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DEMONETIZATION: NRIs concerned over changing old currency notes

Nov 22, 2016 - 12:14 pm EST Ravi Batra 2

There has been a spate of mixed reactions from the NRIS living in America after India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has imposed nation-wide ban on existing Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes in a move […]

Indian-American Couple Charged With Human Trafficking In California

Nov 21, 2016 - 3:23 pm EST @theindpanorama 3

An Indian-American couple has been indicted on human trafficking charges related to forced labour of foreign nationals primarily from India, authorities have said. A federal grand jury charged Satish Kartan, 43, and his wife Sharmistha […]

Indian-American Woman Politician Threatened For Calling Anti-Trump March

Nov 21, 2016 - 3:21 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

An Indian-American woman politician in the US has received hundreds of angry emails and phone calls, some telling her to “go back to India”, after she called for a nation-wide protest against President-elect Donald Trump. […]

Indian-American Kamala Harris’s rejects Trump’s Racism and xenophobia policies

Nov 21, 2016 - 3:11 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

Washingron: Indian-American Kamala Harris, who scripted history by winning a Senate seat, has said she would open a battlefront against President-elect Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies, saying “we must reject racism and xenophobia in our politics”. […]

Mr. Dnyaneshwar M Mulay said India was fast transforming and extended invitation to NRIs to come and see for themselves the changes taking place. He also invited them to attend the PBD 2017 from January 7 to 9 in Bengaluru. Seen in the picture from L to R: Mr. Prem Bhandari, Mr. KK Mehta, Dr. Sudhir Parikh, Mr. Dnyaneshwar Mulay, Mr.HR Shah, Mr. Ashook Ramsaran and Prof. Indrajit S Saluja

PBD 2017 will effectively address the issues of Indian Diaspora: MEA Secretary Mulay

Nov 18, 2016 - 8:11 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): In an exclusive interview to The Indian Panorama, November 14, Mr. Dnyaneshwar M Mulay,Secretary (CPV & OIA), Indian External Affairs Ministry said, “PBD 2017 will be unique and unprecedented in terms of […]

President of Long Island Gujarati Cultural Society Bakul Matalia and Vice President Vijay Shah presenting the prestigious US Congressional Award declaring November 12th, 2016 as "Dilip Chauhan Day" in the 6th Congressional District by Congresswoman Grace Meng, to Mr. DIlip Chauhan, Director of South East/ Asian Affairs for Nassau County Comptroller and a prominent South Asian Community leader Seen in the picture, from L to R: Naveen Shah of RANA, Dilli Raj Bhatta, recipient of Congressional Award Dilip Chauhan, Arvind Vora, Bakul Matalia, Virendra Patel and Vijay Shah - Photo/ Vijay Shah

Indian American Community Leader Dilip Chauhan honored with Congressional Award

Nov 18, 2016 - 8:08 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Congresswoman Grace Meng, acknowledged Dilip Chauhan as an “outstanding community leader within the State of New York”. Meng said, “His Presentation, Gateway to South Asian American Community of New York has educated […]

Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Indrajit S Saluja, Chief Editor of The Indian Panorama said that Nehru ji laid the foundation for the nation which is always the hardest part of any nation building.

Nehru’s legacy celebrated on his 127th birth anniversary in New York

Nov 18, 2016 - 8:03 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): On November 14, 2016, both the Indian National Overseas Congress, USA and the Nehru Foundation-USA jointly celebrated the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India since its […]

MISS NJ USA 2017 WINNER: CHHAVI VERG

Nov 18, 2016 - 7:51 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

EDISON, NJ (TIP): 19-year old Indian American, Chhavi Verg, became Miss New Jersey USA 2017on Oct 16th 2016. Chhavi was one of the youngest among more than 80 contestants competing for this title. She will […]

Assistant U.S. Attorney Aloke S. Chakravarty from the U.S. Attorney's Office of the District of Massachusetts received US Justice Dept.'s highest honor -David Margolis Award for Exceptional Service

Indian American attorney receives US Justice Dept.’s highest honor

Nov 18, 2016 - 4:20 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): Assistant U.S. Attorney Aloke S. Chakravarty from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Massachusetts received US Justice Dept.’s highest honor as one of the members of a team that worked on […]

An Indian American teenager Meetkumar Hiteshbhai Desai has been indicted for allegedly creating a cyberattack that all but took down 911 systems in the greater Phoenix, Ariz., area last month.

Indian American Teenager in Arizona Indicted on Cyberattack Charges

Nov 18, 2016 - 12:31 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

PHOENIX, AZ (TIP): Indian American Meetkumar Hiteshbhai Desai, 18, is facing four felony counts of computer tampering, according to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Desai was arrested Oct. 27 after multiple agencies, including Surprise and […]

Indian American Sandeep Kothary opens a new fusion Indian restaurant in Atlanta

Nov 18, 2016 - 12:28 pm EST Bidisha Roy 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Sandeep Kothary, owner of Indian restaurant Tabla , announced opening of a new Indian American fusion food restaurant in Midtown Atlanta, Inman Park, Atlanta on Nov. 8. Named Amara, which means “eternal” […]

Indian American Viru Patel elected with a landslide victory

Nov 18, 2016 - 2:23 am EST @theindpanorama 2

WOODBRIDGE, NJ (TIP): Viru Patel was nominated on August 14, 2016 to serve the 4th ward council seat which became open due to the resignation of former councilman, Jim Major. Viru Patel, who has served […]

Donald Trump Addresses The Scottish Parliament Over a Proposed Wind Farm Site

Indian Americans speak up their mindthrough social media about ‘New America’

Nov 18, 2016 - 2:23 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Just one day after Donald Trump’s stunning win, which is ‘shocking’ to thousands including Indians, the Indian community in America took it to social media to express their anxiety over the New […]

Indian origin Manan Shah named national finalist in 2016 Siemens Competition

Nov 18, 2016 - 12:00 am EST @theindpanorama 1

SAN JOSE (TIP): The Siemens Foundation recently announced that an Indian American student at San Jose, Calif.-based Harker School, is one of the winners of its 2016 Siemens Competition. Manan Shah’swork “Deep Learning Assessment of […]

The Diwali Stamp. The Diya is photographed by Sally Andersen-Bruce of New Milford, CT and the stamp has been designed by Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, VA while William J. Gicker of Washington, DC is the project's art director. Photo / courtesy USPS

America Tamil Sangam honors Maloney for Diwali stamp

Nov 18, 2016 - 12:00 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): America Tamil Sangam and Shri Vari Foundation jointly honored Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney for her untiring efforts to make the Diwali stamp a reality at a musical evening held at St John’s University […]

Indian Americans comment on Presidential election

Nov 11, 2016 - 12:24 pm EST @theindpanorama 3

Since Sep-Oct 2015 I have been writing on social media that “This election is not about Trump or Republican party or Democratic party. This is about the future of every American. This is an historic, […]

Indian-Americans show their mettle: 5 make it to the Congress

Nov 11, 2016 - 10:56 am EST @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian-Americans created history in US Congressional politics with one of them becoming the first to be elected to the Senate and four others winning seats in the House of Representatives. While Kamala Harris […]

Kamala Harris Set To Become First Indian-American Senator

Nov 7, 2016 - 12:37 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

Kamala Harris, California’s Attorney General, is on the cusp of becoming the first Indian- American Senator in the US Congress with latest polls placing her “far ahead” of her rival days before the November 8 […]

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Donald Trump’s Son Visits Temple in Florida To Woo Indian-Americans Voters

Nov 7, 2016 - 10:05 am EST @theindpanorama 2

ORLANDO, Florida: Donald Trump’s son Eric participated in a traditional ‘aarti’ at a Hindu temple in Florida to woo Indian-Americans as the Republican presidential nominee’s family is leaving no stone unturned to ensure his victory […]

US ELECTIONS: Spotlight on Indian-Americans

Nov 5, 2016 - 7:14 pm EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 30

“The Indian-Americans have been moving the pieces, both in the States and at the Federal level, which each successive government in Delhi has learnt to leverage to its benefit. The Presidential race receives the greatest […]

Indian American community leaders and heads of organizations at a fundraiser in support of Tom Suozzi for Congress, hosted by Ratna & Varinder Bhalla

Community Leaders Endorse Suozzi for Congress

Nov 4, 2016 - 6:40 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Indian American Community leaders from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens came together in the past two weeks and expressed their collective support for Tom Suozzi, running for the US House of Representatives, […]

Consul General Riwa Ganguly Das speaking on the occasion

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrated at the Indian Consulate

Nov 4, 2016 - 6:27 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

New York City (TIP): On the 141st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bharat Ratna awardee and an i n v a l u a b l e contributor in the freedom struggle and founding […]

“Every day I hold my breath wondering what he’s gonna say, I mean, I do,” Ms Haley told WIBC Radio’s 93.FM

Indian American SC Governor Nikki Haley feels choked everytime Trump opens his mouth and yet supports him

Nov 4, 2016 - 6:25 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

ORLANDO, FL (TIP): Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has reaffirmed her support to her party candidate Donald Trump in the November 8 general elections saying she will vote for him out of concern over […]

Indian Teen Arrested for Choking 911 Lines: Horrible Joke Goes Wrong

Nov 4, 2016 - 6:10 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

PEORIA, AZ (TIP): An Indian-origin teenager has been arrested in the US for carrying out a cyberattack that swamped Arizona’s emergency services with several bogus calls, an incident he claimed was a non-harmful joke gone […]

"Condemning anyone simply because of their religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation is against the pluralistic ethos of Hinduism and has no place in a democracy," said Suhag Shukla, Hindu-American Foundation (HAF) executive director.

Indian-Americans disapprove of Tirade against Huma Abedin

Nov 4, 2016 - 6:00 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

JACKSONVILLE, FL (TIP): A prominent Hindu-American group on Thursday, November 03, said that it is “deeply disturbed” by a video commercial which attacks Huma Abedin, a close aide of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, as […]