Diaspora
Remembering the Golden Voice of Mukesh: Part 1
On August 27, it is 50 years since Mukesh Chand Mathur left us. Mukesh sang a fraction of the number of songs of his illustrious contemporaries Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar…
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Diplomacy
India in Moscow on Sunday, Beijing on Monday
There is a habit in commentary of treating every Indian visit abroad as a signal of which way Delhi is leaning. Lean west, lean east, lean north. The habit misses…
Diaspora
Tax Haven British Virgin Island Premier in Town to Woo Indian Richie Riches
Do you have a few billions spare and want to invest it abroad without being asked to pay taxes? The tax haven of British Virgin Islands through which between USD…
Diaspora
GOPIO-Virginia Honors South Asian Herald Founder for Journalistic Excellence
T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Ph.D., founder and editor-in-chief of South Asian Herald, was recognized for excellence in journalism and contributions to the Indian American diaspora during the Global Organization of People…
Culture & Heritage
Ancient Icons, Enduring Myths-II
The Museum Ulm at the Baden-Wurttemberg state in Germany displays a fantastic exhibit of a man-lion. The icon’s German name is Löwenmensch, meaning ‘lion-person’ or ‘lion-human’. The exhibit, just about…
Films
Trailer of Kareena Kapoor Khan-Prithviraj Sukumaran Starrer Daayra Releases August 31
After Raazi, a Junglee Pictures-Meghna Gulzar project will always be anticipated. Daayra is their next collaboration and features the unique combo of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and the makers have just…
Diaspora
Film Review: 7 Dogs Is a Dud That Has Nothing to Do with Animals
From the 1970s to the 1990s, we had innumerable films named after deities or holy entities like Krishnavtar (Mithun Chakraborty’s non-starter), Gautam Govinda, Amar Shakti, Ram Avtar, Vishnu Devaa, Shiv Raam, Shanker Shambhuand…
Diaspora
H-1B Sponsorship Cost Set to Soar
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a sweeping new fee of $103,265 for every H-1B cap-subject petition, including petitions filed under the advanced-degree exemption, a move that could dramatically…
Diaspora
Jag Nagendra Named to Sacramento’s 2026 Top 60 List
South Asian community leader and Folsom City Council candidate Jag Nagendra has been named to Sacramento’s 2026 Top 60 Change Makers, an annual recognition presented jointly by The Sacramento Bee and the…
Diaspora
India Misses World Cup Semifinals After Argentina Defeat
India fell at the final hurdle in its bid to reach the FIH World Cup semifinals, losing 5-3 to Pan American champion Argentina in its final second-round match. India needed…
Diaspora
GOPIO-Virginia Marks 17 Years, Honors Community Leaders
The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin’s Virginia chapter, GOPIO-Virginia, celebrated its 17th anniversary and India’s 80th Independence Day with an awards ceremony and cultural performances on August 23…
Diaspora
Will October Unlock the Green Card Queue?
As the U.S. immigration system approaches a new fiscal year on October 1, the September 2026 Visa Bulletin may prove to be less important for where it leaves South Asian…
Australia
India Misses World Cup Semifinals After Australia Stalemate
India missed an opportunity to reach its second FIH Women’s World Cup semifinal after playing to a scoreless draw against Australia at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Sunday. India entered…
AI
Exclusive: Jagdish Sheth on India’s Rise, AI, and an Aging World
As economic power shifts toward Asia, India is emerging as a strategically important force in an increasingly complex global order. Renowned Scholar, Philanthropist, and Padma Bhushan recipient Prof. Jagdish Sheth,…
Children & Students Corner
The Missing Lesson of Money
Many teenagers know how to solve equations, write essays, and prepare for tests. Yet many do not know how to build a budget, understand a paycheck, use a credit card,…
Culture & Heritage
Gujarat Chief Minister Applauds BAPS Akshardham’s Heritage and Volunteer Service
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel visited BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, on August 22, 2026, and expressed “deep appreciation” for its presentation of India’s spiritual and cultural heritage,…