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US Elections: Heightened Uncertainty with Domestic and Global implications
by Sheila Hooda, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readThe outcome of the US Elections, in this closely monitored race, carries a heightened level of uncertainty in key swing states, given how close both candidates are in early polls. …
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CommunityFestivals & SpiritualityNortheast
Rejoice, NYC! Now Diwali is a school holiday!
by Archana Adalja, News India Times 4 minutes readLong before Diwali was a declared school holiday in NYC, the work of the mothers had begun. It involved many miles of leg work. Indian American parents, especially mothers, have …
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FilmsIndia
Madhuri, Vidya stunningly enact Ami je tomar 3.0 on stage
by Rajiv Vijayakar 4 minutes readThe song, Ami je tomar, now cult with its OG version created for Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), was originally composed by Pritam, written by Sameer Anjaan (both of whom were not even mentioned!) and …
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hosts Roundtable Discussions on Workforce Development
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readBELLEVILLE, IL – On October 21, 2024, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) hosted two roundtable discussions on workforce development, engaging with students, workers, employers, and educational and labor leaders from Southern …
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BangladeshEconomyIndiaNepalSri Lanka
International Monetary Fund Predicts Slow Down in India’s Growth Rate to 6.5 per cent in 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF), has revised its growth projection for India, predicting a slowdown from 7 per cent in 2024, to 6.5 per cent in 2025. This adjustment points …
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ArtisansCommunityIndiaSouth Asia & US
Why I’m Passionate About India’s Crafts
by Tara Bhargava Sanon, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readI was ten years old, when I watched a basket weaver take thin strips of cane to braid together an exquisite cane basket. As he finished, he saw me watching …