Mayor of Edison Sam Joshi was sworn in for a second term by New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill on January 4, 2026, at the Edison Youth Sports Complex in New …
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Nirav Shah Raises $510,000 in Early Maine Governor’s Race, Cites Statewide Grassroots Momentum
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNirav Shah’s campaign announced that his bid for Governor of Maine is gaining strong statewide momentum, reporting $510,000 raised in its first campaign finance filing. The campaign said the contributions …
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NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Voices Support for NYSNA Nurses, Urges Fair Contracts and Safe Staffing
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has expressed solidarity with nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) as they prepare to take what could be a “historic …
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Silent Classrooms, Loud Cries: The Legal Vacuum in India’s Student Mental Health System
by Udit Jainby Udit Jain 11 minutes readA class 10th student of St. Columbia school, grappling with struggles of school and concomitant harassment, decided to give up his life. The sad part is that he reached out to the school …
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City’s 112th Mayor, Pledges Inclusive and Expansive Governance
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readStanding alongside tens of thousands of people gathered at City Hall in Lower Manhattan and braving the January chill beneath what he described as a “resurgent flame of hope,” 34-year-old …
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In spite of all the tough and bold talk, there comes a time in the White House when nearly everybody, including the President, is a bit apprehensive about what is …
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West’s Selective Immigration Push Deepens Brain Drain Pressures on Developing Nations
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes read“Poaching the best and ignoring the rest” appears to be the emerging immigration mantra of the developed West as it moves into 2026. The message to countries rich in manpower, …
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Bullet Train Project Gathers Pace as India Targets Phased Launch From 2027
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readNearly a decade after it was announced, India’s first high-speed rail project is moving into its execution-heavy phase, with the government targeting the start of bullet train operations from August …
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Bangladesh has entered 2026 without the two women, who monopolized its politics for three decades. Khaleda Zia died on December 30th at 80; Sheikh Hasina lives in Indian exile, sentenced …
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A South Asian Realtor’s Perspective on Immigration and Homeownership in the DC Metro Area
by Ritu Desai, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readAs a South Asian and a Realtor with more than 20 years of experience in the DC metro area, I have had a front-row seat to the hopes, fears, and …