Five Indian Ph.D. candidates are among 30 early-career scientists from around the world honored with the inaugural Inflection Award, which recognizes emerging leaders developing innovative solutions to combat climate change. …
Children & Students Corner
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Immigration: 19 State AGs Take Legal Action Against Trump’s Student Visa Revocations
by Devang Shah, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken a bold stand against the Trump Administration’s controversial policy of revoking student visas based on ideological grounds. In a recent amicus brief, Bonta, …
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Maryland Embraces AI as Present Reality, Not Future Promise, Says Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readLieutenant Governor of Maryland Aruna Miller emphasized the state’s strong commitment to artificial intelligence, declaring that “AI isn’t the future, it is the present.” She affirmed Maryland’s plans to integrate …
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Indian American Suhas Subramanyam Joins Congressional Dads Caucus to Oppose Trump Tariffs Hurting Working Families
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readMembers of the Congressional Dads Caucus, including Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Shomari C. Figures (AL-07), and Derek Tran (CA-45), held a …
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Legal Perspective: SEVIS Terminations Leave International Students in Limbo and Searching for Practical Solutions
by Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readFueling fear among international students are reports of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) terminations following their U.S. visa revocations. A SEVIS termination leaves the student without a status. …
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South Asian Trailblazer Leads Maryland’s Higher Education: A Journey from India to Impact
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readDr. Sanjay Rai’s journey from central India to becoming Maryland’s Secretary of Higher Education is a powerful testament to the promise of education and perseverance. As the first immigrant and …
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India Invites Young Diaspora to Apply for 82nd Know India Programme by April 18, 2025
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Embassy of India in Washington, D.C. has announced the launch of the 82nd edition of the Know India Programme (KIP), which will take place from May 12 to 31, 2025. …
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The Silent Epidemic: Why South Asians Face a Higher Risk of Heart Disease
by Hiba Siddiqui 7 minutes readHeart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. But for those of us from South Asian backgrounds—families with roots in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the …
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Autism Diary: Residential Spaces: Layout and Designs
by Dr. Rashmi Das 10 minutes readHome is our personal sanctuary, the physical manifestation of our culture, values, needs, aspirations, a place where we treasure memories and create more. This is what usually a home is …
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Parents of Missing Sudiksha Konanki Request “Legal Declaration of Death” as Investigation Continues
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readThe parents of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing on March 6, 2025, during a spring break trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, have formally …