Defense
Opinion: Getting Real with the Board of Peace
It 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…
Health
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Three Indian Americans Among 131 Padma Award Honorees for 2026
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…
Community
Indiaspora Health Series Examines Diabetes Risks and Prevention in South Asian Communities
As 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…
Community
FIA–New England Marks MLK Day with Free Community Health Camp in Massachusetts
To 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…
Africa
Opinion: India and the Global South
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…
Community
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Prerak Shah, Three Others to Florida A&M University Board of Trustees
Florida 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…
Community
Indian American Leaders Applaud “Historic” Inauguration of Virginia Gov. Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Hashmi
Indian 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…
Community
Abigail Spanberger Makes History, Sworn In as Virginia’s 75th Governor and First Woman, Unveils Affordability and Unity Agenda
Richmond, 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…
Capitol Hill
President Trump Unveils ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ Promising Lower Drug Costs, Reduced Premiums, and Greater Transparency
President 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…
Community
Eminent Oncologist Dr. Jatin Shah Named The South Asian Times Person of the Year 2025
Dr. 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…
Community
Physician-Led PACs Back Nirav Shah’s Bid for Maine Governor, Citing Health Care Leadership
The 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…
Community
AAPI Hosts 19th Global Health Summit 2026 in Odisha, Highlighting India-U.S. Medical Collaboration
The 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…
Community
FIA New England to Host Free Community Health Camp in Burlington on January 17
The 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…
Community
Trump Administration Releases 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, Calls for Shift to Whole, Nutrient-Dense Foods
The 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…
Community
Jenifer Rajkumar Condemns CDC Vaccine Guideline Changes, Urges Passage of RFK Sr. Vaccine Access Act
New 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…
Capitol Hill
Rep. Ro Khanna Reports ‘Systemic Neglect’ After Visit to California ICE Detention Center
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) recently visited the ICE California City Detention Center saying the experience left him with a profound sense of “urgency” after speaking with nearly 50…