Diplomacy
When Energy Becomes Strategy
When Marco Rubio told reporters before his India visit that Washington wanted to sell India “as much energy as they’ll buy,” it was more than a commercial pitch. It was…
India
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Australia
South Asia Notes: New Lease of Life for the Quad?
May is one of the hottest months of the year in northern India. Keeping pace with the scorching temperatures are diplomatic activities in New Delhi. Recently, India played host to…
Cricket
England Beats India by 26 Runs in Bristol IT20 Series
England came back in style to level the Vitality IT20 series against India with a 26-run win at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol on May 30. It was a…
Defense
India Plays a Stabilizing Role in South Asia: Pete Hegseth
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on May 30 identified India as a key pillar of stability in the Indo-Pacific, as Washington sharpened its regional strategy aimed at countering China’s…
US News
IAGB to Host ‘Colors of India’ Cultural Festival in Massachusetts on August 15
The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) has announced that its flagship summer cultural festival, “Colors of India – Stories That Inspire,” will be held on August 15, 2026, from…
Community
Indian-American Journalist Vishnudatta Jayaraman Felicitated at New York State Assembly
Indian-American journalist T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, founder of South Asian Herald, a digital news publication and weekly e-paper dedicated to serving the South Asian diaspora in the United States, was felicitated…
Community
When Yesterday’s Contract Meets Today’s Algorithm
A $42 mn (Rs 400-crore) lawsuit over two Bollywood songs is the latest skirmish in a global copyright war — one that pits analogue-era agreements against a digital economy that…
Community
Film Review: System Has a Clever but Fanciful Plot
Neha Rajvansh (Sonakshi Sinha) is a rookie prosecuting advocate, daughter of the celebrity bigwig defense counsel, Ravi Rajvansh (Ashutosh Gowariker). She would like to join her father’s firm, but Ravi…
Community
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans Set for IPL 2026 Final
The stage is set for May 31. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to retain their crown against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the final of…
Australia
Experts Assess Quad’s Strategic Direction After New Delhi Quad Meeting
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics hosted a discussion titled “The Quad Convenes: Priorities, Partnerships and the Indo-Pacific,” on May 28…
Children & Students Corner
Indian-Origin Teen Shrey Parikh Wins 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Indian-origin student Shrey Parikh, 14, of San Bernardino, California, representing the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee following the third spell-off in the…
Australia
Quad Unveils Critical Minerals Framework, Expands Cooperation Across the Indo-Pacific
A new Quad Critical Minerals Framework aimed at strengthening supply chains for minerals essential to economic growth, advanced technologies, and regional security was unveiled by India, Australia, Japan, and the…
Films
The Gurugram School Murder Set for Screen Adaptation by Matchbox Shots
Matchbox Shots, the Mumbai-based production house mentored by filmmaker Sriram Raghavan that is behind critically-acclaimed and successful titles like AndhaDhun, Scoop, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and Khauf, has acquired the…
Diaspora
New York State Assembly Honors T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman
New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, the first South Asian American woman elected to state office in New York, honored Indian American journalist and South Asian Herald Founder and Editor-in-Chief, T.…
Community
Obituary: Canada Owes it to Raja Randhir Singh
Few individuals have left as profound an impact on the Olympic movement in India and Asia as Raja Randhir Singh. His contributions extended far beyond the shooting range, influencing the…
Films
Producer Ramesh Taurani and Team Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Break Silence
May seems to be the season for controversies. While the Ranveer Singh-Farhan Akhtar impasse sees no headway, recently, a series of “baseless allegations” have been made against Tips Music by…