Indian American lawmakers and community leaders have welcomed the January 17 inauguration of Virginia’s first woman Governor, Abigail Spanberger, and its first Muslim and South Asian American Lieutenant Governor, Ghazala …
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Can Circle Kabaddi Rebound in 2026? Punjabi Diaspora Pins Hopes on Reform and Revival
by Prabhjot Singh 8 minutes readCan members of the overseas Punjabi community imagine North America, Europe, or Australasia without a kabaddi tournament for the entirety of 2026? At first glance, such a prospect appears unlikely. …
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On January 16, 2026, his centenary was celebrated by his fans. Omkar Prasad Nayyar, known to us all as O.P. Nayyar, was the ultimate musical maverick, who broke all convention …
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Abigail Spanberger Makes History, Sworn In as Virginia’s 75th Governor and First Woman, Unveils Affordability and Unity Agenda
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readRichmond, Virginia: On a freezing, rainy, and cloudy day, Abigail Spanberger made history, on January 17, 2026, becoming the first woman Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Spanberger was …
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B.C. Trade Mission to India Advances Technology, Life Sciences, and Energy Partnerships Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readA high-level British Columbia delegation led by Premier David Eby has focused its six-day visit to India on strengthening business, technology, and innovation ties, positioning trade diversification as a priority …
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Never mind the miserable overall business in 2025, trade analysts and the industry, and of course, we the audience, do look forward to a great 2026. The first half of …
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What Zohran Mamdani’s Rise Means for South Asians in the United States
by Alisha Zaidi, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readIt has been just two weeks since Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City. In that short time, Mamdani has delivered on his promises and …
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Building Bridges Across Continents Through Storytelling and Strategy
by Rishini Weeraratne, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readFrom the classrooms of Colombo to the boardrooms of London, my journey has been shaped by purpose, persistence, and possibility. As a journalist, editor, communications strategist, and global ambassador, I …
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India Calls for Reformed Multilateralism, UN Security Council Expansion at General Assembly Plenary
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndia has emphasized the need for United Nations member states to act with a “joint sense of purpose” to advance “reformed multilateralism,” highlighting the urgency of updating global institutions to …
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CUNY Names 29 Students, Including Three South Asians, as Gilman Scholarship Recipients; Eight Selected for Kaplan Leadership Program
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe City University of New York has announced the selection of 29 students, including three South Asians, Niharika Ojha, Manasvini Chitharanjan, and Jafnoon Khatun, for the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman …