Hicksville, NY — The Association of Indians in America’s (AIA) New York Chapter is set to host its 38th Annual Deepavali Festival on October 11, moving its iconic celebration from Manhattan’s …
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GST Cuts, Festive Spirit Drive India’s Biggest Consumption Surge in a Decade
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’s consumer economy clocked its strongest Navratri sales in over ten years, underscoring the return of robust household demand at the start of the festive season. Retailers and manufacturers credited …
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India Weighs Presumptive Taxation to Break Cycle of Foreign Investor Disputes
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readNITI Aayog has released a detailed working paper proposing reforms to India’s international tax regime, with an emphasis on enhancing certainty and transparency in Permanent Establishment (PE) rules and profit …
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Indian Missions Across U.S. Mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 156th Birth Anniversary with Tribute and Cultural Events
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian diplomatic missions across the United States commemorated the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, 2025, with ceremonies, cultural programs, and tributes underscoring his enduring message of …
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Note the plus-es: the superficial one first: no numerology in the title! That alone shows confidence in a product! Second, within a rom-com about wrong partners for boy and girl …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Harsh Vardhan Shringla
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 9 minutes readAs India strengthens its presence on the world stage under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the vision of Viksit Bharat, a developed India by 2047, has emerged as a defining …
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Indian Americans Donate $3 Billion to U.S. Universities, Indiaspora’s Report Finds
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readA new study, “From Students to Benefactors,” released by Indiaspora in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), reveals that Indian Americans have contributed more than $3 billion to U.S. …
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Book Review: Unlocking the Wisdom of the Ramayana, Bridging Itihasa and Self-Help
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readFew texts in world literature have proved as infinitely malleable as the Ramayana. Recast across millennia, languages, and geographies—from Valmiki’s Sanskrit original to Kamban’s Tamil Iramavataram, from Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas to …
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Exclusive: Abby V Reflects on Performing for World Food Movement and Musical Experience in Kantara
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readToronto-based singer, songwriter, and music producer Abby V, known for his mastery of Indian classical, Western, pop, ghazal, and R&B, recently performed at the World Food Movement (WFM) launch fundraiser …
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Montreal Businessman Baljit Chadha and Wife Collaborate with Raghu Rai on Sikh Heritage Book
by Prabhjot Singh 1 minutes readFor Montreal-based businessman Baljit Singh Chadha and his wife, Mandeep Kaur (Roshi) Chadha, partnering with renowned photojournalist Raghu Rai and his wife, architect Gurmeet Kaur Sangha Rai, on a seminal …