2016 — Page 87 of 140 — The Indian Panorama

Exclusive: Tim Cook starts his maiden India visit with Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple

May 18, 2016 - 5:20 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of global tech giant Tim Cook kick-started his India trip with a visit to Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple. According to a report in the Indian Express, Cook visited the temple in the […]

India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Supersonic Prithvi II missile

May 18, 2016 - 3:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

In its effort to have a full-fledged multi-layer Ballistic Missile Defence system, India on Wednesday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile, capable of destroying any incoming hostile ballistic missile, from a test range […]

Obama To Present National Medal Of Science To Indian American Prof. Rakesh K Jain

May 18, 2016 - 3:47 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

A 65-year-old Indian American scientist will receive the prestigious ‘National Medal of Science’ award from US President Barack Obama this week, the White House has said. Rakesh K Jain, is a prominent member of the Harvard […]

Syamantak Payra (r), a Texas resident, won the USD 50,000 award along with 17-year-old Kathy Liu.

Indian-American Teen Syamantak Payra Wins Intel Young Scientist Award

May 18, 2016 - 3:35 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

A 15-year-old Indian-American boy has won the prestigious ‘Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award’ for developing a low-cost electronically-aided knee brace that allows a person with a weakened leg to walk more naturally. Syamantak Payra, a […]

We must respond to young women of color

May 18, 2016 - 3:13 am EDT Melissa Mark-Viverito 0

The future of our City depends on the success of young people today. But instead of being able to focus on their aspirations, many girls and women, particularly those of color, are battling challenges rooted […]

MAYOR’S OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS APPLAUDS BOARD OF REGENTS DECISION TO GRANT PROFESSIONAL LICENSES TO DACA RECIPIENTS

May 18, 2016 - 3:03 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

PRESS RELEASE: New York State immigrants who have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) deserve the opportunity to pursue their professional ambitions. Today the Board of Regents took an important step to ensure […]

Britain to unveil plans to overhaul BBC

May 17, 2016 - 10:20 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

BEIJING (TIP): The British media is riddled with “barbarians” who would benefit from a lesson in manners from China‘s ancient civilisation, a state-run newspaper said May 12 after Queen Elizabeth II called some Chinese officials […]

Paresh Shah & Scott Schoen, publisher, LIBN

Indian American Paresh Shah awarded by LIBN

May 17, 2016 - 9:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): A pre-mother’s day gift from son Paresh Shah emerged in the form of proud moment for mother Kokila Shah at ‘Business in Diversity’ award ceremony during her visit to New York. Long […]

Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das lights a lamp to inaugurate the 3-day International Hindi Conference at the Consulate on April 29, 2016

International Hindi Conference concludes

May 17, 2016 - 9:23 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The third International Hindi Conference, Americas, that concluded on May 1st, 2016 at the Consulate General of India, New York, unanimously resolved to request the Government of India to support establish a ‘Hindi Center’ […]

Indian-American Couple Convicted for H-1B Visa Fraud

May 17, 2016 - 12:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): An Indian-American couple has been convicted on charges of H-1B visa fraud and will face up to 30 years imprisonment, the Department of Justice has said. Raju Kosuri, 44, and his wife Smriti […]

EINSTEIN’S RELATIVITY THEORY STILL VALID: STUDY

May 16, 2016 - 9:11 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

TOKYO (TIP): After analyzing a 3D map of 3,000 galaxies that are 13 billion light years from Earth, an international team led by Japanese researchers has found that theoretical physicist Albert Einstein’s general theory of […]

Stain on your shirt? Technology launched to make it clean itself

May 16, 2016 - 4:28 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

AHMEDABAD (TIP): Getting rid of stubborn stains from clothes will no more be a herculean task. The Facilitation Centre for Industrial Plasma Technologies (FCIPT), a division of Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) in Gandhinagar, has […]

RECORD 1,284 PLANETS ADDED TO LIST OF WORLDS BEYOND SOLAR SYSTEM

May 16, 2016 - 4:27 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

CAPE CANAVERAL (TIP): Astronomers have discovered 1,284 more planets beyond our solar system, with nine possibly in orbits suitable for surface water that could bolster the prospects of supporting life, scientists said on Tuesday. The […]

Translate on tap eliminates your need to open any app

May 16, 2016 - 4:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): “Of the 500 million people who use Google Translate, more than 9 in 10 live outside the US,” said Google on the launch of a new translation feature in a blog post. Remeber […]

IXPAND IS A PHYSICAL ALTERNATIVE TO ICLOUD AND GOOGLE DRIVE

May 16, 2016 - 4:23 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): SanDisk is making it easier to create more free space on your iPhone and iPad with the launch of iXpand. It’s basically a pendrive with a lightning port at the other end. […]

Researchers said that the findings can change the way the most common form of stroke is treated globally, including in India where an estimated 1.2 million people suffer from ischaemic strokes. (webmd)

STUDY IDENTIFIES SAFER ACUTE STROKE TREATMENT: MODIFIED MEDICINE DOSAGE

May 16, 2016 - 4:20 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Reducing the dosage of a key medication currently used to treat strokes helps reduce risk of bleeding and improve survival rates of patients, a study said on Wednesday. Researchers said that the findings can change […]

According to researchers, a reduced intake of calories, such as in the framework of an intermittent fasting diet, can help to whip the metabolism back into shape.

SCIENTISTS SAY FASTING HELPS FIGHT FATTY LIVER DISEASE

May 16, 2016 - 4:18 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Scientists have found that upon deprivation of food a certain protein is produced that adjusts the metabolism in the liver, assisting in warding off fatty liver disease. According to researchers, a reduced intake of calories, […]

DELICIOUS DETOX WATERS TO BURN BODY FAT

May 16, 2016 - 4:15 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

A numero uno advice for everyone wanting to stay fit is to drink plenty of water. But the goodness of water can be enhanced simply by adding some interesting elements to it. “While infused water has the […]

Islamic State kills 17 Iraqi soldiers with suicide truck bombs

May 16, 2016 - 4:12 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

BAGHDAD (TIP): Islamic State insurgents killed at least 17 Iraqi soldiers with suicide truck bombs on May 12 in a major attack on government forces that recaptured the western city of Ramadi in December, military […]

Pope Francis might consider ordaining women as deacons

May 16, 2016 - 4:11 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

VATICAN CITY (TIP): Pope Francis on May 12 hinted that he is now open to the idea of women serving as deacons in the Catholic Church. In a restricted meeting conducted with some 900 superiors […]

CHINA SURPASSES US AS BIGGEST OVERSEAS INVESTOR

May 16, 2016 - 4:10 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

BEIJING (TIP): The world’s second-biggest economy trounced the United States in another aspect as Chinese companies inked the highest number of overseas deals so far this year. The number of deals, mostly purchase of foreign […]

Elated Harish Rawat after the court verdict.

HARISH RAWAT BACK AS UTTARAKHAND CM

May 16, 2016 - 4:09 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on May 11 (Wednesday) put the Harish Rawat-led Congress government back in the saddle in Uttarakhand, allowing the central government to revoke President’s rule following Rawat’s victory in Tuesday’s […]

53 Rajya Sabha members retire on May 13; Cong biggest loser, BJP tally to rise

May 16, 2016 - 4:08 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): Rajya Sabha will see 53 members retiring on Friday, one of the biggest in recent times. Congress, with 65 seats, will be the biggest loser with 16 members retiring and chances of […]

15-YR DEVELOPMENT AGENDA TO REPLACE FIVE-YEAR PLANS