The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has announced the 19th Annual Global Healthcare Summit (GHS), scheduled for January 9–11, 2026, in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa. The summit will bring …
Economy
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GST Cuts, Festive Spirit Drive India’s Biggest Consumption Surge in a Decade
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’s consumer economy clocked its strongest Navratri sales in over ten years, underscoring the return of robust household demand at the start of the festive season. Retailers and manufacturers credited …
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India Weighs Presumptive Taxation to Break Cycle of Foreign Investor Disputes
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readNITI Aayog has released a detailed working paper proposing reforms to India’s international tax regime, with an emphasis on enhancing certainty and transparency in Permanent Establishment (PE) rules and profit …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Harsh Vardhan Shringla
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 9 minutes readAs India strengthens its presence on the world stage under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the vision of Viksit Bharat, a developed India by 2047, has emerged as a defining …
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Indian Americans Donate $3 Billion to U.S. Universities, Indiaspora’s Report Finds
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readA new study, “From Students to Benefactors,” released by Indiaspora in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), reveals that Indian Americans have contributed more than $3 billion to U.S. …
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Loyola Alumni Mark Centenary in Dallas with Powerful Calls for Philanthropy, Leadership, and Global Impact
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readDallas, Texas: Prominent alumni of Loyola College, Chennai, came together in Dallas to mark the institution’s centenary celebrations with a focus on philanthropy, leadership, and community impact on September 27, …
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India and Canada Foreign Ministers Meet at UNGA, Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
by Prabhjot Singh 1 minutes readTwo months after their initial phone conversation, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand met on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly …
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Loyola College’s 100th Anniversary Brings Global Alumni Together in Dallas, Texas
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readDallas, Texas: Loyola College, Chennai, one of India’s most prestigious institutions of higher education, marked its centenary with a two-day global alumni celebration, from September 26-27, 2025, at the Renaissance Richardson …
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Nepal’s Envoy to UN Highlights Democratic Transition, Gen Z Protests, and Global Crises at UNGA 80
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readNepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, declared that Nepal stands at a “historical crossroads,” stressing that the “only viable road ahead of us is that …
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Dharma Vs Dhandha: India’s Conundrum
by Gopal Khanna & Rasita Vishnuram 6 minutes readDharmasya Mulam Artha (The Basis of Righteousness is Wealth) — Chanakya Long before globalization became common parlance, India was already its beating heart. The scent of pepper and cardamom drifted …