A perennial remains a perennial. Not for nothing is Sholay the biggest-ever hit in Indian cinema. This was a film that ran for 250 weeks continuously in Mumbai, beginning August 15, 1975. …
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A Decade of Defining the Future: IITBAA Charts the Next Chapter as IIT Turns 75
by Rajesh Mehta and Rao Charagondla 6 minutes read2026 is a momentous occasion for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) community – it is the 10th anniversary of the IIT Bay Area Alumni Association (IITBAA) as well as …
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Brampton Seeks Federal Action as Extortion and Transnational Crime Target Punjabi Community in Canada
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readA rapid escalation in extortion threats and transnational organized crime has left city councils with large Punjabi immigrant populations increasingly alarmed, prompting urgent appeals to provincial and federal governments for …
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India and France Host United Nations Event to Set Stage for AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Permanent Missions of India and France to the United Nations jointly organized an event titled “From Action to Impact – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit” on …
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US State Department Officials Reaffirm Strategic and Humanitarian Commitment to South Asia at Indo-Pacific Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readSenior officials at the US State Department underscored the ongoing strategic and humanitarian priorities in South Asia during the Indo-Pacific Foreign Assistance Conference held on December 15, 2025, at the …
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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 and South Africa: Bilateral ties strengthened by the diaspora
by Sanjeev Joshipura and Kinesh Pather 5 minutes readIndia and South Africa share a long, historically rooted relationship shaped by anti-colonial solidarity, shared democratic values, and growing economic cooperation. At the heart of this partnership is the vibrant …
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GSA Global Eye Magazine Honors 20 Community Changemakers at Capitol Hill Awards Ceremony
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe GSA Global Eye Magazine honored 20 outstanding achievers from across the United States at an awards ceremony on Capitol Hill on December 11, 2025, recognizing their work in transforming …
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AUKUS Ministers Signal Full Steam Ahead in Washington
by Pooja Bhardwaj 4 minutes readThe AUKUS partnership entered what ministers repeatedly described as a full steam ahead phase on December 10, 2025, in Washington as defense leaders from Australia, the United Kingdom and the …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readHenrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015 …