On January 16, 2026, his centenary was celebrated by his fans. Omkar Prasad Nayyar, known to us all as O.P. Nayyar, was the ultimate musical maverick, who broke all convention …
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Abigail Spanberger Makes History, Sworn In as Virginia’s 75th Governor and First Woman, Unveils Affordability and Unity Agenda
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readRichmond, Virginia: On a freezing, rainy, and cloudy day, Abigail Spanberger made history, on January 17, 2026, becoming the first woman Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Spanberger was …
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B.C. Trade Mission to India Advances Technology, Life Sciences, and Energy Partnerships Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readA high-level British Columbia delegation led by Premier David Eby has focused its six-day visit to India on strengthening business, technology, and innovation ties, positioning trade diversification as a priority …
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Never mind the miserable overall business in 2025, trade analysts and the industry, and of course, we the audience, do look forward to a great 2026. The first half of …
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What Zohran Mamdani’s Rise Means for South Asians in the United States
by Alisha Zaidi, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readIt has been just two weeks since Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City. In that short time, Mamdani has delivered on his promises and …
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India Calls for Reformed Multilateralism, UN Security Council Expansion at General Assembly Plenary
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndia has emphasized the need for United Nations member states to act with a “joint sense of purpose” to advance “reformed multilateralism,” highlighting the urgency of updating global institutions to …
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IAICC to Host Free In-Person AI Skills Workshop in Vienna, Virginia on January 29
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Indian American International Chamber of Commerce (IAICC) will host a free, in-person artificial intelligence workshop on January 29, 2026, in Vienna, Virginia. According to IAICC, the workshop is aimed …
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Avtar Singh Walia Honored by IAOTP as Top Restaurant Owner of the Year; Tamarind Tribeca Named Top Restaurant for 2025
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn a glittering ceremony at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Avtar Singh Walia, widely credited with transforming the profile of Indian cuisine in the United States, was honored as …
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“7 Decades: A Silent Refugee Crisis” Art Exhibition Brings Untold Refugee Stories to Capitol Hill
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes read7 Decades: A Silent Refugee Crisis, an immersive art exhibition curated by human rights advocate and artist Kiran Chukkapalli, will be presented on January 16, 2026, at the Rayburn House …
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Bhajan Clubbing Night Makes U.S. Debut in New Jersey, Drawing Over 400 Attendees
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readJyotsna Sharma and Tarun Sharma, co-founders of Cultivate Talents Unlimited LLC, organized the first-ever “Bhajan Clubbing Night” in the United States on January 9, 2026, in New Jersey. The event …