The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin, GOPIO, Connecticut chapter, along with Stamford Mayor’s Multicultural Council celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at the Ferguson …
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Turkey or Eggplant: An Indian American Thanksgiving
by Archana Adalja, News India Times 5 minutes readDiwali has just gone with numerous celebrations among the Indian American community and Thanksgiving follows right behind, making life full of one joyful festival after another, of meeting friends and …
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Good Neighbors and Beyond: A SEHER Perspective
by Sanjeev Bhargava, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readMany years ago, I began to wonder, what us, ordinary citizens, can do to contribute to public diplomacy. What could we do, without holding posts and power, to bring greater …
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Four Indian-Origin Students Selected for 2025 Rhodes Scholarships
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readFour Indian-origin students are among the 32 Americans selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2025 Rhodes Scholarships. These distinguished students—Om Gandhi, Anushka Nair, Aneesh Muppidi, and Ayush Noori—will begin their graduate …
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Adani Group Chair and Others Indicted for ‘Securities and Wire Fraud’ in United States
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York on November 20, 2024, unsealed a five-count criminal indictment in federal court in Brooklyn, charging Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, …
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American Hindu Coalition Celebrates Seventh Anniversary and Hosts Diwali Celebrations in Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe American Hindu Coalition (AHC) hosted its Seventh Annual Day and Diwali Celebrations on November 17, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The celebration of Diwali, symbolizing …
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Delegate Srinivasan Secures Democratic Nomination in VA District 32 Special Election
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readVirginia House Delegate Kannan Srinivasan has secured the Democratic nomination in VA District 32 Special Election. The seat became vacant after State Senator Suhas Subramanyam’s recent election to the U.S. …
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Immigration Experts Discuss Challenges Under Trump’s Second Term
by ITV Goldby ITV Gold 10 minutes readNew Jersey, November 15, 2024 – As President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to assume office for his second term, immigrant communities are bracing for significant policy changes. ITV Gold, led by the …
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Private Screening of ‘Paro: The Untold Story of Bride Slavery,’ Held in Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readA private screening of “Paro: The Untold Story of Bride Slavery,” was held on November 10, 2024, at the LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Tysons at the Boro, in Virginia. Lead Actress …
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Renowned Indian Yoga Master Tragically Dies While Hiking in Charlottesville, Virginia
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readFifty-three-year-old Sharath Jois, a celebrated yoga teacher from Mysore, India, and the grandson of legendary yoga guru K. Pattabhi Jois, tragically passed away from a heart attack on November 11, …