Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, received the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Humanitarian Award on July 2, 2026, during the organization’s annual convention …
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To mark America’s 250th anniversary of independence, Indiaspora has launched “250 @ 250: The Indian American Story,” on July 2, a collection highlighting 250 milestones that recognize the achievements of …
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NFHS-6 Shows Gains in India’s Public Health
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndia’s sixth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), the country’s most comprehensive household survey of health and demographic indicators, highlights notable improvements in maternal and child healthcare, immunization, child nutrition, and …
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The Deccan Centre for International Relations (DCIR), in collaboration with the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and LEAD at IFMR/KREA University, organized a two-day conference and tabletop simulation exercise …
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Actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood has always stood by people in moments when they needed support the most. Continuing that commitment, he has now turned his attention to one of …
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Why South Asians Are at Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
by Asian American Health Initiative 3 minutes readType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health concern in South Asian communities like Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan. Research shows that South Asians are more likely …
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The Therapy-Speak Debate and Its Implications for South Asian Households
by Rutvi Dhuliaby Rutvi Dhulia 3 minutes readSince the 2000s, discussions surrounding mental health have become less stigmatized throughout the United States. A survey reports that 87% of adults believe that mental health struggles are nothing to …
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Every Baby Deserves a Healthy Start, No Matter Where They Are Born
by Dr. Bijaya Mishra, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readJune 28 marks International Neonatal Screening Day, a day celebrating one of the remarkable yet often overlooked achievements in modern public health. Every year, millions of babies around the developed …
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The Consulate General of India (CGI) in New York, in collaboration with the Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA), hosted a special meditation session led by Guruji Dr. H.R. Nagendra, …
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Gabbard Releases Declassified COVID-origin Files, Reigniting Lab-leak Debate
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readUS Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released declassified documents and communications related to early COVID-19 research funding and intelligence assessments on the origins of the virus on the last …