Being Indian-American in Virginia today is worlds apart from what it was like 30 plus years ago for the community. Growing up in Northern New Jersey in the 90s, I …
Opinion
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A South Asian Perspective: It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace
by Dr. Kevin Morris, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readThe theme of the 2024 World Mental Health Day, as declared by the World Federation for Mental Health, is, “It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace“[1]. Each …
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A Kids Book About Diwali – the Festival of Lights
by Chhavi Arya Bhargava, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readWhen I set out to write “A Kids Book About Diwali,” I had no idea how deeply personal and fulfilling the journey would be. As a mother and former elementary …
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The Great Nepali Diaspora: Making Strides for the Nepali Community in New York and Rest of the World
by Preeti Adhikary, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readThe last two weeks have been a whirlwind, especially in New York. Along with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week, there are tons of fringe activities happening …
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This month’s book recommendation: The Constitution of India
by Srujan Palkar, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readIn the vast landscape of Indian history, few figures loom as large as Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. His contributions to the nation, particularly in crafting the Constitution of India, have …
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Be the Bridge: The Role of the Indian Diaspora in India-US Ties
by Srujan Palkar, Special to South Asian Herald 2 minutes readPrime Minister Narendra Modi, in his addresses on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Indian Diaspora Day) called the Indian diaspora the brand ambassadors of India. This is especially true in the cultural …
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Most Autism Moms know that the dining table can become a conflict zone; it usually is so. All of us watch what we eat for a variety of usual reasons: …