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A Renewed Push for Elusive Diwali Stamp

Jan 22, 2015 - 9:32 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Congresswoman Maloney calls on President Obama to support Diwali stamp on his upcoming trip to India; announces introduction of congressional resolution in support of stamp NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Congresswoman Maloney (NY-12), the Consul […]

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Melville in New York to have $9 million Hindu temple in 2016

Jan 22, 2015 - 9:22 am EST @theindpanorama 0

LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Two-storey BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir complex, currently under construction on a 5-acre plot with cost estimates of $9 million, besides a spacious sanctuary, will also include classrooms. In addition to worship […]

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Following New York, Hindus urge rest 49 US states to allow Diwali school holiday

Dec 26, 2014 - 8:45 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEVADA (TIP): Hindus have welcomed reports of New York Governor’s signing the bill allowing school holiday on Diwali, most popular of their festivals. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada , December 25, […]

Excesses of Hindutva hotheads

Dec 12, 2014 - 6:44 am EST @theindpanorama 0

There is urgent need to restrain those making provocative and poisonous statements, says the author. All through his campaign that brought him spectacular victory in the parliamentary poll, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had concentrated on […]

RSS body seeks donations to fund Christmas ‘conversions’ in Aligarh

Dec 12, 2014 - 6:07 am EST @theindpanorama 0

ALIGARH (TIP): Dharam Jagran Samiti, an RSS offshoot, has distributed pamphlets in Aligarh seeking donations for converting Christians and Muslims to Hinduism. The pamphlet says it costs Rs 2 lakh to convert a Christian and […]

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Walkout in LS over ‘conversion’

Dec 12, 2014 - 6:05 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): A heated debate in the Lok Sabha on the alleged conversion of 200 Muslims to Hinduism in Agra saw a united opposition accusing the government of engineering “religious polarisation” for political gains. […]

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What Modi did not say on Oct 2

Oct 17, 2014 - 7:59 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

In the cleanliness drive Gandhi’s real message of communal harmony was missing “That communal harmony was his (Gandhi’s) foremost concern was emphasized again in 1921 and repeated on March 24, 1947, at a prayer meeting […]

The Making of NAMO

Sep 26, 2014 - 10:52 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

A Hindu pracharak becomes Prime Minister of India. Here are milestones in his journey of ascension to the pinnacle of power through landslide election victory in the 16th General Election of the world’s largest democracy. […]

Global Citizen Forum Launches New York Chapter

Aug 29, 2014 - 5:45 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): The Global Citizen Forum, New York branch was launched here on August 23. Addressing prominent members of the Indian-American community and representatives of some American think-tanks at the launch, at the UN […]

India must never be a ‘Hindu Pakistan’

Aug 22, 2014 - 7:12 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

By Inder Malhotra Modi should restrain Bhagwat & others Mr. Bhagwat at first propounded the strange theory that since every citizen of America is called American and that of Germany is known as German, every […]

PLACES TO VISIT NEAR AHMEDABAD

Aug 14, 2014 - 6:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

From glimpses of wildlife at Gir National Park to exploring the architectural marvels of Ajanta and Ellora to the charming hill town of Mount Abu, there are a range of places to visit near Ahmedabad. […]

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Only 22% Americans know a Hindu

Jul 18, 2014 - 6:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEVADA (TIP): Only 22 percent Americans know someone who is Hindu, according to a Pew Research Center survey published on July 17. This number is lowest than any other religion/denomination surveyed. Catholics rank highest with […]

Gurudev blesses and inspires 3,000 seekers at NJ event

Jul 18, 2014 - 6:27 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEWARK, NJ (TIP): Over 3,000 people from all walks of life from the US and 14 other countries including India availed the opportunity to get personally blessed by Brahmrishi Sri Guruvanand Swami at the International […]

All you need to know about OPERATION BLUE STAR

May 30, 2014 - 9:43 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

“Operation Blue Star” in the Government’s view was a necessary military operation to flush out the terrorists and recover arms from the Golden Temple whereas “Ghallughara” is how the Sikhs of Punjab remember this episode. […]

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INDIA’S ELECTION: Gujarat Model of Development Vs. Nation’s Conscience

May 9, 2014 - 7:33 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

The author is saddened at the turn of events in the 2014 elections. He fears the heterogeneity of the nation will receive a hard kick if Narendra Modi led BJP came to power. “It is […]

AHMEDABAD

Mar 10, 2014 - 3:21 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

There are many places of interest in Ahmedabad especially the mosques that are excellent examples of inspired workmanship, the Jain temples, and other historical buildings with unique stone step and ornately carved wooden balconies and […]

Wendy Doniger’s book on Hinduism; a Muslim’s Perspective

Feb 21, 2014 - 6:24 am EST @theindpanorama 0

As a Muslim, I stand with Rajiv Malhotra’s crusade to set the record straight. I understand what the faulty writings do; destroy the cohesiveness of a given society and its world”, says the author On […]

PLACES THAT DEFINE KOLKATA

Feb 14, 2014 - 6:26 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Fringing the Hooghly River, the city of Kolkata has a rich lineage in culture, history and cuisine, and a versatile ability to keep up with changing times. The capital of West Bengal and the birthplace […]

US raps India on SC cop-out on gay sex

Dec 13, 2013 - 7:26 am EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): The Obama administration on December 11 came out sharply against the Indian Supreme Court‘s decision that has led to re-criminalizing gay sex, and urged New Delhi to advance freedom, including rights for LGBTs. […]

CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD

Nov 8, 2013 - 8:08 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Diwali is also celebrated outside of India mainly in Guyana, Fiji, Malaysia, Nepal, Mauritius, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Trinidad & Tobago, Britain, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Africa, Australia and the US among the Hindus across the […]

The Essence of Diwali

Nov 1, 2013 - 8:30 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

The DFW Indian Cultural Society’s mega event-the Diwali Mela- is being organized on November 2 at Cotton Bowl. It will be the 8th super mela in a row. As our tribute to the grand event, […]

CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD

Nov 1, 2013 - 8:07 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Diwali is also celebrated outside of India mainly in Guyana, Fiji, Malaysia, Nepal, Mauritius, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Trinidad & Tobago, Britain, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Africa, Australia and the US among the Hindus across the […]

Council Member Daniel Dromm leads demand for Diwali as School Holiday

Oct 18, 2013 - 6:12 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Council Member Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights, Elmhurst), along with several elected officials and community members, are demanding that the Department of Education designate the Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Sikh holiday of Diwali […]

Sri Srinivasan takes oath holding Gita in hand

Oct 4, 2013 - 8:44 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): Sri Srinivasan, 46, was sworn in an overflowing court room by retired Supreme Court judge Sandra Day O’Connor, in the presence of legal luminaries, friends and families as his mother Saroja Srinivasan held […]

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HINDUISM LAUNCHED

Aug 30, 2013 - 8:31 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CHARLOTTE (TIP): South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley launched the Encyclopedia of Hinduism at the University of Southern California campus in the presence of Gandhian Anna Hazare and Indian Consul General in Atlanta Ajit Kumar. Hundreds […]

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