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Keeping God out of Politics

Feb 19, 2016 - 9:12 am EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 1

My father’s words jumped at me when I read the phrase, “outward professions of faith.” He was a mayor as well as a respected uncle of the town, and everyone came to him with their […]

Indian-American Neel Kashkari Calls For Breaking Up Big Banks

Feb 18, 2016 - 4:24 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON: Noting that the biggest banks continue to pose a significant risk to the US economy, Indian- American top federal bank official Neel Kashkari has called for breaking them into smaller ones. “I believe the […]

UNSC Reforms and India’s Chance

Feb 13, 2016 - 8:26 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

India has unquestionable credentials to seek a place on the global high table: Second largest population, third largest economy in PPP terms, leading IT power and largest troop contributor to UN Peace Keeping operations. Add to […]

American Hegemony: How long will the balancing act last?

Feb 12, 2016 - 1:06 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

It would be worth watching how America would manage the contradictions between economic multipolarity and military unipolarity in the years to come. Its sustenance as a global hegemon will be largely determined by both domestic and geopolitical […]

Protecting India’s Trade Interests

Feb 12, 2016 - 1:03 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP) has been signed in Auckland on February 4 by Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the U.S. and Vietnam. Even as it is touted as the […]

After New Hampshire, Sanders in Focus

Feb 12, 2016 - 12:19 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

In what is being hailed as a “victory for outsiders”, Bernie Sanders, the underdog in the U.S. Democratic nomination race, stole a march on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the first primary elections of the […]

India’s Consul General Mr. Dnyaneshwar M Mulay addresses the gathering of the Sikh community at Gurdwara Baba Makhan Shah Lobana in Richmond Hill, New York (File Photo)

Fake US Green Cards submitted to obtain Travel Documents to India

Feb 11, 2016 - 11:06 pm EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Alarmed over the detection of fake US Green Cards submitted to obtain Travel Documents to India, the Indian Consulate in New York have brought to matter to the notice of the Immigration […]

Give up Beef and save the Planet

Feb 5, 2016 - 10:58 pm EST @theindpanorama 2

There is a big debate about global warming and carbon foot prints in the Group of Twenty (also known as the G-20 or G20) and other forums and India listens to western lectures on dangers of […]

AIRLIFT: "Whatever you might think of the Indian government, when it comes to expatriate citi-zens in conflict zones, our diplomats go to great extents to ensure their safety." Picture shows Indian nationals stranded in Yemen being evacuated from Djibouti on board an Indian Air Force aircraft. (Photo courtesy PTI)

DEFENDING THE DIASPORA

Feb 5, 2016 - 2:24 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

Many people involved in the massive evacuation of Indian expatriates from Kuwait in 1990 are disappointed at the mischaracterization of the role of the politicians, diplomats and airline officials in Airlift, a new Hindi film based […]

Caste matters: Struggle for civil rights

Feb 5, 2016 - 2:19 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

When the creative impulse of a young engineer is stifled and the dreams of transcending the “fatal accident” of his birth shattered, there is a disturbing aspect to his struggle for justice and equality, the grave […]

The Supreme Court's decision to order the CBI to examine not just the swindle but the spate of deaths undermines the claim of the former judge who has so far supervised the inquiry

Political appointees all – Arunachal case may redefine Governor’s powers

Feb 5, 2016 - 2:13 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

The Supreme Court hearing in the political row in Arunachal Pradesh has thrown up three interesting issues concerning a Governor’s role under the Constitution. The first is about a Governor’s powers. Though it is too early […]

Tsai Ing-Wen of the Democratic Progressive Party was elected President with 56% of the vote defeating Kuomintang's Eric Chu

India, Taiwan and China Triangle Opportunity for Strategic Balancing

Jan 29, 2016 - 9:12 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

History, despite Francis Fukuyama’s prediction of it having ended, was made on Saturday, January 16th 2016 inthe “Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu”, aka Chinese Taipei, aka Republic of China or the de […]

AMID TIGHT SECURITY, INDIAN STATES CELEBRATE REPUBLIC DAY

Jan 29, 2016 - 5:32 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Vibrant parades and colorful programs highlighting the culture and achievements of states marked Republic Day celebrations across the country, which passed off peacefully amid tight security. The governors hoisted the Tricolour in the state capitals, and […]

Community Media Must Be at the Center of Government Outreach

Jan 29, 2016 - 1:04 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

Every day, readers like you get their news from publications like this one. You are among the millions of New Yorkers who turn to ethnic or local news sources for information in languages other than English […]

Chancellor Carmen Fariña announced, October 8, that starting on December 7, families will be able to apply online, over the phone, or in person at a Family Welcome Center through a single application

College Awareness Day

Jan 29, 2016 - 1:00 pm EST Carmen Fariña 1

Preparing for college can be stressful for both parents and students. As the first person in my family to go to college, I felt the same anxiety and I know how many of you feel. However, […]

Awards that divide | Being on the right side of the government

Jan 29, 2016 - 12:57 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

Awards go up in public esteem if given on merit, and decline if extraneous considerations prevail. Of all the Padma awardees this year the most controversial is the choice of veteran actor Anupam Kher. That […]

INDIA CELEBRATES 67th YEAR as Republic: Showcases Military Might

Jan 29, 2016 - 12:36 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): India’s military prowess and achievements in different fields, state-of-the-art defense, diverse cultural and social traditions and the government’s emphasis on self-reliance dominated the showcase at New Delhi’s Rajpath on the country’s 67th […]

Indian Consulate in New York celebrates 67th Republic Day of India

Jan 29, 2016 - 12:31 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India in New York, hosted a reception to celebrate the 67th Republic Day of India on January 26, 2016. A large number of guests attended the event. […]

MASTER CARD CEO AJAY BANGA AMONG 4 IN THE US GET A PADMA AWARD

Jan 29, 2016 - 12:00 pm EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Three Indian Americans and a former U.S. ambassador to India were announced Jan. 25 as this year’s recipients of the coveted Padma awards. Retired diplomat Robert Blackwill – who served as […]

A government “of, by and for” the people exists in India

Jan 22, 2016 - 9:54 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Sixty- six years ago, on January 26, 1950, India’s Constitution came into force – replacing far away England’s Government of India Act of 1935. That India chose Dr. Ambedkar to give birth to the legal […]

Indian Republic’s Progress in 66 Years

Jan 22, 2016 - 7:58 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

As India celebrates its 67th Republic Day, it is important to look at some of the country’s achievements and areas for improvement. Such an endeavor would lead to an assessment of the country’s progress till date […]

ARCHITECT OF INDIA’S CONSTITUTION DR. BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR

Jan 22, 2016 - 7:47 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Dr B R Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was one of the architects of the Indian Constitution. He was a well-known politician and an eminent jurist. Ambedkar’s efforts to eradicate the social evils like untouchablity […]

INDIA CELEBRATES 67TH REPUBLIC DAY

Jan 22, 2016 - 7:38 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]India celebrates 67th Republic Day on January 26. One of the three national holidays in India, Republic Day is celebrated with great pomp and show throughout the nation each year. [/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=”56849,56848,56846,56845,56843,56842,56841″ img_size=”large” speed=”1500″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Preparations […]

Two Indian cities at high risk of terror strike

Making of a terrorist: Babri Masjid demolition triggered Azhar’s jihad

Jan 22, 2016 - 1:24 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Masood Azhar, the stodgy, 5ft 3-inch Maulana, under detention for the audacious attack on Pathankot’s air base has had his eyes firmly set on India for two decades now. Most remember he was flown to […]

67th Republic Day of India | Greetings from Edward P. Mangano Nassau County Executive

Jan 22, 2016 - 12:48 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Dear Friends, I am pleased to extend my greetings to the readers of The Indian Panorama and to all those that are celebrating the historic 67th Anniversary of the Republic Day of India. Americans’ of South Asian […]