Indian Americans – Page 120 – The Indian Panorama

SIKH BIKERS RIDE 12,000 KM: RAISE $60,000 FOR CANCER CHARITY IN CANADA

Jul 23, 2016 - 5:12 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

TORONTO (TIP): A group of big-hearted Sikh bikers in Canada have ridden a total of 12,000 kilometers for a noble cause, raising over 60,000 dollars for a cancer charity. Twenty-four members of the Sikh Motorcycle […]

Harmeet Dhillon, vice chairwoman of the California Republican Party, delivered the Sikh prayer on the national stage in Punjabi and then translated it into English.

Sikh-American Delegate Begins Republican Party Convention 2nd Day with ‘Ardaas’

Jul 23, 2016 - 5:08 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

CLEVELAND (TIP): In a first for the Republican Party, a Sikh-American woman opened the second day of the national convention here with the ‘Ardaas’- a Sikh prayer. Harmeet Dhillon, vice chairwoman of the California Republican […]

Indian Americans Dipal Doshi, Sachin Jain, Rupal Patel named Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellows

Jul 23, 2016 - 5:01 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian Americans Dipal Doshi, Sachin Jain and Rupal Patel were among 21 healthcare leaders named to the second annual Aspen Institute Health Innovators Fellowship.The institute announced the Fellows in a July 12 statement. […]

Michelle Obama hosts three Young Indian American Cooking Contest Winners at State Dinner

Jul 23, 2016 - 4:57 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Usually it’s the parents advising their kids to steer clear of junk food and stick to healthy stuff. But what happens when the kids are great cooks and stir up healthy recipes? […]

Sumant Nigam and Sharmila Mukhopadhyay (below) have been named 2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellows by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Two Indian American Professors named 2016-17 Jefferson Science Fellows

Jul 23, 2016 - 4:55 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Two Indian American professors -University of Maryland Professor Sumant Nigam and Wright State University Professor Sharmila Mukhopadhyay – have been named 2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellows by the U.S. Department of State and […]

NY Physician is Fellow of Royal College of Physicians in London

Jul 23, 2016 - 4:53 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Dr. Mani Srinivasan, Medical Officer at the US State Department and a New York Physician, has been made a Fellow of Royal College of Physicians in London for his contribution to medical science. He is a […]

New Jersey Winners (Left to Right): Rahul Walia, founder of The MassMutual South Asian Spelling Bee, Christy Jestin, first runner-up, Shruthika Padhy, regional champ, and Roshni Kainthan, second runner-up.

2016 MassMutual South Asian Spelling Bee announces DC and New Jersey winners

Jul 23, 2016 - 4:53 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

DC Winners:(Left to Right): Rahul Walia, founder of The MassMutual South Asian Spelling Bee, Rohan Sachdev, first runner-up, Tejas Muthusamy, regional champion, and Aditya Chezhiyan, second runner-up. New Jersey Winners (Left to Right): Rahul Walia, […]

Dr. Subramanian Swamy to visit New York

Jul 23, 2016 - 4:51 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Dr. Subramanian Swamy, Member, Rajya Sabha is scheduled to visit the United States in the second week of September. According to information provided by Arish Sahani, Dr. Swamy will be meeting the Indian American community […]

Violin maestro and Padma Bhushan awardee Dr L Subramaniam calls on Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin

Jul 23, 2016 - 4:49 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Violin maestro and Padma Bhushan awardee Dr L Subramaniam called on India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin at the Indian Mission in Manhattan New York on Tuesday, July 12 and discussed […]

Yoga session at the kick off at Queens Museum June 10

A Hangover of International Day of Yoga Celebrations

Jul 16, 2016 - 7:10 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

The International Day of Yoga celebrations may have been over but the interest in Yoga generated by nearly 50 Yoga events coordinated by the Indian Consulate, New York, mostly in the States of New York and […]

Kabir Chopra, the New York based actor, filmmaker, photographer, writer

Meet Kabir Chopra | Director’s cut: Fascinated by online dating and inspired by modern tales of love

Jul 15, 2016 - 9:40 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

He is an actor, filmmaker, photographer, writer who is fascinated by the world of online dating and inspired by modern tales of love. And Kabir Chopra @KabirIsHere believes that exploring the never-ending search for love […]

Speaking with The Indian Panorama editor Prof. Indrajit S Saluja, Mrs. Vandana Sharma, Air India Regional Manager Americas disclosed that to commemorate the new flight from Newark to Ahmedabad, Air India has introduced special introductory fares available through July 31.

Air India Offers Special Fare to Commemorate Newark-Ahmedabad Dreamliner Service

Jul 15, 2016 - 9:09 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Travelers booking Air India’s new direct 787 Dreamliner service from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ahmedabad can take advantage of the airline’s special Introductory Fare of $787, round trip. The special economy […]

Dr. Deepak Chopra to headline Akshaya Patra Inaugural New Jersey Benefit

Jul 15, 2016 - 9:08 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK(TIP): The Akshaya Patra Foundation will be holding its 2016 Inaugural New Jersey Benefit Event on Saturday, August 20th at 5:30 PM at the TV Asia headquarters in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Deepak Chopra […]

Indian American Suresh Ramamurthi Named ‘Digital Banker of the Year’

Jul 15, 2016 - 9:00 am EDT @theindpanorama 31

NEW YORK (TIP): Suresh Ramamurthi, chairman and chief technology officer of Weir, Kan.-based CBW Bank, has been honored as one of the 2016 “Digital Bankers of the Year” by American Banker, for leading the development […]

UCI appoints Pramod Khargonekar Vice Chancellor for Research

Jul 15, 2016 - 8:59 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 1

SACRAMENTO (TIP): U.C. Irvine announced that Pramod Khargonekar has assumed the role of vice chancellor for research at the university. The Indian American took over the role at U.C. Irvine June 30. In this position, […]

Indian-Origin Schoolgirl Raises Funds to distribute Free LED Bulbs to Poor

Jul 15, 2016 - 7:31 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW DELHI (TIP): Meera Vashisht, an Indian-origin girl living in the US, has raised around Rs. 1.4 lakh through crowd funding to distribute LED bulbs to underprivileged sections in India. Meera, who learnt about India’s […]

India’s Changing Economic Landscape Opportunities and Challenges

Jul 15, 2016 - 7:10 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India in association with State Bank of India and TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) hosted a conversation by Chairman of State Bank of India, Mrs.Arundhati Bhattacharya on July […]

2016 MassMutual South Asian Spelling Bee announces Atlanta and Charlotte winners

Jul 15, 2016 - 7:07 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

NEW JERSEY (TIP): The South Asian Spelling Bee, now sponsored by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) with its acquisition of MetLife’s Premiere Client Group, continues its legacy in its ninthyear (www.SouthAsianSpellingBee.com) . In the […]

No Indian Hurt in Terrorist Attack in Nice, France: MEA India

Jul 15, 2016 - 4:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): India shares France’s pain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday morning, strongly condemning the horrific terror attack in Nice that has killed 84 people and left scores injured, several critically. “Appalled by […]

Nitin Gadkari Tells Investors that it is a Golden Opportunity to Invest in India

Jul 14, 2016 - 8:22 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

July 11, 2016 – Washington, DC – The U.S. India Business Council (USIBC) today hosted a luncheon discussion with Indian Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways & Shipping Shri Nitin Gadkari. The roundtable was […]

Indian-American Prof Dr Kinshuk Named As Dean Of University Of North Texas College

Jul 13, 2016 - 8:21 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Dr Kinshuk, who goes by single name, has been named the dean of University of North Texas College of Information in the US. He received his doctoral degree from De Montfort University in England, a […]

Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport Highway and Shipping would be visiting New York from July 12-14, 2016.

Consulate General of India to organize Minister’s interaction with local media

Jul 12, 2016 - 1:25 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India in New York intends to organize a press meet for Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping. The Minister would be visiting New […]

Dr. Uma Mysorekar, president of the Temple society said, "This is the first time a conference of this scale geared towards this age group is being convened".

Hindu Temple Society of North America to host Inaugural Conference for Young Professionals

Jul 10, 2016 - 9:09 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): The Hindu Temple Society of North America (HTS) will be hosting “Anubhava,” an inaugural conference for Hindu young professionals to promote the engagement of young professionals within the Temple community as volunteers, advocates and future […]

IL Governor Bruce Rauner & Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu joined by ATA leaders and political leaders from A.P. & Telangana

ATA Convention celebrations draw record breaking crowds

Jul 10, 2016 - 9:09 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The ATA Convention hosted by American Telugu Association [ATA] was marked by breathtaking spectacle drawing record-breaking attendance inundating the sprawling convention center with vibrant Telugu fervor at the silver jubilee festivities held […]

MAYOR’S OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS STEPS FORWARD TO GUIDE IMMIGRANTS ON THEIR RIGHTS AND KEY CITY SERVICES

Jul 10, 2016 - 9:08 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): On July 7, 2016, Commissioner Nisha Agarwal of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) held a press briefing at CUNY’s Center for Community and Ethnic Media to inform immigrant New […]