2017 — Page 97 of 98 — The Indian Panorama

The wilderness of mirrors – The allegations against Donald Trump, and the press conference that followed, will surely affect his presidency.

Jan 13, 2017 - 4:14 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Jim Angleton would have loved this. Angleton, admired and despised in equal measure, was the legendary (or notorious) CIA director of counterintelligence in the 1960s and 1970s, who spent those years in a Captain Ahab-like […]

Agni V with an operational range of 5500 -5800 km is capable of hitting targets in China.

China frets and fumes: The latest Agni V test has not gone down well with the neighbor

Jan 13, 2017 - 4:11 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

When India first tested its three-stage Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Agni V on April 20, 2012, China‘s reaction was remarkably restrained. “China and India are both emerging powers. We are not rivals, but cooperative partners. We […]

Farewell, President Obama: A passionate reminder of US liberal values

Jan 13, 2017 - 4:08 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Soaring oratory and strong emotions marked the farewell speech of the 45th US President, Barack Obama, 10 days before his successor is sworn in. The tradition dates back to President George Washington, reflecting the concerns […]

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas closes; engagement extremely substantive, says government

Jan 13, 2017 - 4:03 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

BENGALURU (TIP): The three-day 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, a mega meet of the Indian disapora which saw its largest convergence, came to an end in the IT city on Monday, January 9, with the government […]

INDIANS SCORE BIG WITH QUEENS AMBASSADOR AWARDS

Jan 13, 2017 - 4:02 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

QUEENS, NY (TIP): A borough wide search by the Times Ledger Newspapers identified five members of the Indian Community who merited the Queens Ambassadors Award “Honoring immigrants who make Queens great” which will be bestowed […]

Four Indian Americans chosen for Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers

Jan 13, 2017 - 3:59 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): On January 9, President Barack Obama named 102 scientists and researchers including Four Indian-Americans as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the […]

Dr. Krishne Urs, mid-left, making a donation of $500K to Richmond University Medical Center's new emergency department construction project (Image courtesy - silive.com)

Indian American Surgeon donates $500K for new ER at Richmond University Medical Center

Jan 13, 2017 - 3:29 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Philanthropist and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Krishne Urs recently donated $500,000 to Richmond University Medical Center for its emergency department construction project. Dr. Urs’ pledge, which will go toward the medical center’s $65 […]

Indian American to be the host of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Jan 13, 2017 - 3:26 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-American comedian and television star Aziz Ansari is all set to make his hosting debut on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” on January 21, becoming the comedy sketch show’s first host of South Asian […]

Sikh Doctor Files Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Jan 13, 2017 - 3:21 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): The Sikh Coalition filed a lawsuit on December 27 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee on behalf of Dr. Jaswinder Pal Singh. The suit alleges that Dr. […]

Photo caption:Harish Jajoo. Photo courtesy/ sugarlandtx.gov

Indian-American in Texas seeks re-election to US city Council seat

Jan 13, 2017 - 3:12 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

SUGAR LAND, TX (TIP): Harish Jajoo, a licensed professional engineer and small business owner, has served on the city council since 2011.An Indian-American engineer is seeking re-election for the post of the mayor of a […]

Consul General Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das spoke about the highlights of PBD 2017

Indian Consulate in New York celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Jan 13, 2017 - 3:05 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India, New York in association with AIA (Association of Indian Americans) celebrated Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017 (PBD 2017) at its premises on Saturday 8, January 2017. A […]

Dr. Bharat Barai of Chicago receiving the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman from President of India. Seen from L to R: General VK Singh, Minister of State for External affairs, President Pranab Mukherjee, Dr. Bharat Barai and Luiss da Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal who was also conferred the honor. Photo / Jay Mandal on assignment

Six Indian Americans honored with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman

Jan 13, 2017 - 3:00 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

BENGALURU (TIP): Nisha Desai Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State, Department of State, community activist Dr. Sampatkumar Shivangi; community activist Ramesh Shah, environmental engineer Hari Babu Bindal, philanthropist and organizer of Modi’s historic Madison Square Garden […]

VOLUME 11 ISSUE 2 | #NYC | Jan 13

Jan 13, 2017 - 12:11 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Print Edition ~ Digitally Issue 2 ~ New York ~ Jan 13

President Pranab Mukherjee conferred Pravasi Bharatiya Samman on Nisha Desai Biswal, US Assistant Secretary of State. Seen in the picture, from L to R: General VK Singh, Minister of State for External affairs, President Pranab Mukherjee, Nisha Desai Biswal with her honor scroll and Luiss Da Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal who was also conferred the honor. Photo/Jay Mandal on assignment

PBD 2017 Concludes on a note of greater engagement between the government of India and the Diaspora

Jan 13, 2017 - 12:08 pm EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

‘Indians abroad are ambassadors of our culture’: President Mujherjee BENGALURU (TIP): The three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention came to an end on Monday, January 9, with the President Pranab Mukerjee delivering valedictory address and conferring […]

An emotional President Barack Obama with the First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughter Malia Obama at his farewell address to the nation from McCormick Place in Chicago, January 10, Obama dwelt on the challenges before America's democracy and sought to give a message of hope to American. "Let's be vigilant. But not afraid", he said.

President Obama delivers Nostalgic and Hopeful Farewell Address in Chicago

Jan 13, 2017 - 11:56 am EST @theindpanorama 0

An emotional President Barack Obama with the First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughter Malia Obama at his farewell address to the nation from McCormick Place in Chicago, January 10, Obama dwelt on the challenges […]

Andy Bhatia who retired as Area Sales Manager for Air India in New York a couple of years ago, after serving the organization with distinction for 35 years, has been elected President of FIA Tri-State

Andy Bhatia elected president of FIA Tri-State

Jan 13, 2017 - 11:46 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Noted community activist Andy Bhatia has been elected president of the Federation of Indian Associations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, which organizes the largest India Day Parade in New York City. Andy took charge on […]

Nikki Haley, who will replace Samantha Power as the US Ambassador to the United Nations if confirmed, has already created history by becoming the first women Indian- American Governor of a US State.

Nikki Haley’s confirmation hearing for US envoy to United Nations next week

Jan 13, 2017 - 11:40 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley would appear before a Congressional panel for her confirmation hearing for the post of US Ambassador to the UN on January 18, an official has said. If […]

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Amitabh Bachchan honored by US Embassy for TB awareness

Jan 13, 2017 - 11:39 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been honored by the US Embassy to acknowledge his immense contribution to the India-US ties on tuberculosis. The award was presented on January 8 by US Ambassador to […]

A Path to College and Careers for all Children

Jan 13, 2017 - 12:15 am EST Carmen Fariña 0

Navigating the college process can be challenging for students and their families. As the first person in my family to go to college, I know how stressful this process can be. As Chancellor, getting every […]

Notebandi not enough to end corruption

Jan 6, 2017 - 5:05 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

The historic decision of Nov 9, 2016 to demonetize currency notes of Rs. 500/1000, which represents 86 %of the total currency in circulation, was ‘overdue’ since the last time in 1978. Many reports suggest that […]

Demonetization was a dishonest promise

Jan 6, 2017 - 4:59 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

A cost-benefit analysis of demonetization needs to take into account the inconvenience caused and the millions of man days lost in queues and lay-offs. The honorable Prime Minister promised the people an India of their […]

SBI STARTS NEW YEAR WITH RATE CUT WAR

Jan 6, 2017 - 4:53 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): State Bank of India on Jan 2 (Monday) unleashed a rate war by cutting its home loan rates by 0.9%, betting big on mass migration from other banks, while also maintaining the […]

Chided by Donald Trump, Ford scraps Mexico factory, adds Michigan jobs

Jan 6, 2017 - 4:51 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

FLAT ROCK (TIP): Ford Motor has scrapped a planned Mexican car factory and added 700 jobs in Michigan following criticism by Donald Trump, as the US president-elect turned his attention toward rival General Motors Co […]

SPICEJET, INDIGO RAISE RED FLAG OVER FDI NORMS

Jan 6, 2017 - 4:48 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised “security” concerns over the government’s decision to allow 100% foreign ownership by non-airline players in the Indian carriers. SpiceJet CMD Ajay Singh and IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh […]

World’s most heat resistant material found

Jan 6, 2017 - 4:44 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

LONDON: Scientists have identified materials that can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Celsius, an advance that may pave the way for improved heat resistant shielding for the faster-than-ever hypersonic space vehicles. Researchers from Imperial […]

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