US Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Delia Ramirez of Illinois have led a group of 12 House members in demanding clarity from the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Housing and …
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Alina Habba Disqualified as New Jersey Attorney After Appeals Court Finds Appointment Violated Federal Law
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readAlina Habba, President Donald Trump’s trusted legal aide, has been unseated as the New Jersey attorney following a sweeping and sharply worded rebuke by a federal appeals court on December …
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White House Labels Afghan National a “Foreign Terrorist” and Criticizes Biden Administration’s Handling of 2021 Evacuations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readThe White House has labeled the 29-year-old Afghan national accused of ambushing two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House on November 26, 2025, as a …
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First Lady Melania Trump Unveils “Home Is Where The Heart Is” as 2025 White House Christmas Theme
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readFirst Lady Melania Trump has announced the 2025 White House Christmas theme, “Home Is Where The Heart Is,” a concept she says “illuminates the heartfelt character of America” within the …
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“Her Voice” Inaugural Charity Gala to Raise Funds for Loudoun Abuse Survivors
by Swetha Venkataramani 4 minutes read“Her Voice,” a nonprofit organization led by local students, will hold its inaugural Charity Gala on December 6, 2025, in Ashburn, Virginia, aiming to raise $8,000 for the Loudoun Abused …
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US based Indian Film-maker Sumathy Ram Earns Acclaim at the 2025 Angel Film Awards in Monaco
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 8 minutes readWith the red-carpet at Monte Carlo, Monaco rolled out, the 21st edition of the Angel Film Awards unfolded not just as a showcase of cinematic art, but an impressive global …
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Honoring Julia Dent Grant at 2111 Massachusetts Avenue: A Call for Indian American Support
by C. Naseer Ahmad 6 minutes readJulia Dent Grant—First Lady, world traveler, devoted wife, and quiet trailblazer—stands among the most remarkable women in American history. Yet, unlike many of her successors, she remains under-recognized in public …
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Caught in the Crossfire: How Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Reshaping the Indian American Dream
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 12 minutes readRahul Sharma had finally started to breathe easier. After eight years on an H-1B visa, the 34-year-old software engineer from Bangalore had received his green card interview date for January. …
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History Doesn’t Preserve Itself; Communities Do
by Pradnya G. Haldipur 6 minutes readMost stories live quietly. They are one of many in a kaleidoscope. Mine begins in 1975, with a long flight from India and a decision that changed the course of …
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American Telugu Association Leads Holiday Season Service Efforts Across the US and India
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readDuring the holiday season, the American Telugu Association (ATA) is carrying out a series of community and charitable initiatives across the United States and India, including food drives, meal preparation …