Capitol Hill
India Caught Between Russian Oil and US Tariffs
India faces a potential double economic shock after the U.S. Congress cleared legislation giving President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of…
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Diaspora
South Asian Brand Paaie Stages Four Runway Shows at NYFW
Virginia-based South Asian fashion brand Paaie returned to New York Fashion Week on September 11 and 12, 2026, presenting four runway shows that celebrated South Asian heritage, contemporary design and…
Books
Book Review: Śrī Ramaṇa Maharṣi’s Upadeśa Sāram
Śrī Ramaṇa Maharṣhi's Upadeśa Sāram is arguably one of the most profound spiritual texts of our times. This book of thirty verses takes us through a complete spiritual journey that…
Afghanistan
India Highlights Deep Historical Ties With Afghanistan at UNSC
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Harish Parvathaneni, said the relationship between Indians and Afghans predates modern maps and borders, noting that the historic roads connecting Kabul with the…
Capitol Hill
LG Hashmi Endorses El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race
Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi has endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race. Hashmi announced her endorsement after reviewing El-Sayed’s record, experience and policy priorities, according to a…
Diaspora
Exclusive: Chef Manisha Bhasin on Culinary Diplomacy and America’s Evolving Palate
In this exclusive conversation with South Asian Herald, Corporate Executive Chef at ITC Hotels Manisha Bhasin reflects on culinary diplomacy, diversification of the American palate and strengthening Indo-US cultural ties. Chef…
South Asia
What India’s New UPI Fee Means for Digital Payments
The singular defining feature of India's digital payments revolution till now has been that paying with UPI has been almost free. The Central Government has on Monday let it be…
Bhutan
Jaishankar Arrives in Bhutan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bhutan's Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel arrived in Bumthang on September 16. Jaishankar is visiting Bhutan from September 16…
Diaspora
Sumathy Ram, Ricky Kej’s ‘LoVE (Pyaar)’ Blends Global Musical Traditions
Award-winning filmmaker, poet and lyricist Sumathy Ram’s latest musical collaboration, “LoVE (Pyaar),” brings together Afrobeat, Latin music, Indian classical music and Vedic traditions in an international project centered on “love,…
Diaspora
Netflix Announces Festive Cheer as The Great Indian Kapil Show Returns for Season 5
This festive season, the celebrations are getting a whole lot louder, the laughter a whole lot crazier, and the family WhatsApp groups a whole lot more entertaining! Netflix is all…
Culture & Heritage
Jyotirgamaya: Evolution, Key To Success
The longevity, growth and spread of Sanathana Dharma has been due to its acknowledgement of the inevitability of changes with time and its acceptance to seamless evolution of gods, rituals…
Beauty and Wellness
Beauty Basics with Shahnaz Husain: Monsoon Handcare Tips for Pretty Hands This Rainy Season
Excessive moisture and humidity during the rainy season come with their own set of challenges, especially for our hands. Dehydration caused by excessive sweating, along with dampness and fluctuating humidity,…
Bangladesh
Moody’s Revises Bangladesh Outlook to Stable from Negative
The US-based Moody's Ratings has revised its outlook on Bangladesh to stable from negative, citing easing political and external pressures, stronger foreign exchange reserves and record remittance inflows. In its…
Culture & Heritage
Italy Honors Sikh Soldiers’ Role in World War II Liberation
More than eight decades after Italy’s liberation, families affected by World War II continue to honor the Sikh soldiers who fought alongside Allied forces and sacrificed their lives in the…
Agriculture
Dhanayoga: The Law of the Farm, Lessons for Long-Term Investors
This week, we explore the “Law of the Farm” and its relevance to long-term investing. The analogy is simple: just as a farmer prepares the soil, plants carefully, nurtures crop…
Canada
Canada Removes Four Indian Nationals Linked to Organized Crime
Canada is removing approximately 400 inadmissible individuals each week, according to an official statement issued Monday. Among those recently deported were four Indian nationals whose cases illustrate the Canada Border…