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Is the Grass Greener in the United Arab Emirates?
The Middle Eastern oasis has been attracting my fellow Brits in droves. I went to see what the fuss is all about. I have been coming to the UAE for…
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Why U.S.–India Cooperation Is More Powerful When Aligned with the UAE and Israel
At a moment of mounting global instability from attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea to rising tensions across the Indo-Pacific the question facing American policymakers is no longer…
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A Nation of Storytellers: Why Sri Lanka’s New PR Body Signals a Country Reclaiming its Narrative
Travel teaches you things no classroom can. Not just about countries, but about yourself. When I arrived at the Sheraton in Colombo to speak on risk, resilience, and crisis communications,…
AI
IAICC Hosts Hands-On AI Training Workshop for Public Sector Professionals and Job Seekers in Virginia
The Indian American International Chamber of Commerce (IAICC), in partnership with Radiant Digital, recently hosted an in-person AI training workshop for public sector professionals and job seekers, bringing together participants…
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AAPI Hosts Young Physicians Section Educational Summit in Cancun, Mexico
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) recently hosted the Young Physicians Section (YPS) Educational Summit at the Oasis Pyramid in Cancun, Mexico. The conference was jointly organized…
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India’s Permanent Mission to UN Marks World Hindi Day in New York, Highlights Global Reach of Hindi
The Permanent Mission of India (PMI) to the United Nations hosted a commemorative event on February 2, 2026, to mark World Hindi Day at its premises in New York. India’s…
Children & Students Corner
University of Vermont Appoints Vikas Anand as Dean of Grossman School of Business
The University of Vermont has announced the appointment of Indian American Vikas Anand as Dean of the Grossman School of Business, citing his extensive experience in business school administration, strategic…
AI
World Bank Approves $830 Million to Upgrade India’s Skills Training Institutes, Boost Youth Employment
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved financing to modernize India’s network of skills training institutes, aiming to better align training with “labor market needs” and expand job…
AI
In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Abhishek Singh, CEO, IndiaAI Mission on India’s Global AI Vision
As India prepares to host its upcoming AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi this month, CEO of the IndiaAI Mission, Abhishek Singh, in an exclusive interview with South Asian Herald,…
Children & Students Corner
The Mind-Brain Problem and Its Connection to South Asian Teens
Since childhood, we’ve been taught that the words mind and brain are synonyms. Even in daily conversations, you may find yourself using them interchangeably. However, as research suggests, the relationship…
Canada
Canadian University Leaders and New Brunswick Trade Mission Visit India to Deepen Academic and Commercial Ties
To explore opportunities to expand trade, business, energy, and industrial ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, two Canadian delegations are visiting India this week. One delegation comprises…
AI
Why Radio Remains Essential to Expanding Education Access
On a spring morning in April 2020, as classrooms across Pakistan and the rest of the world fell silent and blackboards gathered dust, learning did not simply evaporate. Instead, a…
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s 2026 Election and the Geopolitics of a Likely Hung Parliament
As Bangladesh moves toward its next general election, expected to take place on February 12, the prospect of a hung parliament is no longer a peripheral concern but a central…
Capitol Hill
Democratic Mayors and Advocacy Groups Call for Unity Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
The Latino Victory Fund, AAPI Victory Fund, and The Collective PAC hosted the “Power in Unity” reception on January 29, 2026, in Washington, DC, issuing a call for solidarity among…
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Indian Consulate Marks First Bharat Diwas at Britannica International School in Shanghai
The Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, inaugurated the first Bharat Diwas celebrations at Britannica International School, according to a statement from the Consulate. Addressing students, members of…
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The ‘Reverse Brain Drain’ Budget: Making the Move Back to India Frictionless
New Delhi – In a move to strengthen the bridge between India and its 32-million-strong global diaspora, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2026-27 Union Budget has introduced a sweep of “common…