The U.S. Department of State has announced that South Asian countries, including Bangladesh and Nepal, will be added to the list of nations whose citizens must post refundable bonds of …
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Sankranthi: A Festival of Sun, Harvest, and Sweet Speech
by Usha Rao, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readThe Celestial Shift: From Darkness to Light Makara Sankranthi is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a celebration of the Sun’s cosmic journey. In Indian astrology, …
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Film Review: Laalo—Krishna Sada Sahaayate Shows Strength of Simple, Sincere Scripts
by Rajiv Vijayakar 6 minutes readA film made in about Rs. five million has incredibly grossed over Rs. 12 billion — and counting! — in Gujarati. At a time when a small film like Mahavatar Narsimha has …
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Assam’s SOP Must Move Beyond Closures
by Utkarsh Yadav and Alokita Yadav 3 minutes readUmrangso’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 …
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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 …