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Eye Foundation of America: Dedicated to elimination of avoidable blindness in children worldwide

Jan 11, 2018 - 9:58 am EST @theindpanorama 2

By Prof. Indrajit S Saluja Eye Foundation of America is dedicated to the elimination of avoidable blindness in children worldwide, and, in India. Dr. VK Raju, an internationally reputed ophthalmologist, is founder and president of the […]

Generous Couple Donates house in a plot of 832 sq. yards for Eye Foundation of America -run Goutami Eye Hospital

Dec 22, 2017 - 4:37 am EST @theindpanorama 1

MORGANTOWN, WV (TIP): Dr. V.K. Raju, President of Goutami Eye Institute sent in a press note which said that Mr. Ram Mohan, retired Office Sales Manager of Geoffrey Manners, a Pharma company and Mrs. Amala […]

Together we can eradicate blindness in children: Dr VK Raju

Nov 11, 2017 - 1:05 am EST @theindpanorama 1

Prakash M Swamy VIJAYWADA, INDIA (TIP): There are 1.2 Million physicians of Indian-origin providing healthcare in nearly 100 countries of the world and together they can eliminate preventable blindness in children from the globe, said Dr VK Raju, Clinical Professor, Department […]

Indian-American Helps with Life Saving Medication during Hurricane Harvey

Sep 1, 2017 - 9:57 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

HOUSTON, TX (TIP): When a Texas hospital called to request a rare disease medication, an Indian-American CEO of a pharmacy firm got it shipped by to Houston from Orlando by sending his employee to pick […]

THAI SC ISSUES ARREST WARRANT AGAINST EX-PM

Aug 26, 2017 - 2:34 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

BANGKOK (TIP): The Supreme Court of Thailand on Friday issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra after she failed to appear for the verdict in her trial over a rice subsidies scheme. The court scheduled the hearing for September 27 and issued […]

DECLARE IF YOU’RE VIRGIN: BIHAR HOSPITAL TO STAFF

Aug 4, 2017 - 9:15 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

PATNA (TIP): Bihar’s premier government hospital, the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), kicked up a row by asking its new recruits to declare if they were “virgins” or married, but later replaced the word with “unmarried”. Amid […]

Zee making the world a better place says FCC’s Ajit Pai

Jul 21, 2017 - 5:45 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): Zee entertainment launched an annual program to identify and honor individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the media & entertainment sector. Chairman Ajit Pai, was conferred with the inaugural […]

Indian American Congresswoman Jayapal, Congressman Cicilline Introduce Resolution of Inquiry for Release of Documents Pertaining to Possible Obstruction of Justice

Jul 21, 2017 - 5:43 am EDT @theindpanorama 3

WASHINGTON (TIP): After the Department of Justice released a heavily redacted, single-page document confirming that Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied to the FBI about his contacts with the Russian government, House Judiciary Committee members, Representatives […]

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

Jul 21, 2017 - 5:39 am EDT @theindpanorama 2

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 1

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 3

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 2

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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, […]

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