A rapid escalation in extortion threats and transnational organized crime has left city councils with large Punjabi immigrant populations increasingly alarmed, prompting urgent appeals to provincial and federal governments for …
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NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Urges Whole Foods to Commit to Local Hiring, Small Businesses in Ridgewood
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has called on Whole Foods, which is preparing to open a store in her district, to “demonstrate its commitment to being a responsible and engaged …
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From Sydney to Rhode Island, Indian American Lawmakers Condemn Antisemitic Attack and Deadly Campus Shooting
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian American lawmakers have strongly condemned a terrorist attack targeting a Hanukkah celebration on December 14, 2025, at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, expressing solidarity with the victims, their families, …
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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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New Poll Shows Nirav Shah Leading Maine’s 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readA new statewide poll shows Nirav Shah leading the Democratic primary for governor in Maine, with his campaign attributing the surge to the “deep trust” he built during his tenure …
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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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Sharanjit Thind Announces Run for Congress in New York’s 18th District
by Parveen Chopra 5 minutes readSharanjit Singh Thind filed his candidacy in September 2025 for the US House of Representatives from New York’s District 18 in the Hudson Valley. A lifelong Republican and Sikh born …
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AIA-NY Strengthens Educational Ties with QCC Through Scholarships and Cultural Exchange
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readQueens, NY: The Association of Indians in America, New York chapter (AIA-NY), has reaffirmed its commitment to education and cultural collaboration through an ongoing partnership with the City University of New …
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CUNY Announces 2025 “50 Under 50” Alumni Honorees Celebrating Alumni Shaping New York and Beyond
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readThe City University of New York on November 24, 2025, has unveiled its second annual 50 Under 50 alumni awards, recognizing exceptional graduates whose careers and community leadership continue to …