The National Council of Asian Indian Associations (NCAIA), in collaboration with other community organizations in the DMV area, hosted India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations on August 17, 2025, at John …
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Loudoun County Treasurer Honors T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman for Excellence in “Community Journalism”
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readLoudoun County Treasurer Henry C. Eickelberg recognized T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Editor-in-Chief of the South Asian Herald, for his excellence in “community journalism” during India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations at Dulles …
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Time to Quad Up: Why the U.S. Needs India and Australia to Win the Tech Race
by Anand Patel and George Hlaing 6 minutes readIn Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET), China is no longer merely catching up; it is setting the pace in some sectors. This surge demands not just vigilance but urgent, decisive …
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Democratic Lawmakers Condemn USDA Relocation Plan as “Betrayal” of Farmers and Federal Workforce
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readA group of Democratic lawmakers from Maryland and Virginia has strongly criticized the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to reorganize the department by relocating several of its facilities from …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Returns $1M to Constituents, Resolves 1,200 Cases in Virginia’s 10th District
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) announced that his office has successfully closed more than 1,200 constituent casework requests, responded to over 35,000 inquiries, and returned over $1 million to …
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CoHNA Hosts 4th Annual Hindu Day of Advocacy at U.S. Capitol, Highlights Rising Hindu American Voice
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Coalition of Hindus in North America (CoHNA) held its 4th Annual Hindu Day of Advocacy on July 22, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol, bringing together lawmakers, community leaders, and …
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My Plea as a Teen: Fix Suicide Prevention in Our Schools Today
by Nived Lakshman, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes read“Dear cruel world, I’m sorry. For everything.” Many people don’t leave a note at all. Maybe it’s because they want to hurry so they don’t change their minds. Others scrawl …
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Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains Declares Run for US Congress from CA’s 22nd District
by News India Times 3 minutes readFamily physician Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced her campaign for Congress from California’s 22nd District, July 16, 2025, pledging to bring new leadership if she wins in the 2026 general elections. …
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White House Cites $113 Billion in Tariff Revenue, Inflation Drop, and Economic Gains
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House announced that customs and tariff revenue has exceeded $113 billion since President Donald Trump took office, contributing to the first monthly budget surplus in nearly a decade, …
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MEA Report Reinforces India’s Diplomatic Push in Indo-Pacific Ahead of Hosting Quad Leaders’ Summit
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readAs India prepares to host the upcoming Quad Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi this fall, the recently released 2024 Annual Report by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) provides a …