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Beyond the Bucket List: India Discovers the Micro-Vacation

A growing number of Indian travelers are abandoning the frantic checklist of iconic landmarks in favor of something far more intimate: the micro-vacation. Instead of racing through five cities in…

By Vivek Das · September 18, 2026

Diaspora

Diwali Demand Boosts India’s Food Exports

Indian food and beverage exporters are seeing a pickup in overseas orders ahead of Diwali, with international buyers reporting average demand growth of about 6 percent and some markets recording…

By R. Suryamurthy · September 17, 2026

Diaspora

South Asian Brand Paaie Stages Four Runway Shows at NYFW

Virginia-based South Asian fashion brand Paaie returned to New York Fashion Week on September 11 and 12, 2026, presenting four runway shows that celebrated South Asian heritage, contemporary design and…

By SAH Staff Reporter · September 17, 2026

Books

Book Review: Śrī Ramaṇa Maharṣi’s Upadeśa Sāram 

Śrī Ramaṇa Maharṣhi's Upadeśa Sāram is arguably one of the most profound spiritual texts of our times. This book of thirty verses takes us through a complete spiritual journey that…

By Prof. H.S. Ram Mohan · September 17, 2026

Afghanistan

India Highlights Deep Historical Ties With Afghanistan at UNSC

India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Harish Parvathaneni, said the relationship between Indians and Afghans predates modern maps and borders, noting that the historic roads connecting Kabul with the…

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman · September 17, 2026

Capitol Hill

LG Hashmi Endorses El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race

Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi has endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race. Hashmi announced her endorsement after reviewing El-Sayed’s record, experience and policy priorities, according to a…

By SAH Staff Reporter · September 17, 2026

ASEAN

Malaysia Day Reception Celebrates Growing US Bilateral Relations

The Embassy of Malaysia in Washington, D.C., hosted a reception on September 15, commemorating the 63rd anniversary of Malaysia Day and celebrating the longstanding bilateral relationship between Malaysia and the…

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman · September 17, 2026

South Asia

What India’s New UPI Fee Means for Digital Payments

The singular defining feature of India's digital payments revolution till now has been that paying with UPI has been almost free. The Central Government has on Monday let it be…

By Jayanta Roy Chowdhury · September 16, 2026

Bhutan

Jaishankar Arrives in Bhutan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bhutan's Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel arrived in Bumthang on September 16.  Jaishankar is visiting Bhutan from September 16…

By UNI · September 16, 2026