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Prem Chopra Turns 90
Who does not know the immortal line, Prem naam hai mera—Prem Chopra? The sole sentence his villainous character got to speak in his brother-in-law Raj Kapoor’s cult classic, Bobby, got Prem Chopra…
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India-Pakistan Sports Rivalry Heats Up: From Asia Cup Cricket to Upcoming Hockey Clashes
Sports encounters between India and Pakistan have always captured global attention, celebrated for their intensity, skill, and competitive spirit. However, the much-anticipated Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dubai saw this…
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Opinion: The United Nations At 80
If there has been one international organization that has attracted so much attention in the recent past and one that has seen so much heat heaped on it from so…
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ICC Suspends USA Cricket Membership but Allows National Teams to Compete Ahead of LA28 Olympics
With less than three years until cricket’s return to the Olympic Games, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended the membership of USA Cricket, citing repeated governance failures and breaches…
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AIA-NY to Host 38th Annual Deepavali Festival at Overlook Beach, Long Island on October 11
The Association of Indians in America (AIA), New York chapter, will host its 38th annual Deepavali Festival on October 11, 2025, at Overlook Beach in Babylon, Long Island. The festival,…
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President Trump Blames China, India, and NATO of Funding Russia-Ukraine War in UNGA Address
US President Donald Trump declared that China and India, along with NATO member states, are the “primary funders” of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war by continuing to purchase Russian oil. “Even…
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Homebound Press Meet Stresses on Film’s Universal Message and Honesty
The press meet had been decided even before the Oscar Jury (which included this writer!) had finalized Homebound as India’s official entry in the Best International Feature category. The film had also…
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Honored with 2025 Dalip Singh Saund Award by Indian American Impact
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has been named the recipient of the 2025 Dalip Singh Saund Award by Indian American Impact, recognized for his “distinguished record of public service…
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World Food Movement Launches U.S. Student Meal Program with Medgar Evers College Partnership
The World Food Movement (WFM), a non-profit initiative dedicated to expanding access to freshly prepared, nourishing meals, will officially inaugurate its student and community meal program in the United States…
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Marco Rubio Meets S. Jaishankar at UNGA, Reaffirms Strong U.S.-India Partnership
On September 22, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. In…
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Prime Video’s Unscripted Original Talk Show, Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, Set to Premiere
Prime Video’s Unscripted Original talk show, Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, will be premiering in blockbuster fashion on September 25 with superstars Salman Khan and Aamir Khan as guests on the first episode. …
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Indiaspora-BCG Impact Report Highlights H-1B Visa Holders’ $195 Billion Impact on U.S. Innovation
Indiaspora, a nonprofit organization that unites global leaders of Indian origin from diverse backgrounds and professions, has noted that H-1B visa holders have long been recognized as vital contributors to…
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Canada’s First Drone Soccer Team Heads to Korea for Inaugural FIDA World Cup
Cutting across age groups, backgrounds, and skill levels, a growing number of Canadians are uniting around two shared passions: soccer and drones. While the pairing might seem unlikely, Drone Soccer…
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South Asian Herald’s Entertainment Editor Serves on Oscar Jury as India Selects Homebound for Oscars 2026
Director Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound has been selected as India’s official entry for Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature category. Produced by Dharma Productions, the film features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and…
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India at the Core: Why Secretary Marco Rubio Framed the Century Around the Indo-Pacific
On September 11, 2025, when the Secretary of State Marco Rubio introduced Sergio Gor as the U.S. envoy-designate to India at his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing, he called…
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Hardeep Singh Puri Seeks Central Intervention for Safekeeping of Guru Gobind Singh’s ‘Holy Jore Sahib’
India’s Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and former Ambassador to the United Nations, Hardeep Singh Puri, has urged the Central Government to ensure the safekeeping and respectful display…