The final words of 51-year-old motel manager Rakesh Ehagaban — “Are you alright, bud?” — now echo as a chilling symbol of vulnerability for a diaspora under siege. Ehagaban, an …
Women
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India Reaffirms Global Leadership in Women Peacekeeping at United Nations Security Council Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readAt the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Open Debate on “Women, Peace and Security” held on October 6, 2025, India reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to advancing women’s participation in peacekeeping …
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12th World Tamils Economic Conference in Maryland Highlights Global Tamil Entrepreneurship; State Leaders Commend Diaspora’s Role
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readThe 12th World Tamils Economic Conference, held in Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Maryland, from October 3–5, 2025, brought together policymakers, business leaders, and professionals from across the globe …
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Opinion: The LDP in Japan Makes History
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readFrom a pack of five contenders to replace the outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, it soon came down to between the youngest emerging leader within the Liberal Democratic Party and …
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President of Sri Lanka Pushes for Inclusive Digital Future and Peace in Gaza at UNGA Address
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readPresident of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2025, declared that during the most recent election, the people …
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Sudha Krishnamurthy: Nurturing Tradition, and Inspiring the Next Generation
by Swetha Venkataramani 3 minutes readIn the Washington D.C.–Maryland–Virginia (DMV) region, stages often come alive with the intricate rhythms and expressive storytelling of Bharatanatyam students trained by Thapasya – School of Dance. Sudha Krishnamurthy, founder …
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In a pioneering hit among art cinema, Ankur, 51 years ago, a young girl made her debut as a poor Hyderabadi girl wanting to become a mother. That girl, Shabana Azmi, was …
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South Asian Fashion Brand Paaie Bridges Culture and Couture at New York Fashion Week
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPaaie, the Virginia-based South Asian fashion brand, made a dazzling return to the global stage with its showcase at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) on September 13, 2025, at The …
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Assemblywoman Rajkumar Highlights Soara’s South Asian-Inspired Designs at New York Fashion Week
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, the first Indian American woman elected to state office, took center stage at “Style Across the Aisle,” an inspiring event that brought together New …
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UNGA President Annalena Baerbock Opens 80th Session, Calls It a “Make-or-Break Moment” for the United Nations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readOpening the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President Annalena Baerbock declared, on September 9, 2025, the gathering to be “no ordinary” session, emphasizing that the UN …