Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant Technologies, has emphasized the transformative influence of the 35-million-strong Indian diaspora in various fields, highlighting their role in promoting Indian culture as a “global differentiator,” …
Economy
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PM Modi Hails Indian Diaspora as “Ambassadors of India” at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPrime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian diaspora as the “Ambassadors of India,” emphasizing their role in uplifting the nation’s global reputation. “Because of you, I get the opportunity to …
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Microsoft’s $3 Billion Investment in India to Boost AI Innovation and Skilling Initiatives
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readOn January 7, 2025, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced the company’s plan to invest US $3 billion in India over the next two years. This investment will focus …
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NUICC to Launch its Northwest Chapter: A Gateway to Economic Collaboration Between US and India
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe National U.S. India Chamber of Commerce (NUICC) will officially launch its Northwest Chapter in Bellevue, April 2025, marking a historic milestone as the first U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce in …
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Virginia Governor Youngkin Predicts GOP Wins in Loudoun County Special Election, Aims to Reshape General Assembly
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readVirginia 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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‘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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‘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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Technology Trends To Look Out Between US and India In 2025
by Rajesh Mehta and Rohan Hundia 5 minutes readThe world is headed into 2025 with technologies and science poised to experience several breakthroughs. AI agents setting a new layer of human-machine interaction, and quantum computing promising a new …