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On the dais are seen Chief Guest Nagesh Singh, Consul General of India in Atlanta (second from left), Guest of Honor Charlotte Nash, chair of Commissioners of Gwinnet County (third from left), other dignitaries and IAPC office-bearers

IAPC Atlanta Chapter Celebrates Republic Day

Feb 5, 2017 - 5:36 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

The Indo American Press Club (IAPC) celebrated India‘s 68th Republic Day as it formally launched its Atlanta chapter on January 28 at the Global Mall. The event brought together top community leaders of different faiths, […]

Dr. Neeta Jain was sworn in by Congressman Joseph Crowley.

Dr. Neeta Jain sworn in as Democratic District Leader for Assembly District 25

Feb 3, 2017 - 3:22 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): New York City Democrats were at Queens College on January 21st, 2017 for the swearing in ceremony of Dr. Neeta Jain as the Democratic District Leader for Assembly District 25, Part B […]

Indian American writer Bharati Mukherjee dies at 76

Feb 3, 2017 - 3:19 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Bharati Mukherjee, whose works examined the Indian American immigrant experience, died on Saturday, January 28, at the New York University Hospital. Mukherjee was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis in the past few years. She suffered from […]

Congressman Ami Bera expressed his unhappiness with RHC when he said, "The actions of the Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) on Wednesday do not reflect the breadth and diversity of the Indian-American community, or our diaspora".

Indian-American lawmakers slam RHC

Feb 3, 2017 - 3:13 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Indian-American lawmakers have slammed the US-based Republican Hindu Coalition for supporting President Donald Trump‘s executive order on immigration, which they alleged takes the country backwards “towards dark times”. “As the most senior Indian-American member of […]

Two Indian American authors make it to Wellcome Book Prize 2017 longlist

Feb 3, 2017 - 2:39 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Two Indian Americans – Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee and late Stanford neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Kalanithi were among those longlisted for 2017 Wellcome Book Prize. Siddhartha Mukherjee is a cancer physician and researcher, a […]

Indian American charged with impersonating US Tax Official: Abhijeetsinh Jadega of Miami, Florida, faces 12-count indictment

Feb 3, 2017 - 2:36 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

MIAMI, FL (TIP): A 29-year-old Indian American man and another person have been charged with pretending to be US tax officials and falsely representing victims from the department to pay money to their bank accounts, […]

Ashok Amritraj - is the first Ambassador for the UN in India

Ashok Amritraj Appointed UN in India Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals

Feb 3, 2017 - 2:18 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Award-winning Hollywood film producer and Wimbledon tennis player, Ashok Amritraj has been appointed the United Nations in India Goodwill Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Chairman and CEO of the Hyde Park Entertainment Group, […]

Womankind Staff and Board Members Photo courtesy Hannah Bae

New York Asian Women’s Center Changes Name to Womankind

Feb 3, 2017 - 2:15 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

The New York Asian Women’s Center, a leader in providing innovative and award-winning multilingual and culturally responsive services to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual violence and later in life abuse, officially changed its […]

Deputy Consul General Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra (10th from the right) administered the oath of office to new executive committee members of FIA

FIA celebrates Republic Day with zest and fervor

Feb 3, 2017 - 2:06 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

As per tradition, the newly elected officials of the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of the tristate (NY, NJ &CT) took the oath of office during India‘s Republic Day celebration on January 28th at the […]

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Seattle, photographed last September, is helping lead a charge from fellow congressional Democrats condemning President Trump's controversial immigration executive orders.

Indian American leaders Condemn Trump’s “Extreme Vetting” Executive Order

Feb 3, 2017 - 10:58 am EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): On February 1, the Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Victory Fund held a press conference with Members of Congress and Indian American leaders at the National Press Club to condemn the Trump […]

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is being sworn in as the US ambassador to the United Nations by US Vice President Mike Pence, January 25, 2017

Nikki Haley sworn in as US ambassador to the UN

Jan 27, 2017 - 11:08 am EST @theindpanorama 0

On January 25, Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was sworn in as US ambassador to the United Nations. Vice President Mike Pence swore in Haley who served as the 116th Governor of South Carolina […]

Archana Verma from Jericho Senior High School, Long Island, New York is third from left.

13 Indian-American Students named Finalists in “Super Bowl of Science”

Jan 27, 2017 - 11:06 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Thirteen Indian-American students, including one each from New York and New Jersey, were among 40 high school students who were declared finalists Jan. 24 in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the oldest and most prestigious […]

Uttam Dhillon, who served as chief oversight counsel for the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, has been appointed as special assistant to the President.

Indian-American attorney appointed to key White House post

Jan 27, 2017 - 11:04 am EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON(TIP): US President Donald Trump has appointed prominent Indian-American attorney Uttam Dhillon to a key White House position to assist him on ethics and compliance matters. Dhillon, who served as chief oversight counsel for the […]

HR Shah, Ustad Imrat Khan and Anant Agarwal to receive Padma Shri award from the President of India at a ceremonial function which will be held at Rashtrapati Bhawan

TV Asia Chairman HR Shah and 2 others from USA among recipients of Padma awards

Jan 27, 2017 - 11:00 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): TV Asia Chairman/CEO and prominent Indian American community leader HR Shah was on Wednesday, January 25 named for the Padma Shri, India‘s fourth highest civilian honor in the field of Literature & […]

INOC, USA expresses strong objection at ‘Modi’ replacing Gandhiji on KVIC calendar

Jan 22, 2017 - 9:44 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Indian National Overseas Congress, USA strongly opposes the fact that the Prime Minister has replaced Mahatma Gandhi on the wall calendars and table diaries issued by the Government-owned Khadi Village Industries Commission […]

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Indian American community has come of age, says Ambassador Sarna at FIA-led reception

Jan 22, 2017 - 9:42 am EST @theindpanorama 0

India‘s new Ambassador to the US Navtej Singh Sarna feels that biggest change in the Indian community in the US is that ‘The community has come of age.’ He said that during a welcomereception hosted […]

Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal will not attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.

Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal won’t attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Jan 21, 2017 - 8:45 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Ms Jayapal said in a statement on Sunday, January15, that she will remain in her Seattle district to “be with constituents who are immigrants and immigrant advocates to hear their stories and concerns, and discuss […]

Amit Kanodia, 49, has been sentenced in Boston by Federal Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton, who also imposed a$200,000 fine and 100 hours of community service and ordered the forfeiture of the$242,500 illegal profit he made

Indian-American Jailed for $1 Million Insider Trading Scheme

Jan 21, 2017 - 8:44 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

An Indian-American man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for a $1 million insider trading scheme involving the failed Apollo Tyres bid to takeover Cooper Tire, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Amit Kanodia, 49, […]

Indian American Student Wins Big in Literary Contest on Dental Health

Jan 21, 2017 - 8:41 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK(TIP): Arth Patel, an Indian American Student at The UCLA School of Dentistry was the winner of the first annual My Kool Smiles Scholarship Fund essay contest, sponsored by the Benevis Foundation. Arth earned […]

Indian American Ajit Pai tipped for FCC Chair?

Jan 21, 2017 - 8:36 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Donald Trump met Ajit Pai fueling speculation about his role in the incoming administration. NEW YORK (TIP): Washington: US presidentelect Donald Trump met Indian-American Ajit Pai, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, fueling speculation about […]

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 […]

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