The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), a U.S.-based coalition of nonprofit organizations focused on India, has announced its 7th Annual Youth Essay Competition. This year’s theme, #YouthWithPurpose, underscores the role young …
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Opinion: Messages, Negotiations, and Wishful Thinking
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readThere is only thing that nearly everyone is sure of in the Middle East war with Iran: NOTHING. A conflict which is soon to enter the second month has seen …
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Indiaspora Global AI Summit in Bengaluru Highlights Opportunities and Challenges in India’s AI Landscape
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe fourth Indiaspora Global AI Summit on March 25, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre in Bengaluru, brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to examine the …
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IAGB Announces Upcoming Youth 3D Printing Workshop & New England Senior Expo
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) has announced two major community programs this spring, offering meaningful opportunities for youth, seniors, and families across New England. The Youth 3D Printing …
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Smriti Irani Urges Diaspora to Invest in India’s Small Businesses, Emphasizes Women’s Financial Empowerment
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readFormer Union Minister of India, Smriti Irani, has called on members of the global Indian diaspora to invest in small businesses in India, highlighting their critical role in driving innovation, …
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Advocates “Absolute Intelligence” to Address Loneliness and Boost Creativity at Indiaspora Forum 2026
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readGlobal humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, emphasized that what he described as “Absolute Intelligence” can help individuals connect more …
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At Indiaspora Forum 2026, Prominent Voices Emphasize Collaboration, Innovation, and the Power of Giving
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readProminent leaders from across business, philanthropy, science, policy, and the arts shared perspectives exclusively to South Asian Herald at the Indiaspora Forum 2026 in Bengaluru. They highlighted the expanding role of the …
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India Faces Strategic Test in a Multipolar World as Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Pressures Mount
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readAs global geopolitical tensions intensify and economic uncertainties deepen, experts are reassessing India’s strategic positioning in an increasingly fragmented international order. At a panel discussion titled “Navigating the Multipolar World,” …
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Gita Gopinath Flags Global Uncertainty, Geopolitical Shifts, and Supply Chain Challenges for India
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readProfessor of Economics at Harvard University, Gita Gopinath, who previously served as International Monetary Fund’s First Deputy Managing Director and Chief Economist, underscored the growing influence of geopolitics on the …
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Diaspora Must Drive India’s Growth Through Capital, Expertise, and Time, Panelists Say at Indiaspora Forum 2026
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes read“The Diaspora Dividend,” a panel discussion held during the opening plenary of the Indiaspora Forum 2026 on March 23 at the JW Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre, in Bengaluru, highlighted …