How is India taking the Gulf War, taking place next door, but reverberating globally? The question can be asked of any country, but India is special, being the most populous …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Raj Gupta, Former Chairman and CEO, Rohm and Haas Company
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 8 minutes readRaj Gupta served as chairman and CEO of Rohm and Haas Company with a 13.5% average annual shareholder return at Rohm and Haas over the period of 1948–2009 with the …
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The Saiyaara Team is Back—Thankfully Not with a Sequel but An Original New Musical
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readThe Saiyaara team is back. After the film’s phenomenal success, the team of director Mohit Suri, producer Akshaye Widhani (CEO of Yash Raj Films), Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are set to …
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South Asian Herald Appoints Jothsna Kethar as Chief Operating Officer
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readSouth Asian Herald has announced the appointment of Jothsna Kethar, as its new Chief Operating Officer. Kethar, also known as “Coach Jo,” is an accomplished business leader and the founder …
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Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Intensifies, Eight Children Die in 24 hrs; 3k Cases Reported in One Month
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readThe measles outbreak in Bangladesh continues to intensify, as eight children succumbed to measles and measles-like symptoms in less than 24hrs, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). …
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India Urges Restraint at UNGA, Raises Concerns Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping Attacks
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador P. Harish, has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that New Delhi has been closely monitoring the conflict in Iran and …
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The New Silk Route: Handlooms, Heritage and High Fashion
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIn a carefully calibrated blend of culture, commerce and couture, India’s handloom sector is stepping onto an unlikely but high-visibility stage — the glitz of the Femina Miss India finale …
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Chef Vikas Khanna Named to TIME100 2026, Recognized Among World’s Most Influential Voices
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readMichelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna has been named to the TIME100 for 2026, TIME’s annual list of the “100 most influential people” in the world, placing him among the most “powerful …
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White House Confirms Islamabad as Venue for Next US-Iran Peace Talks
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has confirmed that the next round of US-Iranpeace talks will take place in Islamabad, with Pakistan continuing as the sole mediator in the negotiations. Speaking at a …
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India Strong, But Global Risks Loom, Says Chief Economic Adviser in Washington
by Khushboo Razdan 4 minutes readWhile the global economy grapples with a “scarcity of growth,” India enters the 2026–27 financial year anchored by resilient domestic demand and a strengthening macroeconomic backdrop. According to India’s Chief …