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Bharti Sharma Appointed Executive Director Of NYC Center For Innovation Through Data Intelligence

Posted on June 30, 2026July 2, 2026 by a Staff Writer

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the appointment of Bharti Sharma as Executive Director of the Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence (CIDI), June 30, 2026. Bharti Sharma. PHOTO: Linkedin.com…

“India Pavillion” shines at Summer Fancy Food Show 2026

Posted on June 28, 2026June 30, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Above, Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the inauguration of the India Pavilion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC, June 28, 2026. Below, mango tasting at the event. Seen in photos are, among…

‘Fast and Furious’ star Tyrese Gibson opens up about finding peace during spiritual journey in India

Posted on June 28, 2026June 30, 2026 by ANI

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28, 2026: Hollywood actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has described his latest visit to India as a “life-changing” spiritual journey, sharing an emotional message from Mumbai about meditation,…

Indian American Journalist Honored with Maryland Governor’s Citation

Posted on June 28, 2026June 30, 2026 by a Staff Writer

Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Aruna Miller, presented a Governor’s Citation to South Asian Herald Founder and Editor-in-Chief, T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Ph.D., on June 25 at the State Capitol in Annapolis, recognizing his…

Celebrate July 4 in D.C. with these parades, concerts and festivals

Posted on June 28, 2026June 30, 2026 by Fritz Hahn, The Washington Post

The National Mall and the surrounding museums and memorials are the traditional heart of D.C.’s Independence Day festivities. This year, though, there have been some big changes to accommodate celebrations of America’s…

Indian Immigrants in the United States

Posted on June 26, 2026June 30, 2026 by Kyung Ju Lee and Jeanne Batalova, Migration Policy Institute

Indian immigrants began arriving in the United States in notable numbers in the early 19th century, when workers from the Punjab region settled primarily in California to work in agriculture, lumber, and…

“Before We Were Women” a debut novel by Dr. Sunita Reddy, is a story of resilience and sisterhood

Posted on June 25, 2026June 26, 2026 by Ajay Ghosh

Dr. Sunita Reddy. PHOTOS: Courtesy Ajay Ghosh A compelling new voice in contemporary fiction emerges with the release of Before We Were Women, a debut novel by Sunita Reddy, M.D. Now available in hardcover, paperback,…

Indian Consulate in New York hosts meditation session by Dr. H.R. Nagendra

Posted on June 23, 2026June 25, 2026 by Press Release

New York, June 23, 2026: On the occasion of 12th International Day of Yoga The Consulate General of India in New York in collaboration with Rajasthan Association of North America, RANA hosted…

MOKSH DHAM Cremations Inc. Initiative to Establish Sanatani Cremation Center in Chicagoland

Posted on June 23, 2026June 25, 2026 by Bhailal M. Patel

Des Plaines, IL: A Sacred Vision to Serve Future Generations with Dignity, Compassion, and Tradition MOKSH DHAM Cremations Inc,A Sanatani Community Project. PHOTO: Provided MOKSH DHAM Cremations Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(13) charitable organization,…

Daler Mehndi on ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ experience

Posted on June 23, 2026June 24, 2026 by ANI

New Delhi [India], June 22, 2026: Renowned singer Daler Mehndi has opened up about his experience working in the upcoming multi-starrer comedy film ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, saying he felt welcomed and…

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