Travel & Food
Discovering the Magic of India
A Q&A interview with the founder of Magic Tours of India. Anytime I’m traveling in India (or virtually any other country), I book a guided tour. I get to draw…
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Films
In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Sumathy Ram
Sumathy Ram is a poet, lyricist, filmmaker, and music producer whose work bridges cinema, music, and cultural storytelling. Beginning her journey with the film Vishwa Thulasi, where she served as…
Films
In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Nandita Das
Few artists in Indian cinema have navigated performance, direction, and advocacy with the clarity of purpose that defines Nandita Das. With a body of work spanning 40 films in 10…
AI
Exclusive: United Nations Leadership to Join India-AI Impact Summit 2026 as Global South Shapes AI Governance Dialogue
As the global conversation on artificial intelligence intensifies within multilateral forums, the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 emerges as a defining moment for the Global South. With the United Nations Secretary-General…
Community
Exclusive: Manga Emani Reflects on Culture, Cooking, and Her Acting Debut in ‘Jam Boy’ Ahead of DC Premiere
As Jam Boy prepares to premiere in the Washington, DC area, the film’s deeply personal themes of ambition, identity, and cultural rootedness take on even greater resonance. In this exclusive…
Community
Exclusive: How ‘Jam Boy’ Uses Food and Family to Tell a Modern Immigrant Story
Sriram Emani is an actor, filmmaker, and cultural entrepreneur whose work bridges technology, storytelling, and heritage. The premiere of his film Jam Boy will take place on February 15, 2026,…
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,…
Community
Indian American Leaders Applaud “Historic” Inauguration of Virginia Gov. Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Hashmi
Indian American lawmakers and community leaders have welcomed the January 17 inauguration of Virginia’s first woman Governor, Abigail Spanberger, and its first Muslim and South Asian American Lieutenant Governor, Ghazala…
Community
In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Lakshmi Puri
Ambassador Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri is a distinguished Indian diplomat, former UN Assistant Secretary-General and author, known for her extensive work in international development, human rights and women’s economic empowerment. She…
Blog
In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Ajay Bisaria
A seasoned diplomat with decades of experience across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific, Ambassador Ajay Bisaria has been at the forefront of some of India’s most consequential diplomatic…
Artisans
Emmy-Nominated ‘Destination Oak Tree Road’ Chronicles Indian-American Legacy in New Jersey
A thoroughfare linking the New Jersey towns of Edison and Iselin is the subject of “Destination Oak Tree Road.” The inspiring documentary focuses on one of the most important centers of Indian-American…
Community
Exclusive: Shehzad Sippy on the Sacred Mission of Restoring Sholay
A perennial remains a perennial. Not for nothing is Sholay the biggest-ever hit in Indian cinema. This was a film that ran for 250 weeks continuously in Mumbai, beginning August 15, 1975.…
Capitol Hill
Illinois’ 8th District Race: First-Generation Indian American Candidate on Jobs, Healthcare, American Dream, and Immigration
Neil Khot is a first-generation Indian American entrepreneur who built a successful business from the ground up in Illinois. Khot is now a Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District,…
Climate Change
In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse
Henrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015…
Community
Exclusive: New Jersey Assemblyman Balvir Singh Reflects on His Historic Journey, Legislative Priorities and Public Service
New 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…
Blog
How Saree Goes Global Became a Cultural Movement: Uma Global President Shares Insights and Impact
In 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,…