Domestic violence – Breaking the Silence By Lopa Jhamb, Licensed Sr. DV Advocate – Saheli Boston Domestic violence (DV) within South Asian families is a deeply rooted issue, often exacerbated by cultural stigma, societal expectations, and the challenges of navigating life in a foreign country. As a domestic violence advocate at Saheli, I have witnessed […]

Community Spotlight: Dr. Sonali Khond Dr. Sonali Khond, MD, is a dedicated internist with over 20 years of experience serving the South Shore area. She also serves as the President of the Indian Medical Association of New England (IMANE), a non-profit organization. Dr. Khond has been part of the Executive Committee since 2019 and has […]

Sushila Singh: I live in Carlisle, a small town in Massachusetts, population of about 5200 residents. I have been living here for the past 10 years. When I first moved in I was looking for Indian families to celebrate Diwali. It started with sending email to 5 families but ended up 35 families responding. As […]