Democrat Anuj Dixit, a candidate for U.S. Congress from California’s 41st District, has received the endorsement of Congressman Dave Min, who represents California’s 47th Congressional District. This marks the first …
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From Backstage to Belonging: A Tamil American’s Perspective from the DNC Convention
by Rohith (Ro) Chari, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readBackstage at the Democratic National Convention this past August, moving speakers through security, green rooms, and tight schedules, I knew I wasn’t just there to manage logistics. I was there …
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Guest Column: It is Not Always About Money in Politics
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readMiffed at the manner in which lawmakers went about the business of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, almost immediately floated his America Party, a …
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge FDA Crackdown on Illegal Flavored E-Cigarettes Targeting Youth
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT), co-chairs of the bipartisan Caucus to End Youth Vaping, have called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen enforcement …
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National Republican Asian Assembly Appoints KV Kumar as Co-Chair
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe National Republican Asian Assembly (NRAA) has announced the appointment of President and CEO of the International Development Foundation, KV Kumar as Co-Chair, effective July 1, 2025. In his new …
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Guest Column: The Trump-Musk Feud is Not Funny Business
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIt will be shrugged away in some quarters as two powerful men and an occasional soap opera, but not really a drama to drag on for decades. In the context …
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Foreign Minister Jaishankar Highlights Quad Progress, US-India Ties, and Political Unity
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readIndia’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has praised the global advocacy efforts of the seven All-Party delegations post Operation Sindoor, emphasizing that the initiative showcases India’s “political pluralism” and delivers a …
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Secretary Marco Rubio Welcomes Quad Foreign Ministers in DC for High-Level Diplomatic Talks
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted his counterparts from the Quad, Indian Foreign Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi, for …
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Indian American Physician Dr. Tina Shah Launches Congressional Bid in New Jersey’s 7th District
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readWestfield, NJ — Indian American physician Dr. Tina Shah has announced her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, vowing to challenge entrenched political …
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S. Jaishankar to Attend Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington DC, Inaugurate Anti-Terror Exhibition at UN
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readAt the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to the United States from June 30 to July 2, …