In a complex democracy like India, the right to marry is a core expression of personal liberty. Yet, the Gujarat government’s enacted amendments to the Registration of Marriages Rules, 2026, have …
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Indian Diaspora Members Celebrate Gangaur Festival 2026 at Bharatiya Temple in Pennsylvania
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe 19th Gangaur Festival was celebrated with great “devotion, enthusiasm, and cultural grandeur” at the Bharatiya Temple in Pennsylvania, bringing together more than 500 members of the Indian diaspora and …
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Akshaya Patra Marks 25 Years, 5 Billion Meals Milestone at Rashtrapati Bhavan; President Murmu Lauds Role in Nation Building
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 10 minutes readRashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi: The Akshaya Patra Foundation marked a significant milestone on March 17, 2026, commemorating 25 years of service and the delivery of 5 billion meals, at the …
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ATA Delegation Invites Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller to 19th ATA Conference in Baltimore
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readDelegates from the American Telugu Association (ATA), led by President Jayanth Challa, met Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller at the State Capitol on March 10, 2026, …
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When the Gulf Burns, South Asian Homes Count the Cost
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readIn a quiet village outside Kozhikode in India’s Kerala state, the first week of every month usually brings a small moment of relief. A notification pings on a mobile phone …
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NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar Mourns Passing of Former Colleague Cathy Nolan
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has expressed sorrow over the passing of her former colleague, Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, describing her as a “remarkable leader.” In a statement issued on …
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JITO USA DC Chapter Marks Women’s History Month with Leadership Announcement and Entrepreneurial Inspiration
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Jain International Trade Organization (JITO) USA DC Chapter hosted a celebration marking Women’s History Month on March 7, 2026, bringing together business leaders and professionals from across the DMV …
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Dharma Endowment Fund Opens Applications for 2026 Grants Program
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Dharma Endowment Fund (DEF) has announced that applications for its 2026 Grants Program are now open. DEF is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to supporting organizations and community projects that …
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Film Review: Assi is Scattered and Finally Pointless Exercise on a Vital Societal Issue
by Rajiv Vijayakar 5 minutes readThe good points first: the film is based on the rape of Parima (Kani Kusruti), a housewife while returning alone at night via Delhi’s Metro. She is abducted by a …
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Indian American Lawmakers Applaud Supreme Court’s 6-3 Ruling Striking Down President Trump’s Global Tariffs
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian American lawmakers have welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, emphasizing that only Congress has the constitutional authority to impose tariffs. …