South Asian Herald

12/14/2024

85-Year-Old Indian American Earns Doctorate in Mathematics From UTA

The University of Texas at Arlington

https://southasianherald.com/85-year-old-indian-american-earns-doctorate-in-mathematics-from-uta/

12/14/2024

Abhaya: Breaking the Silence About Crimes Against Women

Sangwan

It was during Navratri, the nine days dedicated to Goddess Durga, that Abhaya: Breaking the Silence took shape. The anthology, featuring contributions from 27 women, was born out of the anguish we…

12/14/2024

White House Reiterates its Commitment to Protect Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Bangladesh

The White House Chief Adviser GOB Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep Shri Thanedar

The White House has confirmed it is “closely,” monitoring ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, stressing that the Biden administration has consistently urged Bangladeshi leaders to protect the country’s religious…

12/14/2024

Four Indian Americans Receive Clemency from the White House

Emphasizing fairness in sentencing and opportunities for rehabilitation, President Joe Biden, on December 12, 2024, commuted the sentences of 1,500 individuals serving lengthy jail time. Among those, four Indian Americans,…

12/14/2024

Jared Bernstein Urges Incoming Trump Administration to “Nurture,” Existing Policies for the Benefit of the American Economy

President Joe Biden The White House

“Nurture the seeds. Don’t stomp on them,” urged Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, as his best advice to the incoming administration on fostering sustainable…

12/12/2024

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller Celebrate Diwali with the South Asian Community

Wes Moore Aruna Miller Gurpreet Takhar Prabhudev Konana India in USA (Embassy of India, Washington DC)

Acknowledging that more than a billion people celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, each year, Maryland Governor Wes Moore emphasized its universal message of connection that transcends cultures, continents, and…

12/11/2024

Contribution of Indian Americans and Finding Voice in the United States: Panel

Indian-Americans continues to grow and find a greater voice in country of adoption, U.S. Ambassador underscored the need for more people

12/11/2024

South Asian Hindu Americans Protest Near the White House Demanding Justice for Hindus in Bangladesh

Indian & Bangladeshi diaspora gathered at Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D.C., to protest violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

12/11/2024

US India Business Council Signs MOU with Government of Telangana

To strengthen U.S.-India collaboration and partnership in technological innovation, U.S. India Business Council Global Private Limited

12/11/2024

President-elect Trump Nominates Indian American Harmeet Dhillon for Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights

https://southasianherald.com/president-elect-trump-nominates-indian-american-harmeet-dhillon-for-assistant-attorney-general-for-civil-rights/

12/11/2024

India Poised to Become a $55 Trillion Economic Powerhouse by 2047, Says IMF’s Executive Director Krishnamurthy Subramanian

International Monetary Fund

Only then can India capitalize on the unprecedented opportunity to emerge as a $55 trillion economic powerhouse in its centenary year.”

12/11/2024

South Asian Americans Win the 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge Award in the Lifesciences Technology Category

Loudoun County Economic Development

South Asian Americans, Meghna Sharma, of Indian origin, and Tseten Gurung, of Nepali origin, won the 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge award

12/11/2024

USAID and ISA Join Hands to Combat Climate Crisis and Advance Renewable Energy Adoption

USAID and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 6, 2024,

12/11/2024

Two Indian American Lawmakers Elected Members of CAPAC for the 119th Congress

Two Indian American Lawmakers Rep. Ami Bera, and Rep.-elect Suhas Subramanyam were elected as members of the (CAPAC), for the 119th Congress.

12/11/2024

Creating WAVES Across the Globe: India’s Prasar Bharati Launches Mega OTT Platform

India National public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT platform was launched by Chief Minister of Goa. Sanjay Jaju was also present

12/11/2024

Nepal and China: Aiding Ambiguity on BRI

Nepal and Beijing perfected that transaction during Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli’s recent four-day official visit to China.

12/11/2024

Nepali American from Northern Virginia Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charge for Killing His Wife

Prince William County grand jury indicted Naresh Bhatt, a Nepali American and Northern Virginia resident, on charges of first-degree murder

12/11/2024

Upset Hindus Call on Walmart to Discontinue 74 Varieties of Lord Ganesh Underwear and Issue Apology

Upset Hindus are calling on Walmart, withdraw 74 varieties of underwear featuring the image of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesh.