Nationalistic sentiments have different forms of expression; and Indians are no exception. In the aftermath of the cowardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, and following …
Opinion
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After Decades of Distrust, Will Indians Fly Air India?
by Matthew Reesby Matthew Rees 8 minutes readIn the three-plus years since the Tata Group acquired Air India, the airline has announced a variety of improvements, from ordering hundreds of new planes to unveiling a new logo. But after decades of …
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Kashmir Rising: A Young Kashmiri’s Call for Peace and Progress
by Dr. Shafat Hassan, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readAs a son of Kashmir and a medical doctor who has worked across continents—from the policy chambers of the United States to the healthcare corridors of the Europe, China and …
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India’s Soul Unbroken: Spiritual Unity Defies Terror’s Divide
by Haji Syed Salman Chishty 8 minutes readThe heinous terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which tragically claimed 26 innocent lives, was a calculated assault not only on human lives but on the very soul …
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The cold-blooded murder of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington DC has once again brought to the fore instances of anti-jewish sentiments raising its ugly head and more so in …
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U.S.-India Insight: Reforms — The Best Antidote to Conflict Caution
by Richard M. Rossow, CSIS 4 minutes readIt is never a bad time for big reforms. Especially when India’s business image can use a shot in the arm. But the recent India-Pakistan flare-up served as a reminder …
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Today, the world unites in solidarity with Himanshi Narwal and the families of the 26 victims whose lives were tragically cut short in this heartbreaking incident. Himanshi’s story is a …
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Guest Essay: Democrats Have a Long Way to Go
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readTo the leadership and the rank and file of the Democratic Party, the message coming across is very simple: wake up and smell the coffee. A latest poll by AP/NORC …
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The Changing DEI Landscape: The Challenge of Finding Steady Footing
by Erin Liby Erin Li 7 minutes readI’m a first year student studying healthcare policy at the University of Pennsylvania, where I’ve been inspired to dig deeper into the complexities of our healthcare system. I’ve always believed …
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DC-Based Airlink Ushers First Wave of NGO Aid into Myanmar After Earthquake
by Natalie Jacobsen, Special to South Asian Hearald 7 minutes readWhen a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025, one Washington, DC-area non-governmental organization (NGO) sprang into action: Airlink. In all disasters, time becomes the biggest …