Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin expressed confidence that Republicans would secure victories in both the Senate and House during the January 7th special election in Loudoun County, a move he says will …
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Suhas Subramanyam Takes Oath as the Representative of Virginia’s 10th District in 119th US Congress
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readSuhas Subramanyam was officially sworn in as the Representative for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District on January 3, 2025, marking his historic achievement as the first Indian American elected to the U.S. …
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‘Tumay Harding and Ram Venkatachalam are Commonsense Conservatives Who Will be Dedicated Partners in Our Work’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readGovernor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin in an exclusive Q&A with South Asian Herald on January 4, 2025, underscored the importance of Republicans securing control of both the Virginia House and Senate in …
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‘My Inspiration to Run for Office Stems from the Need for Strong and Stable Leadership in the 26th District’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian American Ram Venkatachalam, the Republican nominee for the Virginia House of Delegates (HD 26), shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, on January 3, 2024, at …
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First Lady Jill Biden Receives $20,000 Carat Lab Diamond from India’s PM Modi – Most Expensive Gift of 2023
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readFirst Lady Dr. Jill Biden received a 7.5-carat lab-grown diamond valued at $20,000 as a gift from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a report released by the State …
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‘I’m a Reflection of Virginia, I’m a Reflection of Loudoun County, and I’m a Product of the American Dream’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian-origin Democratic nominee for Virginia House District 26, JJ Singh, will compete against Indian American Ram Venkatachalam, Republican nominee, in the special election on January 7, 2025. In an exclusive …
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‘I am Known for a Brand of Politics in Richmond for Reaching Across the Aisle, Building Consensus and Deep Relationships’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readVirginia House Delegate Kannan Srinivasan, representing House District 26, is a candidate for the Virginia State Senate District 32 seat, which became vacant after State Senator Suhas Subramanyam’s election to …
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Life Lessons for a New Year: Embrace the Journey, not the Destination
by Ashwani Jainby Ashwani Jain 5 minutes readAs we step into a new year, it’s easy to feel the weight of expectations and resolutions — or even the uncertainty of what’s next. I’m not here to lecture …
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Indian American-led Micron Technology Invests $2.17 Billion in its Northern Virginia Expansion, Creating 340 Jobs
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readMicron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU), one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies, led by Indian American CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, plans to invest up to $2.17 billion to expand its operations …
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AHC’s Historic Presidential Inauguration Hindu Gala to Celebrate Heritage, Unity, and Cultural Diversity
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readCelebrating Hinduism in the United States, the American Hindu Coalition (AHC) will host a Presidential Inauguration Hindu Gala, a first-of-its-kind event, on January 19, 2025, in Washington D.C. The Gala, …