A long-standing Canadian tradition is set to fade into history as door-to-door mail delivery is phased out. The federal government has announced that millions of households will soon transition to …
Economy
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The Axis of Autonomy: India’s Inadvertent Graduation to Global Provocateur
by Pratik Bhatnagar, Special to South Asian Herald 11 minutes readWhen my Gen Z teenager advised me to stop overthinking a career decision and just “go do some ‘main character stuff,” I initially dismissed it as social media vernacular. But …
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President Trump Blames China, India, and NATO of Funding Russia-Ukraine War in UNGA Address
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readUS President Donald Trump declared that China and India, along with NATO member states, are the “primary funders” of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war by continuing to purchase Russian oil. “Even …
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Indiaspora-BCG Impact Report Highlights H-1B Visa Holders’ $195 Billion Impact on U.S. Innovation
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndiaspora, a nonprofit organization that unites global leaders of Indian origin from diverse backgrounds and professions, has noted that H-1B visa holders have long been recognized as vital contributors to …
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White House Clarifies Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: Applies Only to New Visas
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readA day after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation at the White House requiring companies sponsoring H-1B visa holders to pay a $100,000 fee, the administration has clarified the scope …
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Opinion: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and New Calculations
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readGood times or luck would seem to be raining on Pakistan, its Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Defense Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir. Out of nowhere, and from …
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President Trump’s Proclamation Imposes $100K H-1B Fee, Sparks Indian American Outrage
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIn a sweeping policy move expected to reshape the U.S. visa landscape and impact technology firms across South Asia, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on September 19, 2025, at …
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee May Push Tech Talent, Innovation Back to India
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readU.S. President Donald Trump’s shock move to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas could end up triggering an unintended consequence: reversing the decades-long outflow of Indian talent and …
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INYANA Launched in New York to Empower Indian and Nepalese Diaspora Youth
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Indo-Nepal Youth Association of North America (INYANA) was officially launched on August 23, 2025, in New York City, marking what its founders described as a “bold movement to unite …
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As China Slows, India Wins Credit Rating Momentum with Three Upgrades in Five Months
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia has notched up an unusual hat-trick of sovereign credit rating upgrades in just five months, strengthening its profile as a rare bright spot in a volatile global economy. Yet …