In this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, Uma Global President, Rita Kakati-Shah shares insights into Saree Goes Global 2025, the international movement celebrating the saree as a symbol of heritage, …
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Delhi Chokes, and India Fiddles: Our Modern Nero Moment
by Aditya Pratap Singh 5 minutes readEvery winter, Delhi is a city that appears to have been robbed of its ability to breathe fresh air. The air hangs low, thick, and metallic; the sun is weak, almost unwilling …
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Indian Diaspora-Focused Arya Ventures Secures $500,000 from Billionaire NRI Entrepreneur Siddharth Shankar
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readArya Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital fund, dedicated to backing Indian-origin entrepreneurs, announced on December 4, 2025, that billionaire Indian entrepreneur and Global Chief Operating Officer of Komerz, Siddharth Shankar, …
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The Silent Crisis in South Asian Success: Why Our Brightest Voices Stay Quiet and What It’s Costing Us
by Neelu Kaur, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readAcross the U.S., South Asians are breaking barriers in medicine, tech, finance, academia, and entrepreneurship. We are one of the most educated and highest-earning immigrant groups in the country. Yet …
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“Her Voice” Inaugural Charity Gala to Raise Funds for Loudoun Abuse Survivors
by Swetha Venkataramani 4 minutes read“Her Voice,” a nonprofit organization led by local students, will hold its inaugural Charity Gala on December 6, 2025, in Ashburn, Virginia, aiming to raise $8,000 for the Loudoun Abused …
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History Doesn’t Preserve Itself; Communities Do
by Pradnya G. Haldipur 6 minutes readMost stories live quietly. They are one of many in a kaleidoscope. Mine begins in 1975, with a long flight from India and a decision that changed the course of …
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AIA-NY Strengthens Educational Ties with QCC Through Scholarships and Cultural Exchange
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readQueens, NY: The Association of Indians in America, New York chapter (AIA-NY), has reaffirmed its commitment to education and cultural collaboration through an ongoing partnership with the City University of New …
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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Introduces PAUSE Act Seeking Temporary Halt to Most Immigration
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readUnited States Representative Chip Roy of Texas has introduced the Pausing All Admissions Until Security Ensured Act, known as the PAUSE Act, which proposes a freeze on nearly all immigration …
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Five Workplace Trends Shaping the Future of Work in 2026
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readFor many of us, work has stopped feeling like just a place we go; it’s become a central part of our identities, our routines, even our anxieties. And as 2026 …
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India Announces 85th “Know India Programme” Opens Applications for Diaspora Youth in U.S.
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Embassy of India in Washington, D.C. has announced the 85th edition of the flagship “Know India Programme” (KIP), set to take place from January 6 to 27, 2026. The …