Introduction 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 …
Health
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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 …
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President Trump Unveils ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ Promising Lower Drug Costs, Reduced Premiums, and Greater Transparency
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPresident Donald Trump has unveiled a new health care proposal, titled the “Great Healthcare Plan,” and is calling on Congress to pass the measure, which the White House describes as …
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Eminent Oncologist Dr. Jatin Shah Named The South Asian Times Person of the Year 2025
by Parveen Chopra 4 minutes readDr. Jatin Shah, a leading head and neck surgeon, was felicitated as The South Asian Times – Person of the Year 2025 during a gala Crest Hollow Country Club on …
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Physician-Led PACs Back Nirav Shah’s Bid for Maine Governor, Citing Health Care Leadership
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe Nirav Shah for Governor campaign has announced that the Maine Emergency Medicine Action Fund (MEMAF), the Maine Eye Political Action Committee (MEPAC), the Maine Physicians Action Fund (MPAF), and …
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AAPI Hosts 19th Global Health Summit 2026 in Odisha, Highlighting India-U.S. Medical Collaboration
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) hosted its 19th Annual Global Health Summit (GHS) 2026 from January 9 to 11 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The three-day gathering brought …
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FIA New England to Host Free Community Health Camp in Burlington on January 17
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Foundation of Indian-Americans (FIA) New England, in collaboration with nonprofit and healthcare partners, will host a Free Community Health Camp on January 17, 2026, at the Academy of Creative …
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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 …