The handshake lasted just a moment, but it crystallized one of the more improbable political reconciliations in recent memory. President Donald Trump, seated behind the Resolute Desk, clasped hands with …
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President Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani Pledge to Work Together on Affordability After “Productive” Oval Office Meeting
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPresident Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met at the Oval Office on November 21, 2025, in a discussion both leaders described as “productive,” highlighting shared priorities …
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When my parents arrived in London in the 1960s, they joined a wave of South Asians who crossed continents in search of opportunity. They left Kashmir with hope in their …
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India’s outbound student caravan is no longer a trickle but a full-blown migration pattern, and the destinations are becoming strikingly predictable. Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom now …
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In recent years, there has been a marked increase in online hate against Indian Americans, particularly on platforms like X (formerly Twitter). Much of this vitriol originates from anonymous accounts …
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Opinion: Crunch Time in Washington DC
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIf there is nothing happening in Washington DC, then there is something wrong, for there is never a dull moment on Capitol Hill or Pennsylvania Avenue. Just when many heaved …
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India’s $280-billion IT and business-process services sector is staring at a fresh geopolitical shock from Washington, where a new Senate bill threatens to slap steep tax penalties on outsourcing. Industry …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readThe Indo-Canadian relationship stands at a pivotal juncture, a partnership rooted in shared democratic ideals, economic potential, and deep people-to-people bonds. With the appointment of Dinesh K. Patnaik as the …
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Indian American Lawmakers Vote Against Senate Deal to End U.S. Government Shutdown
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian American members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Pramila Jayapal, Suhas Subramanyam, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, and Shri Thanedar, voted against the Senate-passed deal to reopen the federal …
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ATA Hosts Student Orientation at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to Support Indian Students
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIn response to growing concerns among Indian students in the United States regarding safety, mental health, immigration, and career opportunities, the American Telugu Association (ATA) organized a comprehensive Student Orientation …