Articles by @theindpanorama
Global Indian Trade and Cultural Council, USA in collaboration with Consulate General of India Launches a Series of Webinars
The first Webinar on Augmenting US-India Healthcare Relations under Covid Challenge organized on June 1 NEW YORK (TIP) :The first webinar on June 1 focused on augmenting US-India Healthcare Relations under Covid Challenge. The panelists […]
The GITCC in association with Consulate General of India, New York organizes 2nd edition of the Webinar Series “Augmenting US India Trade Relations – 2020”
NEW YORK (TIP): The Global Indian Trade and Cultural Council in association with the Consulate General of India, New York organized the second webinar in the series “Augmenting US India Trade Relations – 2020” on […]
Failing students: America’s visa curbs reek of coercion, bias
Covid-19 has not only devastated lives and livelihoods across the globe, but also played havoc with the academic calendar. Amid the restrictions necessitated by the pandemic, educational institutions have been engaging with students through online […]
Pandemic has ushered in the new normal
The pandemic unlocked hidden energy in governments. The lethargy and inertia in governance disappeared without any loss of time as the threat to the common man’s life and livelihood was perilous. It led to prompt […]
Beating China at its game
Curbs are important, but India must work with other regional & global powers “We are now seeing the beginning of movements across many parts of the world, and particularly across Asia, objecting to China’s territorial […]
India to Play Leading Role in Global Revival: PM Modi
Bidisha Roy LONDON (TIP): In his first major speech to a global audience since the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, July 9, assured the world that India will play a leading role in global […]
Supreme Court rules Manhattan prosecutor may see Trump’s financial records
WASHINGTON (TIP): In a pair of historic rulings on Thursday, July 9, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s claim of absolute immunity under the law. The vote was 7 to 2 in cases involving […]
Sandeep Chakravorty Named New Joint Secretary of AMS (Americas) Division
Bidisha Roy NEW YORK (TIP): Sandeep Chakravorty, India’s former Consul General in New York who left the city June 28 after completion of an overwhelming successful tenure, has been named the new joint secretary of […]
US still ‘knee-deep’ in first wave of coronavirus, says Dr. Fauci
Coronavirus hot spots should pause reopening, not shut down again, recommends infectious diseases expert WASHINGTON (TIP): States with spiking coronavirus cases still can contain them by pausing their reopening processes, rather than shutting down a […]
Indian American Vinay Kumar Appointed Distinguished Service Professor at University of Chicago
CHICAGO (TIP): Prof Vinay Kumar has been named the Lowell T. Coggeshall Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Pathology at University of Chicago. Kumar is a pioneer in the field of the cellular and molecular […]
Indian American Vijay Shanker Nominated by Trump as Associate Judge of Columbia Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Donald J. Trump June 25 announced his intent to nominateVijay Shanker, of the District of Columbia, to serve as Associate Judge on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Vijay Shanker […]
Indian Origin UPenn Professor Rakesh Vohra Wins SIGecom Test of Time Award
NEW YORK (TIP): Rakesh Vohra, George A. Weiss and Lydia Bravo Weiss University Professor at Penn, has won the 2020 SIGecom Test of Time Award for his paper, “Calibrated Learning and Correlated Equilibrium.” The SIGecom Test of […]
58 Indian-origin executives employ over 3.6 million globally, account for $1 trillion in revenue
NEW YORK (TIP): A group of 58 Indian-origin executives heading various companies across 11 different countries, including the US, Canada and Singapore, collectively employ more than 3.6 million people and account for a combined USD […]
Indian American MIT School of Science Professor Receives Tenure for 2020
BOSTON (TIP): Indian origin Yogesh Surendranath is among nine faculty members in the MIT School of Science who have been granted tenure by MIT. Solving environmental challenges by studying and manipulating chemical reactions is the […]
Indian American Charged with Destruction of Federal Property
PORTLAND (TIP): An Indian American is among seven people who have been arrested and face federal charges for their roles in weekend riots at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse in Portland, Acting Homeland Security […]
Indian Origin Founder of South African Hindu political party dies of Covid
JOHANNESBURG (TIP): Jayraj Bachu, a founding member and national leader of South Africa’s only Hindu political party, has succumbed to Covid-19. He was 75. The Durban resident Bachu was cremated on Saturday, July 4. Bachu’s […]
Indian American Houston-Area Cardiologist Settles Allegations
HOUSTON (TIP): Advanced Cardiovascular Care Center P.A. and its owner and administrator have agreed to pay $400,000 to resolve allegations they violated the False Claims Act (FCA), announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Owner Dr. […]
Indian American Congressman lashes out at Trump for withdrawing from WHO
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): Indian origin Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation heavily criticized President Trump after he formally withdrew the United States […]
Celebrating 4th of July
4th of July is so different this year. COVID-19 has struck down all traditional ceremonies, leaving Americans to celebrate the event in a shorter edition, with limited ceremonial celebration. The pomp, pageantry, parades, shows, games, […]
Two Indian- Origin agricultural experts named by UN chief to scientific group for 2021 food summit
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Two eminent Indian – origin agricultural experts have been named members of an international scientific group, aimed to offer foremost scientific evidence for sustainable food systems, established by UN chief Antonio Guterres […]
Two Indian Americans Siddhartha Mukherjee, Raj Chetty honored as ‘Great Immigrants’
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American Pulitzer Prize–winning physician author Siddhartha Mukherjee and Harvard economist Raj Chetty figure among 38 naturalized US citizens on Carnegie Corporation of New York’s 2020 list of ‘Great Immigrants’ for their […]
Indian-origin Jayant Krishna appointed as new CEO for UKIBC
LONDON, UK (TIP): The UK India Business Council has announced that Jayant Krishna has accepted the invitation of the Board to become its new Group Chief Executive Officer. He will take charge from August 3. […]
Indian American Medha Raj to lead Biden’s digital campaign
MILWAUKEE (TIP): Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has tapped Medha Raj’s talent for his digital campaign. “Excited to share that I’ve joined Joe Biden’s campaign as the Digital Chief of Staff,” said Raj in […]
