Capitol Hill
CoHNA Las Vegas Rallies Support for Right to Worship Act
The Las Vegas chapter of the Coalition of Hindus of North America hosted an interfaith community gathering in support of the Right to Worship Act on September 16, 2026, at…
South Asia
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India
Flag-Bearer Switch Deepens Confusion at 2026 Asian Games
The 2026 Asian Games began amid logistical disruptions and confusion that affected several national contingents, including India, ahead of the opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Hours before the ceremony, the…
Aviation
Abandoning Air India 182 Kanishka
The horror of the Air India 182 Kanishka tragedy never goes away. Even today, 41 years after the worlds worst Aviation bombing, the families of the Air India 182 Kanishka…
Diaspora
Bhumi Pednekar Turns Showstopper for Nazranaa at NYFW
Nazranaa, a South Asian fashion and bridalwear brand founded by sibling designer duo Shivangi Gupta Singh and Shashank Gupta, unveiled its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Samskriti 2.0, during New York Fashion…
Diaspora
Film Reviews: The ‘Vibe’ from Daayra and the ‘Daayra’ of Vibe
This week saw two big releases—Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra, a crime thriller inspired by dark reality and Kunal Kemmu’s Vibe, an action comedy of two normal youths coerced into going on a patriotic…
Australia
Auspire to Host Workshop on Australian Democracy and Civic Participation in Perth
Auspire – Australia Day Council (WA) will host its “Australia’s Democracy and You” community workshop on September 24 at the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia in Perth. The workshop is…
AI
CGI Seattle Hosts Indian American Tech CEOs Forum Featuring Satya Nadella
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Seattle hosted “Ideas4India: Indian American Tech CEOs Forum | Unlocking the Tech Dividend” on September 17 as a follow-up to the India AI…
Diaspora
Getting the Right ‘Vibe’: A Rapid-Fire with the Film’s Team
The team of Vibe met batches from the media for a rapid-fire shortly before the action comedy’s release. Though the meet was very brief, it was all that was allowed by the…
Diaspora
Diwali Demand Boosts India’s Food Exports
Indian food and beverage exporters are seeing a pickup in overseas orders ahead of Diwali, with international buyers reporting average demand growth of about 6 percent and some markets recording…
Culture & Heritage
The ‘God of Machines’ Makes His Way to the Factory Floor
Sometime in the latter half of the 19th century, a Vedic god credited with building cities such as Indraprastha, Dwarka and Lanka, as well as Stone Age aircraft, made a…
Capitol Hill
India Caught Between Russian Oil and US Tariffs
India faces a potential double economic shock after the U.S. Congress cleared legislation giving President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of…
Diaspora
South Asian Brand Paaie Stages Four Runway Shows at NYFW
Virginia-based South Asian fashion brand Paaie returned to New York Fashion Week on September 11 and 12, 2026, presenting four runway shows that celebrated South Asian heritage, contemporary design and…
Books
Book Review: Śrī Ramaṇa Maharṣi’s Upadeśa Sāram
Śrī Ramaṇa Maharṣhi's Upadeśa Sāram is arguably one of the most profound spiritual texts of our times. This book of thirty verses takes us through a complete spiritual journey that…
Afghanistan
India Highlights Deep Historical Ties With Afghanistan at UNSC
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Harish Parvathaneni, said the relationship between Indians and Afghans predates modern maps and borders, noting that the historic roads connecting Kabul with the…
Capitol Hill
LG Hashmi Endorses El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race
Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi has endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race. Hashmi announced her endorsement after reviewing El-Sayed’s record, experience and policy priorities, according to a…
Diaspora
Exclusive: Chef Manisha Bhasin on Culinary Diplomacy and America’s Evolving Palate
In this exclusive conversation with South Asian Herald, Corporate Executive Chef at ITC Hotels Manisha Bhasin reflects on culinary diplomacy, diversification of the American palate and strengthening Indo-US cultural ties. Chef…