He is basking in the applause and appreciation for The Mehta Boys, with which he starts out as writer, director and (co-)producer. Among the most grounded human beings in showbiz, Boman …
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Viksit Amritsar Gala in Maryland Raises Over $250K for Amritsar’s Development
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe Viksit Amritsar Gala, a fundraising event devoted to the development of Amritsar in Punjab, India, was held on January 26, 2025, in Potomac, Maryland. Surpassing its initial goal of …
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Gandhi’s Steadfast Yoga: A Thoughtful Reflection on the Philosophical Foundation of Mahatma Gandhi’s Wisdom
by Srimati Karuna, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readWhen I first came to the Gandhi Memorial Center in 1998, I came to pursue a study of the Bhagavad Gita. To my surprise and blessed inspiration, I learned that …
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Indian Consulate in New York Honors Achievements of Indian Diaspora on 76th Republic Day
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readOn the occasion of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, the Consulate General of India in New York honored the exceptional achievements and contributions of the Indian Diaspora and Friends of India. …
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India’s 76th Republic Day: Celebrations Highlight Diaspora’s Role and Strengthening U.S.-India Ties
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readWashington DC: Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, unfurled the tricolor flag at India House on January 26, 2025, to commemorate India’s 76th Republic Day. In his address, …
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Virginia’s JJ Singh Becomes First Turbaned Sikh State Legislator, Calls for Action on Gun Violence and Lowering Tuition Costs
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readRichmond, Virginia: Virginia House Delegate, JJ Singh, who made history as the first “Turbaned Sikh” to serve as a state legislator in the United States, expressed concerns that the “American …
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Indian Ambassador Celebrates Indian Americans as “Living Bridge” at 76th Republic Day Event in Nation’s Capital
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readWashington DC: Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, emphasized the pivotal role of Indian Americans as a “living bridge,” between India and the United States during the 76th Republic …
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Indian Americans Among 2025 Padma Award Recipients: Honoring Global Achievements in Science, Innovation, and Leadership
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readProminent Indian Americans are among the 139 recipients of the 2025 Padma Awards, one of India’s highest civilian honors. The Padma Awards are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for …
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Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Hosts Successful Conference in Mysore
by News India Times 4 minutes readThe 15th Annual conference of the Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, GAPIO, held January 18–19, 2025 at Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza, Mysore, was a resounding success. More than 400 …
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Navdeep Singh (Duncan) Sachdeva Appointed to Los Angeles Central Area Planning Commission
by News India Times 2 minutes readThe Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved Mayor Karen Bass’s appointment of Navdeep Singh (Duncan) Sachdeva to the Central Area Planning Commission (APC), January 22, 2025. Commissioner Sachdeva becomes the …