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MAYOR’S OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS APPLAUDS BOARD OF REGENTS DECISION TO GRANT PROFESSIONAL LICENSES TO DACA RECIPIENTS

May 18, 2016 - 3:03 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

PRESS RELEASE: New York State immigrants who have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) deserve the opportunity to pursue their professional ambitions. Today the Board of Regents took an important step to ensure […]

Researchers said that the findings can change the way the most common form of stroke is treated globally, including in India where an estimated 1.2 million people suffer from ischaemic strokes. (webmd)

STUDY IDENTIFIES SAFER ACUTE STROKE TREATMENT: MODIFIED MEDICINE DOSAGE

May 16, 2016 - 4:20 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Reducing the dosage of a key medication currently used to treat strokes helps reduce risk of bleeding and improve survival rates of patients, a study said on Wednesday. Researchers said that the findings can change […]

According to researchers, a reduced intake of calories, such as in the framework of an intermittent fasting diet, can help to whip the metabolism back into shape.

SCIENTISTS SAY FASTING HELPS FIGHT FATTY LIVER DISEASE

May 16, 2016 - 4:18 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Scientists have found that upon deprivation of food a certain protein is produced that adjusts the metabolism in the liver, assisting in warding off fatty liver disease. According to researchers, a reduced intake of calories, […]

DELICIOUS DETOX WATERS TO BURN BODY FAT

May 16, 2016 - 4:15 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

A numero uno advice for everyone wanting to stay fit is to drink plenty of water. But the goodness of water can be enhanced simply by adding some interesting elements to it. “While infused water has the […]

Dr. V.K. Raju invited to speak at Andhra Pradesh Medical Graduates of UK Reunion in London

May 13, 2016 - 7:40 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Eminent Eye Surgeon Dr. V.K. Raju, M.D., F.R.C.S., F.A.C.S. was invited by Andhra PradeshMedical Graduates of UK (AMGR) reunion in London recently. He delivered twolectures there. One was on Presbyopia (aging eye). He said simple pair […]

Trump’s Win will have Consequences

May 6, 2016 - 1:40 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

Trump’s opponent, Ted Cruz’s wife had said that her husband’s candidacy was showing America, “the face of God, whom they serve”. But in reality many Americans were reminded of Elmer Gantry, a sleazy 1920s sociopathic […]

America is ready for woman president- Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton calls voting for Iraq war ‘a mistake’

Apr 23, 2016 - 5:41 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): The US Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton said on April 21 her greatest political regret is “voting to give President Bush authority in Iraq”. It is in contrast to her stand in the […]

Team With Indian-Origin Researcher Find Brain Area That Recognises Facial Expressions

Apr 21, 2016 - 12:37 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have pinpointed the area of the brain responsible for recognising human facial expressions. The area is on the right side of the brain behind the ear, in a region called […]

Dr. Sunil Hingorani (Courtesy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center official website)

Indian American scientist engineers T-cells to treat pancreatic cancer

Apr 20, 2016 - 1:17 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK: In ground-breaking research, an Indian-American scientist has engineered T-cells — a type of immune cells — to break the pancreatic cancer’s physical and immunological walls using immunotherapy. Dr Sunil Hingorani, member of the clinical […]

US Responds to India’s Discriminatory Visa Fee Charge

Apr 20, 2016 - 12:55 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON: The US has told India it is bound by legislation on the recent visa fee hike – which has badly hit Indian IT companies, an issue that was strongly raised by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley […]

US Visa Fee hike discriminatory; Targeted at Indian IT firms: Jaitley

Apr 17, 2016 - 2:21 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has expressed concern over the hike in visa fee by the US, saying it is “discriminatory” and largely affects Indian IT professionals. Mr. Jaitley, who is on an official […]

Durga Thakral is among the winners of the 2016 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Indian-American Yale Student Awarded Soros Fellowship

Apr 15, 2016 - 1:31 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): An Indian-American student at the Yale University is among 30 recipients of a prestigious fellowship aimed at supporting graduate students who have demonstrated “creativity” and “originality” in their lives. Durga Thakral is among […]

Punjab Speaker Charanjit Atwaladdresses. Seen in the picture, from L to R: Deelip Mhaske, Helen Clark, Syed Akbaruddin, Charanjit Atwal, Kalpana Saroj - Photo/ Mohammed Jaffer - SnapsIndia

125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar celebrated at the United Nations

Apr 15, 2016 - 1:16 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

UNITED NATIONS, NY (TIP): A special event to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on April 13 at United Nations […]

Consul General Riva Ganguly Das gave an overview of Prime Minister Modi’s initiative Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

International Women’s Month celebrated at the Indian Consulate

Apr 15, 2016 - 12:35 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation and Indian Consulate, New York, on March 24, jointly celebrated ‘International Women’s Month’, focusing on, Women’s Empowerment through education. The event provided the first opportunity for newly […]

Shortage of Primary Care Physicians is a Threat to Nation’s Health

Apr 8, 2016 - 1:17 pm EDT @theindpanorama 2

American medicine has long had the reputation ofbeing the most advanced in the world. But the UStoday faces a looming shortage of the versatiledoctors who form the backbone of its health system -generalists known as “primary […]

Rajender R Aparasuis the first pharmacy faculty member at the University of Houston selected to be the candidate roster of the Fulbright Specialist Program

Indian-American Professor Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster

Apr 8, 2016 - 1:16 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

HOUSTON (TIP): An Indian-American professor and pharmaceutical department chair at a prestigious American university has been selected for the Fulbright Specialist Roster for his outstanding achievements in the field of pharmacy. Rajender R Aparasu is […]