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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Long Island, NY Inaugurated

Oct 14, 2016 - 9:14 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): “I am absolutely ecstatic to be here today. This is a great day for Long Island. This Mandir is absolutely beautiful. It is gorgeous,” said, Steven Bellone, Suffolk County Executive during […]

Symphony Technology founder Romesh Wadhwani is among the five Indian Americans in Forbes' 'The Richest People in America 2016' list

Five Indian Americans featured in Forbes’ Richest People in America list

Oct 14, 2016 - 9:13 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Forbes’ ‘The Richest People in America 2016’ list features 5 prominent Indian Americans. Symphony Technology founder Romesh Wadhwani, co-founders of outsourcing firm Syntel Bharat & Neerja Desai, airline veteran Rakesh Gangwal, entrepreneur […]

The goodness, the purity, the beauty of Diwali diya were so beautifully woven together with lustrous colors in the Diwali Stamp USPS unveiled, October 5, in the presence of exultant Indian American community, politicians, lawmakers, officials, media and the USPS staff at the Indian Consulate in New York. The gorgeous stamp is the result of the imagination and artistic touch of a triumvirate. The diya was photographed by Sally Anderson Bruce of New Milford, CT. The stamp was designed by Greg Breeding of Charlottesville, VA. And William J. Gicker of Washington DC was the Art Director of the Project Diwali Stamp. Photos/ Mohammed Jaffer-SnapsIndia

An Invitation to Media and all Eligible Diwali Stamp Buyers

Oct 14, 2016 - 6:34 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

The Consulate General of India (CGI), New York, in association with Diwali Stamp Project (DSP) and Air India (AI)invites media and all eligible Diwali stamp buyers to a reception celebrating the Diwali Stamp on October […]

"These racists came back to my home and spray painted large swastikas (on) our walls," said Peter Jacob, 30, who is running for the US House of Representative from 7th Congressional District in New Jersey

Home of Indian American running for Congress vandalized

Oct 14, 2016 - 3:38 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 1

NEW JERSEY (TIP): The home of an Indian-American social-worker running for the US Congress in New Jersey was vandalized and painted with large swastikas by some unidentified miscreants, prompting police to launch a probe. “These […]

Sonal R. Shah is upset at being portrayed as a fundamentalist Hindu

Indian American Sonal R. Shah complained of being portrayed as a Hindu fundamentalist: WikiLeaks

Oct 14, 2016 - 3:02 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

NEW YORK (TIP): Economist Sonal R. Shah, the first Indian American to be appointed to the transition team of president Barack Obama in 2008, had written in a letter about the “frenzy” Indian media that […]

Baba Daljit Singh will assist police officers, firefighters to communicate with victims when required.

Indian-American Sikh Man Made Honorary Police To Promote Communal Harmony

Oct 11, 2016 - 9:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Chicago: An Indian-American Sikh has been made honorary police assistant in US to bridge gap and increase cooperation between policemen and community members in cases of hate crimes and discrimination. Nanaksar Sikh Temple chief Baba Daljit […]

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Sikh Techie Beaten, Hair Cut With Knife In Alleged Hate Crime In California

Oct 11, 2016 - 1:44 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

RICHMOND (KTVU) — A national group is urging that authorities pursue hate charges for two men who allegedly attacked a Richmond man apparently because of his religious beliefs. The Sikh Coalition, a national group, sent […]

“Our pride in the Diwali Stamp will be forever, just like the ‘Forever’ Diwali Stamp”: Ravi Batra

Oct 7, 2016 - 10:36 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Since Ravi Batra is well known to be deeply involved in the Diwali stamp project from the day of the germination of the idea some seven years ago and his enormous effort along with his […]

USPS organized a special function to unveil the Diwali Stamp at the Consulate General of India in New York, October 5. Seen in the picture at the ceremony (from L to R): Ambassador Hardeep S Puri, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Consul General Riva Ganguly Das, U.S. Postal Service Vice-President of Mail Entry and Payment Technology Pritha Mehra, Chair, Diwali Stamp Project Ranju Batra, Congresswoman Grace Meng, Emcee of the event Ravi Batra Photos / Mohammed Jaffer-SnapsIndia

DIWALI ARRIVES EARLY IN USA WITH A STAMP FOREVER

Oct 7, 2016 - 10:28 am EDT Bidisha Roy 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Diwali this year is a special one, with the USPS issuing a commemorative Diwali stamp. The month of October is very special for every Indian as it has the honor of […]

Celebrities Announced for Diwali at Times Square 2016

Oct 7, 2016 - 10:08 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Event Guru has announced the celebrities arriving at the Times square Diwali. A press release issued by the organizers said that Shabbir Ahluwaliya, better known as “Rockstar Abhi,”and Sriti Jha, famous […]

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IFC AND ROYAL ALBERT’S PALACE TO HOST BEAUTY PAGEANTS

Oct 7, 2016 - 9:06 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

EDISON, NJ (TIP): IFC and Royal Albert’s Palace will be hosting 3 events namely Miss India New Jersey, Miss India Teen New Jersey and Mrs. India New Jersey at Royal Albert’s Palace in November. “When […]

Bajarang Bagraji, CEO of 'Ekal Abhiyan' (umbrella Organization of 'Ekal') unveiled an ambitious plan of multifaceted development of villages for 2017 at the Conference

New Dawn at ‘Ekal Vidyalaya’

Oct 7, 2016 - 9:05 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): ‘Ekal is pulling all stops on village development in India and adopting ground-breaking methodology in the way it operates in rural-tribal areas’ …That’s the profound messagethat came out of Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation’s […]

Ground-breaking celebrations at the property attended by Mayor Rodney S. Craig, and leading members from the community

Verandah announces start of Construction in Schaumburg area

Oct 7, 2016 - 8:58 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

CHICAGO, IL(TIP): Verandah Retirement Community gained successful approvals and substantial financial support from the local authorities and is now ready to start construction. Verandah’s developer, AMAN Living LLC – president Dr. Anuja Gupta announced ground-breaking […]

Four from Indian American community to be honored at the Indo American Press Club Media Conference

Oct 7, 2016 - 8:46 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): The Indo American Press Club (IAPC) is hosting its 3rd International Media Conference on October 8-9 at Hilton Stamford Hotel in Connecticut with leading media professionals, dignitaries and lawmakers from US, Canada […]

IndiGo’s Rakesh Gangwal Newcomer on ‘Forbes 400 Richest Americans’

Oct 7, 2016 - 8:41 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

IndiGo Airlines’s Rakesh Gangwal is the newest Indian American among the “Forbes 400 Richest Americans,” according to the magazine’s list released Oct. 4. Rakesh Gangwal, who debuts on The Forbes 400 with an estimated $2.2 […]

The major attraction at the AIA Deepavali is fireworks

AIA Deepavali at the South Street Seaport drew huge crowds

Oct 7, 2016 - 3:12 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 1

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Association of Indians in America, NY Chapter (AIA-NY) celebrated their 29th Annual Deepavali Festival at the South Street Seaport in New York City on Sunday October 2nd, 2016 from 12 […]

Smrithi Upadhyayula thinks of the spelling as she competes in Phase 3 of the Senior Spelling Bee. (File)

Indian-Americans Gain Edge In ‘Minor League’ Spelling Bees

Oct 6, 2016 - 3:40 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

Tampa, Florida: There were no streams of confetti when the winner spelled her final word at the North South Foundation spelling bee. Unlike the glamorous Scripps National Spelling Bee, no trophy was handed out. The […]

Indian-Origin South African Teen Wins Big At Google Science Fair

Oct 3, 2016 - 11:00 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Johannesburg: A 16-year-old Indian-origin South African teen has won a USD 50,000 scholarship at the annual Google Science Fair in the US for using orange peel to develop a cheaper “super-absorbent material” that helps soil retain […]

Indian American media professionals honored at theevent on September 11

Indo-American Press Club holds presidential debate in Houston

Oct 2, 2016 - 11:00 am EDT @theindpanorama 3

HOUSTON, TX (TIP): The Indo-American Press Club -Houston Chapter recently organized and hosted a debate and discussion on the upcoming Presidential election. Its purpose was to impart political education, enhance political awareness and increase participation […]

6-Year-Old Indian Chef On ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’

Oct 1, 2016 - 3:14 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Los Angeles: YouTube sensation and young chef Nihal Raj, also known as Kicha, showcased his cookery skills on the popular American chat show “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”. Kicha, who hails from Kochi, found fame after […]

Ten Indian American Students among Prestigious Broadcom MASTERS Finalists

Sep 30, 2016 - 10:44 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

The Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science & the Public (the Society) announced on September 20 the selection of 30 middle school students as finalists in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS® competition. At least ten Indian […]

Dr. Vinaya Manchaiahhas of Lamar University been named to the 2016 class of Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology

Indian American Professor named a ‘Jerger Future Leader of Audiology’ for 2016

Sep 30, 2016 - 10:41 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): The American Academy of Audiology has named Dr. Vinaya Manchaiah, an Indian American associate professor and director of audiology at Lamar University, to the 2016 class of Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology. […]

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

An Invitation to Celebrate Dedication of Diwali Stamp at the Indian Consulate

Sep 30, 2016 - 4:34 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): The Diwali Stamp Project, headed by Ranju Batra, in association with the Consulate General of India, New York, is hosting the United States Postal Service (USPS) Inaugural Dedication Ceremony of Diwali Stamp […]

“Pay to Stay” #College #Scam – 2 Indians Charged With Visa Fraud In New Jersey

Sep 28, 2016 - 10:59 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Two Indians in the US state of New Jersey have been charged with visa fraud for recruiting foreign nationals at a “pay to stay” college where they maintained their clients’ student visa status with full-time […]

Indian American Scientists To Get Macarthur Fellowship

Sep 27, 2016 - 11:29 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON: Two Indian-American scientists are among 23 scientists who have won this year’s prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for showing exceptional creativity in their respective fields. The Indian-Americans — Mr Manu Prakash and Mr Subhash Khot are […]