As the United Nations commemorates its 80th anniversary, its dual nature becomes increasingly apparent. Established in 1945 following two devastating global conflicts, the organization was conceived as a safeguard against …
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California Moves to Add Diwali to Official List of State Holidays
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe California State Assembly has approved AB 268, a bill that formally recognizes Diwali, the festival of lights, as a state holiday. The legislation, introduced on January 17, 2025, by …
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Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 Concludes in Alaska, Strengthening India-U.S. Defense Ties
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readAfter two weeks of intensive training, the 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025, the annual bilateral Army-to-Army exercise between India and the United States, concluded on September 14 at …
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India, US Armies Launch 21st Edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas in Alaska
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas, the premier annual Army exercise between India and the United States, began on September 1, 2025, at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and will run …
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Stanford University Honors Srinivasa Ramanujan with Abstract Portrait by Artist Jeena Raghavan
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readJeena Raghavan, a New York- and Bangalore-based artist, has presented an abstract portrait of the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan to Stanford University. The University has installed the work as …
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American Telugu Association Hosts Grand ATA Day Celebration in Arizona with 4,000 Attendees
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe American Telugu Association (ATA), celebrated ATA Day on August 23, 2025, at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona, drawing an audience of more than 4,000 people. The event …
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Ambassador Vinay Kwatra Inaugurates New Chancery Premises of Indian Consulate in Seattle
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra officially inaugurated the new chancery premises of the Consulate General of India in Seattle on August 26, 2025. The ceremony marked a …
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Democrats Keep Playing Defense, While Gavin Newsom Shows How to Play Offense
by Rohith (Ro) Chari, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readAs the Democratic Party begins to look beyond 2024 and toward the next generation of leadership, one name should be front and center: Gavin Newsom. In a party that too …
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US Border Patrol Chief Emphasizes Support for Legal Immigration at India’s 79th Independence Day Celebrations in Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readChief Michael Banks of the U.S. Border Patrol underscored that the agency is not “anti-immigrant,” noting that immigrants are the underpinning of America. “This country was built by immigrants. It …
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Philanthropist Surinderpal Singh Oberoi Honored in Canada for Lifesaving Humanitarian Work
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readIt is the extraordinary journey of a man who once walked away from home, unwilling to pursue post-matriculation studies. Five decades later, he funds universities, champions quality education, and supports …