the “urgency,” of raising awareness about the escalating crisis of human rights violations in Bangladesh, Indian American Congressman, Shri Thanedar urged Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus to fulfill …
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Breaking Bread Breaks Borders, Mends Broken Hearts
by Natalie Jacobsen, Special to South Asian Hearald 8 minutes readIt was a clear-sky evening in Dallas on the brink of winter. Our group bus pulled up to an unassuming office building that had shuttered for the day, save for …
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White House Reiterates its Commitment to Protect Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Bangladesh
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readThe White House has confirmed it is “closely,” monitoring ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, stressing that the Biden administration has consistently urged Bangladeshi leaders to protect the country’s religious …