Diaspora
Two Letters That Undo Pakistan’s Indus Waters Case
When Pakistan's Defense Minister recently stated that his country would, in his word, "definitely" go to war over its waters, the language was aimed less at New Delhi than at…
South Asia
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Children & Students Corner
The Therapy-Speak Debate and Its Implications for South Asian Households
Since the 2000s, discussions surrounding mental health have become less stigmatized throughout the United States. A survey reports that 87% of adults believe that mental health struggles are nothing to…
Diaspora
Facts Versus Fabrication: Reassessing the Indus Basin Water Debate
Pakistan’s recent claims projecting an impending water crisis in the Indus Basin and attributing river flow variations to upstream actions fail to withstand scrutiny when examined against Pakistan’s own hydrological…
Diaspora
Maryland Cabinet Joins Lt. Governor Miller in Honoring Indian-American Journalist
Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Aruna Miller and several state cabinet members have commended South Asian Herald Founder and Editor-in-Chief T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Ph.D., for his contributions to journalism and his…
Diaspora
Opinion: Pakistan’s Fake Narrative Against India to Hide its Own Mismanagement of Water Resources
There is a lot of misinformation around Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) which is being spread through various articles appearing in newspapers/magazines/online forums including in Pakistan. Articles by so-called elites or…
Diaspora
Exclusive: Aruna Miller Reflects on Progress, Vision for Next Four Years
Following the Moore-Miller administration's decisive victory in Maryland's Democratic gubernatorial primary on June 23, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller spoke with South Asian Herald in an exclusive interview about the administration's accomplishments over…
Diaspora
Etihad Launches Dhaka Flights, Strengthens UAE-Bangladesh Air Corridor
Etihad Airways has launched direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Dhaka, marking a significant expansion of air connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh as demand for passenger travel…
Diaspora
Diamonds Find Their Spark Again
The next phase of growth for the global diamond industry may depend less on engagement rings and more on younger consumers celebrating personal milestones, as shifting buying habits and tightening…
Diaspora
Balakrishnan Becomes First Carnatic Vocalist to Receive Honorary Fellowship from RBC
In a landmark moment for Indian classical music on the global stage, renowned Carnatic vocalist, academic and educator Radhika Balakrishnan has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire…
Diaspora
India Finishes Eighth in FIH Pro League
London has rarely produced memorable results for hockey teams from the Indian subcontinent. At the 1986 Hockey World Cup, India and Pakistan met in the match to avoid finishing last,…
DMV Region
Indian-American Journalist T Vishnudatta Jayaraman Receives Maryland Gov’s Citation
Indian-American journalist and founder-editor of South Asian Herald, T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, has been honored with the Maryland Governor's Citation for his outstanding contributions to journalism and his efforts to amplify…
Australia
India Eliminated from Women’s T20 World Cup
Lord’s, London: It’s the end of the road for India at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as they fail to qualify for the semi-final stage, falling to Australia by…
Afghanistan
6.2 Earthquake Jolts Northeastern Afghanistan, Strong Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR, J&K, Pakistan, Tajikistan
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted northeastern Afghanistan on June 28 evening, sending tremors all the way from Pakistan to northern India and Tajikistan, with mild tremors felt in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and…
Capitol Hill
USISPF Leadership Summit to Focus on U.S.-India Partnership
The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) will host its ninth Leadership Summit on June 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C., bringing together senior government officials, business leaders, policymakers, academics, think tank…
Diaspora
Every Baby Deserves a Healthy Start, No Matter Where They Are Born
June 28 marks International Neonatal Screening Day, a day celebrating one of the remarkable yet often overlooked achievements in modern public health. Every year, millions of babies around the developed…
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Still Assessing Chinese Proposal for Establishing Trilateral Economic Corridor
Bangladesh is still assessing China's proposal to establish a trilateral economic corridor linking Bangladesh, Myanmar and China and has not yet taken a formal position on the initiative, Foreign Minister…