The fourth annual India Giving Day, observed on March 13, 2026, highlighted the work of 51 nonprofit organizations operating across diverse social and environmental sectors in India. The campaign raised …
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Akshaya Patra Marks 25 Years, 5 Billion Meals Milestone at Rashtrapati Bhavan; President Murmu Lauds Role in Nation Building
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 10 minutes readRashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi: The Akshaya Patra Foundation marked a significant milestone on March 17, 2026, commemorating 25 years of service and the delivery of 5 billion meals, at the …
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Dharma Endowment Fund Opens Applications for 2026 Grants Program
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Dharma Endowment Fund (DEF) has announced that applications for its 2026 Grants Program are now open. DEF is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to supporting organizations and community projects that …
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BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Simultaneous Hindu Text Recital by Children
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe grand celebration of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, was held on February 2, 2026, in Gujarat, India, drawing more than 200,000 …
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FIA–New England Marks MLK Day with Free Community Health Camp in Massachusetts
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readTo honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through community service, the Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) New England, along with its partner organizations, organized a free community …
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Honors Indian American Physician Dr. Hari Shukla with “Key to the City of New York”
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readNew York City Mayor Eric Adams presented the “Key to the City of New York” to Indian American physician, professor, and humanitarian Dr. Hari Shukla during a ceremony held on …
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Arts4All Foundation and LIJ Forest Hills Hospital Honor Olympic Champion Lauren Skye Scruggs
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readThe Arts4All Foundation, in partnership with Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital, hosted a Community Holiday Meet and Greet and National Human Rights Month Celebration on December 20, 2025, in …
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World Food Movement Expands Student Feeding Program to Washington, D.C. Region, Launches Weekend Meal Kits in Fairfax County
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readWorld Food Movement (WFM), a US-based nonprofit dedicated to “alleviating food insecurity” among students and communities, has announced the expansion of its feeding mission to the Washington, D.C. region, beginning …
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Canada Announces Over $2 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanada has announced more than $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. “The loss of life and …
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How Saree Goes Global Became a Cultural Movement: Uma Global President Shares Insights and Impact
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readIn this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, Uma Global President, Rita Kakati-Shah shares insights into Saree Goes Global 2025, the international movement celebrating the saree as a symbol of heritage, …