The 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 …
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A New Novel JULY AND EVERYTHING AFTER: “Whatsoever You Do to the Least of My Brothers”
by Allie Nava, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readFor too many small countries around the world, the ongoing cycle of genocide, war crimes, and civilian fallout remains hidden from the global community and exacerbates humanitarian and economic crises …
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United Nations Member States Reflect on Mahatma Gandhi’s Values on the International Day of Non-Violence
by SAH Special Correspondent 4 minutes readUnited Nations: On October 2, 2024, in honor of the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, United Nations Member States gathered to observe the International Day of Non-Violence. The event was hosted …
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Sri Lanka’s UN Envoy says developing nations face a debt crisis, hindering their SDG goals
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readSri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mohan Pieris, highlighted that despite consensus on the “Pact for the Future,” the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convenes amidst “profound global …
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India rejects State Department’s Report on International Religious Freedom
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readIndia has dismissed the 2023 International Religious Freedom Report, released by the US Department of State, criticizing it as “deeply biased” and lacking a nuanced understanding of India’s social dynamics. …