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Dallas Winners: (Left to Right): Sandhya Sharma, Regional Event Director-Dallas, Smrithi Upadhyayula, second runner-up, Ananya Kodali, regional champion, Rohan Rajeev, first runner-up, Rahul Walia, Founder of The MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee

MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee Dallas & Houston winners announced

Jun 26, 2016 - 3:48 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 1

MetLife South Asian Spelling Bee held contests in Dallas and Houston to find the best speller in the asian (Indian American) community. With a huge turnout this year as well, the Bee attracted some top talent as […]

‘They Called Me Osama’: An Amazing Sikh Documentary, to teach people about Sikh Religion

Jun 25, 2016 - 2:05 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Sikhs have had to deal with racism and discrimination ever since members of the faith arrived in America more than 125 years ago. But prejudice against this religious group has taken an […]

Indian Gets UN Honour For Corporate Sustainability Initiative

Jun 24, 2016 - 12:34 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

UNITED NATIONS: An Indian social entrepreneur has been named among 10 “champions and pioneers” by UN Chief Ban Ki-moon under the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative that calls on companies to align with universal principles of […]

Indian American Elected Delegate To GOP Convention

Jun 24, 2016 - 12:34 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

An Indian-American has been elected as a Republican delegate for a record fourth consecutive term to the party’s July convention in Cleveland which would formally nominate real-estate tycoon Donald Trump as its presidential candidate. Sampat […]

An Outstanding Leader and Achiever LAL K. MOTWANI

Jun 24, 2016 - 8:37 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 1

Lal K Motwani And the name brings up the picture of a multidimensional personality. The name brings to mind a list of prestigious organizations with which Motwani has strong involvement. One starts wondering how come one man can […]

East Meets West Concert at the Indian Consulate

Jun 24, 2016 - 6:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate of India, New York in association with “Salon De Virtuosi”, presented the annual ‘East Meets West’ concert at the Consulate’s Ballroom on the evening of June 17, 2016. Ms. […]

INOC, USA hosts Benny Behnan

Jun 24, 2016 - 6:56 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Indian National Overseas Congress, USA hosted Benny Behnan, a prominent Congress leader and Ex-MLA from Kerala at an informal get-together in Jamaica Estates, New York. The event provided a great opportunity to […]

The organizers and the honorees of India Association of long Island - IALI

India Association of long Island Honors Achievers at Gala Dinner

Jun 24, 2016 - 6:53 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

MELVILLE, NY (TIP): India Association of long Island (IALI) honored a couple of achievers at the 37th annual gala dinner on Saturday, June 18th. Those who were honored included Dr. Vaijnath Chakote, Dr. Abhay Malhotra, […]

Elderly Indian American couple in Illinois charged with $40 million bank fraud

Jun 24, 2016 - 6:53 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

OAK BROOK, IL (TIP): An Indian American couple from Oak Brook, Illinois, Pethinaidu Veluchamy and his wife, Parameswari Veluchamy, who owned First Mutual Bancorp of Illinois and other financial entities intentionally hid cash and assets […]

"I'm not a career politician”, said Patel who will run for Senate from Louisiana

Indian American Republican Abhay Patel to run for Senate from Louisiana

Jun 24, 2016 - 6:53 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW ORLEANS (TIP): 40-year-old Indian-American economic development professional has declared his candidacy for the US Senate from Louisiana. Abhay Patel, from New Orleans, is one of the six Republicans to have entered into this race […]

Aditya Khosla, graduate student in electrical engineering and computer science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) led a team of researchers to develop a software that can turn any smartphone into an eye-tracking device

Indian-Origin MIT Researcher Develops Phone-Based Eye-Tracking System

Jun 24, 2016 - 6:52 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

BOSTON (TIP): Researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist have developed a software that can turn any smartphone into an eye-tracking device, a discovery that can help in psychological experiments and marketing research. In addition to […]

Sanjay Valvani was found dead on Monday, June 20 night in an apparent suicide

Indian American Star hedge fund manager found dead in apparent suicide a week after arrest

Jun 24, 2016 - 6:51 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Hedge fund manager Sanjay Valvani was found dead on Monday, June 20 night in an apparent suicide, less than one week after the star investor was arrested on insider-trading charges. Sanjay, 44, […]

Mogens Lykketoft, President of the seventieth session of the United Nations General Assembly speaking at International Day of Yoga at UN on 21st June, 2016. Also seen in the picture isMs. Cristina Gallach, UN Under- Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information

International Day of Yoga celebrated at the UN

Jun 24, 2016 - 6:40 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The Second International Day of Yoga was celebrated at the United Nations June 21, 2016. Speaking on the occasion, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said the celebration of […]

UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri speaks at the United State of Women Summit at the White House, June 14

Sustainable Development Goals can accelerate action towards achieving gender equality: Lakshmi Puri

Jun 19, 2016 - 3:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri spoke at the first-ever United State of Women Summit on 14 June 2016. Convened by President of the United States Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle […]

DANCE REVOLUTION: Nartan Rang Dance Academy’s Annual Extravaganza

Jun 17, 2016 - 9:25 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

GARDEN CITY, NY (TIP): -On Sunday, June 12th, 2016, the Nartan Rang Dance Academy of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan presented its annual dance showcase, Nritya Ranjani (now in its 15th year) at the Adelphi University Performing […]

Ambassador of India to the United Nations to Visit the Hunter’s Point Community Middle School in Queens

Jun 17, 2016 - 9:20 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Ambassador of India to the UN Syed Akbaruddin @AkbaruddinIndia will visit the Hunter’s Point Community Middle School in the Long Island City section of Queens on Friday, June 17th to speak with […]

Uplift Humanity Celebrates Six Years in India: Launches Mumbai

Jun 17, 2016 - 9:18 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Uplift Humanity, founded in 2010, is an organization that works towards enabling American youth to empower juveniles in India through education. Since UHI’s inception in 2010, they have launched programs at […]

LA based Rohini Bedi will lead the fashion show at AAPI's 34th Annual Convention in New York, being held from June 30th to July 4, 2016

Fashion Designer Rohini Bedi to lead the fashion show ‘The Colors of India’ at AAPI Convention in New York

Jun 17, 2016 - 9:14 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): AAPI Convention has come to be recognized for its ways of catering to the varied needs of the delegates from across the nation. A ways of networking and strengthening bond, AAPI convention offers events, […]

Recipients of Nassau County Awards with organizers and guests. L to R: Bobby Kumar Kalotee, Kusum Gupta, Trustee Vedic Heritage, Beena Kothari, President IALI, Nishi Bahl, President Panache Entertainment, Sangeeta Bahl, President Rotary Sunrise Jericho, Legislator Rose Marie Walker, Dr Arunabh Talwar, Pulmonologist, North shore University Hospital, Neelam Modi, Cultural Chair IALI, Vijay Goswamy Board Member IAF, , grand sponsor and Honoree Harry Singh, President BOLLA OIL CORP, Nassau County Parks Commissioner Brian Nugent, Mohinder Singh Taneja Board of Trustee, Indu Jaiswal, Chairperson. Gobind Munjal,Co-Chair

Indian American Night organized

Jun 17, 2016 - 9:01 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Harry Chapin lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park witnessed yet another colorful evening on June 13 when Indian American Night, an annual feature, was celebrated with enthusiasm. Presented by Indian American Forum, the […]

The Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh-starrer "Udta Punjab" delves into how a large number of youth in Punjab have succumbed to drugs. The movie premiers in New York on June 17

BOLLYWOOD FILM ‘UDTA PUNJAB’ SET TO RELEASE ON JUNE 17 in NY

Jun 17, 2016 - 8:53 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): The last ditch attempt to stall release of the controversial film Udta Punjab havingfailed, the controversial film is now all set to release, as planned, on June 17. The Punjab and Haryana […]

A federal judge has set a trial date of Jan. 9, 2017, for prominent Long Island restaurateur Harendra Singh

Long Island restaurateur Harendra Singh’s Trial fixed for January 9, 2017

Jun 17, 2016 - 8:33 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY (TIP): A federal judge on Wednesday, June 15 set a trial date of Jan. 9 for prominent Long Island restaurateur Harendra Singh, who has been charged with numerous crimes, including bribing a […]

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In a First, Sikh Sworn-In As Police Officer In Modesto, California

Jun 16, 2016 - 2:49 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

A 28-year-old Sikh man has been sworn in as the first officer from the community who can wear his turban and beard on work despite grooming policy that requires officers to be clean shaven in […]

People hold signs in support of the Orlando shooting victims on Sunday. (Copyrights Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel)

Sikh-Americans fear backlash after Orlando shooting

Jun 13, 2016 - 12:04 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

Sikh-Americans, who have faced hate crimes after every major terror attack, are fearing a backlash following the Orlando gay club shooting, even as the Obama Administration has assured them of their safety. In a bid […]

Indian-origin Anvitha Vijay learnt coding for one entire year by watching tutorials online.

Indian-origin Anvitha Vijay is the youngest to attend the Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference

Jun 13, 2016 - 10:55 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Apple’s annual developer’s conference, WWDC 2016, is taking place on Monday, June 13, and it’s one of the biggest events on the tech-calendar each year. Like many others, Indian-Origin Australian girl Anvitha Vijay is there with […]

SUNY JFEW students with Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das at the Consulate on June 6, 2016 (Photo courtesy Paras Chettri )

Consul General meets with SUNY JFEW Students

Jun 11, 2016 - 7:21 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Class of 2017 comprising all-women-students from International Relations and Global Affairs Program of the State University of New York had an audience with the Consul General on June 6, 2016 […]