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RSS Influence over the BJP
Despite the nominal distance it maintains from the organisations of the Sangh Parivar, the RSS ensures that its writ runs where it matters: in the BJP governments at the Centre and in the States. The […]
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Manmohan Singh Immune as PM, not as Finance Minister, from claims of Sikh killings: US Court
NEW YORK (TIP): US District Judge Honorable James Boasberg in the District of Columbia, August 19 ruled that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is immune from claims that he supported the genocide of Sikhs during […]
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Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) in the court of Indian Americans
By The Indian Panorama Investigative Team Federation of Indian Associations, NY/NJ/CT (FIA) has been making tall claims for decades under its Chairman for life Ramesh Patel with his handpicked kitchen cabinet that “FIA” is a […]
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INDIA DEPLOYS AKASH MISSILES IN NORTHEAST
NEW DELHI (TIP): India has begun deploying six Akash surface-to-air missile (SAM) squadrons in the northeast to deter Chinese jets, helicopters and drones against any misadventure in the region. Earlier, India based its most potent […]
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‘My role is to oversee everything’ – Shastri
NEW DELHI (TIP): Former India allrounder Ravi Shastri, the newly appointed team director for the ODI series in England, has said that though he will be in charge of the team, head coach Duncan Fletcher […]
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‘Insulted’ Manoj Kumar to file case against Sports Ministry
PATIALA (TIP): Feeling “insulted” after his name was not added to this year’s list of Arjuna awardees, boxer Manoj Kumar on Wednesday said he would sue the Sports Ministry for the “injustice” meted out to […]
Europe
DR. SUBHADRA NORI happiness in service of humanity and God
The South Asian and American Women’s Alliance (SAAWA), a Long Island based organization, recently recognized a few ladies at their 2014 annual gala. One of the honorees who drew my attention, in particular, was Dr. […]
United States
YHS STARTALK HINDI LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CAMP HELD
HARLEYSVILLE, PA (TIP): Hundreds of men, women and children burst into applause as dozens of 8 to 12 years old students, clad in colorful costumes, performed a dance number, ‘Taare Zameen Par’, and spoke humorous […]
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Commemorative Event hosted by India at the United Nations to mark the contribution of Indian soldiers in the First World War
UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations organized a Special Commemorative Event to highlight the sacrifices of Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. Ten other […]
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Pakistan in turmoil: Thousands march to Islamabad in anti-government rally in Pakistan
LAHORE, PAKISTAN (TIP): Even as Pakistan celebrated 68th Independence Day, the political storm brewing in India’s neighboring country, threatens to engulf the Islamic nation in a civil war. Thousands of Pakistani opposition supporters on August […]
India
INDIAN FREEDOM FIGHTERS
Known and revered worldwide as Mahatma Gandhi, he advocated nonviolence (ahimsa) as the only path to victory. India as we know it today would not have been, but for the efforts of selfless and courageous […]
India
India’s Independence Movement – a Timeline
By Nitin Vora “At the stroke of midnight hour when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom…are we brave enough and wise enough to grasp this opportunity and accept the challenge of […]
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Basics very much in Indian economy’s favor
INDIA’S JOURNEY TO DEVELOPMENT AND CHALLENGES The economy of India is the tenthlargest in the world by nominal GDP and the third-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP).The country is one of the G-20 major economies, […]
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Indian-American Scientist to Introduce Wound-Healing Products for India
LOS ANGELES (TIP): An Indianborn American researcher plans to introduce her pioneering range of speedy wound-healing products in the country to benefit the poor. Molecular biologist Chanda Zaveri ran away from Kolkata 30 years ago […]
Europe
Vijay Jolly, BJP Global Convener, Overseas Affairs on US Tour
NEW YORK (TIP): Vijay Jolly, BJP Global Convener, Overseas Affairs is on US Tour from August 18 to 30. During this period he will be crisscrossing the US, visiting Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, New […]
India
Jet Pilot was Asleep, Co-pilot was on iPad, Both Suspended
MUMBAI (TIP): While the plane they were flying plunged 5,000 feet, a Jet Airways pilot was asleep and the co-pilot was busy on an iPad checking out flight information. Both have been suspended by aviation […]
India
2 sisters from Maharashtra’s Kolhapur may become the first women to be hanged in India
KOLHAPUR (TIP): Two Kolhapur women, who were sentenced to death in 2001 for kidnapping 13 children and killing nine of them, may become the first women ever to be hanged in India. President Pranab Mukherjee […]
India
SUPREME COURT REJECTS PLEA TO BAN AAMIR’S ‘PK’, SAYS “JUST DON’T WATCH IT.”
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court today refused to stop the release of Aamir Khan’s film “PK”, rejecting a petition that said some scenes hurt religious sentiment. The Chief Justice of India, RM Lodha, said, […]
India
NOW, GET YOUR PASSPORT IN THREE DAYS
SURAT (TIP): This Independence Day, regional passport office (RPO) is set to win the hearts of tens of thousands of people in south Gujarat region who were waiting for the printing and dispatch of their […]
India
Rajnath Singh undergoes tests at AIIMS
NEW DELHI (TIP): Union home minister Rajnath Singh on August 14 underwent tests at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where he was admitted with complaints of abdominal pain. Doctors performed colonoscopy on […]
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PLACES TO VISIT NEAR AHMEDABAD
From glimpses of wildlife at Gir National Park to exploring the architectural marvels of Ajanta and Ellora to the charming hill town of Mount Abu, there are a range of places to visit near Ahmedabad. […]
Business & Economics
ADANI BUYS LANCO PLANT IN RS 6,000 CRORE DEAL
NEW DELHI (TIP): Adani Power will buy Lanco Infratech’s 1,200-MW imported coal-fired power plant at Udupi in Karnataka in a deal valued at more than Rs 6,000 crore, marking the biggest acquisition in India’s thermal […]
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NEPAL HIKES INSURANCE FOR SHERPAS AFTER EVEREST AVALANCHE
KATHMANDU (TIP): Foreign mountaineers will have to spend more for the insurance cover of their Sherpa guides to climb any Himalayan peak in Nepal including Mount Everest, the government said. Wedged between India and China, […]
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Freedom and Liberty: Are we true to its creed?
By George Abraham “The biggest challenge India is facing today is the majoritarian view of democratic governance. Unfortunately, a large segment of the voting public along with a significant section of the NRIs seem to […]