Calling it a “discounted reciprocal tariff,” President Donald Trump, on April 2, 2025, in his Liberation Day Address from the Rose Garden at the White House, announced sweeping tariffs on …
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US-India Relations Poised for Growth Amid South Asian Regional Challenges
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readUnited States Representative Dr. Ami Bera, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia and ranking member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the …
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The Silent Epidemic: Why South Asians Face a Higher Risk of Heart Disease
by Hiba Siddiqui 7 minutes readHeart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. But for those of us from South Asian backgrounds—families with roots in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the …
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Congratulates Sri Lanka on Independence Day
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended his congratulations to the people of Sri Lanka on their Independence Day. In a statement on February 3rd, Secretary Rubio remarked, “On …
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Calls for “Meaningful” Dialogue with India; Highlights Economic Diplomacy and Investment Opportunities
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering “good relations,” with India through a “meaningful and constructive,” dialogue. “Our primary significance in the …
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A Force More Powerful: A New Book on The Rise of the Global Women’s Funding Movement
by Jane Sloane, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readThe story of the global women’s funding movement deserves to be better known, and this book, The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy, co-authored by nine women leaders, sets out to do …
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World Meditation Day: United Nations Highlights Meditation’s Role in Mental Well-Being and Global Peace
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readGlobally renowned spiritual and humanitarian leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar of the Art of Living Foundation emphasized that “Meditation is not a luxury, but it is a necessity” during …
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Assistant Secretary Donald Lu to Visit South Asia from December 3-10 to Strengthen Partnerships in the Region
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readAssistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, will visit India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from December 3 to 10, 2024. The trip …
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CABI Announces the Final Cricket Team for the 4th T20 World Cup in Pakistan; Awaits Clearance from India’s Foreign Ministry
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readThe Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), has announced the final 17-member squad for the 4th T20 World Cup for the Blind, set to take place from November …
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International Monetary Fund Predicts Slow Down in India’s Growth Rate to 6.5 per cent in 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF), has revised its growth projection for India, predicting a slowdown from 7 per cent in 2024, to 6.5 per cent in 2025. This adjustment points …