Andrew Pappachen, a prominent Indian American community leader, was honored with the 2025 Good Samaritan Award by the Global Malayalee Christian Forum during a solemn ceremony held at the Kochi …
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What Zohran Mamdani’s Rise Means for South Asians in the United States
by Alisha Zaidi, Special to South Asian Herald 3 minutes readIt has been just two weeks since Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City. In that short time, Mamdani has delivered on his promises and …
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Bhajan Clubbing Night Makes U.S. Debut in New Jersey, Drawing Over 400 Attendees
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readJyotsna Sharma and Tarun Sharma, co-founders of Cultivate Talents Unlimited LLC, organized the first-ever “Bhajan Clubbing Night” in the United States on January 9, 2026, in New Jersey. The event …
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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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Marie Rader Series Opens 2026 Season with Ragamala Dance Company’s “Sacred Earth” in New Jersey
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readAs its first presentation of 2026, the Marie Rader Series will present “Ragamala Dance Company: Sacred Earth” on January 31 at Pfleeger Concert Hall in Glassboro, New Jersey. Performed with …
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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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New York State and NYC Partner to Deliver Free Childcare for Two-Year-Olds, Expand Universal 3K Program
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readAs part of the next phase in delivering “affordable, universal childcare” for children under five across New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul, in partnership with New York City Mayor Zohran …
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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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Anant Nambiar Sworn In to Westchester County Board, Makes History as First South Asian and Hindu Legislator
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readAnant Nambiar was sworn in on January 1, 2026, as the legislator representing District 7 on the Westchester County Board of Legislators at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College …