Nirav Shah’s campaign announced that his bid for Governor of Maine is gaining strong statewide momentum, reporting $510,000 raised in its first campaign finance filing. The campaign said the contributions …
Politics
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Indian American Lawmakers Criticize Trump’s Handling of Maduro’s Arrest, Cite Lack of Congressional Approval
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readWhile acknowledging that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is an “illegitimate dictator,” several Indian American lawmakers in the U.S. Congress criticized the Trump administration for using military force without congressional authorization …
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The India We Imagine: Re-envisioning India’s Global Role at the 23rd India Conference at Harvard
by Eshaan Mani and Vedika Jain 5 minutes readThe India Conference at Harvard, one of the world’s longest-running student-led forums on India, will return to Harvard University on February 14 and 15, 2026, convening global leaders, thinkers, and creators …
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City’s 112th Mayor, Pledges Inclusive and Expansive Governance
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readStanding alongside tens of thousands of people gathered at City Hall in Lower Manhattan and braving the January chill beneath what he described as a “resurgent flame of hope,” 34-year-old …
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In spite of all the tough and bold talk, there comes a time in the White House when nearly everybody, including the President, is a bit apprehensive about what is …
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West’s Selective Immigration Push Deepens Brain Drain Pressures on Developing Nations
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes read“Poaching the best and ignoring the rest” appears to be the emerging immigration mantra of the developed West as it moves into 2026. The message to countries rich in manpower, …
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India’s Anti-Dumping Push Is Not Fixing the Manufacturing Problem
by Akhil Yadavby Akhil Yadav 5 minutes readOver time, India has become one of the most active users of anti-dumping duties in the world. In recent years, investigations have proliferated across steel, chemicals, solar equipment, engineering goods, and a broad range of …
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In the political world of Republicans and Democrats, there is this hope that 2026 should definitely be better than how 2025 unfolded over the months. From the initial euphoria of …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Ajay Bisaria
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readA seasoned diplomat with decades of experience across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific, Ambassador Ajay Bisaria has been at the forefront of some of India’s most consequential diplomatic …
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Rep. Ro Khanna Calls Newly Released Epstein Files a “Bombshell,” Raises Transparency Concerns
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readIndian American Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, has described the Department of Justice’s newly released Epstein files as a “bombshell,” raising serious concerns about …