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(November 5, 2024) In a small clinic in India, Kaavya Kopparapu watched her grandfather struggle with diabetic retinopathy, an eye condition that can lead to blindness if left untreated. The waiting rooms were crowded, the equipment was outdated, and specialists were...
(November 4, 2024) All of 22 years, musician Rohit H. Sivaram shows a rare maturity. In his speech he is measured, in his answers he is thoughtful, and in his actions he is considerate. While most South Indians his age are busy making marks in traditional fields,...
(November 3, 2024) In sixth grade, Adarsh Ambati noticed something unusual in his hometown of San Jose, California. The frogs in the nearby creek had stopped croaking, and the once lush green lawns were turning brown, stark evidence of a drought affecting the region....
(October 31, 2024) In 2015, California faced one of its most severe droughts, and Shreya Ramachandran was only a middle school student when she first witnessed its devastating impact. A visit to Tulare County during an archery competition made her confront the harsh...