Continuing the saga of South Indian stars in Hindi cinema: In the first part, we looked at heroes from the late 1950s to the 1990s. We now look at the …
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Exclusive: Ghazala Hashmi on Education, Equity, and Why Virginia Must Lead with Compassion
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readVirginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has built a life rooted in education, equity, and civic duty. An immigrant from Hyderabad, India and a longtime professor of American literature, she made …
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USISPF Diwali Celebration Highlights Strength of Indian American Community and Growing US-India Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) hosted its annual Diwali celebration on October 24, 2025, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., bringing together dignitaries, diplomats, and business …
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India’s World Bank and IMF Leaders Celebrate Diwali in Washington DC with Message of Hope and Knowledge
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Office of the Executive Director for India and the Embassy of India in Washington, DC, jointly hosted Diwali celebrations at the World Bank headquarters, in partnership with the State …
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Pakistan Withdraws from FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup in India, Citing Security and Diplomatic Strain
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readPakistan has officially withdrawn from the FIH Hockey World Cup for Junior Men, scheduled to begin on November 28 in Chennai and Madurai, India. The team was originally placed in …
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The South Heroes in Hindi Cinema—Part 1: The Veterans
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readTime was when in the 1980s, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth (then spelt Rajnikant!) arrived with a bang in Hindi cinema with their respective blockbusters, Ek Duuje Ke Liye and Andhaa Kaanoon. The novel …
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India-Canada Relations Warm as PM Mark Carney Expected to Visit New Delhi for AI Summit in February 2026
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readNew Delhi/Ottawa: After Foreign Minister Anita Indira Anand’s early October visit to India broke the diplomatic ice, the stage is being set for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to accept …
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Governor Wes Moore Calls Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller a “Human Diwali” at Maryland’s Diwali Celebration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readMaryland Governor Wes Moore described Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller as a “Human Diwali,” saying she makes the “world brighter wherever she goes.” “We have the best Lieutenant Governor in the …
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Hillsboro Hosts First-Ever Diwali Festival, Celebrating Light, Unity, and Community Spirit
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Town of Hillsboro, Virginia, came alive with “color, culture, and celebration” on October 21, 2025, as it hosted its first-ever Diwali event, the Festival of Lights, that brought together …
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Appleton Declares ‘Diwali Awareness Day’ as Global Indian Diaspora Foundation Joins Festive Celebration
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Global Indian Diaspora Foundation (GIDF) joined the City of Appleton in Wisconsin to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on October 23, 2025, a timeless tradition symbolizing the triumph …