The 2025 Vaisakhi Celebration, “Khalsa Sajna Diwas,” organized in collaboration with the Maryland Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives (GOCI) and Carroll Community College was held on April 28, 2025, in …
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World Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis: Tributes Pour in from South Asian Leaders, U.S. Lawmakers, and Global Figures
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readWorld leaders – including South Asian heads of state and government, as well as Indian American federal and state lawmakers – have expressed deep condolences on the passing of His …
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US-India Relations Poised for Growth Amid South Asian Regional Challenges
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readUnited States Representative Dr. Ami Bera, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia and ranking member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the …
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The Silent Epidemic: Why South Asians Face a Higher Risk of Heart Disease
by Hiba Siddiqui 7 minutes readHeart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. But for those of us from South Asian backgrounds—families with roots in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the …
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A message from former king Gyanendra Shah on February 18, on the eve of Nepal’s 75th Democracy Day, and a large public rally two weeks later in support of the …
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Calls for “Meaningful” Dialogue with India; Highlights Economic Diplomacy and Investment Opportunities
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering “good relations,” with India through a “meaningful and constructive,” dialogue. “Our primary significance in the …
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India’s Envoy to the United Nations Calls for Transformative Global Financing Reforms at FfD4 Briefing
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readPermanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has emphasized the critical role of global partnerships in bridging the North-South divide and advancing sustainable development. On January …
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A Force More Powerful: A New Book on The Rise of the Global Women’s Funding Movement
by Jane Sloane, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readThe story of the global women’s funding movement deserves to be better known, and this book, The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy, co-authored by nine women leaders, sets out to do …
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World Meditation Day: United Nations Highlights Meditation’s Role in Mental Well-Being and Global Peace
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readGlobally renowned spiritual and humanitarian leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar of the Art of Living Foundation emphasized that “Meditation is not a luxury, but it is a necessity” during …
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If you are uncertain about the future of your relationship, just add to the ambiguity. Kathmandu (Nepal) and Beijing perfected that transaction during Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli’s …