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Cannabis extract reduces seizures in epilepsy: Study

May 27, 2017 - 5:15 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

The first large-scale clinical trial of a cannabis derivative known as cannabidiol shows it was able to cut the frequency of severe epileptic seizures by 39%, say researchers. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is derived from cannabis plants, but does not cause […]

Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Terms Trump’s Budget as ‘Cruel’

May 26, 2017 - 10:02 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Vice Ranking member of the House Budget Committee, lashed out at Trump administration‘s latest budget proposal by calling it ‘Cruel.’ “There is only one way to describe the Trump budget – cruel. It pulls […]

Americas

Under US Republican bill, 23 million would lose health coverage: Watchdog

May 26, 2017 - 9:58 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): A bill passed by US House Republicans would cause 23 million people to lose healthcare coverage by 2026 while de-stabilizing health insurance markets in some states and making it hard for sick people to buy […]

GOP health care bill nothing short of a disaster, says Kamala Harris

May 26, 2017 - 8:31 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): In response to the Congressional Budget Office’s report on the GOP health care bill, Senator Kamala D. Harris says this bill is nothing short of a disaster as it ‘will raise costs, reduce coverage, or allow discrimination against women.” “Access to quality and affordable […]

Americas

WHY GOP SENATORS ARE SELLING OUT THEIR OWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HELP NYC CHARTERS

May 26, 2017 - 3:06 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

Charter schools are rare on Long Island, just like they are in vast stretches of the rest of New York State. In fact, there are no charter schools from just north of Albany all the way to the Canadian […]

Iran votes for reform

May 26, 2017 - 2:55 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

“Mr. Rouhani’s decisive victory is a shot in the arm for the moderates coming after the elections in February last year for the Parliament and the Assembly of Experts where the moderates and the reformists had registered […]

Indian American Neurologist honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

May 26, 2017 - 2:19 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

AUGUSTA, GA (TIP): The Association of Indian Neurologists in America (AINA) recently honored Dr. Kapil Sethi, an Indian origin neurologist and former director of the Movement Disorders Program at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, with their Lifetime Achievement Award 2017. […]

Indian American Sarita Kohli takes over as President and CEO of AACI

May 26, 2017 - 2:01 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

SAN JOSE, CA (TIP): Indian American executive Sarita Kohli assumed the role of President and CEO of Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) on May 16, 2017.Sarita has been a pivotal part of AACI for nearly 14 years and […]

Ground-Breaking Ceremony of Hare Krishna Temple in Naperville

May 26, 2017 - 1:43 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Sunday May 21st marked the Bhumipuja or groundbreaking ceremony of ISKCON Naperville. The temple is currently an old building that was acquired by ISKCON about 7 years back. As the popularity of the temple grew in the area, the […]

ALIBABA INJECTS $488 MILLION HEALTH FOOD ASSETS INTO ALI HEALTH

May 20, 2017 - 7:40 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

HONG KONG (TIP): Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd said on Friday controlling shareholder Alibaba Group Holding Ltd would sell HK$3.8 billion ($488.3 million) worth of health food and nutritional products businesses to the company, further developing it into Alibaba’s healthcare flagship […]

HYPERTENSION CAN KILL

May 19, 2017 - 10:04 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

Hypertension kills 8 million people every year and its incidence is expected to go up by 60 per cent in 2025. It is a leading risk factor for heart diseases, pregnancy complications, diabetes, and dementia among other ailments. […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts, Han Imperial Air

Shen Yun: The Stunning Theatrical Extravaganza

May 19, 2017 - 7:49 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

By Mabel Pais NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Preity Uupula, a former Miss India International, said of Shen Yun, “The energy was very powerful in the room. (For) some of the pieces, I just closed my eyes and I felt […]

Indian Americans

Indian immigration detainee dies in Atlanta

May 19, 2017 - 3:47 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

Atul kumar Babubhai Patel, 58, had shortness of breath and was hospitalized .His death is the second death of a detainee in ICE custody this week ATLANTA (TIP): A man in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody has died after […]

UK Prime Minister May pledges to curtail immigration, including from India

May 19, 2017 - 3:14 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

LONDON (TIP): Prime Minister of UK Theresa May, on Thursday, May18, unveiled her Conservative Party’s election manifesto that makes cutting immigration from countries like India, a central poll pledge if her party wins the June 8 general election. The British […]

Asia

Japan cabinet approves bill allowing emperor’s abdication

May 19, 2017 - 2:17 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

TOKYO (TIP): The Japanese government on May 19 approved a one-off bill allowing ageing Emperor Akihito to step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne, in the first such abdication in two centuries. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet signed off […]

Gunmen attack state TV station in Afghanistan, 2 civilians among 4 killed

May 19, 2017 - 12:16 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

JALALABAD (TIP): Suicide bombers stormed the national television station in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad today, triggering gunfights and explosions as journalists remained trapped inside the building, officials and eyewitnesses said. At least two people were killed and 14 others wounded […]

Why the Special Counsel may be Good News for Republicans and Bad News for Trump

May 19, 2017 - 8:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

“The Mueller appointment and the surrounding controversy around Trump and Russia remains as much a political issue as a legal one”, says the author. The appointment of ex-FBI director Robert Mueller as special […]

THRIVENYC- FIRST LADY CHIRLANE MCCRAY ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF MATERNAL DEPRESSION SCREENING TO ALL NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS

May 19, 2017 - 6:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Kicker:Removing stigma and identifying depression help women get the support they need NEW YORK CITY (TIP): First Lady Chirlane McCray announced, May 18, that all NYC Health + Hospitals locations citywide will now provide maternal depression screenings for pregnant […]

Marine and Navy Helicopter Landing at Eisenhower Park

May 19, 2017 - 5:58 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Navy “Leap Frogs” Parachute Team and Navy/Marine Raid Force Demonstrations Part of 2017 Fleet Week MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that Nassau County will once again host a Marine and Navy Helicopter […]

RIP The Evergreen On Screen Mom Reema Lagoo

May 18, 2017 - 5:04 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

The nation was left shocked today morning when the news broke that 59-year old actress, Reema Lagoo passed away. The Maine Pyar Kiya star suffered a heart attack last night and was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani […]

CYCLE TO WORK AND LOWER THE RISK OF CANCER, HEART DISEASES

May 14, 2017 - 10:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

CYCLE TO WORK AND LOWER THE RISK OF CANCER, HEART DISEASES People who cycle to work have a substantially lower risk of developing cancer or heart disease or dying prematurely, and governments should do all they can to encourage […]

FOODS TO NIX THE PERIOD PAIN

May 14, 2017 - 10:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

FOODS TO NIX THE PERIOD PAIN You know it is that time of the month when you see-saw between fluctuating hormones, water-retention, bloating, cramping, cravings, and mood swings. It’s certainly not one of the best times of the month […]

BENEFITS OF HYDRAULIC ACID

May 14, 2017 - 7:05 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

BENEFITS OF HYDRAULIC ACID Hydraulic acid (HA) is making headlines as the magic ingredient in over-the-counter beauty products worldwide. And for good reason too! It is naturally found in the body (about 15g), and lends itself to moisturising the skin […]

World

34 dead, 2,000 sick with suspected cholera in Yemen: WHO

May 14, 2017 - 6:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

34 dead, 2,000 sick with suspected cholera in Yemen: WHO SANAA (TIP): Thirty-four people have died of cholerarelated causes and more than 2,000 have been taken ill in less than two weeks in Yemen, the World Health Organization said on […]

NEW STUDY FINDS HOW AIR POLLUTION LEADS TO HEART ATTACK, STROKE

May 5, 2017 - 6:38 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

British researchers have found inhaled nanoparticles, especially those coming out of vehicles, enter the bloodstream through the lungs and build up in vessels over a period of time, which runs the risk of a heart […]

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