As the clock ticks toward President Donald Trump’s August 1 deadline for new reciprocal tariffs, India and the United States are in the final, intense phase of negotiations for an …
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Former Indian Envoy Taranjit Sandhu Joins USISPF as Chairman of Geopolitical Institute
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readFormer Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Sandhu has joined the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) as Advisor to the Board and will serve as Chairman of the newly …
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MEA Report Reinforces India’s Diplomatic Push in Indo-Pacific Ahead of Hosting Quad Leaders’ Summit
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readAs India prepares to host the upcoming Quad Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi this fall, the recently released 2024 Annual Report by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) provides a …
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FIIDS Hosts US-India Summit on Capitol Hill, Highlights Strengthening Strategic Partnership and Diaspora Engagement
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) hosted the US-India Summit and Capitol Hill Legislative Day on July 15, 2025, at the US Capitol in Washington DC. The …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Appointed to Bipartisan U.S. Commission on China, Vows to Champion Human Rights
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has been appointed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the bipartisan Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) for the 119th Congress. The …
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India-U.S. Relations Rooted in “Reality,” Not Just “Posturing,” Says VRF Bharat Director Priyam Gandhi-Mody
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readFounder and Director of the Vishwamitra Research Foundation (VRF) Bharat, Priyam Gandhi-Mody, emphasized the need to distinguish between “posturing and reality,” in the context of India-U.S. relations, noting that despite …
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From Backstage to Belonging: A Tamil American’s Perspective from the DNC Convention
by Rohith (Ro) Chari, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readBackstage at the Democratic National Convention this past August, moving speakers through security, green rooms, and tight schedules, I knew I wasn’t just there to manage logistics. I was there …
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Thousands Unite for Gītā Utsav 2025 in Texas, Celebrating 10 Years of the Global Bhagavad Gītā Memorization Movement
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe SGS Gītā Foundation, in collaboration with Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco, and Yoga Sangeeta, hosted the Sampoorna Parayana of the Srimad Bhagavad Gītā on July 12, 2025, at the …
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Guest Column: It is Not Always About Money in Politics
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readMiffed at the manner in which lawmakers went about the business of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, almost immediately floated his America Party, a …
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Indian Embassy to Host Free Mango Tasting Festival in Washington D.C. on July 12; Seattle Showcases Premium Mango Varieties
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Embassy of India has invited the public to experience the Indian Mango Tasting Fest on July 12, 2025, from 12-3 PM at 21 Dupont Circle NW, Washington D.C. According …