What motivated you to join the board of the American Red Cross, Washington DC chapter? My motivation is rooted in service at scale. The American Red Cross operates at the …
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Australia and India Mark National Days with Flag Raising in Western Australia
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readAustralia Day and India’s Republic Day were jointly marked on January 26, 2026, at a flag raising ceremony at the Indian Community Centre (ICC) in Perth, bringing together government leaders, …
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Opinion: Getting Real with the Board of Peace
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIt is not as though the Board of Peace (BOP) is in tatters or on the verge of collapse except that many nations who have been invited to join the …
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India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announced on January 25, 2026, that three Indian Americans are among the 131 recipients of the Padma Awards for 2026, one of India’s highest civilian …
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Indiaspora Health Series Examines Diabetes Risks and Prevention in South Asian Communities
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readAs part of its Health Series, Indiaspora hosted the second episode, a virtual discussion titled “Sweet Truths: Diabetes in the South Asian Community,” on January 21, 2026. The session focused …
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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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Opinion: India and the Global South
by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar 6 minutes readIntroduction India’s relations with countries of the Global South have deep roots in shared histories, common struggles, and mutual aspirations for development and self-reliance. Over the years India’s role has …
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Prerak Shah, Three Others to Florida A&M University Board of Trustees
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed four new members to the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees, including Indian American attorney Prerak “Pre” Shah, J.D., strengthening the university’s governing body …
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Indian American Leaders Applaud “Historic” Inauguration of Virginia Gov. Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Hashmi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readIndian American lawmakers and community leaders have welcomed the January 17 inauguration of Virginia’s first woman Governor, Abigail Spanberger, and its first Muslim and South Asian American Lieutenant Governor, Ghazala …
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Abigail Spanberger Makes History, Sworn In as Virginia’s 75th Governor and First Woman, Unveils Affordability and Unity Agenda
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readRichmond, Virginia: On a freezing, rainy, and cloudy day, Abigail Spanberger made history, on January 17, 2026, becoming the first woman Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Spanberger was …