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Interview on Prof. Indrajit S Saluja on the 1984 Sikh riots to PTC

AAP Now Mute on 1984 Sikh riots – Sikhs want justice, not compensation

Feb 16, 2015 - 11:42 am EST I. S. Saluja 1

It is too late and too little. The Sikh community, seething with anger at not being done justice is further enraged at the government grant of a paltry sum of INR 500,000 as compensation for […]

By Indrajit Singh Saluja - Chief Editor - The Indian Panorama

Delhi vote is a rejection of BJP

Feb 13, 2015 - 7:35 am EST I. S. Saluja 0

COMMENT By Indrajit Singh Saluja – Chief Editor – The Indian Panorama […]

AAP Leader Kejriwal speaks to supporters at the victory rally

The AAP’s Second Coming

Feb 13, 2015 - 7:30 am EST @theindpanorama 0

In the winter of 2013, at a dinner party hosted by a prominent Janata Dal (United) leader in the national capital, shortly after the Delhi Assembly elections, I was witness to an extraordinary conversation. Seated at […]

China backs bigger role for India, Brazil at UNSC

Feb 13, 2015 - 6:31 am EST @theindpanorama 2

BEIJING (TIP): China said it respects the aspirations of India and Brazil to play bigger roles at the UN Security Council, while keeping mum on Japan’s candidature. About the Indian and Brazilian applications to become […]

DELHI ELECTIONS AND LESSONS TO LEARN

Feb 6, 2015 - 9:05 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Even if BJP wins the Delhi there are some reminders/lessons to Narendra Modi and BJP leaders that they cannot afford to ignore. Lesson 1: Local corruption: While BJP under leadership of Narendra Modi […]

Mahatma Gandhi would have been shocked by religious intolerance in India: Obama

Feb 6, 2015 - 7:33 am EST @theindpanorama 3

WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Barack Obama on Thursday, February 5, said the “acts of intolerance” experienced by religious faiths of all types in India in the past few years would have shocked Mahatma Gandhi. […]

TransAsia plane crash: Pilot’s body found still clutching joystick of plane

Feb 6, 2015 - 6:46 am EST @theindpanorama 2

TAIPEI (TIP): The pilot of a doomed TransAsia plane, hailed as a hero for his actions in the final moments before a crash that killed 31 people, was still holding the joystick in the plane’s […]

ISIS EXPANDING ‘INTERNATIONAL FOOTPRINT’

Feb 6, 2015 - 5:51 am EST @theindpanorama 1

The Islamic State, despite being driven by Kurdish fighters from its one-time Syrian stronghold in Kobani last week, nevertheless is extending its reach well beyond Iraq and Syria, military officials and analysts warn — represented, […]

GERMAN, FRENCH LEADERS TAKE UKRAINE PEACE PLAN TO MOSCOW

Feb 6, 2015 - 4:08 am EST @theindpanorama 1

KIEV (TIP): The leaders of Germany and France announced a new peace plan for Ukraine on February 5, flying to Kiev with a proposal they would then take on to Moscow. The coordinated trip […]

45 seats for BJP, 25 for AAP in Delhi polls: Survey

Delhi polls: Survey predicts absolute majority for BJP

Feb 1, 2015 - 7:45 am EST @theindpanorama 1

The BJP is projected to get absolute majority in Delhi and win between 41-45 seats and AAP is likely to secure the second place, according to a survey by Research and Development Initiative (RDI). The […]

MODI GOVERNMENT ENTERS PHASE II

Jan 31, 2015 - 3:40 am EST @theindpanorama 1

We are now in the second phase of the Modi government. The first phase consisted of positioning the brickwork for a five-year term. Key states had to be won in elections to buttress the Modi image […]

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OBAMA’S straight talk

Jan 31, 2015 - 3:37 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Take the message in the right spirit. It is not common for Indians to hear visiting dignitaries say anything more than platitudes. But then President Obama is not one of the usual guests who won’t say […]

After Republic Day Celebrations a Beating Retreat Ceremony is conducted on the evening of 29th of January

NUCLEAR DEAL AMONG FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM OBAMA VISIT

Jan 30, 2015 - 6:37 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): US President Barack Obama’s India visit was initially seen as more about symbolism than substance, but as it turned out, this was one of the most substantive engagements between the two countries […]

Hillary Clinton Campaign may be delayed

Jan 30, 2015 - 6:36 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Hillary Clinton, expecting no major challenge for the Democratic nomination, is strongly considering delaying the formal launch of her presidential campaign until July, three months later than originally planned, says a Politico […]

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India’s envoy to the US Dr. S Jaishankar is the new Foreign Secretary

Jan 30, 2015 - 6:32 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): In a surprise move, Foreign Secretary Sujata Singh resigned eight months before her term was to end. Her place has been taken by Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s envoy to the United States. […]

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Delhi Elections | BJP ROPES IN 120 MPs

Jan 29, 2015 - 8:05 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): The stakes are high and the Bharatiya Janata Party is pooling in massive resources at hand for the maximum impact before Delhi goes to polls on February 7. As many as […]

Streets deserted as huge snowstorm hits US northeast

Jan 29, 2015 - 8:00 am EST @theindpanorama 2

NEW YORK (TIP): A huge snowstorm slammed into northeastern US late January 27, shutting down public transport, cancelling thousands of flights and leaving roads and streets deserted as snow blanketed an area that’s home to […]

Obama cancels Agra Visit |Air Force One takes off from Andrews Air Base

Jan 24, 2015 - 11:03 am EST @theindpanorama 1

US President Barack Obama just (saturday Morning 24th January) embarked on his highly watched three-day landmark trip to India where is he a special special for the Indian Republic Day. He is the first US president who […]

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Obama outlines India vision – from natural to global partners

Jan 24, 2015 - 9:18 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): As he arrives in India for a three-day visit, his second in six years, US President Barack Obama has exuded hope about enhanced ties with “natural partner” India, saying he would like […]

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Not a Trustworthy Neighbor

Jan 24, 2015 - 9:16 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Indians need to be proud of their achievements in the last 65 years that India has been a Republic. They have a reason to be happy, looking at their neighbor, who started off almost, with the […]

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OBAMA ITINERARY A MIX OF EXPERIENCES

Jan 24, 2015 - 8:42 am EST @theindpanorama 2

NEW DELHI (TIP): U.S. President Barack Obama will finish his first day of a landmark India trip on Sunday, Jan. 25, at a star-studded ceremonial banquet within the Rashtrapati Bhavan — the official residence of […]

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POLL SHOWS BACKING FOR KIRAN BEDI

Jan 24, 2015 - 8:33 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): The tables appear to be turning in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the Delhi assembly election draws closer. The difference is Kiran Bedi, the former police officer who is […]

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Obama’s visit to India: what’s at stake?

Jan 23, 2015 - 9:38 am EST @theindpanorama 1

U.S. President Obama’s visit to India as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations underscores the determination of both administrations to revitalise the bilateral relationship. This visit might not be high on deliverables but […]

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A Renewed Push for Elusive Diwali Stamp

Jan 22, 2015 - 9:32 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Congresswoman Maloney calls on President Obama to support Diwali stamp on his upcoming trip to India; announces introduction of congressional resolution in support of stamp NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Congresswoman Maloney (NY-12), the Consul […]

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The Obama Enigma

Jan 16, 2015 - 8:03 am EST @theindpanorama 2

Is it a handicap for a leader to be cerebral? This is a question that admirers of President Barack Obama are asking as they ponder over the remaining two years of his not so successful […]