Uttarakhand has never been a state that dominates headlines. It does not feature daily in political shouting matches or cultural flashpoints. For long stretches, it has remained largely absent from …
Faith and Religion
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller Welcome Buddhist Monks as Walk for Peace Concludes in Annapolis
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readLieutenant Governor Aruna Miller welcomed nearly two dozen Buddhist monks to the Maryland State House in Annapolis on February 12, 2026, marking the final stop of their “Walk for Peace.” …
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Exclusive: Manga Emani Reflects on Culture, Cooking, and Her Acting Debut in ‘Jam Boy’ Ahead of DC Premiere
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readAs 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 …
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Exclusive: How ‘Jam Boy’ Uses Food and Family to Tell a Modern Immigrant Story
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readSriram 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, …
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BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Simultaneous Hindu Text Recital by Children
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe grand celebration of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, was held on February 2, 2026, in Gujarat, India, drawing more than 200,000 …
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International Interfaith Conference on Capitol Hill Highlights Role of Spiritual Diplomacy in Advancing Global Peace
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe International Interfaith Conference, held under the title “The Rise of Spiritual Diplomats,” underscored the role of faith-based diplomacy in promoting unity, justice, and peace, on January 22, 2026, at …
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“Mega events such as the Mahakumbh… bring upon us the realization that humankind has one unifying divine core,” writes Yakub Mathew in his recently released coffee table book, ‘Seeking the …
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Every generation believes it is finally ready to settle the God question. Armed with better science, sharper logic, louder microphones. The debate repeats itself endlessly: one side insists that God …