On a day of high-intensity hockey deciding positions nine through 16, India went down fighting to Spain 1-2 to finish 10th, as South Africa, Ireland and Japan also wrapped up …
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US Under Secretary Allison Hooker Meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, Vows Support for Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readUnder Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on December 11, 2025, in Colombo and expressed confidence in his leadership as the …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readHenrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015 …
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Opinion: Ramping up Pressure on Maduro
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readTensions and tempers are rising in the Caribbean. After hitting some 20-plus boats of Venezuela supposedly carrying narcotics to America, resulting in the death of some 87 persons, the Trump …
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Congress Pressures Pentagon as Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over Deadly Boat Strike Amid Rising Tensions with Venezuela
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readIn a rare show of bipartisan resolve, the House of Representatives this week passed a sweeping $900 billion defense policy bill that places extraordinary pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, …
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Bipartisan House Panel Sees Stronger U.S.–India Ties as Strategic Imperative
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 5 minutes readA key U.S. House subcommittee sent a clear and unusually unified message on December 10, 2025, that a stronger partnership with India is a strategic imperative for America’s security, economic …
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India Highlights Expanding Healthcare and Humanitarian Support for Afghanistan at UN Security Council Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPermanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, stressed that healthcare is a particularly “important need” for the people of Afghanistan during the United Nations Security Council …
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Germany Clinches Eighth Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup Title After Shootout Win Over Spain
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readGermany’s dominance in junior men’s hockey continued as it secured a record eighth World Cup title, defeating Spain 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. …
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India Secures Bronze After Stunning Comeback at Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readIndia capped its FIH Hockey World Cup for Junior Men campaign with a historic achievement, securing the bronze medal with a 4-2 win over Argentina. This marks the first time …
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Film Review: After the Gripe and the Hype, Dhurandhar Makes the Cut — and How
by Rajiv Vijayakar 7 minutes readSome movies are destined for great things, but with conditions applied. So is Dhurandhar. Set for a press screening last week at 4 pm, the time was changed at the last …