Namita Kulkarni, a self-taught artist based in Bengaluru, India, exhibited seven paintings from her series, “Colonialism and the Climate Crisis,” at the United Nations headquarters in New York from June …
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Indian American Opens ‘Flor De India’ Boutique Hotel in Puerto Rico
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readSan Juan, Puerto Rico: Indian American entrepreneur Preeti Agarwal has transformed a historic Spanish Colonial landmark in Puerto Rico into Flor De India, a boutique hotel that blends Indian and …
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How PRDesi is Creating a Home for South Asians in Puerto Rico
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 11 minutes readSan Juan, Puerto Rico: PRDesi Cultural and Educational Organization (PRDesi CEO), a nonprofit organization founded in Puerto Rico in March 2023, is working to strengthen connections among South Asians on …
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Exclusive: Aruna Miller Reflects on Progress, Vision for Next Four Years
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 15 minutes readFollowing the Moore-Miller administration’s decisive victory in Maryland’s Democratic gubernatorial primary on June 23, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller spoke with South Asian Herald in an exclusive interview about the administration’s accomplishments over …
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Exclusive: MR Rangaswami on Diaspora, Philanthropy & AI
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 8 minutes readMR Rangaswami is an influential entrepreneur, investor, corporate eco-strategy expert, community builder, and philanthropist. In 1997, he co-founded Sand Hill Group, one of the earliest “angel” investment firms, and was …
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Sir Vince Cable: Why India and China Will Shape the 21st Century
by Rishini Weeraratne, Special to South Asian Herald 11 minutes readSir Vince Cable is widely recognized as one of Britain’s leading economists, politicians and public intellectuals. Prior to entering frontline politics, he served as Chief Economist at Shell and worked …
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For centuries, India’s saree traditions evolved in response to geography, climate and local livelihoods, creating a remarkable diversity of fabrics, weaving techniques and draping styles across the subcontinent. Today, while …
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Exclusive: Shekhawat on Culture, Tourism, Viksit Bharat
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readIn this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, India’s Minister of Culture & Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat discusses how India is reclaiming its civilizational legacy, leveraging its cultural assets for economic …
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Exclusive: Kanwal Rekhi on Entrepreneurship, TiE’s Global Impact, Immigration, and India’s Rise
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 10 minutes readKanwal Rekhi is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Indian American entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley. From humble beginnings in Kanpur, India, he went on to become the first …
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Erik Solheim Discusses Multipolar World Order and Global Sustainability
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 8 minutes readErik Solheim is a globally recognized diplomat, environmental leader, and strategic thinker on sustainable development, geopolitics, and civilizational dialogue. Formerly Norway’s Minister of Environment and International Development, he has played …