Washington woke up from its latest fiscal standoff this week with the federal government reopened, hundreds of thousands of furloughed workers heading back to their desks, and a narrowly brokered …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readThe Indo-Canadian relationship stands at a pivotal juncture, a partnership rooted in shared democratic ideals, economic potential, and deep people-to-people bonds. With the appointment of Dinesh K. Patnaik as the …
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Indian American Lawmakers Vote Against Senate Deal to End U.S. Government Shutdown
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian American members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Pramila Jayapal, Suhas Subramanyam, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, and Shri Thanedar, voted against the Senate-passed deal to reopen the federal …
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ATA Hosts Student Orientation at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Support Indian Students
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIn response to growing concerns among Indian students in the United States regarding safety, mental health, immigration, and career opportunities, the American Telugu Association (ATA) organized a comprehensive Student Orientation …
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How the Shutdown Began and How it Ended with a Bipartisan Approach
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 10 minutes readThe longest ever 42-day US government shutdown ended today with congress approving a bipartisan package to reopen the government when a deal was struck after several weeks of stalemate: the …
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Tisca Chopra’s Directorial Debut, Saali Mohabbat, to Premiere on Z5
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readIn 1993, a film named Platform was released and did average business. It featured Priya Arora (with the second name spelt ‘Aurora’ then!). She was Ajay Devgn’s heroine in the …
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Exploring Humanity’s Shadows: Jitish Kallat and Raqib Shaw at Chicago’s Art Institute
by Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan 6 minutes readWhat does it mean to be human? Two unusual exhibits bring us closer to our shadow selves, forcing the viewer to ask hard questions: how do we engage with the …
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SAHHI Founder Hiba Siddiqui Named Silver Winner at 2025 Women Changing the World Awards
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readBoston, MA – November 2025: Hiba Siddiqui, founder and CEO of the South Asian Heart Health Initiative (SAHHI), has been honored as the Silver Winner in the “Young Woman of …
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Canada Strengthens Diplomatic Outreach at G7: Anand Meets Jaishankar, Announces New Russia Sanctions
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand reaffirmed the importance of India-Canada relations during her meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting …
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Karuna Charities Celebrates 27 Years of Service at its 25th Annual Diwali Gala in Maryland
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readKaruna Charities Washington Inc. celebrated its 25th Annual Diwali Gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton, on November 9, 2025, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, bringing together community members, volunteers, and supporters for …