India and EU have been strategic partners for over two decades, since 2004. EU has also emerged as a top trading (Euro 120-135 bn) and investment partner for India. The …
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Political earthquakes in Tamil Nadu don’t arrive with thunder. They begin as whispers in tea shops, as knowing glances exchanged at bus stops, as conversations that trail off when strangers …
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Opinion: Takaichi Calls for Snap Poll
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readWhen Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament and opted for snap polls on February 8, she must have been quite aware of the fact that the …
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“Mega events such as the Mahakumbh… bring upon us the realization that humankind has one unifying divine core,” writes Yakub Mathew in his recently released coffee table book, ‘Seeking the …
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U.S.–Arab Engagement Revives Pakistan Military’s Global Standing
by Senge Seringby Senge Sering 8 minutes readPresident Donald Trump and Arab leaders have breathed new life into Pakistan’s military by breaking its economic and geopolitical quarantine. History reveals that when governments and militaries are seen as …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Minister of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education of Iceland, Logi Einarsson
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readLogi Einarsson is a distinguished Icelandic politician who has been a central figure in Iceland’s social and economic policy. He is Minister of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education as well …
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Indiaspora Health Series Examines Diabetes Risks and Prevention in South Asian Communities
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readAs part of its Health Series, Indiaspora hosted the second episode, a virtual discussion titled “Sweet Truths: Diabetes in the South Asian Community,” on January 21, 2026. The session focused …
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Diplomacy: India and the South Caucasus
by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar 7 minutes readIntroduction The South Caucasus – comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia – is a small but geopolitically significant region, susceptible to intense competition between regional and global powers. It is also …
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Taskaree: The Smugglers Web Takes Off Worldwide, Becomes First Indian Series to Claim #1 Spot on Netflix’s Global Non-English TV Charts
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readTaskaree: The Smuggler’s Web joins Netflix’s growing slate of Indian hits resonating far beyond home territory. The latest original series has truly taken flight on the global stage, making history as …
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Opinion: India and the Global South
by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar 6 minutes readIntroduction India’s relations with countries of the Global South have deep roots in shared histories, common struggles, and mutual aspirations for development and self-reliance. Over the years India’s role has …