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Babadom in India

Oct 11, 2013 - 6:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

The arrest of “Sant Sri Asaram Ji Bapu” on charges of rape has provoked strong reactions. The majority has condemned the conduct of Asaram and his son, Narayan Sain. But then there are Baba’s devotees […]

Tendulkar to retire after 200th test match

Oct 11, 2013 - 5:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

NEW DELHI (TIP): Sachin Tendulkar on October 10 announced his decision to retire from Test cricket after playing his landmark 200th match against the West Indies next month, bringing an end to the intense speculation […]

Asaram’s judicial custody extended till October 25

Oct 11, 2013 - 5:54 am EDT @theindpanorama 3

JAIPUR (TIP): A court in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur town on October 11 extended, till October 25, the judicial custody of spiritual guru Asaram Bapu, arrested for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The 72-year-old Asaram has been […]

Gunmen seize Libyan PM Ali Zeidan; free him hours later

Oct 11, 2013 - 5:52 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

TRIPOLI (TIP): Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan appealed for calm Thursday, October 10 in his first public comments since he was freed after being abducted by militia gunmen for several hours, a CNN report said. […]

AIA celebrates Deepavali at South Street Seaport

Oct 11, 2013 - 5:50 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK, NY (TIP): The New York Chapter of the Association of Indians in America (AIA-NY) hosted a Deepavali event at South Street Seaport, New York City on October 6th, 2013. The event lasted an […]

The AIA-NY DEEPAVALI is on 6th October at South Street Seaport

Oct 4, 2013 - 10:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

NEW YORK (TIP): The Association of Indians in America, NY Chapter (AIA-NY) hosts its 26th Annual Deepavali at South Street Seaport on October 6th, 2013 from 12 noon till 8pm (Fireworks at 7pm). Generally this […]

The AIA-NY DEEPAVALI is on 6th October at South Street Seaport

Oct 4, 2013 - 8:57 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

NEW YORK (TIP): The Association of Indians in America, NY Chapter (AIA-NY) hosts its 26th Annual Deepavali at South Street Seaport on October 6th, 2013 from 12 noon till 8pm (Fireworks at 7pm). Generally this […]

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Unemployment & Inequality

Oct 4, 2013 - 8:13 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

Social safety net for jobless and sick needed Even if GDP growth rises, there will be growing inequalities unless there are strong policies aimed at the uplift of the vulnerable sections and the rich are […]

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Punishment, at last

Oct 4, 2013 - 8:10 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Corruption got a jolt with RJD chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad being sentenced to five years in jail and fined Rs 25 lakh in a fodder case – RC 20 A/96 – […]

A Government shutdown in the United States

Oct 4, 2013 - 8:09 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

In U.S. politics, a government shutdown is a situation in which Congress fails to pass authorization for sufficient funds for government operations. Typically, the government stops providing all but “essential” services at first, but since […]

Ramdev and Swami hit out at Gandhis and Congress at Hindu Unity Day Celebrations

Oct 4, 2013 - 7:51 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Hitting out at Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in his characteristic phlegmatic style, Baba Ramdev called upon the gathering at the Hindu Unity Day celebrations organized by the Indian American Intellectuals Forum […]

Fodder scam: Lalu Prasad jailed for 5 yrs, loses LS seat

Oct 4, 2013 - 7:45 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

CBI court holds Lalu and 44 others guilty; Lalu convicted of corruption, criminal conspiracy and cheating NEW DELHI (TIP): RJD chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad has been sentenced to five years in […]

‘International Day of Non- Violence’ commemorated at the United Nations

Oct 4, 2013 - 7:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The Permanent Mission of India to United Nations, New York hosted a special event on October 2 at the United Nations to commemorate the “International Day of Non Violence”. UN Secretary General […]

India, US Seal First Commercial Civil Nuclear Power Deal

Oct 4, 2013 - 7:35 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): India and the US have reached the first commercial agreement on civilian nuclear power, five years after a landmark deal between the two countries was clinched. Addressing a joint media interaction after talks […]

Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation Crosses another Milestone

Sep 27, 2013 - 10:37 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

NEW YORK (TIP): The 32nd Gala dinner of Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation was held on September 22 at Long Island Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. The event, as usual, attracted a large number of Indian […]

The Republican Intransigence

Sep 27, 2013 - 9:29 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

With just four days remaining to avert the government shutdown, it is certainly turning out to be a high wire act and a deal might be reached just in time to prevent the shutdown. But […]

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Yet another hate crime in New York

Sep 27, 2013 - 9:27 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

It is unfortunate that a city of immigrants has to face the scourge of hate crimes. In a diverse and multicultural society, one expects to see greater tolerance and accommodation. But in New York, it […]

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Congressman condemns remarks against Miss America

Sep 27, 2013 - 9:26 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

As a Member of Congress who represents a large population of Americans of Indian descent, I am deeply troubled by the outrageous remarks aimed at the winner of the 2013 Miss America Pageant and a […]

Besharam team lands at the Indian Consulate in New York

Sep 27, 2013 - 9:15 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): “Cinema that does not entertain is boring. I find parallel cinema boring,” said veteran actor Rishi Kapoor at the promotional campaign of his upcoming film Besharam. He said it in response to […]

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Deal reached on UN resolution on Syrian chemical weapons

Sep 27, 2013 - 9:08 am EDT @theindpanorama 3

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The five permanent members of the deeply divided UN security council reached agreement on September 26 on a resolution to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons, a major step in taking the most controversial […]

History making Indian Diwali at Times Square mesmerizes visitors

Sep 27, 2013 - 9:06 am EDT @theindpanorama 3

NEW YORK (TIP): Diwali maybe a month away but for Indian Americans at Times Square, festivities started as early as September 22 when the entire cast of Besharam made a special appearance at the ‘Maharashtra […]

PM condemns terror attacks in J&K; says peace process with Pakistan will continue

Sep 27, 2013 - 9:01 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

NEW YORK (TIP): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on September 26, strongly condemned the “provocative” terror strikes in Jammu region by the “enemies of peace”, but said such attacks will not succeed in derailing efforts to […]

Manmohan likely to meet Nawaz Sharif in NY, after all

Sep 20, 2013 - 6:58 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

“True, the political critics of the government would inevitably ask the question: why now? But the counter question is: why not? If the LoC tensions are the reason for not having any bilateral meetings with […]

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Recast Security Council

Sep 20, 2013 - 6:55 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

It needs to become more relevant The 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) comes at a time when the world is looking at the UN for answers to many complex issues. The […]

PM Manmohan Singh to address United Nations General Assembly on September 28

Sep 20, 2013 - 6:32 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

NEW DELHI (TIP): India’s Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will address the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 28. During his visit to US, he will meet with President Obama in […]