Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted that the United States draws significant strength from the rich cultural diversity of its South Asian American community and highlighted a few public servants …
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hosts Roundtable Discussions on Workforce Development
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readBELLEVILLE, IL – On October 21, 2024, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) hosted two roundtable discussions on workforce development, engaging with students, workers, employers, and educational and labor leaders from Southern …
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First Lady Jill Biden Unveils Updated White House Public Tour for an Immersive Experience
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readOn October 21, 2024, First Lady Jill Biden unveiled the first major update to the White House public tour in decades, introducing an “enhanced” and “educational” experience for visitors. The …
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Representatives of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence Meet India’s Envoy to the United Nations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIn a bid to promote a world free of war and violence, a delegation from the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence along with Permanent Observer of the University …
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Ambassador Rao Gupta to Lead a U.S. Delegation to UNECE in Geneva
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readU.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, will visit Geneva, Switzerland, from October 20-22 to lead the U.S. delegation at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe …
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India’s Foreign Minister Characterizes ‘Terrorism, Extremism, and Separatism’ as ‘Three Evils’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, emphasized that peace and stability are essential for development while highlighting “terrorism, extremism, and separatism,” as “three evils,” that must be addressed to foster trade …
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17 New Faces: A Look At the Newest Ambassadors on DC’s Embassy Row
by Larry Luxnerby Larry Luxner 7 minutes readWashington’s newest crop of ambassadors includes five women, two diplomats who have previously served here, and one son of a former ambassador. They represent a variety of countries ranging from …
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Administrator Power and Ambassador Kwatra Discuss India-US Emerging Strategic Initiatives
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, Samantha Power, and India’s new Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, met and discussed emerging strategic opportunities between both countries on …
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United Nations Member States Reflect on Mahatma Gandhi’s Values on the International Day of Non-Violence
by SAH Special Correspondent 4 minutes readUnited Nations: On October 2, 2024, in honor of the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, United Nations Member States gathered to observe the International Day of Non-Violence. The event was hosted …
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The Great Nepali Diaspora: Making Strides for the Nepali Community in New York and Rest of the World
by Preeti Adhikary, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readThe last two weeks have been a whirlwind, especially in New York. Along with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week, there are tons of fringe activities happening …