It is not as if New York City is on fire with the election of a 34-year-old South Asian Muslim as the Mayor of the city, or that communists have …
Politics
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Indian Americans and South Asians Mark Historic Wins in 2025 U.S. Elections; Ghazala Hashmi Makes History
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian American and South Asian candidates from the Democratic Party achieved major victories across the United States in the November 4 elections, marking a historic moment for representation and diversity …
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Zohran Mamdani Makes History as New York City’s Next Mayor, Quotes India’s First PM Nehru in His Victory Speech
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 7 minutes readZohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old NY state assemblymember from Queens, has been elected the 111th mayor of New York City on November 4, 2025. His victory is historic on several counts, …
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Meenakshi Lekhi Calls Science and Technology the Bridge for a Stronger US-India Partnership at FIIDS Roundtable
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readIn a compelling address underscoring the role of innovation and shared democratic values in shaping the global order, former Minister of State for External Affairs of India, Meenakshi Lekhi said …
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Supreme Court Showdown to Decide Fate of President Trump’s Global Tariffs
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readThe U.S. Supreme Court will on November 5, 2025, hear one of the most consequential trade cases in decades — Learning Resources, Inc. v. Donald J. Trump — a legal …
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Opinion: Optics, Atmospherics and Substance of President Trump in Asia
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readSome believe that by skipping a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, American President Donald Trump may have given away the stage to China and its leader, President Xi …
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Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman Welcomes Federal Court Ruling Ensuring SNAP Funding During Shutdown
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readMaryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman has welcomed a federal judge’s ruling requiring the federal government to release funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing federal shutdown. …
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AAPI Victory Fund Launches “Civic Playground for Creators” to Empower Digital Storytellers as Agents of Democracy
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readIn an innovative move to engage diverse audiences through authentic storytelling, the AAPI Victory Fund has launched a new initiative titled “Civic Playground for Creators.” The program aims to harness …
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Indian American Leaders Rally for Voter Engagement at “Diwali Day of Action” in Northern Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Indian American (IA) Impact and the AAPI Victory Fund came together to host the “Diwali Day of Action” an event focused on civic participation, voter turnout, and community empowerment, …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Commends Banks and Credit Unions for Supporting Federal Workers Amid Shutdown
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readAs millions of federal employees missed their first full paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown this week, Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has commended several banks and credit …