Broward County Public Schools in South Florida has recognized Diwali as an official school holiday, a decision that activists say is a result of their actions. On December 17, the …
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Ohio Senator Niraj Antani’s Bill Designating October as Hindu Heritage Month Heads to Governor’s Desk for Approval
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readCalling it a “tremendous achievement for the Hindu community in Ohio,” Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg), on December 19, 2024, announced the successful passage of his bill to establish …
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85-Year-Old Indian American Earns Doctorate in Mathematics From UTA
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readRamesh Sharma, an 85-year-old Indian American, achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a doctorate degree in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), on December 13, 2024. “Growing …
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Atlanta Mayor Celebrates Diwali with the Hindu Community
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readMore than 250 people, including members of Atlanta’s Hindu community, prominent lawmakers, diplomats, and entrepreneurs, gathered on October 28, 2024, at City Hall with Mayor Andre Dickens to celebrate Diwali. …
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14-year-old Indian-origin Student Invents AI Handheld Pesticide Detector to Become America’s Top Young Scientist
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readDiscovery Education and 3M have announced that a 14-year-old Indian-origin, Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Snellville, Georgia, has won the 2024 3M …
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President Biden Warns that Hurricane Milton Holds ‘Incredible Destructiveness’
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readPresident Joe Biden has issued a stark warning about Hurricane Milton, calling it “one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit Florida in over a century.” He emphasized that the …
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IA Impact and AAPI Victory Fund Host a ‘Day of Action’ to Mobilize Asian American Votes in Georgia
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readWith less than a month remaining before the U.S. Presidential election, the Indian American (IA) Impact, in collaboration with the AAPI Victory Fund and the Harris-Walz campaign, organized a Day …
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Dr. Ramesh Babu Peramsetty, a 63-year-old Indian-origin doctor, was reportedly shot and killed on August 23, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Peramsetty was a founder and the medical director of …
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Indian Consulate in Houston continues to provide emergency visa services
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readDespite the challenges posed by Hurricane Beryl, which has disrupted regular visa services, the Consulate General of India in Houston has managed to provide emergency consular services, relying on backup …