In a first-of-its-kind move, the University of California, Berkeley’s Student Senate has approved a Hindu Heritage Month proclamation, making UC Berkeley the first university in the United States to formally …
Education
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Exclusive: New Jersey Assemblyman Balvir Singh Reflects on His Historic Journey, Legislative Priorities and Public Service
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readNew Jersey Assemblyman Balvir Singh, a public-school educator representing Legislative District 7 and the first Sikh legislator in the state’s history, has asserted that qualities such as “discipline and hard …
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The Unspoken Cost of Uncertainty: Trump’s Travel Ban Expansion and the Economic Calculus
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readIn the opaque corridors of the Department of Homeland Security, a list exists that no one will name. More than 30 countries, administration officials say, are under review for inclusion …
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How Saree Goes Global Became a Cultural Movement: Uma Global President Shares Insights and Impact
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readIn 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 …