The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE hosted the 43rd Annual India Day Parade in New York City on August 17, 2025, transforming Madison Avenue into a vibrant showcase of …
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NCAIA and DMV Organizations Host India’s 79th Independence Day Celebrations in Aldie, VA
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe 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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Pierre Poilievre Wins Battle River–Crowfoot Byelection in Landslide, Returns to House of Commons
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readConservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is headed back to the House of Commons after becoming the projected winner of the Battle River–Crowfoot federal byelection. He received a little more than …
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US Border Patrol Chief Emphasizes Support for Legal Immigration at India’s 79th Independence Day Celebrations in Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readChief Michael Banks of the U.S. Border Patrol underscored that the agency is not “anti-immigrant,” noting that immigrants are the underpinning of America. “This country was built by immigrants. It …
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Delaware Secretary of State Urges Indian Americans to Seek Representation in Local and State Governments
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readCharuni Patibanda-Sanchez, the Secretary of State of Delaware, and the first person of Indian descent to hold the position nationwide, has called on Indian Americans to increase their participation in …
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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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From Grocery Bills to Loan Repayments: How UPI Is Reshaping Indian Money Habits
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has continued its blistering growth in 2025, with average daily transaction values climbing from about $9.1 billion in January to $10.9 billion in August, according …
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Pierre Poilievre Set for Return to House of Commons
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readThe return of the Leader of the Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, to the House of Commons appears imminent, as electors in the Conservative stronghold of Battle River–Crowfoot will write the name …
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Philanthropist Surinderpal Singh Oberoi Honored in Canada for Lifesaving Humanitarian Work
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readIt is the extraordinary journey of a man who once walked away from home, unwilling to pursue post-matriculation studies. Five decades later, he funds universities, champions quality education, and supports …
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Seattle Hosts First-Ever India Day Parade, Showcasing India’s Cultural Diversity and Unity
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readAs part of India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in collaboration with the City of Seattle, organized the first-ever India Day Parade in Downtown …