U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the rising cost of higher education by improving transparency around college credit …
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Indian American MIT Researcher Leads AI-Powered Breakthrough for Early Cancer Detection
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn an effort to detect cancer at its earliest stages and reduce cancer-related deaths, Indian American Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researcher Sangeeta Bhatia, working with Microsoft researcher Ava Amini …
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Trump Administration Announces U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations Citing Sovereignty and Cost Concerns
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readPresident Donald Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 35 non-UN bodies and 31 United Nations entities, following a review conducted by the …
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The India We Imagine: Acclaimed Fashion Designer Manish Malhotra to Speak at 23rd India Conference at Harvard
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readAcclaimed fashion designer Manish Malhotra, one of India’s most influential voices in fashion and visual culture, will headline the prestigious India Conference at Harvard, to be held on February 14 …
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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 …
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Jenifer Rajkumar Condemns CDC Vaccine Guideline Changes, Urges Passage of RFK Sr. Vaccine Access Act
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readNew 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 …
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Rep. Ro Khanna Reports ‘Systemic Neglect’ After Visit to California ICE Detention Center
by SAH Special Correspondent 7 minutes readIndian 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 …
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Arjun Mody Sworn In as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security Administration
by SAH Special Correspondent 2 minutes readIndian-origin Arjun Mody was sworn in as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security on January 5, 2026, a role in which he will serve as the agency’s chief operating officer. Deputy …
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Senator Lindsey Graham Says U.S. Tariffs Drove India to Cut Russian Oil Imports
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readUS Senator from South Carolina Lindsey Graham said that US tariffs on India are the “chief reason,” India has reduced its purchases of Russian oil, linking the policy to Washington’s …
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Why South Asian Voters Should Back North Carolina’s Roy Cooper for US Senate in 2026
by Rohith (Ro) Chari, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readNorth Carolina is heading into an open Senate race in 2026, in a state that has become one of the country’s most competitive political battlegrounds. With Senator Thom Tillis not …