For many Indian families living in America, the idea of their child getting a top US college education is a big dream. But often, there’s a worry: “Can my child …
Opinion
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From Backstage to Belonging: A Tamil American’s Perspective from the DNC Convention
by Rohith (Ro) Chari, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readBackstage at the Democratic National Convention this past August, moving speakers through security, green rooms, and tight schedules, I knew I wasn’t just there to manage logistics. I was there …
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Guest Column: The Trump-Musk Feud is Not Funny Business
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIt will be shrugged away in some quarters as two powerful men and an occasional soap opera, but not really a drama to drag on for decades. In the context …
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Air Disasters-4: Adanis, IndiGo Rule Indian Aviation as Government Agencies Get Elbowed Out
by Prabhjot Singh 13 minutes readA lot has been said and written about air disasters in general, and the recent crash of AI 171, a flight from Ahmedabad to Gatwick (London), in particular. The flight …
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Air Disasters-3: Opinions, Expert Comments, and Versions Galore, But Who Will Pinpoint the Real Cause?
by Prabhjot Singh 7 minutes readDisasters can only be minimized but not eliminated. If to err is human, machines have their limitations. A minor snag can clog the machine, leading to disastrous results. And then …
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Guest Column: Vagaries of War and Diplomacy
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 4 minutes readAfter being at each other’s throats for about two weeks, the gunfire and missiles are supposedly falling silent in the Middle East with Iran and Israel agreeing to a ceasefire, …
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Canadian Leaders Urge Terrorist Designation for Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Amid Threats to South Asian Community
by Prabhjot Singh 7 minutes readWhen Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney were discussing the restoration of diplomatic ties through the appointment of High Commissioners in each other’s countries, an unsavory controversy …
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The Pangs of Being A Proteas Supporter
by Akshobh Giridharadas 13 minutes readChris Martin of Coldplay is synonymous with the song “A Sky Full of Stars.” It was recorded in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, a region that has contributed so much to …
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Guest Column: A Challenging Summit For The G7
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIn a few days’ time the 51st summit of the Group of Seven will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada that will be the first for Prime Minister Mark Carney. The …
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What Is AI? And Who Really Understands It?
by Alexander Holston, MD 5 minutes readEveryone in health IT these days seems to be “in AI.” It’s the buzzword on every badge, every product roadmap, and nearly every panel discussion. But let’s be honest: most …