Henrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015 …
Leadership
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Babson College Appoints Indian American Poonam Arora as Dean of Undergraduate School
by Alisha Zaidiby Alisha Zaidi 2 minutes readBabson College in Massachusetts has announced the appointment of Indian American academic and corporate leader Poonam Arora as the new dean of its Undergraduate School. “Dr. Arora brings a wealth …
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Jay Vaingankar Raises $126,000 in First 24 Hours of Congressional Campaign Launch
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readDemocratic congressional candidate Jay Vaingankar announced on December 9 that he raised more than $126,000 in the first 24 hours of his campaign, which launched December 8. Vaingankar is seeking …
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UC Berkeley Becomes First U.S. University to Recognize Hindu Heritage Month
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readIn a first-of-its-kind move, the University of California, Berkeley’s Student Senate has approved a Hindu Heritage Month proclamation, making UC Berkeley the first university in the United States to formally …
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Exclusive: New Jersey Assemblyman Balvir Singh Reflects on His Historic Journey, Legislative Priorities and Public Service
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readNew Jersey Assemblyman Balvir Singh, a public-school educator representing Legislative District 7 and the first Sikh legislator in the state’s history, has asserted that qualities such as “discipline and hard …
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How Saree Goes Global Became a Cultural Movement: Uma Global President Shares Insights and Impact
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readIn this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, Uma Global President, Rita Kakati-Shah shares insights into Saree Goes Global 2025, the international movement celebrating the saree as a symbol of heritage, …
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Winnipeg Community Leader Hiren Shah Honored With 2025 Mayor’s Volunteer Service Award
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readVolunteering and community service have long defined the life of Winnipeg native Hiren Shah. The 45-year-old has followed in the footsteps of his father, Hemant Shah, a well-known figure celebrated …
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The Silent Crisis in South Asian Success: Why Our Brightest Voices Stay Quiet and What It’s Costing Us
by Neelu Kaur, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readAcross the U.S., South Asians are breaking barriers in medicine, tech, finance, academia, and entrepreneurship. We are one of the most educated and highest-earning immigrant groups in the country. Yet …