Canadian parliamentarian Iqra Khalid is marking her 10-year anniversary as the Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Erin Mills. Elected in 2015, Khalid was one of only two Pakistani women elected to …
Women
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As Digital India Expands, So Do Risks for Women Online
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readNew Delhi, March 23: A parliamentary panel has delivered a stark assessment of India’s cyber safety architecture, warning that the country’s rapid digital expansion is being matched—if not outpaced—by a …
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Indiaspora Forum 2026 Opens in Bengaluru with Focus on Philanthropy, Community Impact, and Cultural Celebration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Indiaspora Forum 2026 commenced with a welcome dinner on March 22 at the JW Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre in Bengaluru, bringing together global diaspora leaders to celebrate community …
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India, Brazil, South Africa Highlight Women-Led Development Through IBSA Fund at UN CSW70 Event
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Permanent Missions of India, Brazil and South Africa convened an event titled “Women-led Development and South-South Cooperation – Success Stories from the IBSA Fund” on March 12, 2026, during …
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Consulate General of India in Houston Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Consulate General of India in Houston hosted a celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 on March 8, bringing together community leaders and professionals to recognize women’s leadership and contributions. …
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Indian Consulate in Toronto Marks International Women’s Day, Highlights Support Services for Women
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Consulate General of India (CGI) in Toronto celebrated International Women’s Day on March 7, 2026, in partnership with the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women (EHCW), recognizing women’s achievements while …
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Marathi Aai Initiative Launches ‘MAI Store’ Marketplace to Support Cultural Programs for Families Nationwide
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Marathi Aai Initiative (MAI) has launched its first national marketplace platform, The MAI Store, aimed at “establishing a recurring revenue stream to support community events and programs for MAI’s …
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FIA NY-NJ-CT-NE Celebrates Indian Diaspora Women Leaders at 8th Annual International Women’s Day Event in New York
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE, one of the oldest and largest nonprofit grassroots organizations representing the Indian diaspora across eight Northeastern states, hosted its 8th Annual International Women’s …
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Fourth Dr. Hansa Mehta Memorial Lecture Focuses on Breaking Barriers for Women: UNGA President Baerbock Highlights Mehta’s Legacy
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe fourth edition of the Dr. Hansa Mehta Memorial Lecture was held on March 6, 2026, at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York, focusing on the theme “Breaking Barriers …
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Rita Virk Appointed to CMHC Board of Directors, Strengthening Federal Housing Leadership
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readRita Virk, a Chartered Professional Accountant of Punjabi descent, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and …