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HinduPACT Urges Inclusion of Hindu Priest in Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
The HinduPACT, a Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective, has reached out to President-elect Donald Trump and the Trump-Vance Inaugral
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Strengthening the Partnership with India is Key to Tackling the Global Synthetic Drug Crisis
Indian American Dr. Rahul Gupta made history as the first medical doctor to head the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Born in India to an Indian…
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Exploring Kerala’s Jewish Heritage: The Last Jews of Cochin Exhibition in Washington, D.C
While traveling through Kerala, particularly Mattancherry in Kochi, one of the most striking landmarks is the Jewish Street and synagogue. This centuries-old Jewish place of worship has now become a…
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Haazri: A.R. Rahman Pays Tribute to Guru, Hema Malini Receives Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan Award
Jio World Garden in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex was transformed into a haven of soulful melodies as the third edition of Haazri unfolded. The event, dedicated to the enduring legacy of the late…
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Mukesh and Nita Ambani to Attend Trump’s 2025 Presidential Inauguration
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani, chairperson of Reliance Foundation, are set to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. The…
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Indian American Sentenced to 96 Months for Attempted White House Attack with Nazi Ideology
On January 16, 2025, Indian American Sai Varshith Kandula was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for attempting an attack on the White House with a rented truck on…
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Film Review: Azaad Slips Majorly in Vital Second Half
This is a film with one illustrious title predecessor (Azaad in the 1950s with Dilip Kumar in the title-role) and one quite successful 1978 film with Dharmendra. But this time, the…
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Retrospective of Mani Ratnam Celebrates “Four Decades of Cinematic Excellence”
G5A’s Cinema House unveils a retrospective that honors the legendary Mani Ratnam. This meticulously curated celebration marks Mani Ratnam’s four extraordinary decades of storytelling that has redefined the boundaries of…
Capitol Hill
Indian American Lawmakers Applaud the White House-Brokered Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
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
On 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
Eric 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
The 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’
Brooke 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
Veteran 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
The 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
With 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,…