Umrangso’s rat-hole mine flooding in January 2025, which trapped nine workers, underlined how quickly unauthorised extraction turns fatal. Similar incidents across the North East show that a ban without routine detection and …
South Asia
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America’s volatile foreign policy is forcing India to revisit its own priorities. Domestically, the Modi government seems intent to move faster on domestic reforms to buttress growth that is ordinarily fueled by commercial ties …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Lakshmi Puri
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 8 minutes readAmbassador Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri is a distinguished Indian diplomat, former UN Assistant Secretary-General and author, known for her extensive work in international development, human rights and women’s economic empowerment. She …
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Indian American MIT Researcher Leads AI-Powered Breakthrough for Early Cancer Detection
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn an effort to detect cancer at its earliest stages and reduce cancer-related deaths, Indian American Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researcher Sangeeta Bhatia, working with Microsoft researcher Ava Amini …
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Hindu American Foundation Raises Alarm Over Rising Violence Against Religious Minorities in Bangladesh Ahead of Elections
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has echoed the “urgent concerns” raised by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council over ongoing violence targeting Hindus and escalating threats faced by religious …
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Anant Nambiar Sworn In to Westchester County Board, Makes History as First South Asian and Hindu Legislator
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readAnant Nambiar was sworn in on January 1, 2026, as the legislator representing District 7 on the Westchester County Board of Legislators at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College …
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The India We Imagine: Acclaimed Fashion Designer Manish Malhotra to Speak at 23rd India Conference at Harvard
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readAcclaimed fashion designer Manish Malhotra, one of India’s most influential voices in fashion and visual culture, will headline the prestigious India Conference at Harvard, to be held on February 14 …
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INCA Awards Announced with Promise of Credibility
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readIndian National Cine Academy (INCA) has been announced as a pan-India institution for Indian Cinema, a monumental vision to unite India’s cinematic powerhouses, aimed at bringing together all the twelve …
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CHCC India Mission Gains Momentum as BC Premier Prepares Trade Visit to Strengthen Canada–India Economic Ties
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readA British Columbia delegation will visit India from January 12 to 17, with stopovers in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chandigarh. It will be the first visit by a Canadian …
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Film Review: “Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders” is a Layered Whodunit
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readWhen the earlier film (then standalone for the viewer) was released, I had found it engrossing as a classic detective thriller, but sans any elements to appeal to souls who …