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Indian American lawyer dies after being struck by a train in California

Jun 16, 2017 - 9:09 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

SAN MATEO, CA (TIP): Indian American lawyer Kirtee Kapoor, who was head of Davis Polk & Wardwell’s India group and a partner at the firm in Menlo Park, California, died after being struck by a […]

Indian American Sanjeev Kulkarni appointed Dean of the faculty at Princeton University

Jun 16, 2017 - 9:05 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

PRINCETON, NJ (TIP): Sanjeev Kulkarni, dean of the Princeton University Graduate School and a professor of electrical engineering, has been appointed dean of the faculty effective July 1. “Sanj Kulkarni has served with distinction as […]

Two Indian American conductors named recipients of 2017 Solti Foundation awards

Jun 16, 2017 - 9:01 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

EVANSTON, IL (TIP): Two Indian American conductors Roger Kalia and Sameer Patel are among nine recipients of 2017 Solti Foundation awards. Established in 2000 to honor the memory of Sir Georg Solti by lending significant […]

Indian-American entrepreneur latest self- made billionaire in Chicago

Jun 16, 2017 - 8:51 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

Highlights:  Rishi Shah came with a USD 600 million infusion of venture capital into Outcome Health  Rishi Shah's Outcome Health is now valued at $5.6 billion  The company took in more than […]

ISNA’s High Profile 54th Annual Convention to be Rolled Out in Chicago

Jun 10, 2017 - 5:57 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

One of the Largest Gatherings of Muslim Americans in the US and Canada is All Set to Focus on Interfaith Unity and Turning to Faith to Inspire Social Change CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The Islamic Society of North America […]

AAPI’s 35th annual convention at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, June 21-25, 2017

Jun 10, 2017 - 11:36 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): “It’s very great joy that I want to invite you all to be part of the 35th annual American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Convention 2017 to be held at brand new […]

Indian-American Raja Chari among 12 new astronauts chosen by NASA

Jun 10, 2017 - 10:57 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NASA’s Newest Astronaut Recruits to Conduct Research off the Earth, For the Earth and Deep Space Missions HOUSTON (TIP): American space agency Nasa has chosen 12 new astronauts, including an Indian- American, from a record number of over 18,000 applicants, […]

Indian American Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion suffers racially insensitive remarks

Jun 9, 2017 - 9:52 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Hindu Congressman Tulsi Gabbard lash out at the anchors for playing into stereotypes WASHINGTON (TIP): Alisyn Camerota, host of CNN’s New Day, made a racially insensitive remark to a 12-year-old guest who had […]

After 30th June 2017, PIO Cards will not be valid for travel to India

Jun 9, 2017 - 9:44 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

After 30th June, please don’t travel to India with a PIO card. You will be denied entry. Please don’t inconvenience yourselves. Either convert your PIO to OCI or apply for a Visa”, said India’s Consul General in New York Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das. The Consul General appealed […]

We are working to take the Third International Day of Yoga celebrations to New Heights – Consul General Riva Ganguly Das

Jun 9, 2017 - 8:47 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

After the overwhelming success of last two years International Day of Yoga celebrations, the Consulate General of India in New York is all set to make it larger in the third year.The Consulate General of India, […]

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New Jersey Hindu temple consecrating unique Krishna statue with 19-day rituals

Jun 9, 2017 - 8:19 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

EDISON, NJ (TIP): Shri Krishna Vrundavana Hindu temple in Edison is organizing “Shri Krishna Pratishtapana and Brahma Kalashothsava” from May 28 to June 15; involving ancient rituals, philosophical symposiums and festivities around the consecration of uniquely created Saligrama Krishna statue. It took six months […]

Indian American confirmed to key Judicial Post

Jun 5, 2017 - 8:00 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

US Senate confirms Judge Amul Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals WASHINGTON (TIP): The US Senate has confirmed Indian-American Judge Amul Thapar to a key judicial position on the powerful US court of appeals. The […]

Indian-Americans shine at Intel science fair in the US

Jun 5, 2017 - 7:44 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): While four Indian- Americans received top awards in various categories, an Indian boy has won the world’s largest pre-college science competition in the US in environmental engineering category for his project on biodegradation of pesticides. Prashant Ranganathan, a 12th grader from Jamshedpur, alongwith over 20 high […]

Three Indian writers among Twenty O. Henry Prize winners

Jun 5, 2017 - 7:21 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): The O. Henry Prize, fist awarded in 1918, accolades American and Canadian short stories of exceptional merit. The 99th O. Henry Prize winners were announced on May 26, and a group of twenty writers have been credited for […]

South Asian Community Leader Dilip Chauhan honored with Kings of Long Island Award organized by Star Network

Jun 5, 2017 - 3:04 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP):It was a great gathering. Nearly 500 people from all walks of life gathered at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck to recognize 45 men from Nassau and Suffolk Counties for their exemplary work in business and […]

Harish Thakkar honored by New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer at Asian American and Pacific Islander event

Jun 5, 2017 - 2:55 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

QUEENS, NY (TIP): More than 400 people showed up at New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s Asian American and Pacific Islander event to show grassroots’ support for Indian community leader Harish Thakkar who was only Indian honoree amongst other honorees, being honored for his work in the community and got awarded […]

Ekal Sur Ekal Taal – A Splendor of India’s Rural-Tribal Artistry

Jun 5, 2017 - 2:48 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Nine artists from tribal regions of India are currently touring the U.S. for five months as part of a dazzling stage presentation, titled – ‘Ekal Sur, Ekal Taal’ for “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation”. It is a musical splendor […]

INDIAN-AMERICAN VINAY DUBE IS THE NEW CEO OF JET AIRWAYS

Jun 5, 2017 - 2:28 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): An Indian American Vinay Dube has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jet Airways, according to an official press release. Dube is the Senior Vice President (Asia Pacific) with Delta Air Lines and has been associated with the […]

Indian-American high school athletes among 20 Foot Locker scholarship recipients

Jun 5, 2017 - 2:18 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): TWO Indian- American high school athletes Malika Jain and Puneet Kaur were among 20 athletes nationwide named as 2016-2017 ‘Foot Locker Scholar Athletes’. Both have earned a USD 20,000 scholarship each. The 20 winners were selected from among 37,000 […]

Indian American Researchers win Young Investigator Award for 2017

Jun 5, 2017 - 1:10 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

ARLINGTON, VA (TIP): The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Technology Organization honored recently 34 young investigators nationwide with the 2017 Young Investigator Award.; four of them are Indian American researchers. They are: Dr. Dhruv Batra, Dr. Pavithra Prabhakar, Dr. Padmini Rangamani […]

His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj of BAPS to arrive in North America

Jun 5, 2017 - 12:45 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): The spiritual legacy of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj continues in North America with the pending arrival of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj in Atlanta, GA on June 22, 2017. Over the next three months, […]

NJ Gubernatorial race: South Asians of New Jersey extend support to Phil Murphy

Jun 5, 2017 - 12:38 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

Ashok Ojha EDISON, NJ (TIP): Phil Murphy, the democratic candidate for this year’s gubernatorial election in New Jersey, was praised as a friend of South Asian population of the state. New jersey’s only Assemblyman of South Asian origin Raj Mukherjee […]

New Jersey Native Bhavesh Patel Named Chairman of AAHOA

May 26, 2017 - 10:26 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

SAN ANTONIO (TIP): New Jersey native Bhavesh Patel has been named the new chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AA1IOA) at the group’s annual convention in San Antonio, Texas. Calling it “one of the greatest accomplishments of his life,” Bhavesh Patel […]

Indian American Cornell University Student found dead

May 26, 2017 - 10:17 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Aalaap Narasipura, an Indian origin engineering student at the Cornell University, was found dead Friday May 19 after going missing since May 17. He was 20 years old. Police confirmed Narasipura’s death two days after he was reported missing. Cornell University […]

GOP health care bill nothing short of a disaster, says Kamala Harris

May 26, 2017 - 8:31 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

WASHINGTON (TIP): In response to the Congressional Budget Office’s report on the GOP health care bill, Senator Kamala D. Harris says this bill is nothing short of a disaster as it ‘will raise costs, reduce coverage, or allow discrimination against women.” “Access to quality and affordable […]