India is one of the WhatsApp’s primary markets with most smartphone users depending on the messaging app to keep up with friends, family and work with where 43% women use WhatsApp on their smartphones as compared to 31% men. [more]

A $100,000 grant will support ICC’s efforts to educate the South Asian Americans living in New England about how to prevent and manage heart disease and diabetes – two of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the community. [more]

The American India Foundation (AIF) has received a significant gift from the Vandana and Vivek Sharma Family Foundation for an innovative adolescent girls health component in AIF’s multi-award winning MANSI program. The grant will help AIF improve, and strengthen adolescent girls’ health at Yamkeshwar block of Pauri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand and serve more than 10,000 adolescent girls in the age group 10-19 years for 3 years. [more]

The Ekal Online Math Workshop, led by Karthik Seetharaman and Kathir Meyyappan, just finished its inaugural run on Sunday, May 24, 2020. There were about 80 registrants from all over the country, and even a few students from the United Kingdom and India. Truly international in flavor! [more]

The Center for Arts and Wellness had organized a ‘Winter’ themed art contest for children earlier this year. The contest was judged by Sue Funk and Shreshthi Mehta. Sue is a renowned artist, illustrator and child author. Shreshthi is an artist with a passion for teaching. She specializes in curriculum design and facilitation. [more]

Shrunothra Ambati, Diya Anand, Arya Anand, and Nikita Patel, AIF young professionals of New England launch their first inaugural event. Register at aifcareerpanel.eventbrite.com [more]

A 16-year-old, Rohan Prabhu who attends Boston University Academy in Boston, MA is always inspired by his active Rotarian parents and their friends who involve themselves in the ‘services above self. Last month he undertook a project to fundraise for Coronavirus Relief for Indian Doctors. [more]

Now, more than ever, uncertainty surrounds the college admissions process. But you don't have to navigate these uncharted waters on your own. AcceptU's team of former college admissions is here to support you and your child in this rapidly evolving landscape. [more]

Ram Shriram and Chandrika Tandon are among the 2020 recipients of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor. [more]

Ishita Rai of Rhode Island and Nisha Shah of Vermont among those name as 2020 Presidential Scholars. [more]

AAPI Supports Bipartisan Legislation, Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act S.3599/HR6788 urging the members of Congress to include physicians graduating from U.S. residency programs for Green Cards in the comprehensive immigration reform bill. [more]

Praying during Corona Times. Come and celebrate Gayatri Jayanti / Ganga Dashara. [more]

Sweet goodness [more]

Why do fish always sing off-key? Because you can't tunafish. [more]

Misty morning sunrise. [more]

A good life is a surprising life. A surprising life is one with few expectations. James Clear. [more]