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Indian American Congressman’s Amendment to Review Integrity of White House Security Clearances passed unanimously

Jul 21, 2017 - 5:39 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Oversight Committee on July 19 successfully introduced an amendment ordering a review of White House security clearance procedures by requiring the National Background Investigations Bureau to […]

Indian American Organization HAF Helps Serve Pakistani Refugees with Medical Services

Jul 21, 2017 - 5:13 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): The Hindu America Foundation (HAF) in partnership with the Sindhi Alliance, recently provide critical medical services to Pakistani Hindu refugees living in makeshift settlements and camps in Jodhpur, India. HAF raised $17,600, which […]

Foods that improve eyesight

Jul 10, 2017 - 2:10 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

While it is a known fact that carrots are excellent for your eyes, there are other foods as well that are known to protect eyesight and promote eye health. Include the following food items in your diet… Dark, […]

ANTI-AGEING TIPS AND TRICKS

Jul 9, 2017 - 9:06 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Nothing signals the end of the carefree days of youth than the appearance of the early signs of ageing. The first fine lines and the first grey hair all serve to remind us that the glory days of […]

Dengue outbreak in Sri Lanka kills 225

Jul 8, 2017 - 11:35 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka is suffering its worst-ever dengue outbreak, with the mosquito borne virus killed 225 people and infected more than 76,000 this year. Alarmed by the magnitude of the crisis, the government deployed 400 soldiers and police officers to […]

Is anjuman mein aap ko aana hai baar, baar…

Jul 7, 2017 - 1:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

It was so pleasing to watch beautiful rendition of Urdu poetry through a classical dance by Anupma Sharda, student of guru Purvi Bhatt from Dance School, wearing traditional dress. This song was from1981 Urdu film, […]

Leading Members of Government and Civil Society Join Hindu Leaders at Advocacy Forum

Jun 30, 2017 - 4:12 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): With a delegation of over 60, the Hindu American Foundation hosted its second annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC, complete with a full day long policy conference, an evening reception, as well as […]

Do not Take Away Health Care from Millions, Civil and Human Rights Coalition warns Senate

Jun 30, 2017 - 3:59 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): Civil and Human Rights Coalition demanded that Senate must listen to the people and not take away health care from millions. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition charged […]

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VEGETARIAN VISION SILVER JUBILEE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION: SEPT 9 & 10, 2017

Jun 23, 2017 - 4:34 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Vegetarian Vision founded in 1992 by H.K. and Malti Shah is organizing its 25th year International convention, a two day event on September 9th and 10th in the heart of Manhattan at […]

MALE FERTILITY: MEN, AVOID THESE FOODS!

Jun 18, 2017 - 12:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Infertility in men is increasing at an alarming rate. Medical reasons aside, even some foods can play havoc with a man’s fertility.We list down some of the foods that men should avoid to improve their sperm quality. Carbonated beverages Sipping […]

AAPI is all geared up for 35th annual convention from June 21 to 25, 2017

Jun 17, 2017 - 9:57 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

Representing the interests of the over 100,000 physicians of Indian origin, leaders of American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), the largest ethnic organization of physicians, for 35 years, AAPI Convention provides a platform to the medical fraternity […]

NEW BLOOD TEST MAY PREDICT HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE: STUDY

Jun 12, 2017 - 6:55 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

The blood test may help identify new treatments for Huntington’s disease, a genetic brain disorder, which is fatal and currently incurable. Huntington’s disease is an inherited condition in which nerve cells in the brain break down over time. The study showed that […]

100,000 cholera cases, 789 deaths, in Yemen in past month: WHO

Jun 12, 2017 - 4:16 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

GENEVA (TIP): A cholera outbreak of more than 100,000 cases has erupted in war-ravaged Yemen, killing nearly 800 people, in just over a month, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on June 8. The UN health agency said […]

AAPI’s 35th annual convention at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, June 21-25, 2017

Jun 10, 2017 - 11:36 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): “It’s very great joy that I want to invite you all to be part of the 35th annual American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Convention 2017 to be held at brand new […]

NIRJALA EKADASHI

Jun 7, 2017 - 7:08 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

Nirjala Ekadashi is the most important and significant Ekadashis. As per Hindu calendar Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight. So, there are 24 Ekadasis in a year. Ekadashi Vrat is considered highly pious and is […]

TOBACCO CAUSES GENETIC CHANGES

Jun 7, 2017 - 4:36 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

It’s a known fact that tobacco causes cancer. But there are few researches across the globe to explain this link a gap that has been exploited by the industry lobby to argue against a ban on tobacco-related products. […]

CERVICAL CANCER – NEW TECHNOLOGY MAKES DETECTION EASIER THAN PAP SMEAR

Jun 7, 2017 - 4:33 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

A newly-developed handheld device for cervical cancer screening is promising to do away with uncomfortable speculums and high-cost colposcopes. Duke University researchers’ “pocket colposcope” is a slender wand that can connect to many devices, including laptops or cell phones. If widely adopted, […]

International Day of Yoga: Celebrating union of body and Consciousness

Jun 6, 2017 - 11:44 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world […]

South Asian Community Leader Dilip Chauhan honored with Kings of Long Island Award organized by Star Network

Jun 5, 2017 - 3:04 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP):It was a great gathering. Nearly 500 people from all walks of life gathered at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck to recognize 45 men from Nassau and Suffolk Counties for their exemplary work in business and […]

Indian-American high school athletes among 20 Foot Locker scholarship recipients

Jun 5, 2017 - 2:18 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): TWO Indian- American high school athletes Malika Jain and Puneet Kaur were among 20 athletes nationwide named as 2016-2017 ‘Foot Locker Scholar Athletes’. Both have earned a USD 20,000 scholarship each. The 20 winners were selected from among 37,000 […]

NJ Gubernatorial race: South Asians of New Jersey extend support to Phil Murphy

Jun 5, 2017 - 12:38 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

Ashok Ojha EDISON, NJ (TIP): Phil Murphy, the democratic candidate for this year’s gubernatorial election in New Jersey, was praised as a friend of South Asian population of the state. New jersey’s only Assemblyman of South Asian origin Raj Mukherjee […]

TRUMP PULLS US OUT OF PARIS CLIMATE ACCORD

Jun 5, 2017 - 10:52 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

● Speaks of negotiations to re-enter green pact on terms fair to US ● Many States and Cities pledge to abide by Paris climate accord Donald Trump on Thursday, June 1, withdrew the US from the […]

THIS IS HOW YOUR BEDROOM WILL HELP YOU SLEEP BETTER

May 27, 2017 - 10:27 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

GET A GOOD MATTRESS A good mattress is an investment in health. If your mattress is too hard or soft or lumpy, it will keep you up all night. Most people wake up with neck and muscle […]

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 […]

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