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WikiLeaks: We’ll work with tech firms to defeat CIA hacking

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:37 am EST @theindpanorama 0

WikiLeaks will work with technology companies to help defend them against the Central Intelligence Agency’s hacking tools, founder Julian Assange said on Thursday, an approach which sets up a potential conflict between Silicon Valley firms […]

EU slaps down Poland, reappoints summit chair Tusk

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:36 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The leaders of the European Union delivered a withering snub to Poland‘s right-wing government on March 8 by disregarding its objections and reappointing former Polish premier Donald Tusk to chair their summits. Tusk’s successor as […]

China developing stealth drones to evade anti-aircraft missiles

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:35 am EST @theindpanorama 0

BEIJING (TIP): China‘s largest missile maker is developing military drones with stealth abilities that can evade anti-aircraft weapons, the official China Daily said on Thursday, in another advance for the country’s ambitious military modernisation programme. […]

JAPAN SAYS NO BARRIERS TO AUTO IMPORTS AFTER US FIRES TRADE SALVO

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:32 am EST @theindpanorama 0

TOKYO (TIP): Japan on Friday rejected U.S. demands for more access to Japan’s auto market, saying the government has already taken steps to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers. The rebuff by the government’s top spokesman […]

Iran successfully tests ballistic missile

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:30 am EST @theindpanorama 0

TEHRAN (TIP): Iran‘s semi-official Fars news agency is reporting that the country’s Revolutionary Guard has successfully tested a ballistic missile. The Thursday report quotes Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, chief of the Guard’s airspace division, as […]

TELEPATHIC SYSTEM CAN CORRECT ROBOT’S ERRORS IN REAL TIME

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:28 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Scientists have developed a new brain-computer interface that can read a person’s thoughts in real time to correct a robot’s errors, an advance that may lead to safer self driving cars. Most existing brain-computer interface […]

SAP to offer its business apps on Google Cloud

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:28 am EST @theindpanorama 0

FRANKFURT (TIP): Germany’s SAP is teaming up with Silicon Valley giant Google to allow customers to run SAP’s big business applications on Google’s cloud while offering Google’s suite of web-based desktop apps to users, the […]

Google vows fix for ‘inappropriate’ search results

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:27 am EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): Google said on Monday that it was working to fix a search algorithm glitch that produced “inappropriate and misleading” results from its search engine and connected speaker. The internet giant reacted after a […]

AIRBUS POP.UP AKA VAHANA –THE FIRST FLYING ELECTRIC-CAR CONCEPT

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:26 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Stuck in traffic? Look upwards and pray, “O God! Please get me out of here!” Then God sends his Vahana, lifts you out of the congestion and carries you to your destination by air! Fancy […]

MOBILE USE FOR 10 YRS RAISES TUMOUR RISK

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:25 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Is radiation from mobile phones harmful? Multiple studies globally have not conclusively reached an answer. But an analysis by AIIMS of all research on the subject has found an interesting pattern-government-funded studies show increased risk […]

TANNING MAY TRIGGER SKIN AGEING, CANCER

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:24 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Heading to the beach to get a beautiful tan? Think again. A new study has found that radiation from the Sun or tanning sessions hasten skin ageing in the long run. Environmental factors can damage […]

CAFFEINE CAN PROTECT AGAINST DEMENTIA

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:24 am EST @theindpanorama 0

A recent study lists caffeine amongst the 24 compounds that have the potential to boost an enzyme in the brain which protects against dementia. The study appears in the journal Scientific Reports. The protective effect […]

Harmeet has practiced before numerous state and federal courts and administrative tribunals across the United States

Indian American attorney Harmeet Dhillon under consideration for key Department of Justice post

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:22 am EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American attorney Harmeet Dhillon, a California GOP leader and vocal supporter of Trump, is under consideration to run the civil rights branch of the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a report […]

Indian American civil rights activist and attorney Deepa Iyer received Justice in Action Awards from The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund

Indian American Civil rights activist Deepa Iyer receives Justice in Action Award

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:20 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY(TIP): Indian Americancivil rights activist and attorney Deepa Iyer received Justice in Action Awards from The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) at its 2017 Gala on March 2, 2017 at […]

Amarjit Singh was arrested for allegedly killing his daughterin- law Shameena Bibi

Indian American in California arrested for killing daughter-in-law

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:19 am EST @theindpanorama 0

SACRAMENTO (TIP): On March 8, 63-year-old Amarjit Singh was arrested for allegedly killing his daughter-in-law Shameena Bibi, in Suinsin City, California with a hammer. Suisun City Police Chief Tim Mattos said 29-year-old Bibi was killed […]

Indian American community leaders met Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer

Indian American community leaders meet Kansas Governor over their security concerns

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:16 am EST @theindpanorama 0

“The hateful actions of one man don’t define us-KS welcomes & supports Indian community,”: Governor Sam Brownback Leaders of the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) joined the Indian American community of Kansas on March 3 to […]

Giving money to women's health organizations, Trudeau said, will empower women and therefore make for a better world all around.

Canada allocates $650 Million for Global Reproductive Health

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:13 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The money will help replace what President Trump cut when he took office OTTAWA (TIP): On International Women’s Day, March 8, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada will contribute $650 million over the next three […]

Assembly Elections 2017 Anti-Incumbency a dominant factor

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:11 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Exit polls find BJP ahead in UP, Goa; Cong & AAP neck-and-neck in Punjab NEW DELHI (TIP): Anti-incumbency appears to be a factor in deciding the fate of political parties in the fray in five […]

Aishwaryaa Rajnikanth Dhanush enchanted the gathering with her Bharatnatyam performance, March 8 Photo / Mohammad Jaffer/SnapsIndia

WOMANHOOD CELEBRATED AT THE UN ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:10 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP); Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth Dhanush, famous filmmaker, UN Ambassador for Gender Equality and daughter of Super Star Rajinikanth presented a Bharathanatyam performance at the United Nations on the International Day for Women, March 8. […]

Indian American Ajit Pai renominated as FCC Chairman

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:07 am EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): President Donald Trump renominated Ajit Pai as FCC Chairman on Tuesday, March 7, extending his role into a second five-year term. He was designated Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission by President Donald […]

Harnish Patel, Convenience store owner (Twitter pic). Harnish Patel's body was discovered outside his home

Indian American targeted in hate crime

Mar 10, 2017 - 7:05 am EST @theindpanorama 0

“Go back to your country” shouted in yet another hate crime. Fourth violent attack against Indian American reported LANCASTER, S CAROLINA (TIP): On March 2 night, a case of shooting death was reported from Lancaster, […]

BCCI withdraws complaint against Steve Smith and Peter Handscomb

Mar 10, 2017 - 6:57 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The BCCI on March 8 decided to withdraw the complaint against Steve Smith and Peter Handscomb on the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) call issue that led to war of words between the rival teams. […]

Payment via Aadhaar card to be a reality soon

Mar 10, 2017 - 6:56 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): Looking to make Aadhaar a more powerful financial tool, the government has instructed all banks across the country to launch Aadhaar Pay by the end of the month. It will facilitate financial […]

COCA-COLA TO GO THE ‘HEALTHY’ WAY, MAY LAUNCH COCONUT WATER

Mar 10, 2017 - 6:52 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): Coca-Cola is preparing to launch packaged coconut water in India, as increasing consumer preference towards non-sugary drinks take the fizz out of cola sales. In India, Coke is test marketing Zico, a […]

MALLYA CRIES FOUL OVER ‘MISTREATMENT’ BY LENDERS