A parliamentary panel has warned that India’s decision to accept sweeping zero-tariff commitments under the WTO’s Information Technology Agreement (ITA) “effectively froze the country out of building a competitive electronics …
Technology
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India Scrambles for a Policy Reset as U.S. Tariffs Knock Out a Quarter of Exports in Five Months
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe Indian government is staring at an increasingly uncomfortable policy gap as exports to the United States contract at a pace not seen in over a decade. Officials are being …
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History Doesn’t Preserve Itself; Communities Do
by Pradnya G. Haldipur 6 minutes readMost stories live quietly. They are one of many in a kaleidoscope. Mine begins in 1975, with a long flight from India and a decision that changed the course of …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Lord Karan Bilimoria
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readThe India-UK relationship stands at an important juncture, a partnership rooted in shared democratic ideals, economic potential, and deep people-to-people bonds. Lord Karan Bilimoria is a Member of Parliament in …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces HIRE Act to Expand High-Skilled Immigration and Strengthen U.S. STEM Workforce
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has announced the reintroduction of the High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment (HIRE) Act, a bill aimed at bolstering America’s long-term economic and technological competitiveness. …
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Five Workplace Trends Shaping the Future of Work in 2026
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readFor many of us, work has stopped feeling like just a place we go; it’s become a central part of our identities, our routines, even our anxieties. And as 2026 …
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CUNY Announces 2025 “50 Under 50” Alumni Honorees Celebrating Alumni Shaping New York and Beyond
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readThe City University of New York on November 24, 2025, has unveiled its second annual 50 Under 50 alumni awards, recognizing exceptional graduates whose careers and community leadership continue to …
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G7 Ministers in Ottawa Strengthen Cooperation Against Transnational Crime and Emerging Security Threats
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readThe expanding influence of transnational crime remains a significant concern for G7 nations. When interior and security ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United …
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India, Canada Move to Fast-Track Trade Pact as New Delhi Pushes Strategic Collaboration in Critical Minerals, Clean Energy
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia and Canada signaled a decisive reset in their economic engagement, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on November 24, 2025, calling for rapid progress on stalled free trade …
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On November 14 the result of the state legislative election in Bihar was announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The incumbent National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition led by …