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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
TopicSouth Asians

Topic: South Asians

South Asians eat better, yet have higher risk of diabetes, heart disease by 45. US study flags paradox

Researchers followed nearly 2,700 adults aged 45 to 55 over a decade, drawing data from two long-running cohort studies, find mismatch between healthier lifestyle and clinical risk.

New York now has a Ganesh Temple Street and Guru Nanak Way. The big Apple is South Asia-fied

A street name can’t save a neighbourhood. It is an acknowledgment that we have worked and lived in a place for a long time.

Goodbye, India Club — ‘eccentric’ London landmark where South Asians felt at home 

Historic India Club closes on 17 September after losing a redevelopment battle against the owner of the building where it’s located. For many patrons, it’s akin to heartbreak.

What dominant Hindus in US get wrong about Seattle caste ban

Seattle caste ban will apply to acts of discrimination. The American city won't be discussing or analysing religious texts and scriptures of Hindus.

Indians, other South Asians at double risk of heart diseases compared to Europeans: US study

Study also says clinical tools in US and Europe have not factored in the increased risk to South Asians since the latter were not part of the tools' development.

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Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.