America’s volatile foreign policy is forcing India to revisit its own priorities. Domestically, the Modi government seems intent to move faster on domestic reforms to buttress growth that is ordinarily fueled by commercial ties …
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Anant Nambiar Sworn In to Westchester County Board, Makes History as First South Asian and Hindu Legislator
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readAnant Nambiar was sworn in on January 1, 2026, as the legislator representing District 7 on the Westchester County Board of Legislators at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College …
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India – the country dubbed as Bangladesh’s doula during its nascence – has suffered a strategic setback due to recent monumental political transformation along its eastern border. This unavoidable fallout …
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Brampton Hosts Send-Off for Team Canada Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readThe Mayor, City Council members, and staff of the City of Brampton, along with Cricket Canada management, hosted a warm send-off for members of Team Canada at a simple yet …
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Ali Najmi Appointed Chair of New York City Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary as Mamdani Signs Transparency Order
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readRenowned civil rights and election attorney Ali Najmi has been appointed Chair of the newly revitalized New York City Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, according to a statement from …
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Sam Joshi Sworn In for Second Term as Edison Mayor by New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readMayor of Edison Sam Joshi was sworn in for a second term by New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on January 4, 2026, at the Edison Youth Sports Complex in New …
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Canada Marks Tamil Heritage Month as Culture Minister Highlights Community’s Contributions and Cultural Legacy
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanada’s diversity is reflected in the many communities across the country, reinforcing its identity as a multiethnic and multicultural society. These communities contribute to Canada’s cultural fabric by celebrating festivals …
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City’s 112th Mayor, Pledges Inclusive and Expansive Governance
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readStanding alongside tens of thousands of people gathered at City Hall in Lower Manhattan and braving the January chill beneath what he described as a “resurgent flame of hope,” 34-year-old …
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Bangladesh has entered 2026 without the two women, who monopolized its politics for three decades. Khaleda Zia died on December 30th at 80; Sheikh Hasina lives in Indian exile, sentenced …
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A South Asian Realtor’s Perspective on Immigration and Homeownership in the DC Metro Area
by Ritu Desai, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readAs a South Asian and a Realtor with more than 20 years of experience in the DC metro area, I have had a front-row seat to the hopes, fears, and …