A day after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation at the White House requiring companies sponsoring H-1B visa holders to pay a $100,000 fee, the administration has clarified the scope …
South Asia & US
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President Trump’s Proclamation Imposes $100K H-1B Fee, Sparks Indian American Outrage
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIn a sweeping policy move expected to reshape the U.S. visa landscape and impact technology firms across South Asia, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on September 19, 2025, at …
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee May Push Tech Talent, Innovation Back to India
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readU.S. President Donald Trump’s shock move to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas could end up triggering an unintended consequence: reversing the decades-long outflow of Indian talent and …
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South Asian Herald Editor-in-Chief Showcases Virginia’s South Asian Fashion Brand at New York Fashion Week
by Pooja Bhardwaj 3 minutes readNew York Fashion Week (NYFW) is no stranger to surprises. But, on September 13, 2025, the spotlight turned in an unexpected direction when South Asian Herald’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief, T. …
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Sudha Krishnamurthy: Nurturing Tradition, and Inspiring the Next Generation
by Swetha Venkataramani 3 minutes readIn the Washington D.C.–Maryland–Virginia (DMV) region, stages often come alive with the intricate rhythms and expressive storytelling of Bharatanatyam students trained by Thapasya – School of Dance. Sudha Krishnamurthy, founder …
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Headway BPO Brings Together Tech, Finance, and Fashion Leaders at NYC Event
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readHeadway BPO of America LLC in collaboration with Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Black Tie Magazine, and Elite Professional Group hosted an event on September 9, 2025, in New York City, …
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BAPS Welcomes Closure of DOJ Investigation into Akshardham; Hindu American Foundation Calls for Accountability
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in the United States has welcomed the decision by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey to …
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INYANA Launched in New York to Empower Indian and Nepalese Diaspora Youth
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Indo-Nepal Youth Association of North America (INYANA) was officially launched on August 23, 2025, in New York City, marking what its founders described as a “bold movement to unite …
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Extends Constitution Day Greetings to Nepal
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended greetings to the people of Nepal on the occasion of the country’s Constitution Day, celebrated on September 19. In a statement, Secretary …
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As China Slows, India Wins Credit Rating Momentum with Three Upgrades in Five Months
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia has notched up an unusual hat-trick of sovereign credit rating upgrades in just five months, strengthening its profile as a rare bright spot in a volatile global economy. Yet …