To the leadership and the rank and file of the Democratic Party, the message coming across is very simple: wake up and smell the coffee. A latest poll by AP/NORC …
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The Changing DEI Landscape: The Challenge of Finding Steady Footing
by Erin Liby Erin Li 7 minutes readI’m a first year student studying healthcare policy at the University of Pennsylvania, where I’ve been inspired to dig deeper into the complexities of our healthcare system. I’ve always believed …
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DC-Based Airlink Ushers First Wave of NGO Aid into Myanmar After Earthquake
by Natalie Jacobsen, Special to South Asian Hearald 7 minutes readWhen a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025, one Washington, DC-area non-governmental organization (NGO) sprang into action: Airlink. In all disasters, time becomes the biggest …
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Immigration: 19 State AGs Take Legal Action Against Trump’s Student Visa Revocations
by Devang Shah, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta has taken a bold stand against the Trump Administration’s controversial policy of revoking student visas based on ideological grounds. In a recent amicus brief, Bonta, …
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World Health Day 2025: Championing Healthy Beginnings and Hopeful Futures
by Dr. Kevin Morris, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readOn this year’s World Health Day, observed on April 7, 2025, the global community has united with a powerful call to action: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. This theme marks the launch of a year-long …
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Legal Perspective: SEVIS Terminations Leave International Students in Limbo and Searching for Practical Solutions
by Anantha Paruthipattu, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readFueling fear among international students are reports of Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) terminations following their U.S. visa revocations. A SEVIS termination leaves the student without a status. …
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The Silent Epidemic: Why South Asians Face a Higher Risk of Heart Disease
by Hiba Siddiqui 7 minutes readHeart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. But for those of us from South Asian backgrounds—families with roots in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the …
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This month marks the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic. Anniversaries are meant for reflection, a moment to take stock, have honest conversations, and apply lessons learned. But this is …
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Autism Diary: Residential Spaces: Layout and Designs
by Dr. Rashmi Das 10 minutes readHome is our personal sanctuary, the physical manifestation of our culture, values, needs, aspirations, a place where we treasure memories and create more. This is what usually a home is …
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From Immigrant to Leader: A Journey of Resilience and Transformation
by Shikha Bajaj, Special to South Asian Herald 7 minutes readSome journeys are written in ink, while others are forged in fire. Mine is the latter. Reflecting on being named one of America’s Top 20 Women of Excellence by the …