Sara Anwar
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Protests in the time of coronavirus
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody has resulted in massive protests against racial injustice in several major cities from California, Minnesota to Washington, DC. As tens of thousands of Americans have taken to...June 9, 2020 1053 1 -
For American Muslim Aisha Khan, distributing food in coronavirus crisis is ‘all about humanity’
The coronavirus outbreak has left millions living in fear since it began its devastating spread across the globe. The pandemic has brought all the social and economic activities to a halt but it has not caused...April 5, 2020 1816 1 -
Social distancing in the age of coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting people’s day-to-day life like no other challenge in recent decades as the U.S. tries to contain it’s spread. The preventive measures against COVID-19 have impacted individuals and families from one corner...March 18, 2020 744 0 -
Seeking coronavirus care or treatment not to affect Green Card applicant’s prospects
Seeking preventive services or treatment for coronavirus will not negatively affect immigrants who apply for permanent residency under the new public charge rule which disqualifies candidates who get government benefits. “Such treatment or preventive services will...March 17, 2020 742 0 -
Washington’s new museum Planet Word promises immersive experience with language
Image: courtesy of Planet Word That words hold massive power to shape thoughts has long been known but Washington D.C. is now poised to preserve and highlight the importance of written word with a brand new...March 7, 2020 974 0 -
What reflecting on Christmas celebrations as an immigrant parent taught me
Christmas is here and everyone has a lively way to celebrate this holiday, which comes with hustle and bustle on the malls, gifts and lit up houses, prayers, parties and Santa Claus. Amidst all this excitement,...December 25, 2019 1098 0 -
Traditional toys, not flashy gadgets, serve children well in their growth – Research
An array of wooden toys, Image Credit: Pratheep P S, www.pratheep.com/wikimedia Play is not a break from learning but a way of learning for children. A wealth of lifetime advantages is the reward for playing with...November 24, 2019 2657 0 -
Scientists find a way to kill all types of cancer cells
In what is being hailed a major breakthrough, scientists at Australian biotechnology company Imugene have found a way to kill all types of cancer cells, raising hopes that cancer would become a curable disease in the...November 14, 2019 811 0