Thousands of people enjoyed their tea and snacks listening to old Hindi film songs on the sunny Sunday evening at 74th Street, Jackson Heights, Diwali Mela on October 27, 2024. Organized …
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Edison Diwali Wonderland: A Spectacular Celebration of Lights and Culture
by Ilayas Quraishi 3 minutes readEdison, NJ— October 26, 2024 – Pappiani Park in Edison was transformed into a Diwali Wonderland on Saturday, as thousands gathered for the 3rd Annual Diwali Celebration from 2 pm …
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Why I’m Passionate About India’s Crafts
by Tara Bhargava Sanon, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readI was ten years old, when I watched a basket weaver take thin strips of cane to braid together an exquisite cane basket. As he finished, he saw me watching …
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Officially Designates Diwali as a State Holiday
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law, officially designating Diwali as a state holiday. The signing took place during a joint celebration of Diwali, Tihar, and Bandi …
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Karwa Chauth is more than just a day of fasting; it’s a celebration of love, devotion, and empowerment, even beyond the borders of India. Traditionally, married women fast from sunrise …
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A New Bollywood Video Launched to Mobilize South Asian Support for Harris in Key Swing States
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readAjay Bhutoria, a member of the National Finance Committee for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, has launched a new digital video titled “I WILL VOTE FOR KAMALA HARRIS-TIM WALZ,” …
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A High School Student’s Mission to Save Lives Through His South Asian Marrow Initiative
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readSoren Ghorai, a 17-year-old high school senior at the Eastside Preparatory School in Kirkland, Washington State, is an inspiration to many. He is the Founder and President of the South Asian …
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A South Asian Perspective: It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace
by Dr. Kevin Morris, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readThe theme of the 2024 World Mental Health Day, as declared by the World Federation for Mental Health, is, “It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace“[1]. Each …
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Bridgewater Commons and Renascent Media to Host Diwali Celebrations on November 2nd in New Jersey
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readCelebrating the South Asian community, Bridgewater Commons, in collaboration with Renascent Media, is set to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with vibrant live performances at the Mall’s Center Court …
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Legendary Musician A R Rahman Records Exclusive Performance in Support of Vice President Kamala Harris for US President
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readA Chennai-born, globally acclaimed music legend and two-time Academy Award winner, A.R. Rahman has recorded an exclusive 30-minute performance in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 Presidential campaign. The …