NEW DELHI (TIP): There was no respite from sluggish data in 2013. Two sets of data released on December 31, the last day of 2013, showed the health of the economy still remained fragile. During […]
MUMBAI (TIP): Boosted by a $20-billion foreign fund inflow and strong gains in exporters like software and pharma sectors, which benefited from a weak rupee, the sensex closed nearly 9% up in 2013, ending a […]
NEW YORK (TIP): Bombardier Inc said it has received a firm order for 38 business jets with a combined list price of about $2.2 billion. Bombardier didn’t disclose the precise value of the deal – […]
MUMBAI (TIP): For New York’s legendary restaurant chain, Le Cirque, India, and not China, is the largest Asian market. With the country’s old and nouveau rich warming up to luxe fine dining, Le Cirque’s scion […]
NEW DELHI (TIP): Minister of External Affairs Sh. Salman Khurshid, has exhorted the overseas Indians to become India’s best ambassadors to spread and popularize the country’s values, beliefs, culture and heritage overseas. Presiding over the […]
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Government has introduced a programme named “Know India Programme” for young persons of Overseas Indians with a view to provide them an exposure to the country of their origin so that […]
New Delhi (TIP): K.C. Venugopal, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, has underlined the Govrnment’s commitment to improve the travel experience of the youth who search for greener pastures across the world. Addressing a session […]
Melinda Katz was sworn in as the 19th President of the Borough of Queens. The ceremony was held Thursday, January 9, in the LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College. New York City Mayor Bill de […]
On the day of her induction to a sixth term, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray led a group of 5 newly elected officials and a compelling tribute to the heroes and the victims of Hurricane […]
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano celebrated the inauguration for his second term Thursday, January 2, at Bethpage High School, his alma matter. When a paper Bible couldn’t be located, he took the oath of office […]
NEW YORK (TIP): November, 2013 was a month of elections. December, 2013 was a month of celebrations. And January 2014 is a month of Inaugurations. The Indian Panorama brings alive for our readers some of […]
NEW YORK (TIP): A full scale diplomatic war seems to have erupted between India and USA over the arrest and strip-search of a senior Indian Diplomat Devyani Khobragade in New York on December 12, 2013 […]
Renowned film actor Farooq Sheikh passed away on December 28 following a massive heart attack in Dubai. The 64-year-old actor was last seen in Club 60, released earlier this month. Sheikh was best known for […]
Widely regarded as the greatest British sculptor of his generation and worked as an assistant to Henry Moore in the 1950s. Died on October 23.
She was one of the first playback singers in the Hindi film industry. Died on April 23.
Known for her mathematical prowess and the ability to compute complex equations mentally. Died on April 21.
One of the world’s best-known poets and winner of the 1995 Nobel Prize for literature. Died on August 30.
Winner of second season of Indian Idol. Died on December 15.
National Award winner filmmaker. His widely acclaimed films include ‘Unishe April’, ‘Dahan’, ‘Asukh’, ‘Chokher Bali’, ‘Raincoat’, ‘Bariwali’, ‘Antarmahal’ and ‘Noukadubi’. Died on May 30.
Famous American singer and guitarist. Some of his well-known works include ‘Night Life’, ‘Release Me’ and ‘Crazy Arms’. Died on December 16.
Noted Hindi author and a pioneer of the literary movement ‘Nayi Kahani’. Died on October 28.
Appeared in over 350 films. His widely acclaimed films include ‘Madhumati’, ‘Ram Aur Shyam’, ‘Don’, ‘Zanjeer’ and ‘Upkar’. Winner of Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Died on July 12.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died after a two-year battle with cancer, ending 14 years of tumultuous rule that made the socialist leader a hero for the poor but a hate figure to his opponents. The […]
Britain’s first woman Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, known as the Iron Lady, passed away in April this year following a stroke at the age of 87. Thatcher’s three terms as Prime Minister brought enormous change […]
Television actor Abir Goswami, who acted in Hindi films such as ‘Khakee, Lakshya’ and ‘Darna Mana Hai’, died at the age of 37 following a heart attack.. Abir Goswami had acted in TV serials like […]
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