The Indo-Nepal Youth Association of North America (INYANA) was officially launched on August 23, 2025, in New York City, marking what its founders described as a “bold movement to unite …
Children & Students Corner
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Celebrating Hindi Diwas: Delhi Public School Rohini Echoes Hindi’s Timeless Spirit
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readOn September 14, 2025, Hindi Diwas was celebrated across the world, honoring Hindi as the lifeline of India’s cultural heritage and a symbol of shared identity. Observed annually on this …
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Changes in bail and immigration laws may dominate the House of Commons when it resumes its sitting after a break. When it comes to law vs. sentiments, the latter tends …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Criticizes State Department for Ending H-1B Visa Renewal Program
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has sharply criticized the State Department’s decision to discontinue the H-1B renewal program, a policy he championed as a way to streamline visa processing …
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Yash Chopra Foundation Empowers Children of Industry Workers Through Media Scholarship Program
by Rajiv Vijayakar 2 minutes readIn a truly praiseworthy initiative, the Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF), the philanthropic arm of Yash Raj Films, constantly tries to take forward the vision of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra by …
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Seven Years After Navtej Singh Johar: Time for Transformative Change
by Harshita Gupta and Utkarsh Yadav 5 minutes readOn September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court of India, while delivering the Navtej Singh Johar and Others v. Union of India, not only struck down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) …
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New $250 Visa Integrity Fee to Increase U.S. Travel Costs for Foreign Nationals and Employers
by Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readUnder the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA, Public Law 119-21), which took effect on July 4, 2025, the U.S. government introduced a new Visa Integrity Fee. This $250 fee …
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British Airways Unveils Dedicated Travel Support for Indian Students Heading to UK
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readBritish Airways has launched a new initiative to ease travel for thousands of Indian students bound for universities in the United Kingdom this autumn, tapping into one of the strongest …
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U.S. State Department Launches Investigation into Harvard’s Exchange Visitor Program Eligibility
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readOn July 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is launching an investigation into Harvard University’s “continued eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program.” According …
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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 …