President of the Economic and Social Council, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, emphasized that countries around the world, particularly those in special situations including Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and …
Leadership
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Political earthquakes in Tamil Nadu don’t arrive with thunder. They begin as whispers in tea shops, as knowing glances exchanged at bus stops, as conversations that trail off when strangers …
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Opinion: Takaichi Calls for Snap Poll
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readWhen Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament and opted for snap polls on February 8, she must have been quite aware of the fact that the …
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US Lawmakers Honor Tamil American Heritage and Community Contributions at Capitol Hill Event
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readAs part of Tamil American Heritage Month 2026, U.S. lawmakers joined community leaders to celebrate Tamil heritage and culture by honoring Tamil Americans for their “exemplary” contributions to the community. …
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U.S.–Arab Engagement Revives Pakistan Military’s Global Standing
by Senge Seringby Senge Sering 8 minutes readPresident Donald Trump and Arab leaders have breathed new life into Pakistan’s military by breaking its economic and geopolitical quarantine. History reveals that when governments and militaries are seen as …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Minister of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education of Iceland, Logi Einarsson
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readLogi Einarsson is a distinguished Icelandic politician who has been a central figure in Iceland’s social and economic policy. He is Minister of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education as well …
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Indiaspora Health Series Examines Diabetes Risks and Prevention in South Asian Communities
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readAs part of its Health Series, Indiaspora hosted the second episode, a virtual discussion titled “Sweet Truths: Diabetes in the South Asian Community,” on January 21, 2026. The session focused …
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Diplomacy: India’s Global and Cultural Heritage
by Ambassador Bhaswati Mukherjee 6 minutes readIndia’s cultural and civilizational heritage is her gift to the world. An understanding of what is our culture and civilization would take us into a historical journey into our past. …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces ACLU-Endorsed Bill to Ban Use of Private Bounty Hunters in Immigration Enforcement
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readUS Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has introduced the “No Private Bounty Hunters for Immigration Enforcement Act,” legislation aimed at prohibiting the Department of Homeland Security from outsourcing civil immigration enforcement …
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Tamil Heritage Month 2026 to Be Celebrated at U.S. Capitol Hill on January 22
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIn a historic milestone for the global Tamil community, Tamil Heritage Month 2026 will be celebrated on January 22, 2026, at the United States Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The …