India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist, Abhinav Bindra, welcomed football icon Lionel Messi’s visit to India while cautioning sports administrators against confusing spectacle with sustainable progress. “Great sporting nations are …
Leadership
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At UN Security Council, India Affirms Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh as Integral Parts of India, Criticizes Pakistan’s Conduct
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has asserted that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an “integral and inalienable” part of India. …
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AAPI President Dr. Amit Chakrabarty Strengthens Chapter Ties Through November Visits Across U.S.
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, completed visits to three state chapters in November, reinforcing the organization’s mission of unity, service, …
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GSA Global Eye Magazine Honors 20 Community Changemakers at Capitol Hill Awards Ceremony
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe GSA Global Eye Magazine honored 20 outstanding achievers from across the United States at an awards ceremony on Capitol Hill on December 11, 2025, recognizing their work in transforming …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readHenrik 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 …
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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, …