A class 10th student of St. Columbia school, grappling with struggles of school and concomitant harassment, decided to give up his life. The sad part is that he reached out to the school …
Education
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Three Indian-Origin Leaders in Science and Public Health Among 80 appointed to Order of Canada
by Prabhjot Singh 7 minutes readWhen Canada speaks about attracting top “brains” and “scientists” under its refashioned immigration and talent programs, it often points to individuals such as thoracic surgeon Shaf Keshavjee, inventor and electrical …
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City’s 112th Mayor, Pledges Inclusive and Expansive Governance
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 9 minutes readStanding alongside tens of thousands of people gathered at City Hall in Lower Manhattan and braving the January chill beneath what he described as a “resurgent flame of hope,” 34-year-old …
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SBU Research Projects Led by Indian American Professors Receive SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund Awards
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readTwo Stony Brook University (SBU) research initiatives led by Indian American professors Gurtej Singh and Anurag Purwar have received seed funding through the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund, which supports “groundbreaking …
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West’s Selective Immigration Push Deepens Brain Drain Pressures on Developing Nations
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes read“Poaching the best and ignoring the rest” appears to be the emerging immigration mantra of the developed West as it moves into 2026. The message to countries rich in manpower, …
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Children’s Book “Little Birds: A Flock of Poems with Messages of Gandhi” Shares Gandhian Values Through Poetry and Art
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes read“Little Birds: A Flock of Poems with Messages of Gandhi” is a new children’s book written by Director of the Gandhi Memorial Center in Washington, DC, Srimati Karuna. Just as …
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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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FIIDS Urges Trump Administration to Preserve H-1B Visa Appointments Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies USA (FIIDS) has urged the Trump Administration to preserve existing scheduled H-1B visa appointments and avoid blanket cancellations, recommending instead that authorities …
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South Asian Business Council of Virginia Hosts Holiday Reception, Outlines 2026 Initiatives
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA) hosted its Holiday Party on December 20, 2025, in Leesburg, Virginia, bringing together community leaders, professionals, and Advisory Committee advisors to reflect …