The Embassy of India in Washington D.C., in collaboration with India’s Ministry of Education, and University Grants Commission, has launched a virtual mentoring program called ‘MARG’—Mentoring for Academic Excellence and …
Children & Students Corner
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A Kids Book About Diwali – the Festival of Lights
by Chhavi Arya Bhargava, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readWhen I set out to write “A Kids Book About Diwali,” I had no idea how deeply personal and fulfilling the journey would be. As a mother and former elementary …
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US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to Receive the ‘Arts for Healing Award’
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Find Your Light Foundation will recognize U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy with the Arts for Healing Award, and Soprano Renée Fleming with the Find Your Light Award at …
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Two Indian Americans named as White House Fellows for the 2024-2025 Class
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe President’s Commission on White House Fellows has selected two Indian Americans, Padmini Pillai and Nalini Tata, for the 2024-2025 class. “This year’s Fellows advanced through a highly competitive selection …
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This month’s book recommendation: The Constitution of India
by Srujan Palkar, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readIn the vast landscape of Indian history, few figures loom as large as Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. His contributions to the nation, particularly in crafting the Constitution of India, have …
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Most Autism Moms know that the dining table can become a conflict zone; it usually is so. All of us watch what we eat for a variety of usual reasons: …
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US Surgeon General issues advisory to parents on their well-being and mental health
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a warning to parents regarding their mental health and well-being. As a father himself, he acknowledged the joys of parenting but also …
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FIIDS wraps up Summer Internship Certification Program on Civic Engagement and Leadership
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) successfully concluded its two-month summer internship program on Civic Engagement and Leadership on August 24, 2024. The program, which started on …
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A new study reveals teenagers are developing strategies to curb their social media usage
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readA new study by Nikhila Natarajan, a PhD candidate in Media Studies at the Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information, revealed that teenagers are increasingly aware of social media’s …
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Contra Costa County Board of Education appoints Indian origin student to its Board
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian origin student, Ishaan Savla, a junior at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon, California, has been appointed to the Contra Costa County Board of Education (CCCBOE). Joining Savla …