June 2015 — The Indian Panorama

FBI, DHS WARN OF POSSIBLE ATTACKS ON JULY FOURTH

Jun 30, 2015 - 8:35 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CBS News reports (Jun 26) that the FBI and Department of Homeland Security had issued a bulletin warning of possible attacks. The outlet notes that the bulletin is unrelated to the attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait. The bulletin comes […]

Purdue University researchers Arun Ghosh and Andrew Mesecar have identified an enzyme, called 3C-like protease, which is essential to the replication of the MERS virus. This discovery can lead to the potential development of new drugs to fight the disease. (IANS photo)

Indian American researcher at Purdue Arun Ghosh finds Key to Curing MERS

Jun 30, 2015 - 8:24 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

Purdue University researchers, including an Indian American, have found molecules that shut down the activity of an enzyme essential to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus replication. The virus is in the international spotlight again […]

Pakistan PM, Army chief discuss India’s ‘terror funding’: report

Jun 30, 2015 - 8:04 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Pakistan’s Army chief General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday, June 30, discussed with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif India‘s alleged involvement in funding terrorism in the country, a media report said. According to Dawn Online, the two […]

Apple Maps is getting an all new public transit feature that Google Maps doesn’t have

Jun 30, 2015 - 7:10 am EDT Agencies | Media Reports 0

If you’ve ever taken the subway in a major city or have gotten lost in a large travel terminal like Grand Central, you probably understand how frustrating it can be to find the exit that […]

An artist's rendition of the proposed 200 meter Shivaji statue

Statue of Shivaji in Arabian Sea by 2019- Maharashtra CM Phadnavis

Jun 30, 2015 - 12:41 am EDT I. S. Saluja 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Chhatrapati Shivaji’s statue, off the coast of Mumbai in Arabian Sea will come up by 2019. Devendra Phadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister, disclosed it to The Indian Panorama Chief Editor Prof. Indrajit S […]

Bobby Jindal, family and staff at the announcement of his presidential bid at Kenner, Louisiana, June 24

‘Tanned. Rested. Ready’ – Bobby Jindal’s 2016 US Presidential Campaign Slogan

Jun 29, 2015 - 1:44 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

That is Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s new 2016 presidential campaign slogan and the “tanned” part is supposed to be a reference to his skin tone. “The liberal media that developed this week was disgusting: […]

Congress's Digvijaya Singh hits back at Gaur

Drinking liquor a fundamental right claims BJP MP Home Minister Babulal Gaur

Jun 29, 2015 - 11:15 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur fuelled another controversy with his remarks that drinking liquor is a “fundamental right” and that it is a status symbol too. “Alcohol does not increase crime. People lose their […]

After Maggi – Top Ramen pulled off India’s shelves

Jun 29, 2015 - 11:10 am EDT Agencies | Media Reports 0

After Maggi controversy, Indo Nissin on Monday announced withdrawal of its instant noodles brand Top Ramen from the Indian market on orders from Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Earlier this month, Nestle […]

Greece crisis hits India – may trigger outflows : Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi

Jun 29, 2015 - 11:06 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

With Greece witnessing a full-blown economic crisis, India’s software and engineering exports may take a hit and the country may also face larger capital outflows due to a weaker euro, industry and government officials warned […]

Indian High Commissioner in New Zealand Ravi Thapar has been recalled after assault allegations on his wife. (Courtesy- http-::indiannewslink.co.nz:)

India Recalls N.Z. Envoy after Allegation His Wife Assaulted Chef

Jun 29, 2015 - 11:01 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

India has recalled its envoy to New Zealand Ravi Thapar following allegations that his wife assaulted a member of his domestic staff. “Though no charges were pressed by the service staff member, the Ministry will […]

Indian team for Zimbabwe announced; Ajinkya Rahane named captain

Jun 29, 2015 - 10:44 am EDT Agencies | Media Reports 0

New Delhi: Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh staged a comeback to the ODI squad after a gap of four years as a second-string team was on Monday named for next month’s tour of Zimbabwe with the […]

India ranks 143rd on global peace index topped by Iceland

Jun 29, 2015 - 10:39 am EDT Agencies | Media Reports 0

India ranks a lowly 143rd on a global peace index, lagging way behind the likes of Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with Iceland emerging as the most peaceful nation in the world. According to […]

H1B Visa – the conflicting perceptions

Jun 28, 2015 - 1:05 pm EDT @theindpanorama 11

H-1B issues always heat up the closer we get to an election year, for e.g. Cruz once wanted to increase the H-1B cap from 65,000 to 325,000, while Rubio’s proposed “I-squared” Bill attempts to triple the number […]

WOW | Bobby Jindal Wants to Get Rid of US Supreme Court Now

Jun 27, 2015 - 10:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 3

Finding himself at odds with the US Supreme Court over its two landmark judgements upholding healthcare law and same-sex marriage, Louisiana’s Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal wants to get rid of the court. “Thursday, the Supreme […]

Twitter’s Indian American M&A chief Rishi Garg quits

Jun 27, 2015 - 10:43 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

Rishi Garg, Twitter‘s top M&A Chief Indian-origin executive at the micro-blogging site has resigned, the latest in a recent string of departures from the company including that of CEO Dick Costolo. Rishi Garg, the Vice […]

Blood Tests May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Earlier – Research

Jun 27, 2015 - 8:19 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

An international team of researchers, including an Indian American, have found a blood test where with just a drop of blood doctors may one day be able to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages, before it has […]

Shahid & Mira to get married in July 7

Jun 27, 2015 - 8:13 am EDT #TIPEntertainment 0

Shahid Kapoor’s marriage has become the hot topic of discussion. Shahid is all set to get married to Delhi-based Mira Rajput on July 7. Earlier reports claimed that the actor will marry Delhi based Mira Rajput on June 10 […]

Indian-American group condemns Ann Coulter’s swipe at Nikki Haley

Jun 26, 2015 - 11:41 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

The head of a top Indian-American advocacy group on Wednesday condemned Ann Coulter’s comments that South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley doesn’t understand America because she’s “an immigrant” with roots in India. “It’s a demographic death […]

Indian American scientist Neal Devaraj designs artificial cell membrane – AI

Jun 26, 2015 - 11:38 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

Scientists led by Indian-American Neal Devaraj have designed an artificial cell membrane that can sustain continuous growth as a living cell. Devraj who is a professor at the University of California in San Diego said; […]

Temporary Protected Status for Citizens of Nepal in the wake of devastating Earthquake

Jun 26, 2015 - 11:33 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): U.S. Reps. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, and Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on Asia and the […]

US State Department says 15 Hillary Clinton emails missing

Jun 26, 2015 - 11:32 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): The State Department acknowledged on Thursday it could not find any record of part or all of 15 emails from Hillary Clinton dating from her time as secretary of state, copies of which […]

SECRETS TO A LONG-LASTING MARRIAGE

Jun 26, 2015 - 11:30 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Treat your in-laws with respect, give your spouse breathing space and keep the spark alive to build a rock-solid relationship Nowadays, the term ‘long-lasting marriage’ is an oxymoron. With divorce rates rising, separation has become the […]

GIVE YOUR BEDROOM A ROMANTIC TOUCH

Jun 26, 2015 - 11:28 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Bedroom decor should have a romantic essence to it, don’t you think? Considering that we spend a major part of our lives in our bedrooms, we should make it one of the most comfortable zones in […]

NATURAL SOLUTION TO BACKACHE

Jun 26, 2015 - 11:26 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Many of us are afflicted with back pain, which we tend to ignore or pay very little attention to, during the course of a busy day. But you cannot overlook the fact that back pain can […]

THIS IS WHAT READY TO EAT MEALS DO TO YOU

Jun 26, 2015 - 11:25 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Ready meals can raise risk of memory loss, says scientific study. There’s more reason to grouse. Apart from preservatives and additives affecting your physical health, ready meals can raise your risk of memory loss, a new […]

Month: June 2015