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6 Underrated Performances from Rishi Kapoor
The September 5, 1952-born Rishi Kapoor, easily one of the most underrated actors in Hindi cinema and also one of the most accomplished, always had a valid complaint about his…
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Raises Concerns Over Dominion Energy’s Golden to Mars Transmission Project in Loudoun County
Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has urged the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to review community concerns over Dominion Energy’s proposed 500kV/230kV Golden to Mars transmission project, citing strong…
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New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Introduces Bill to Safeguard Vaccine Access
New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has announced plans to introduce the “Robert F. Kennedy, Sr. Vaccine Access Act,” a measure designed to counter what she described as the Trump…
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Indian-Origin Amit Kshatriya Named NASA Associate Administrator, Agency’s Top Civil Service Role
Acting Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Sean P. Duffy, has appointed Indian-Origin Amit Kshatriya as the agency’s new associate administrator, the highest-ranking civil service position within…
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Web Review: Court Kacheri is a Welcome Mix of the Light and Serious
Does a lawyer’s son have to become a lawyer even if he is not interested in the profession and hates everything that comes with it? Is there anything like an…
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Honors South Asian Herald Editor-in-Chief with Congressional Record Commendation
Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has recognized T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief of South Asian Herald, with a commendation in the Congressional Record during the proceedings of the 119th…
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President Trump Calls U.S.-India Trade Ties “One-Sided,” Defends Tariffs Amid Court Ruling
U.S. President Donald Trump has described America’s trade relationship with India as “one-sided,” criticizing New Delhi for imposing some of the world’s highest tariffs. “I get along with India very…
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Two Iconic Filmmaker-Actor Teams Reunite: Priyadarshan-Akshay and RGV-Manoj
Akshay Kumar was Priyadarshan’s favorite actor, and ‘two-gether’ they changed the commercial viability (and raised the bar) for full-on, clean comedies together with Hera Pheri (2000). Subsequently, they gave three hits in…
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Stanford University Honors Srinivasa Ramanujan with Abstract Portrait by Artist Jeena Raghavan
Jeena Raghavan, a New York- and Bangalore-based artist, has presented an abstract portrait of the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan to Stanford University. The University has installed the work as…
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SCO Summit 2025: Leaders Emphasize Multilateralism, Security, and Global Governance Reforms
As nations worldwide grapple with the impact of ongoing U.S. tariffs, world leaders convened at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September…
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Waterloo Warriors Stun Defending Champions Mississauga Premiers to Win World T10® Women’s Series 2025
A 63-run unbeaten third-wicket partnership between Terisha and D. Mitra helped Waterloo Warriors surprise defending champions Mississauga Premiers by eight wickets with four balls to spare in the World T10®…
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Jio Studios to Showcase Three Diverse Films at 16th Chicago South Asian Film Festival
One of India’s premier content powerhouses, Jio Studios now continues to make its mark on the global stage with the official selection of three of its upcoming films—Ghamasaan, Saali Mohabbat and Bun Tikki—for…
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New $250 Visa Integrity Fee to Increase U.S. Travel Costs for Foreign Nationals and Employers
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA, Public Law 119-21), which took effect on July 4, 2025, the U.S. government introduced a new Visa Integrity Fee. This $250 fee…
Economy
Is the Modi–Trump Relationship Losing Momentum?
“At its core, the story of Mr. Trump and Mr. Modi is about two brash, populist leaders with big egos and authoritarian tendencies, and the web of loyalties that help…
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World T10 Women’s Series in Mississauga Showcases Thrilling Cricket and Outstanding Performances
It was cricket that had long weekend fans on their toes with some outstanding performances from both batters and bowlers. Danville Park in Mississauga was all in action as the…
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How Hindi Cinema Will Regale Us in the Last Four Months of 2025
2025 has been a mixed year so far. It was replete with box-office highs like Chhaava (the biopic on Emperor Shambhaji, the much-misinterpreted Maratha son of Chhatrapati Shivaji) and Saiyaara. Raid 2, Sitaare Zameen…