Many years ago, I began to wonder, what us, ordinary citizens, can do to contribute to public diplomacy. What could we do, without holding posts and power, to bring greater …
South Asia
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Reliance Foundation and UN India Host ‘Early Warning to Early Action’ Convention in Odisha
by Ananya Prabhakar 4 minutes readReliance Foundation, in collaboration with United Nations India brought together stakeholders from the Global South to discuss strengthening of early warning signs for early action during disasters. The convention, which …
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A High School Student’s Mission to Save Lives Through His South Asian Marrow Initiative
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readSoren Ghorai, a 17-year-old high school senior at the Eastside Preparatory School in Kirkland, Washington State, is an inspiration to many. He is the Founder and President of the South Asian …
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India’s Foreign Minister Characterizes ‘Terrorism, Extremism, and Separatism’ as ‘Three Evils’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, emphasized that peace and stability are essential for development while highlighting “terrorism, extremism, and separatism,” as “three evils,” that must be addressed to foster trade …
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CABI to Begin Coaching Sessions in New Delhi as it Awaits NOC for the 4th T20 World Cup in Pakistan
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), which is still awaiting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from India’s Ministry of Sports for the upcoming 4th T20 World Cup Cricket …
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United Nations Member States Reflect on Mahatma Gandhi’s Values on the International Day of Non-Violence
by SAH Special Correspondent 4 minutes readUnited Nations: On October 2, 2024, in honor of the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, United Nations Member States gathered to observe the International Day of Non-Violence. The event was hosted …
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Sri Lanka’s UN Envoy says developing nations face a debt crisis, hindering their SDG goals
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readSri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mohan Pieris, highlighted that despite consensus on the “Pact for the Future,” the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convenes amidst “profound global …
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‘Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism policy will never succeed’ warns India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar at UNGA
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readAsserting that “Terrorism is antithetical of everything the world stands for” India’s Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar while addressing the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 28, …
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Bhutan’s Prime Minister hails India’s ‘steadfast’ support in the Himalayan Kingdom’s development journey
by SAH Special Correspondent 2 minutes readBhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, hailed India as Bhutan’s “closest friend and neighbor,” expressing deep appreciation for India’s “steadfast,” friendship and support in Bhutan’s development journey from the very beginning. …
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Chief Advisor of Bangladesh credits the youth for gaining independence from ‘autocratic and undemocratic regime’ in his UNGA address
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readChief Advisor to the Government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, emphasized the pivotal role of the Bangladeshi people, particularly the youth, in securing the nation’s independence from an “autocratic and …