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Web Review: Court Kacheri is a Welcome Mix of the Light and Serious
Does a lawyer’s son have to become a lawyer even if he is not interested in the profession and hates everything that comes with it? Is there anything like an…
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Honors South Asian Herald Editor-in-Chief with Congressional Record Commendation
Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has recognized T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief of South Asian Herald, with a commendation in the Congressional Record during the proceedings of the 119th…
Diplomacy
President Trump Calls U.S.-India Trade Ties “One-Sided,” Defends Tariffs Amid Court Ruling
U.S. President Donald Trump has described America’s trade relationship with India as “one-sided,” criticizing New Delhi for imposing some of the world’s highest tariffs. “I get along with India very…
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Two Iconic Filmmaker-Actor Teams Reunite: Priyadarshan-Akshay and RGV-Manoj
Akshay Kumar was Priyadarshan’s favorite actor, and ‘two-gether’ they changed the commercial viability (and raised the bar) for full-on, clean comedies together with Hera Pheri (2000). Subsequently, they gave three hits in…
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Stanford University Honors Srinivasa Ramanujan with Abstract Portrait by Artist Jeena Raghavan
Jeena Raghavan, a New York- and Bangalore-based artist, has presented an abstract portrait of the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan to Stanford University. The University has installed the work as…
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SCO Summit 2025: Leaders Emphasize Multilateralism, Security, and Global Governance Reforms
As nations worldwide grapple with the impact of ongoing U.S. tariffs, world leaders convened at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September…
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Waterloo Warriors Stun Defending Champions Mississauga Premiers to Win World T10® Women’s Series 2025
A 63-run unbeaten third-wicket partnership between Terisha and D. Mitra helped Waterloo Warriors surprise defending champions Mississauga Premiers by eight wickets with four balls to spare in the World T10®…
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Jio Studios to Showcase Three Diverse Films at 16th Chicago South Asian Film Festival
One of India’s premier content powerhouses, Jio Studios now continues to make its mark on the global stage with the official selection of three of its upcoming films—Ghamasaan, Saali Mohabbat and Bun Tikki—for…
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New $250 Visa Integrity Fee to Increase U.S. Travel Costs for Foreign Nationals and Employers
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA, Public Law 119-21), which took effect on July 4, 2025, the U.S. government introduced a new Visa Integrity Fee. This $250 fee…
Economy
Is the Modi–Trump Relationship Losing Momentum?
“At its core, the story of Mr. Trump and Mr. Modi is about two brash, populist leaders with big egos and authoritarian tendencies, and the web of loyalties that help…
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How Hindi Cinema Will Regale Us in the Last Four Months of 2025
2025 has been a mixed year so far. It was replete with box-office highs like Chhaava (the biopic on Emperor Shambhaji, the much-misinterpreted Maratha son of Chhatrapati Shivaji) and Saiyaara. Raid 2, Sitaare Zameen…
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Guest Column: Arresting the Slide in India-United States Ties
In more ways than one, it is sad to see a relationship that was nurtured by many Prime Ministers and Presidents over the last twenty-five years being allowed to go…
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American Telugu Association Hosts Grand ATA Day Celebration in Arizona with 4,000 Attendees
The American Telugu Association (ATA), celebrated ATA Day on August 23, 2025, at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona, drawing an audience of more than 4,000 people. The event…
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Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center Postpones India Weekend in New York
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center (NMACC) has announced that its highly anticipated India Weekend in New York, originally scheduled for September 12-14, 2025, has been postponed due to unforeseen…
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Book Review: Sing, Dance and Lead by Hindol Sengupta
Leadership translates vision into reality. Leaders innovate, unite, motivate, take risks, and transform. Sing, Dance and Lead is a resonant call to reimagine leadership through the timeless wisdom and spiritual…
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Sukhmani Haven Steps Up to Support Struggling International Students in Ontario Amid Housing and Tuition Crisis
International students in Canada are grappling with tightening immigration controls, shrinking seats in colleges and universities, rising inflation, social unrest, and soaring unemployment. Yet, despite the daunting challenges, many remain…