The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE hosted the 43rd Annual India Day Parade in New York City on August 17, 2025, transforming Madison Avenue into a vibrant showcase of …
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NCAIA and DMV Organizations Host India’s 79th Independence Day Celebrations in Aldie, VA
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe National Council of Asian Indian Associations (NCAIA), in collaboration with other community organizations in the DMV area, hosted India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations on August 17, 2025, at John …
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Finance Panel Maps Growth Path, Flags Risks from Inflation, Trade Shifts and Energy Transition
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s economy may be the fastest-growing among major nations but sustaining that momentum will require deft management of inflation, trade realignment, capital flows and the energy transition, a parliamentary panel …
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Nuclear, Private Capital Cast as Anchors in India’s Energy Transition
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s economic future will hinge on how decisively it navigates the energy transition, with nuclear power and private investment set to take center stage, a parliamentary committee has warned. The …
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Delaware Secretary of State Urges Indian Americans to Seek Representation in Local and State Governments
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readCharuni Patibanda-Sanchez, the Secretary of State of Delaware, and the first person of Indian descent to hold the position nationwide, has called on Indian Americans to increase their participation in …
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Loudoun County Treasurer Honors T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman for Excellence in “Community Journalism”
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readLoudoun County Treasurer Henry C. Eickelberg recognized T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Editor-in-Chief of the South Asian Herald, for his excellence in “community journalism” during India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations at Dulles …
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From Grocery Bills to Loan Repayments: How UPI Is Reshaping Indian Money Habits
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has continued its blistering growth in 2025, with average daily transaction values climbing from about $9.1 billion in January to $10.9 billion in August, according …
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Philanthropist Surinderpal Singh Oberoi Honored in Canada for Lifesaving Humanitarian Work
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readIt is the extraordinary journey of a man who once walked away from home, unwilling to pursue post-matriculation studies. Five decades later, he funds universities, champions quality education, and supports …
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Seattle Hosts First-Ever India Day Parade, Showcasing India’s Cultural Diversity and Unity
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readAs part of India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in collaboration with the City of Seattle, organized the first-ever India Day Parade in Downtown …
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Seattle’s Space Needle Hoists Indian Flag for the First Time to Mark India’s 79th Independence Day
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIn a historic first, the Indian Tricolor was hoisted atop Seattle’s iconic Space Needle in the Washington State on August 15, 2025, to mark India’s 79th Independence Day. The Space …