As part of the next phase in delivering “affordable, universal childcare” for children under five across New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul, in partnership with New York City Mayor Zohran …
Education
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Bipartisan COURSE Credit Act Aims to Boost Transparency on AP and IB College Credit Policies
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readU.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the rising cost of higher education by improving transparency around college credit …
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Indian American MIT Researcher Leads AI-Powered Breakthrough for Early Cancer Detection
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn an effort to detect cancer at its earliest stages and reduce cancer-related deaths, Indian American Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researcher Sangeeta Bhatia, working with Microsoft researcher Ava Amini …
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Anant Nambiar Sworn In to Westchester County Board, Makes History as First South Asian and Hindu Legislator
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readAnant Nambiar was sworn in on January 1, 2026, as the legislator representing District 7 on the Westchester County Board of Legislators at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College …
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The India We Imagine: Acclaimed Fashion Designer Manish Malhotra to Speak at 23rd India Conference at Harvard
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readAcclaimed fashion designer Manish Malhotra, one of India’s most influential voices in fashion and visual culture, will headline the prestigious India Conference at Harvard, to be held on February 14 …
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CHCC India Mission Gains Momentum as BC Premier Prepares Trade Visit to Strengthen Canada–India Economic Ties
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readA British Columbia delegation will visit India from January 12 to 17, with stopovers in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chandigarh. It will be the first visit by a Canadian …
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Trump Administration Releases 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, Calls for Shift to Whole, Nutrient-Dense Foods
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Trump administration has formally released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, urging households and schools to prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods, including higher intake of protein, dairy, healthy fats, whole …
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Jenifer Rajkumar Condemns CDC Vaccine Guideline Changes, Urges Passage of RFK Sr. Vaccine Access Act
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readNew York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar sharply criticized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s newly issued pediatric vaccine guidelines, calling them a departure from science-based medical practice. “The CDC’s …
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Why South Asian Voters Should Back North Carolina’s Roy Cooper for US Senate in 2026
by Rohith (Ro) Chari, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readNorth Carolina is heading into an open Senate race in 2026, in a state that has become one of the country’s most competitive political battlegrounds. With Senator Thom Tillis not …
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The India We Imagine: Re-envisioning India’s Global Role at the 23rd India Conference at Harvard
by Eshaan Mani and Vedika Jain 5 minutes readThe India Conference at Harvard, one of the world’s longest-running student-led forums on India, will return to Harvard University on February 14 and 15, 2026, convening global leaders, thinkers, and creators …