The India Conference at Harvard, one of the world’s longest-running student-led forums on India, will return to Harvard University on February 14 and 15, 2026, convening global leaders, thinkers, and creators …
Economy
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AAHOA Welcomes Trump Administration’s One-Year Delay on Tariff Increase for Hotel Furnishings
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) has welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to delay for an additional year the planned increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and …
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Three Indian-Origin Leaders in Science and Public Health Among 80 appointed to Order of Canada
by Prabhjot Singh 7 minutes readWhen Canada speaks about attracting top “brains” and “scientists” under its refashioned immigration and talent programs, it often points to individuals such as thoracic surgeon Shaf Keshavjee, inventor and electrical …
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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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In spite of all the tough and bold talk, there comes a time in the White House when nearly everybody, including the President, is a bit apprehensive about what is …
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West’s Selective Immigration Push Deepens Brain Drain Pressures on Developing Nations
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes read“Poaching the best and ignoring the rest” appears to be the emerging immigration mantra of the developed West as it moves into 2026. The message to countries rich in manpower, …
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Bullet Train Project Gathers Pace as India Targets Phased Launch From 2027
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readNearly a decade after it was announced, India’s first high-speed rail project is moving into its execution-heavy phase, with the government targeting the start of bullet train operations from August …
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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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Johns Hopkins Names AMA’s Sanjay Desai Vice Dean for Education at School of Medicine
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has appointed Sanjay Desai, M.D., M.A.C.P., chief academic officer of the American Medical Association, as vice dean for education. In a statement issued …
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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 …