In a complex democracy like India, the right to marry is a core expression of personal liberty. Yet, the Gujarat government’s enacted amendments to the Registration of Marriages Rules, 2026, have …
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Indian Diaspora Members Celebrate Gangaur Festival 2026 at Bharatiya Temple in Pennsylvania
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe 19th Gangaur Festival was celebrated with great “devotion, enthusiasm, and cultural grandeur” at the Bharatiya Temple in Pennsylvania, bringing together more than 500 members of the Indian diaspora and …
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Minnesota Resolution Condemning Hinduphobia Gains Support as CoHNA Highlights Community Concerns
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has welcomed the introduction of Resolution SF 4115 in the Minnesota Legislature, which seeks to condemn Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry. According to …
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Akshaya Patra Marks 25 Years, 5 Billion Meals Milestone at Rashtrapati Bhavan; President Murmu Lauds Role in Nation Building
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 10 minutes readRashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi: The Akshaya Patra Foundation marked a significant milestone on March 17, 2026, commemorating 25 years of service and the delivery of 5 billion meals, at the …
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Thousands Gather in Italy’s Cortenova for Hola Mohalla Celebrations, Showcasing Sikh Traditions and Cultural Exchange
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readHundreds of Sikhs from across Italy and neighboring European countries gathered in the town of Cortenova in Bergamo to participate in historic Hola Mohalla celebrations, drawing attention from the local …
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SABCVA Announces 2026 Community and Business Leadership Award Recipients Ahead of March 29 Conference in Virginia
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Community and Business Leadership Awards. The honors will be presented during the South Asian Business …
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ATA Delegation Invites Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller to 19th ATA Conference in Baltimore
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readDelegates from the American Telugu Association (ATA), led by President Jayanth Challa, met Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller at the State Capitol on March 10, 2026, …
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When the Gulf Burns, South Asian Homes Count the Cost
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readIn a quiet village outside Kozhikode in India’s Kerala state, the first week of every month usually brings a small moment of relief. A notification pings on a mobile phone …
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CGI Houston Hosts Cultural Evening Celebrating 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Consulate General of India (CGI) in Houston, in collaboration with the Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston (CICMH), Vallabh Priti Seva Samaj (VPSS) Haveli, and several Indo-American cultural …
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From Data Sovereignty to Ethics, India Outlines Global AI Governance Vision
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readAt a moment when artificial intelligence is racing ahead faster than regulators and societies can comfortably absorb, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the Leaders’ Plenary Session of the India AI …