Indian American lawmakers have expressed strong support for the White House-brokered ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to take effect on January 19, 2024, just one day …
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Tamil American Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution to Designate January as Tamil Language and Heritage Month
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readOn January 14, 2025, coinciding with Pongal, a major Tamil harvest festival celebrated in mid-January, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize January as Tamil Language and …
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Eric Garcetti Reflects on Oval Office Meeting with Biden and Modi: A Defining Moment of His Tenure
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readEric Garcetti, U.S. Ambassador to India, described being in the Oval Office at the White House with President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a defining moment of …
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Department of State Revamps Passport and Visa Services; Streamlines Processing and Online Renewals
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Bureau of Consular Affairs at the U.S. Department of State has noted it has decisively responded to historic demand for travel documents, implementing sweeping changes to improve accessibility and …
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‘It is a Blessing that South Asian Immigrants Have Chosen Maryland as Their New Home’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readBrooke Lierman, the 34th Comptroller of Maryland, sat down for an exclusive interview with South Asian Herald on January 9, 2025, at her office in Annapolis. During the conversation, she shared …
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K V Prasad Explores Role of Indian Parliament in Nation’s Foreign Policy in New Book
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readVeteran journalist K V Prasad has authored a new book titled, “Indian Parliament: Shaping Foreign Policy,” which underscores the critical role of the Indian Parliament in influencing the nation’s foreign …
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All Aboard for Cricket: Kerala Gears Up for an Unforgettable Cricket Spectacle
by Ananya Prabhakar 4 minutes readThe IndusInd Bank Women’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 is set to begin from January 13, 2025 in Ernakulam, Kerala, the Cricket Association for the Blind in …
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Historic Milestone: Largest Ever Indian American Representation in U.S. Congress
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readWith the election of Suhas Subramanyam to the U.S. House of Representatives, Indian American lawmakers celebrated an unprecedented milestone, marking the largest representation of Indian Americans in U.S. history. Subramanyam, …
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Cognizant’s Ravi Kumar Highlights Indian Diaspora’s Global Impact at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readRavi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant Technologies, has emphasized the transformative influence of the 35-million-strong Indian diaspora in various fields, highlighting their role in promoting Indian culture as a “global differentiator,” …
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President Droupadi Murmu Hails Indian Diaspora as Global Trailblazers at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readPresident of India, Droupadi Murmu, lauded the Indian Diaspora for being the “best of India,” and making significant contributions to important fields recognized globally. Speaking during the valedictory session of …