United States Representative Dr. Ami Bera, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia and ranking member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the …
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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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Sanskrit Scholar Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. Bhadreshdas Swami Receives Saraswati Samman 2024 for ‘Swaminarayana Siddhanta Sudha’
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readMahamahopadhyaya Dr. Bhadreshdas Swami, a revered scholar of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, has been awarded the Saraswati Samman 2024 for his acclaimed Sanskrit work, Swaminarayana Siddhanta Sudha. This prestigious literary …
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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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US Congress Honors Dr. Sampat Shivangi’s Life and Legacy In a Special Capitol Hill Tribute
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes read“A Congressional Salute,” a special event honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Sampat Shivangi, a prominent Indian American physician and community leader from Jackson, Mississippi, was held on Capitol …
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India Calls for Consensus-Driven UN Peacekeeping Reforms at Security Council Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador P. Harish, has praised UN peacekeeping as a “beacon of hope and stability,” while emphasizing the need for adaptability in evolving global …
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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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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Foresees India-Pakistan Peace if Terrorism Ends, Calls for Global Harmony
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readRenowned humanitarian, spiritual leader, and advocate for peace, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of the Art of Living Foundation, has expressed optimism about peace between India and Pakistan, if …
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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, …
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Raisina Dialogue: A Decade of Bringing Indian Perspective on Challenges To the World
by Prasad Kunduri, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readThe 10th edition of India’s flagship conference “Raisina Dialogue,” on geopolitics and geoeconomics concluded in New Delhi on March 19, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event which began on …