Canada successfully defended its women’s team pursuit title in speed skating on Day 11 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, while Norway strengthened its position at the top of …
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Experts Tell Congress U.S.-India Partnership Key to Countering China
by Khushboo Razdan 4 minutes readSenior experts told a U.S. congressional commission on February 17, that the United States and India increasingly view their partnership as critical to balancing China’s rise, despite recent diplomatic tensions …
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Bangladesh at a Crossroads: New Leadership, Old Fault Lines—and a Narrow Window for Renewal
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe swearing-in of Tarique Rahman as prime minister on February 17 marks far more than a routine transfer of power in Bangladesh. It closes a turbulent chapter opened by the …
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Inside India’s Big AI Moment: Power, Purpose, and a Bid to Shape the Future
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readThe buzz inside Bharat Mandapam this week wasn’t just about algorithms and compute power. It was about ambition. About who builds the future of artificial intelligence—and who merely rents it. …
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Milano Cortina 2026 Day 10: Sarault Wins Third Medal as U.S.–Canada Women’s Hockey Final Set
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readDay 10 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered high drama, milestone performances, and continued shifts in the medal race, even as the overall standings at the top remained …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Anand Deshpande, Founder, Persistent Systems
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readAnand Deshpande is the Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of Persistent Systems since inception and is responsible for the overall leadership of the Company. Deshpande holds a Bachelor of Technology …
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“Dignity of Work” Exhibition at United Nations Headquarters Showcases Oil Paintings by Rahul Sur
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAn exhibition titled “Dignity of Work,” featuring oil paintings by former United Nations official Rahul Sur, is on display from February 2 to 27 at United Nations Headquarters in New …
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NCAIA Celebrates India’s 77th Republic Day in Virginia, Welcomes Ambassador Namgya Khampa and Highlights U.S.–India Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readThe National Council of Asian Indian Associations (NCAIA) commemorated India’s 77th Republic Day and hosted a welcome reception for India’s Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) to the United States, Ambassador …
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Canada’s Win Highlights Midway Stage as Kingsbury Claims Gold at Milano Cortina 2026
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readCanada celebrated a breakthrough moment at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games as Mikael Kingsbury delivered the country’s first gold medal of the competition, pushing Canada onto the top …
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When Algorithms Tell Stories: AI Cinema, Gaming and Creativity Take Centre Stage in Delhi
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readWalking into Bharat Mandapam this week feels less like entering a conference venue and more like stepping into a working prototype of the future. Holographic avatars greet visitors in multiple …