As the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) celebrates its Foundation Day in 2026, it presents an important moment to reflect on the organization’s historic role in shaping India’s cultural …
South Asia
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India is stepping up efforts to expand domestic insulin manufacturing and diabetes-related bio-manufacturing, as global supply risks and affordability concerns push policymakers to re-evaluate dependence on a handful of multinational …
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A Q&A interview with the founder of Magic Tours of India. Anytime I’m traveling in India (or virtually any other country), I book a guided tour. I get to draw …
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Nebraska Legislature Recognizes Diwali, Celebrates Festival’s Cultural and Community Significance
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has commended the State of Nebraska for officially recognizing Diwali and its cultural significance. Members of the 109th Legislature of Nebraska, Second Session, formally acknowledged …
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Rini Sampath Becomes First South Asian Candidate on Washington, DC Mayoral Ballot
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readWashington, DC mayoral candidate Rini Sampath has officially become the first South Asian to appear on the ballot for mayor in the city’s history. Sampath was born in Theni, Tamil …
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Global Conflicts Cast Shadow Over International Sporting Events, Raise Concerns for Future Tournaments
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readConflicts, often described as wars, have long disrupted not only societies but also the world of sports. History records several instances where global conflicts led to the cancellation of major …
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Mahaveer Singhvi Assumes Charge as India’s Consul General in Toronto Amid Improving India-Canada Ties
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readMahaveer Singhvi, a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has assumed charge as the Consul General of India in Toronto, succeeding Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh, who had been serving as acting …
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“STOP NOW!” Global Gandhi’s Urgent Call as Iran–Israel Tensions Explode
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readAmid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the Global Gandhi initiative has issued a strongly worded global appeal calling for an immediate ceasefire, diplomatic engagement, and a renewed commitment to …
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The Gulf in the Ballot Box: How a Distant War Is Reshaping India’s Five-State Election
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 8 minutes readIndia is heading into its most consequential sub-national electoral cycle in a decade — and the campaign trail smells, unexpectedly, of kerosene. A war in West Asia, now entering its …
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India Bets on Value-Added Seafood to Drive Export Surge
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia is preparing to reposition its seafood industry for the next phase of global competition, with policymakers targeting higher-value exports, deeper market penetration and stronger compliance standards as the sector …