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Pakistan Positioned to Expand Role in Global Halal Economy

Pakistan is well positioned to strengthen its role in the global halal economy, according to Yousef Hassan Khalawi, secretary-general of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development. Speaking during a…

By SAH Staff Reporter · August 25, 2026

Diaspora

Film Review: 7 Dogs Is a Dud That Has Nothing to Do with Animals

From the 1970s to the 1990s, we had innumerable films named after deities or holy entities like Krishnavtar (Mithun Chakraborty’s non-starter), Gautam Govinda, Amar Shakti, Ram Avtar, Vishnu Devaa, Shiv Raam, Shanker Shambhuand…

By Rajiv Vijayakar · August 25, 2026

Diaspora

H-1B Sponsorship Cost Set to Soar

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a sweeping new fee of $103,265 for every H-1B cap-subject petition, including petitions filed under the advanced-degree exemption, a move that could dramatically…

By R. Suryamurthy · August 25, 2026

Diaspora

Jag Nagendra Named to Sacramento’s 2026 Top 60 List

South Asian community leader and Folsom City Council candidate Jag Nagendra has been named to Sacramento’s 2026 Top 60 Change Makers, an annual recognition presented jointly by The Sacramento Bee and the…

By SAH Staff Reporter · August 25, 2026

India

Sarjit Singh Kundan, Malaysian Hockey Icon, Dies at 63

He was the “Kundan” of Malaysian hockey, a man of values who was passionate about the sport, principled in his conduct and thoroughly professional. Plain speaking was his hallmark. He…

By Prabhjot Singh · August 24, 2026

Diaspora

GOPIO-Virginia Marks 17 Years, Honors Community Leaders

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin’s Virginia chapter, GOPIO-Virginia, celebrated its 17th anniversary and India’s 80th Independence Day with an awards ceremony and cultural performances on August 23…

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman · August 24, 2026

Diaspora

Will October Unlock the Green Card Queue?

As the U.S. immigration system approaches a new fiscal year on October 1, the September 2026 Visa Bulletin may prove to be less important for where it leaves South Asian…

By R. Suryamurthy · August 24, 2026

Australia

India Misses World Cup Semifinals After Australia Stalemate

India missed an opportunity to reach its second FIH Women’s World Cup semifinal after playing to a scoreless draw against Australia at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Sunday. India entered…

By Prabhjot Singh · August 24, 2026

AI

Exclusive: Jagdish Sheth on India’s Rise, AI, and an Aging World

As economic power shifts toward Asia, India is emerging as a strategically important force in an increasingly complex global order. Renowned Scholar, Philanthropist, and Padma Bhushan recipient Prof. Jagdish Sheth,…

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman · August 23, 2026

Children & Students Corner

The Missing Lesson of Money

Many teenagers know how to solve equations, write essays, and prepare for tests. Yet many do not know how to build a budget, understand a paycheck, use a credit card,…

By Aadi Laad · August 23, 2026