When the video finally emerged online, it was brief, unpolished, and urgent. Recorded inside what appears to be an industrial facility near Bangkok, six Indian men spoke directly to the …
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Opinion: Getting Real with the Board of Peace
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIt is not as though the Board of Peace (BOP) is in tatters or on the verge of collapse except that many nations who have been invited to join the …
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New Indian Tax Ruling Could Limit How Long Overseas Indians Can Visit Home
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readFor millions of Indians working abroad, trips back home are often planned around family needs — ageing parents, weddings, medical care or festivals. A recent ruling by India’s income tax …
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Atlee Redefines ‘One last time’ While Celebrating Thalapathy Vijay at Jan Neta Audio Launch
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe grand audio launch of Jan Neta, Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, held in Malaysia, turned into an unforgettable and deeply emotional evening for fans and industry colleagues alike. Among the distinguished …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Ambassador Ajay Bisaria
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readA seasoned diplomat with decades of experience across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indo-Pacific, Ambassador Ajay Bisaria has been at the forefront of some of India’s most consequential diplomatic …
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Dragon and Elephant’s Dance: China’s Consumer as India’s Next Big Opportunity
by Anand Singhby Anand Singh 7 minutes readChina, once known for churning out cheap products for Western shelves because of its cheap labour, is weighed down by a deep property slump and a consumer recovery that has …
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India’s Stalled Trade Negotiations Show the Cost of Policy Overcorrection
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe coming week will test India’s trade diplomacy more sharply than officials may admit. With Deputy U.S. Ambassador for Trade Rick Switzer landing in New Delhi on December 10–11 for …
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Cyclone Ditwah Exposes the Cracks in Sri Lanka’s Recovery, Moody’s Says, as Economists Warn of a ‘Re-Default Trap’
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readSri Lanka’s fragile post-default recovery is facing its most serious test yet, with Moody’s Ratings warning that the island is now the most credit-exposed economy in South and Southeast Asia …
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France Stuns Australia 8-3 as Day 3 of Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup Delivers High-Scoring Thrillers
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readFrance delivered one of the most dramatic performances of the FIH Hockey World Cup for Junior Men in Tamil Nadu, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat Australia 8-3 after trailing …
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Belgium Defeats India 1-0 to Clinch Maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Title in Malaysia
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readBelgium secured its first-ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup with a narrow 1-0 victory over India in the final held in Ipoh, Malaysia, on November 30, 2025. Despite a spirited performance, …