Indian Americans – Page 108 – The Indian Panorama

Dr. Zafar Iqbal describes here the immense talent of Indian Americans who have made their mark in different fields and have made significant achievements which make them outstanding and an embellishment to the US; at the same time, doing India proud.

Indians in the United States of America: Significant Achievers

Feb 17, 2017 - 2:20 pm EST Guest Author 1

India gained independence from British raj on August 15,1947 and adapted a constitution becoming a Republic on 26th January 1950. On this occasion of 68th Republic Day, we can very proudly say that Indians have […]

Trump’s H-1B Visa Bill spooks India’s IT companies

Feb 17, 2017 - 2:11 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

It may not be a good time to be a non-American in Trump’s America. India, the largest exporter of IT workforce to the US, could be jolted if the H-1B Visa Bill, which was tabled […]

Pallavi Ahluwalia owns and operates Ahluwalia Law Offices, P.C. which is a boutique law firm located in Dallas- Fort Worth area and also serves the Tri-states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

IMMIGRATION UNDER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION: EXECUTIVE ORDERS UNDER REVIEW

Feb 17, 2017 - 1:47 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

In less than a month in the Oval Office, President Trump has issued few Executive Orders (EO), each of which has potential to stir extreme vetting, racial profiling and deportations. We briefly discuss some of […]

Modi’s war on civil society; Minority NGOs are specially targeted

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Indian law stipulates that non-governmental groups register under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) to operate while receiving foreign donations. Increasingly this provision is being used by this government as a political tool to stifle […]

Comptroller Stringer Debars Contractor that Cheated Immigrant Workers out of $1.7 million in Prevailing Wages and Benefits

Feb 17, 2017 - 12:52 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

(New York, NY) – New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today assessed $3.2 million in fines against K.S. Contracting Corporation and its owner, Paresh Shah, for cheating dozens of workers out of the prevailing […]

Visa petitions location of workers will be investigated

Trump’s Next Executive Order on Immigration may cause H-4 Visa holders to lose work permit

Feb 17, 2017 - 11:05 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Indian Americans overwhelmingly use H1-B or the work visa. Most recently, under Obama administration their spouses, who are on H-4 visa were allowed to work. However, things are changing with the new Trump administration at […]

AVI DANDIYA: A Crusader for environmentally and socially clean India

Feb 17, 2017 - 12:00 am EST @theindpanorama 0

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US University Receives USD 1.5 Million Grant For Jainism Studies

Feb 16, 2017 - 9:08 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Washington: An Indian-origin philanthropist, Mohini Jain, has made a grant of USD 1.5 million to University of California (UC) Davis to advance studies in Jainism. Mohini Jain, a retired teacher, gave the gift which will establish the […]

AS MANY AS 27 US LAWMAKERS TO VISIT INDIA

Feb 16, 2017 - 9:02 am EST @theindpanorama 1

As many as 27 US lawmakers will be visiting India this month in what Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna regards as “a very important milestone” that is demonstrative of the high degree of American interest in […]

International Fashion Designer Mac Duggal all set to dazzle NY this weekend with his exquisite Winter/Fall 2017 collection

Feb 10, 2017 - 6:28 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

Attendees will get a first-hand look at the Fall/Winter 2017 collections. Mac Duggal’s designs have been previously covered by prestigious publications including WWD, Elle, and Seventeen, coveted by A-list celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Khloe […]

BAPS Celebrates Indian American Culture at Texas 2

BAPS Celebrates Indian American Culture at the Texas Capitol Building in Austin

Feb 10, 2017 - 6:12 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

A prominent Hindu organization in local communities across Texas, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) hosted a celebration of Indian American Culture at the historic Texas State Capitol in Austin on February 1. The celebration was sponsored […]

New CG Neeta Bhushan was welcomed by members of Indian Community at the Republic Day function on 26th January 2017 at Chicago Consulate

Ms. Neeta Bhushan assumes charge as Consul General of India at Chicago

Feb 10, 2017 - 6:11 pm EST @theindpanorama 2

CHICAGO (TIP): Ms. Neeta Bhushan arrived on, 23rd January 2017 and assumed charge as Consul General of India, Chicago. Mrs. Neeta Bhushan joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1994. As a career diplomat, her overseas […]

Shalabh Kumar “Shally” is writing his autobiography?

Feb 10, 2017 - 6:05 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

CHICAGO (TIP): Shalabh Kumar “Shally”, the man behind Hindu Republican Coalition which supported Trump in his presidential campaign, is believed to be biding his time to get a position in Trump administration. Now that he […]

Purdue University Indian Professor named as Jefferson Science Fellow; Indian Student among 2017-2018 Churchill Scholars

Feb 10, 2017 - 6:04 pm EST @theindpanorama 2

WASHINGTON (TIP): It was a double bonanza for Indian academics at #PurdueUniversity, Indiana. Indian American Karthik Kannan, a Professor at Purdue’s Krannert School of Management, was named to the 2017-18 class of Jefferson Science Fellows, […]

Arun Kumar brings a wealth of international leadership experience to KPMG India, including his tenure in public service in the United States for the last three years

Indian American Official in Obama administration Arun M. Kumar elected Chairman & CEO of KPMG in India

Feb 10, 2017 - 4:45 pm EST @theindpanorama 3

KPMG in India announced the election of Arun M. Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the firm for a five-year term, beginning February 5, 2017. Arun Kumar succeeds Richard Rekhy, who led the […]

Padma Lakshmi, the well-known Indian American host of Top Chef, is in India for promoting her book "Love, Loss and What We Ate: A Memoir". Photo courtesy Twitter

Indian American celebrity Padma Lakshmi on a book-promotion tour in India

Feb 10, 2017 - 4:41 pm EST @theindpanorama 3

NEW YORK (TIP): The Emmy-nominated host of the reality TV show Top Chef will be speaking at MOP Vaishnav College in Nungamakkam, Chennai, around 11 a.m., on February 14th, her news media statement read. She […]

Dr. Raju will serve as community health investment officer for New York's largest health provider

Former NYC Health& Hospitals CEO Dr. Ram Raju takes key role at Northwell Health

Feb 10, 2017 - 4:38 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP):Dr. Ram Raju, former president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, is joining Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider in the state of New York. Raju, who in November stepped down from […]

Indian American Model/ Actor Prakash Patil is “Mr. UNITED NATIONS 2016-17”

Feb 10, 2017 - 4:34 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

International Model/Actor – Prakash Patil was nominated as Mr. USA from USA at United Nations Pageant World finals and brought home the winning title the “MR. United Nations 2016”. The Pageant was held in Knutsford […]

Houston India conference: Make in India – The Inside Story

Feb 10, 2017 - 4:32 pm EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 2

HOUSTON, TX (TIP) Houston India conference is hosting first of the series conference on March 24 – 25 in Houston. The Houston India conference is designed to bring various constituencies that have an interest in […]

USCIS to increase scrutiny of Indian IT firms, L-1 visa holders will be under the scanner

Feb 10, 2017 - 4:19 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON, DC (TIP) – US is getting ready to crack down on the number of foreign workers brought into the country with L-1 visas over the course of this year, meaning that Indian IT companies […]

Shreya Bhadriraju has been nominated by The National YoungArts Foundation for exemplary artistic excellence

Indian-American student from Texas named 2017 Presidential scholar nominee

Feb 10, 2017 - 4:10 pm EST @theindpanorama 3

MISSOURI CITY (TIP): Shreya Bhadriraju, an Indian-American teen is among 60 students in the US who have been nominated for the 2017 Presidential Scholars program for exemplifying academic and artistic excellence. A student of Elkins […]

H1B visa curbs: Sleepless nights for Indian techies

Feb 10, 2017 - 1:00 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

US President Donald Trump is yet to unroll the “America First” doctrine. But worryingly for India, Democrats are competing with him in imposing restrictions on low-cost foreign IT workers. Embed from Getty Images The US […]

Going forward, HAF stressed that it would continue to work constructively with policymakers on both sides of the aisle in the spirit of strengthening America's pluralistic society

Hindu American Foundation expresses concern over Legality & Implementation of Immigration Executive Order

Feb 5, 2017 - 5:38 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) expressed concern over the practical and legal implications of the recent executive order affecting immigration policy and its detrimental impact on refugees and legal immigrants. HAF’s legal team stated that […]

On the dais are seen Chief Guest Nagesh Singh, Consul General of India in Atlanta (second from left), Guest of Honor Charlotte Nash, chair of Commissioners of Gwinnet County (third from left), other dignitaries and IAPC office-bearers

IAPC Atlanta Chapter Celebrates Republic Day

Feb 5, 2017 - 5:36 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

The Indo American Press Club (IAPC) celebrated India’s 68th Republic Day as it formally launched its Atlanta chapter on January 28 at the Global Mall. The event brought together top community leaders of different faiths, […]

The Trump administration has no plans to come out with an executive order on H-1B visas, Shalabh Kumar "Shally", a prominent Indian-American donor and supporter of the US President claimed.

Trump not planning any executive order on H-1B visas: Shalabh ‘Shalli’ Kumar

Feb 3, 2017 - 6:20 pm EST @theindpanorama 4

The Trump administration has no plans to come out with an executive order on H-1B visas, a prominent Indian-American donor and supporter of the US President claimed today, contradicting media reports that have generated anxiety […]