Now after so many years we have to shamefully admit that in this age of religious ostentation, hypocrisy, superstition and orthodox thinking where priests of all faiths are gaining influence …
Opinion
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U.S.-India under Trump 2.0: A Return to Reciprocity
by Richard M. Rossow, CSIS 5 minutes readA new Trump 2.0 Administration will take office in January. While the past is not necessarily a precedent, we can make some reasonable assumptions about how the bilateral relationship will …
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US Elections: Heightened Uncertainty with Domestic and Global implications
by Sheila Hooda, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readThe outcome of the US Elections, in this closely monitored race, carries a heightened level of uncertainty in key swing states, given how close both candidates are in early polls. …
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The Journey Behind My Debut Crime Thriller: The Number You Are Calling Is Switched Off
by Tushar Srivastava, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readThere’s a saying that everything in life happens for a reason. Often, it’s only in retrospect that we understand why certain events, which may have seemed insignificant at the time, …
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BRICS Summit: Russia Prepares to Host at a Critical Juncture
by Prasad Kunduri, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readRussia is preparing to host the 16th edition of the BRICS Summit, for the first time in its expanded version since its formation in 2009. The five founding members, Brazil, …
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Bridging Cultures: The Indian-American Experience in Loudoun County
by Nandini Selvam, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readBeing Indian-American in Virginia today is worlds apart from what it was like 30 plus years ago for the community. Growing up in Northern New Jersey in the 90s, I …
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A South Asian Perspective: It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace
by Dr. Kevin Morris, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readThe theme of the 2024 World Mental Health Day, as declared by the World Federation for Mental Health, is, “It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace“[1]. Each …
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A Kids Book About Diwali – the Festival of Lights
by Chhavi Arya Bhargava, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readWhen I set out to write “A Kids Book About Diwali,” I had no idea how deeply personal and fulfilling the journey would be. As a mother and former elementary …
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The Great Nepali Diaspora: Making Strides for the Nepali Community in New York and Rest of the World
by Preeti Adhikary, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readThe last two weeks have been a whirlwind, especially in New York. Along with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week, there are tons of fringe activities happening …
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This month’s book recommendation: The Constitution of India
by Srujan Palkar, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readIn the vast landscape of Indian history, few figures loom as large as Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. His contributions to the nation, particularly in crafting the Constitution of India, have …