From 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 …
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Global Study Finds Women Still Largely Absent in News Media Representation
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readDespite making up half of the world’s population, women continue to account for only a quarter of the voices and faces seen or heard in the news, according to a …
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Securing India’s Welcome: Why Tourist Police Reform Can’t Wait
by Harshita Gupta and Utkarsh Yadav 5 minutes readConsidering a trip to India? The U.S. government has issued a Level 2 travel advisory, urging citizens to exercise increased caution. The warning is a response to security risks from …
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Seven Years After Navtej Singh Johar: Time for Transformative Change
by Harshita Gupta and Utkarsh Yadav 5 minutes readOn September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court of India, while delivering the Navtej Singh Johar and Others v. Union of India, not only struck down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) …