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Dr. Meher Medavaram’s Vision for AAPI: Unity, Inclusion, and Transformative Leadership

Ajay Ghosh

Dr. Meher Medavaram assumed charge as the President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), the largest ethnic physicians organization in the United States on July 1st, 2026 during a solemn ceremony at the AAPI Headquarters in Oak Brook, IL. Along with her, Dr. Vijay Maurya assumed charge as the BOT, Chair. Dr. Krishan Kumar as the President-Elect; the Vice Chair of AAPI is Dr. Sreeni Gangasani. Dr. Soumya Neravatla will be the Secretary of AAPI, and the Treasurer for 2026-27 is. Dr. Raghu Lolabhattu. With her…

UST Partners with Anthropic to Bring Claude into UST’s Platforms, Engineering, and Operations and Train 20,000 UST Employees Globally

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Under the strategic alliance, UST will combine Anthropic’s Claude models with UST’s proprietary industry and horizontal platforms, engineering services, domain solutions, and internal operations, helping clients modernize and transform core systems and operationalize trusted AI at scale. Thiruvananthapuram: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, today announced a strategic alliance with Anthropic, the AI safety and research company behind the Claude family of models. The partnership is focused on helping Global 1000 enterprises become AI-native. UST will embed Claude into the engineering environments and operational workflows it designs,…

Before We Were Women, a Debut Novel by Dr. Sunita Reddy, Captures Hearts with a Powerful Story of Resilience and Sisterhood

Ajay Ghosh

A compelling new voice in contemporary fiction emerges with the release of Before We Were Women, a debut novel by Sunita Reddy, M.D. Now available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle formats. The book is already gaining attention as a deeply moving and thought-provoking read—and is being hailed as a must-read selection. At the heart of the novel lies an emotionally gripping premise: Three women. Three secrets. One summer that changes everything.” Before We Were Women follows Anita Kumar, Ashley Spady, and Robin Zymanski—three women navigating complex personal journeys. Anita grapples with the…

The Enduring Legacy of Dr. P. A. George A Life in Service of Ayurveda and Public Health: Ajay Ghosh

Ajay Ghosh

Introduction The integration of traditional medicine into formal healthcare systems remains a critical area of study in global health discourse. Among practitioners who successfully bridged these domains, Dr. P. A. George stands out as an exemplary figure. His professional life reflects dedication to both Ayurvedic principles and modern administrative frameworks, contributing significantly to the credibility and sustainability of traditional Indian medicine. Early Life and Background Dr. P. A. George was born on October 27, 1937, in Thodupuzha, Kerala, India. He was raised in a family deeply connected to Ayurveda, with…

George Mannickarott: A Distinguished Literary Historian and Community Leader Passes Away

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The Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) joins the global Malayalee community in mourning the passing of George Mannickarott, eminent Malayalam literary historian, acclaimed writer, socio-cultural activist, and community organizer, who passed away in Houston, Texas, USA. George Mannickarott was a towering figure in the literary and cultural landscape of the Malayalee diaspora. A passionate advocate for Malayalam language and literature, he dedicated his life to documenting, preserving, and promoting the literary contributions of Malayalees in North America. In recognition of his outstanding literary contributions, he was honored with the First IAPC Literary Excellence…

An Unexpected Mother with Gentle Hands: A Mother’s Day Reflection on Compassion, Care, and Quiet Strength: Laly Joseph

Laly Joseph

Margaret Ann Roan is a volunteer in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) three days a week,every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to four and Friday from nine to one.  She walks in with a soft smile and two heavy bags in her hands. She is eighty-eight years old and still drives herself in her van. From the first day I met her, there was something about her that felt warm and familiar like comfort wrapped in human form. Our hospital has a Cuddler Programwhere trained volunteers hold premature or…

NAGAPANCHAMI (Article): Thodupuzha K Shankar, Mumbai

Thodupuzha K Shankar, Mumbai

Introduction: NAGAPANCHAMI is a very famous festival, celebrated in a humble way towards the end of July every year everywhere in India. Especially in Maharashtra, it’s considered a very important festival which involves praying at the special temples for serpents. On this day of NAGAPANCHAMI, nagas cobras and all snakes are worshipped in the specific Naga temples, with flowers, milk, sweets, lamps and even sacrifices to Nagas or serpent deities made of stone, silver wood or paintings on the wall which are first bathed with water and milk and then…

An Onerous Issue of Leadership Gap and Role Model Vacuum: The Rev. Dr. John T. Mathew

The Rev. Dr. John T. Mathew

(No One Around to Look Up to?) When life is not gliding gallantly, it can be a drag. For all we know, we run out of moral humans to look up to, distinctly as we get older. The postulation that humans are moral beings doesn’t mean that all humans are moral morning, noon and night. We are apex predators tightly trammelled in season and space. William Shakespeare’s Hamlet takes us back to sober up: we are merely human destined to “shuffle off this mortal coil”. Arthur Schopenhauer was candid when…

Build your kitchen and toilet according to Vastu Shastra

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Always consider Vaastu when constructing your home, as failing to do so will prevent peace and happiness within the home and diminish the chances of success. In ancient times, Vaastu Shastra was considered a key aspect of home construction. It studies every flaw in construction. Just as making the right decision during construction can bring benefits, wrong construction can also cause harm. According to Vaastu Shastra experts, there are certain things related to kitchen and toilet construction that can be considered to not only reduce or eliminate the negative effects…

It is important to keep an eye on Bangladesh’s activities in the Northeast

Karishma Dubey

The government of India has banned many goods being sent from Bangladesh through the land routes of the north-eastern states (Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram). These routes were important trade corridors for Bangladesh. India has also banned all those goods of Bangladesh which were exported to third countries through the north-eastern states. According to an estimate, due to this decision of India, Bangladesh may lose business worth Rs 5800 crore annually. This tough decision was necessary in view of the anti-India stance of the interim government of Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina…