On November 14 the result of the state legislative election in Bihar was announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The incumbent National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition led by …
Education
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India’s outbound student caravan is no longer a trickle but a full-blown migration pattern, and the destinations are becoming strikingly predictable. Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom now …
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Rasika Band’s “100 Years of Bollywood” Concert in Virginia Raises Funds for Women and Children in India
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readRasika, a musical band of BITS Pilani alumni and music enthusiasts based in Northern Virginia, performed a charity concert titled “100 Years of Bollywood” on November 15, 2025, at Parkview …
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New York Expands Job Access for Disabled Veterans as Governor Hochul Signs Assemblywoman Rajkumar’s Bill
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readOn Veterans Day, New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar announced that Governor Kathy Hochul has signed her bill A4751A into law, creating new employment pathways for veterans with service-related disabilities. …
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In recent years, there has been a marked increase in online hate against Indian Americans, particularly on platforms like X (formerly Twitter). Much of this vitriol originates from anonymous accounts …
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Raising Teens Across Cultures: Finding Balance Without Losing Yourself
by Dr. Neeru Madan & Amita Khare 8 minutes readRaising teenagers can often feel like walking a tightrope — one moment filled with joy and pride, the next marked by conflict and confusion. For many South Asian parents living …
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Celebrating a Decade of Amplifying South Asian Voices in America
by Anu Sehgalby Anu Sehgal 5 minutes readNext year marks the 10-year anniversary of The Culture Tree, and it’s a moment of deep reflection, celebration, and renewed purpose. When we founded this organization in 2016, our vision …
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How the Modi-Nitish Alliance Crushed Bihar: A Lesson in Coalition, Caste, and Confidence
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 8 minutes readIn a landslide that stunned many political observers, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) — under the leadership of Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar — together claimed …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readThe Indo-Canadian relationship stands at a pivotal juncture, a partnership rooted in shared democratic ideals, economic potential, and deep people-to-people bonds. With the appointment of Dinesh K. Patnaik as the …
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ATA Hosts Student Orientation at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Support Indian Students
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIn response to growing concerns among Indian students in the United States regarding safety, mental health, immigration, and career opportunities, the American Telugu Association (ATA) organized a comprehensive Student Orientation …