India
1971 Indo-Pak War hero Lt Gen Jacob dies
Lt Gen (Retd) J F R Jacob, who played a key role in the 1971 war which liberated Bangladesh from Pakistan, died here today at the age of 92 due to “old age complications”. Jacob, […]
India
India
Muslims have highest share of children in India
Muslims in India have the highest share of children and teenagers (0-19 age group) among all religions, at 47%, compared to 40% for Hindus and just 29% among Jains, according to new Census 2011 data […]
Indian Americans
Indra Nooyi Becomes ‘Most Generous Graduate’ Of Yale School Of Management
PepsiCo’s India-born CEO Indra Nooyi has become the biggest alumni donor and the first woman to endow deanship at a top business school, after she gifted an undisclosed amount to prestigious Yale school of management. […]
India
Delhi Metro’s Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate stations are now ‘Metro-Fi’ enabled
Commuters traveling in Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate metro stations, two of the most busiest junctions of the network, would now be able to access internet for free with the launch of wi-fi facility. The […]
Incredible India
THE COOLEST THINGS TO DO IN PONDICHERRY
Incredible India
A destination like no other, Pondicherry is fascinating. Owing to its popularity as a laid back destination, also a great hit with expats and backpackers, this town boasts of a number of things to do. Dabble in […]
Business & Economics
Sensex down over 300 pts as China halts trading
MUMBAI (TIP): For the fourth day on the trot, turbulences in the Chinese market sent global investors, including those on Dalal Street, scurry for cover. On Thursday morning as the CSI 300 index in Shanghai […]
Business & Economics
Govt may roll out Rs 500-cr package for electric vehicles in budget
NEW DELHI (TIP): In a bid to promote usage of hybrid vehicles to curb pollution, the government is likely to dole out Rs 500- 700 crore package for electric vehicles in the upcoming budget. According […]
Business & Economics
Govt to shut final three HMT units, iconic brand bids farewell
Time has stopped for HMT Watches, finally. The brand, which is claimed to be a pioneer in horological industry in India since 1961, and its products for decades are known for its accurate time keeping and […]
Business & Economics
Cabinet clears Stand Up India scheme for women and SC/ST
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 5 gave its nod for the Stand Up India scheme that is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among women and scheduled castes and tribes. Loans under […]
India
TALKS ONLY IF PAK ACTS PROMPTLY, SAYS INDIA
NEW DELHI (TIP): India on Jan 7 made it clear to Pakistan that the proposed foreign secretary-level talks could be held only if Islamabad acts promptly against plotters of the Pathankot airbase attack. New Delhi […]
India
Shah Rukh, Aamir’s security downgraded by Mumbai Police
MUMBAI (TIP): MumbaiPolice have trimmed or withdrawn the security cover of 40 Bollywood celebrities including Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan in what it called a “routine” procedure. Senior officials said the step was taken […]
India
Aamir Khan no more India tourism’s brand ambassador
NEW DELHI (TIP): Bollywood actor Aamir Khan will no more be promoting India as an attractive tourist destination as McCann, the global advertisement agency, has not renewed his contract. It came amid perception that the […]
India
PANIC GRIPS GURDASPUR AS FORCES PLAN TO TAKE ON 2 SUSPECTED MILITANTS
Security personnel including an Israel-trained SWAT team spilled into the fields and byways of Punjab’s Pandher village on Thursday to flush out two suspected terrorists, with the authorities fearing an attack on a key military […]
India
Govt okays Rs 25 lakh grant for memorials of national leaders
NEW DELHI (TIP): After putting a ban on converting government bungalows into memorials last year, the NDA government has now allowed a concession to trusts that want to set up a memorial for departed national […]
Asia
India-US N-deal to blame for test: Expert
BEIJNG (TIP): Chinese expert has blamed the India-US nuclear deal for weakening the non-proliferation treaty and making it difficult to enforce non-proliferation regime on North Korea. “China is very keen to ensure non-proliferation in North […]
Featured
Do we have a choice to talk or not to talk?
The carefully prepared “surprise visit” of Prime Minister Modi on Christmas day 2015 to Lahore created a media-managed near sense of euphoria in the strategic community in Delhi, and also perhaps in Islamabad. The PM was […]
United States
Congresswoman Meng condemns terrorist attacks against India
NEW YORK (TIP): U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, (D-NY), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on Asia, Jan 5 issued the following statement condemning the terrorist attacks against India. “I condemn […]
Indian Americans
Record Setting Fund-Raising by Ekal Vidyalaya in 2015
NEW YORK (TIP): “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation – USA” (known as ‘Ekal-USA’) had record setting fund-raising in 2015. It raised over $6 million in USA aloneand it has satellite Organizations in 10 different countries. Moreover, Ekal […]
Featured
INDIA IMPROVES ties with neighbors
Building upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative of inviting all SAARC leaders to his swearing-in ceremony in May 2014, the neighbourhood continued to be the primary focus of India’s foreign policy in 2015. While relations with […]
Other News
I want India to continue to be Pluralistic and Secular
My expectations for the New Year is to see that India remain a pluralistic and secular country where people of all regions and religions are treated with equal respect. I would appeal to political leaders […]
E-Edition
Volume 10 Issue 01 | New York / Dallas
Celebrating 10 Years of The Indian Panorama A New Way to Read This Week’s Print Edition Reimagined for the Web Volume 10 Issue 01 | Desktop Edition | Jan 08 Resolution (PDF) Low 8mb | Normal 14mb Introducing Home […]
Featured
2015: A Year of Work-in-Progress for Defense
One does not know what the Ministry of Defense (MoD) set out to achieve in the calendar year 2015 or the current financial year that will draw to a close in another three months (in March, […]
Featured
Year in Review
2015’s biggest moments for online India
See Year in Review: 2015 for the complete lowdown on 2015’s biggest moments for online India. Top 10 Most-Searched Male Celebrities 1. Salman Khan 2. Yo Yo Honey Singh 3. Shahid Kapoor 4. Aamir Khan […]
Asia
US expects Pakistan will take action against Pathankot attackers
The US expects Pakistan will take actions against the perpetrators of the terror attack on IAF base in Pathankot, a top American official said, hours after Islamabad said it is working on the “leads” provided […]
Europe
Netanyahu, Abbas may visit India in 2016
India’s relation with the West Asian region is expected to be in focus during the first few months of 2016 as South Block appears set to host top Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Diplomatic sources told The […]