Indian Americans

Sikh Doctor Files Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Jan 13, 2017 - 3:21 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): The Sikh Coalition filed a lawsuit on December 27 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee on behalf of Dr. Jaswinder Pal Singh. The suit alleges that Dr. […]

Photo caption:Harish Jajoo. Photo courtesy/ sugarlandtx.gov

Indian-American in Texas seeks re-election to US city Council seat

Jan 13, 2017 - 3:12 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

SUGAR LAND, TX (TIP): Harish Jajoo, a licensed professional engineer and small business owner, has served on the city council since 2011.An Indian-American engineer is seeking re-election for the post of the mayor of a […]

President Pranab Mukherjee conferred Pravasi Bharatiya Samman on Nisha Desai Biswal, US Assistant Secretary of State. Seen in the picture, from L to R: General VK Singh, Minister of State for External affairs, President Pranab Mukherjee, Nisha Desai Biswal with her honor scroll and Luiss Da Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal who was also conferred the honor. Photo/Jay Mandal on assignment

PBD 2017 Concludes on a note of greater engagement between the government of India and the Diaspora

Jan 13, 2017 - 12:08 pm EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 1

‘Indians abroad are ambassadors of our culture’: President Mujherjee BENGALURU (TIP): The three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention came to an end on Monday, January 9, with the President Pranab Mukerjee delivering valedictory address and conferring […]

Andy Bhatia who retired as Area Sales Manager for Air India in New York a couple of years ago, after serving the organization with distinction for 35 years, has been elected President of FIA Tri-State

Andy Bhatia elected president of FIA Tri-State

Jan 13, 2017 - 11:46 am EST @theindpanorama 2

NEW YORK (TIP): Noted community activist Andy Bhatia has been elected president of the Federation of Indian Associations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, which organizes the largest India Day Parade in New York City. Andy took charge on […]

Nikki Haley, who will replace Samantha Power as the US Ambassador to the United Nations if confirmed, has already created history by becoming the first women Indian- American Governor of a US State.

Nikki Haley’s confirmation hearing for US envoy to United Nations next week

Jan 13, 2017 - 11:40 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley would appear before a Congressional panel for her confirmation hearing for the post of US Ambassador to the UN on January 18, an official has said. If […]

Note-bandi will help curb corruption, fight terror

Notebandi not enough to end corruption

Jan 6, 2017 - 5:05 pm EST @theindpanorama 2

The historic decision of Nov 9, 2016 to demonetize currency notes of Rs. 500/1000, which represents 86 %of the total currency in circulation, was ‘overdue’ since the last time in 1978. Many reports suggest that […]

Mr. HR Shah, Chairman of TV Asia is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and community leader

Mr. HR Shah: The Doyen of Indian American Community

Jan 6, 2017 - 3:08 pm EST Bidisha Roy 2

He may pass by. You may not notice him. He is one among many. But only when you get to know him, you understand the power of the man. When I say power, I surely […]

Welcome to Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017 at Bengaluru

Jan 6, 2017 - 10:46 am EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 2

THE CONVENTION WILL FOCUS ON DIASPORA ACHIEVEMENTS TIP Correspondent BENGALURU: The curtains are ready to be raised on the 14th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas being held at Bengaluru from January 7 to […]

Federal bribery trial for Harendra Singh indefinitely delayed

Jan 6, 2017 - 10:29 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): The much anticipated federal trial of the once prominent Long Island restaurateur Harendra Singh, which was scheduled for jury selection Monday, January 2, has been delayed indefinitely, according to court records, the judge’s […]

Indiaspora Gala to celebrate ‘Fab Five’ Indian-Americans

Dec 23, 2016 - 7:10 pm EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): USIBC and Indiaspora will host a Leadership Conference and Gala January 3 at Washington, DC to celebrate the “Fab Five” Indian-Americans who were recently elected / re-elected to the US House and Senate, […]

Lighting of the Menorah at the Hanukkah celebrations at Ambassador Sarna's Residence. Ambassador of Israel Ron Dermer (seen in the foreground) and Ambassador of India Navtej Sarna lighting the Menorah.

Embassy of India Celebrates Hanukkah

Dec 23, 2016 - 7:00 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): Embassy of India organized celebration of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah at Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna’s residence on December 19, 2016. The event was attended by around 200 guests including leading members of […]

A lamp was lighted to inaugurate the kick off at the Indian Consulate. Seen in the picture, from L to R: The Indian Panorama EditorProf. Indrajit Saluja, Mrs. Purnima Desai, Vice Chair,Hindi Sangam Foundation,L. T. Ngaithe, Head of Chancery at the Indian Consulate who presided over the kick off,Padma Bhushan Dr. Lakshmi Prasad Yarlagadda, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the conference, Ashok Ojha, chief coordinator and president of Hindi Sangam Foundation,Dr. Bijoy Mehta, Chairman, Hindi Sangam Foundation

The Fourth International Hindi Conference at Vishakhapatnam kicked off in New York

Dec 16, 2016 - 1:17 pm EST @theindpanorama 2

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): More than two hundred Hindi scholars and professionals from around the world will participate in the three-day Hindi conference scheduled to be held from January 6 to 8, 2017 in Vishakhapatnam, […]

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017: Redefining Engagement with Indian Diaspora

Dec 16, 2016 - 1:14 pm EST Bidisha Roy 1

“I personally extend my warm greetings to you. Please do come. This day is being celebrated in your honor. This day is dedicated to overseas Indians who, through heroic achievements, have made a mark in […]

Savita Vaidhyanathan became first Indian-American mayor of Cupertino

Cupertino selects Savita Vaidhyanathan as first Mayor of Indian origin

Dec 16, 2016 - 1:08 pm EST @theindpanorama 4

CUPERTINO, CA (TIP): Savita Vaidhyanathan became first Indian-American mayor of Cupertino. She took over for Barry Chang during a Dec. 8 public hearing. Vaidhyanathan is also the first woman mayor of the city since Kris […]

Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman Foundation to fund fellowship for Indian journalists

Dec 16, 2016 - 1:05 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): The Frank Islam & Debbie Driesman Foundation started by Indian-Ameican Frank Islam and his wife, Debbie Driesman, will partner with Alfred Friendly Press Partners (AFPP) to fund a fellowship for a mid-career journalist […]

Fundraiser Eye Foundation of America hosted by The Indian Panorama 16

The Indian Panorama hosts an ‘Evening with a Purpose’

Dec 16, 2016 - 11:46 am EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 1

LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): The Indian Panorama hosted a well-attended fundraising dinner for the Eye Foundation of America on Tuesday, December 13 at Cotillion in Jericho, Long Island. Dr. VK Raju, an internationally reputed ophthalmologist […]

Surjeet Rajendran, an assistant professor of physics at UC Berkeley, has been awarded $100,000 New Horizons in Physics Prize

INDIAN AMERICAN PHYSICIST AWARDED ‘NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE’

Dec 10, 2016 - 12:56 pm EST @theindpanorama 2

BERKLEY, CA (TIP): Surjeet Rajendran,assistant professor of physics at University of California, Berkeley, was named one of six winners of the 2017 New Horizons in Physics Prize during a gala announcing the annual winners of […]

Dave Ashok Chokshi will serve as Member, Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health

Indian American Physician named to Key Administration Post

Dec 10, 2016 - 12:55 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): On December 1, President Barack Obama announced appointment of Dave Ashok Chokshi as Member, Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health. President Obama said, “These fine public servants bring […]

Potarazu faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. He will be sentenced on March 3, 2017.

Indian physician pleads guilty to $30 M shareholder fraud and $7.5 M employment tax fraud

Dec 10, 2016 - 12:54 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

POTOMAC, MD (TIP): On December 2, Sreedhar Potarazu, 51, an Indian American ophthalmic surgeon based in Potomac, Maryland, pleaded guilty to charges of inducing interstate travel to commit a fraud and failing to account for […]

Vinod Dadlani was sentenced to 24 months in prison on November 30

Indian Jewelry Store Owner in New Jersey sentenced to two years in prison for role in $200 Million credit card fraud scam

Dec 10, 2016 - 12:19 pm EST @theindpanorama 2

TRENTON, NJ (TIP): An Indian origin New Jersey jewelry storeowner who used his business to further one of the largest credit card fraud schemes ever charged by the Justice Department was sentenced November 30 to […]