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Cabinet clears Land Acquisition Bill

Dec 14, 2012 - 6:35 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): The controversial Land Acquisition Bill was cleared by the Cabinet on December 13. Highly-placed sources at the Rural Development Ministry said the Bill is likely to be introduced in Parliament early next […]

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Shortage of Primary Care Physicians does not bode well for the Nation

Dec 14, 2012 - 6:23 am EST @theindpanorama 1

American medicine has long had the reputation of being the most advanced in the world. But the US today faces a looming shortage of the versatile doctors who form the backbone of its health system […]

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US, Nato Behind ‘Insecurity’ in Afghanistan: Karzai

Dec 14, 2012 - 6:19 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Afghan President Hamid Karzai sharply criticized the United States in an exclusive interview with NBC News on Thursday, December 4 blaming American and NATO forces for some of the growing insecurity in his country. “Part […]

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UN Secretary General Unveils the Aakash2 Tablet at the United Nations

Dec 7, 2012 - 7:57 am EST @theindpanorama 2

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): On the occasion of India’s Presidency of the UN Security Council, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York hosted a special event to unveil and launch the world’s […]

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Lok Sabha Approves FDI in Retail

Dec 7, 2012 - 7:54 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): FDI in multi-brand retail today got the approval of the Lok Sabha as the opposition motion seeking immediate withdrawal of the decision was rejected convincingly as BSP and SP walked out. 218 […]

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Malawi appoints Bobby K. Kalotee ‘Liaison Envoy’

Dec 7, 2012 - 7:49 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): President Joyce Banda of the Republic of Malawi has appointed a prominent Indian American Bobby K. Kalotee as Malawi’s “Liaison Envoy” to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. President said Bobby will be the […]

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Sonia, PM in Forbes List of Top 20 Most Powerful Persons

Dec 7, 2012 - 7:45 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi have been named among the top 20 most powerful persons in the world by Forbes magazine in its annual power rankings which placed US President Barack […]

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Go on, Mr. Obama

Dec 7, 2012 - 7:00 am EST @theindpanorama 1

It has fallen to the lot of President Barrack Obama to overhaul a number of sickly systems that include healthcare, education, finance, and immigration, to name a few more important ones. I would not be […]

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As I See It:Welcome Change

Dec 7, 2012 - 6:55 am EST @theindpanorama 1

One must congratulate the Government of India for taking the bold step of joining the 138 nations voting ‘Yes’ for the resolution to upgrade Palestine to a non-member observer state in the United Nations. What […]

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I.K. Gujral – a Profile

Dec 2, 2012 - 7:53 am EST @theindpanorama 68

A suave gentleman, Gujral who was easy in every role, was passionately committed to friendship between India and Pakistan Inder Kumar Gujral was a rare breed of political persona who switched roles seamlessly from a […]

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Palestine wins historic UN Assembly vote

Dec 2, 2012 - 7:47 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Palestine wins historic UN Assembly vote and Gets status of non-member observer state India votes for resolution; US, Israel oppose bid UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Palestine overwhelmingly won, November 30, a historic UN General Assembly vote […]

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Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral passes away at 92

Dec 2, 2012 - 7:37 am EST @theindpanorama 2

Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral passes away at 92 Govt declares 7-day national mourning Prez, PM, top leaders express grief NEW DELHI (TIP): Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral, who headed a Congress-supported […]

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Working With an Emerging ‘New Afghanistan’

Nov 28, 2012 - 6:33 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Afghanistan has both benefited and suffered from the decade-old international intervention. A vast and a diverse section of the Afghan population, nearly a generation of Afghans, have benefited in several ways – right from increased […]

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Turn to Guru Nanak to End the World’s Woes

Nov 28, 2012 - 6:30 am EST @theindpanorama 1

As the Sikhs across the world get ready to celebrate the 543rd birth anniversary of their First Master Guru Nanak Dev Ji, it is pertinent to ask if the Great Master’s message is kept in […]

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Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Hosts First Varli Culinary Awards in NY

Nov 28, 2012 - 5:48 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and renowned Indian-American actor Manu Narayan hosted the Varli Culinary Awards in Manhattan on November 15. The inaugural awards are a revolutionary concept that honors the best culinary […]

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Team Kejriwal is now ‘Aam Aadmi Party’

Nov 28, 2012 - 5:33 am EST @theindpanorama 3

NEW DELHI (TIP): Identifying themselves with common citizens, anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal and his team on November 24 christened their political party “Aam Aadmi Party” (AAP) and adopted a constitution that focuses on the ideology […]

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PMI hosts Musical Concert at the UN to Mark India’s Presidency of the UN Security Council

Nov 28, 2012 - 5:30 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): ‘Love Towards All, Malice Towards None’ was the theme of the musical concert hosted by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on the occasion of India’s Presidency of the […]

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GURU NANAK DAY Parade in Richmond Hill Draws Thousands

Nov 28, 2012 - 5:26 am EST @theindpanorama 0

RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): A bright, shining, cherubic Sun and a balmy weather provided a fitting setting to the 12th Guru Nanak Day Parade in Richmond Hill on November 17. The weather god certainly pleased […]

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Bal Thackeray dead – Maharashtra : Political Parties in mourning

Nov 22, 2012 - 8:36 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Mumbai: ‘Owner of Mumbai’, Balasaheb Thackeray, has breathed his last on Saturday 3:30 PM here at his residence ‘Matoshree’ in suburban Bandra. Various political personalities made a beeline to ‘Matoshree’ to pay their last tribute […]

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Kasab Hanged – Still unclaimed by Pakistan

Nov 22, 2012 - 8:30 am EST @theindpanorama 1

The culmination of what was code-named Operation X on Wednesday saw the whole of India heave a sigh of relief. Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab , 25, the only terrorist caught alive during the 26/11 attacks […]

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US-India Strategic Partnership Set to Grow in Second Obama Administration

Nov 16, 2012 - 7:05 am EST @theindpanorama 2

The re-election of President Barack Obama is likely to be more promising and fruitful for the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. During the second Obama administration, his India policies are expected […]

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As I See It : Towards Maturity

Nov 16, 2012 - 7:03 am EST @theindpanorama 1

New Delhi’s ties with Washington are not problem-free but have evolved enough to weather transitions well. In the run-up to the U.S presidential polls, when bilateral diplomatic activity was expected to taper off, South Block […]

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Baby Aaradhya Bachchan turns 1

Nov 16, 2012 - 6:56 am EST @theindpanorama 2

As the well wishers waited with bated breath, Aaradhya Bachchan was born on November 16, 2011 to the world’s most beautiful woman,Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Oblivious to the news and the roar created by her birth, […]

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General J.J. Singh’s autobiography ‘A Soldier’s General’ launched in NY

Nov 16, 2012 - 6:52 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): General J.J. Singh, Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and former Chief of the Indian Army officially launched his book at the Indian Consulate in New York November 14. The book titled ‘A Soldier’s […]

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Bal Thackeray remains critical but stable, keeps Mumbai’s heart pounding

Nov 16, 2012 - 6:48 am EST @theindpanorama 4

MUMBAI (TIP): Sporadic updates on Bal Thackeray’s deteriorating health kept Mumbai on tenterhooks all through Wednesday night and Thursday even as hundreds of Shiv Sena supporters began arriving from various parts of the state to […]