California 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, …
Opinion
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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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Home 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 …
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Opinion: How We Can Improve E-Bike Street Safety in New York City
by Michael Miller and Ligia Guallpa 4 minutes readThe narrative around street safety all too often pits one group against another: Pedestrians and drivers admonish e-bike riders for traffic violations. E-bike riders berate drivers who swerve into the …
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An Evening of Gratitude and Impact with Moncho Ferrer
by Srilekha Palle 3 minutes readOn the evening of March 22, 2025, community members from District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia gathered in Fairfax, VA, for a heartfelt and inspiring event: “An Evening of Gratitude …
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The Overlooked Nutrient: My Journey with Low-Dose Lithium for South Asian Health
by Dr. Sudhir Gadh, Special to South Asian Herald 8 minutes readWhen the Twin Towers fell on 9/11, I was a young medical student in New York City. That day, I found myself on the front lines as a first responder, …