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Saleem Iqbal, President & CEO
On behalf of HAB BANK, I would like to extend our Independence Day greetings to Indian American community in the tri-state area. As we celebrate India Day this year, we can take pride in our […]
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Ranju Batra Former President, AIA, New York
As Americans proud of our Indian ancestry, we congratulate everyone on India’s Independence Day celebration. Jawaharlal Nehru’s “Tryst with Destiny” speech is as valid today and it was on August 14, 1947 looking towards “the […]
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Riwo Norbhu, Regional Manager, Americas, New York
Iwish my fellow Indians a very happy and successful India Day Celebrations. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate all members of the Indian American Community on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of India’s […]
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Consul General of India, New York
Dynaeshwar M.Mulay, On the occasion of the 66th anniversary of Independece of India, i extend congratulation and best wishes to the readers of the Indian Panorama! India today represents a unique model of development in […]
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Ambassdor, Permanant Representative of India to the United States
Asoke K Mukerji, Iam delighted to learn that the Indian Panorama is bringing out a special publication to mark India’s independence Day. On this occassion it would be fitting to recall te unique contribution of […]
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INDIA CELEBRATES 66TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
Independent India is 66 years old today, as is Pakistan. Both countries got their Independence from British rule on August 14/15, 1947. Pakistan celebrates August 14 as its Independence Day. Mohammed Ali Jinnah was Pakistan’s […]
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A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF INDEPENDENT INDIA
A chronology of key events India has been home to several ancient civilisations and empires, some dating back to more than 2,000 BC. Culture and religions have flourished over the millennia, and foreign influence has […]
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INDIA’S JOURNEY TO BECOMING AN ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER
The economic development in India followed socialist-inspired policies for most of its independent history, including state-ownership of many sectors; India’s per capita income increased at only around 1% annualised rate in the three decades after […]
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AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA SINCE 1947
Agriculture is the dominant sector of Indian economy, which determines the growth and sustainability. About 65 per cent of the population still relies on agriculture for employment and livelihood. India is the first in the […]
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CHALLENGES BEFORE INDIA, THE POTENTIAL ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER OF THE 21st CENTURY
Twenty first century belongs to Asia and India is potentially one of strongest contender for emerging as an economic superpower. This opportunity window is there for the asking but will it happen or not is […]
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President Pranab Mukherjee Addresses The Nation
In his address to the nation on the eve of 67th Independence Day, President Pranab Mukherjee expressed serious concern over the way Parliament and legislatures function and said corruption has become a major challenge. Noting […]
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INDIA’S HIGHS AND THE LOWS
The transition of India from a British colony to a sovereign, secular, and democratic nation was indeed historical. It was a long journey of around two decades that started with the conceptualisation of the dream […]
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
Famous Indian nuclear physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha was born on 30 October 1909 in Mumbai. Bhabha played a key role in the development of the Indian atomic energy program. Widely referred to as the father […]
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INDIA’S RELATIONS WITH NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES
India has formal diplomatic relations with most nations; it is the world’s second most populous country, the world’s most-populous democracy and one of the fastest growing major economies. With the world’s seventh largest military expenditure, […]
Business & Economics
ASHWAGANDHA GETS US PATENT FOR VACCINE ADJUVANT
MUMBAI (TIP): A group of researchers from Pune University and Serum Institute have received a patent on the use of Ashwagandha as a vaccine adjuvant, or component that helps improve its efficacy. A medicinal herb, […]
Business & Economics
Inflation Jumps To 5-Month High
NEW DELHI (TIP): Rising vegetable prices and the impact of a weak rupee pushed inflation to a five-month high of 5.79% in July, posing yet another challenge for Asia’s third-largest economy battling to defend the […]
Business & Economics
Govt Imposes $650 Per Tonne Mep On Onion
NEW DELHI (TIP): Government on August 14 imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $650 per tonne on onion to curb shipments and control rising prices. In May last year, the government had scrapped fixing […]
Business & Economics
British Iconic Motorcycle Brand Triumph Set To Enter India In November
MUMBAI (TIP): After almost a year of delay, the iconic British Motorcycle brand, Triumph is all set to enter India this November. Announcing its entry into India on Wednesday, the company also declared the appointment […]
Business & Economics
Cabinet Approves Setting Up Of Tax Administration Commission
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Union Cabinet approved the proposal for setting up of the Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC). Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in his Budget Speech 2013-14 had announced a proposal to set up […]
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In Search Of Form, Gautam Gambhir Heads To England
MUMBAI (TIP): The Indian cricket board’s loss of camaraderie with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) notwithstanding, left-handed opener Gautam Gambhir has been allowed to fly to Essex, north-east of London, to play with […]
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Sachin Tendulkar Likely To Retire After 200th Test: Ghavri
KOLKATA (TIP): With Sachin Tendulkar set to play his 200th Test Match during the upcoming Indian tour of South Africa, the batting maestro may bid goodbye to the game after the landmark match, former Test […]
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Bresnan Out For Season With Back Injury
LONDON (TIP): Tim Bresnan has been ruled out of the remainder of the international season with a stress fracture in his lower back. His absence creates a space in England’s bowling attack for the fifth […]
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Universal Dengue Vaccine Closer To Reality
WASHINGTON (TIP): A new strategy has been developed that cripples the ability of the dengue virus to escape the host immune system. STAR’s Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) made the breakthrough, which has opened the door […]
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New Stem Cell Technique May Provide Cancer Cure
LONDON (TIP): Scientists have developed a new stem cell technique which they believe could lead to a quicker treatment for cancer and reduce reliance on chemotherapy. The method would also be more effective at stopping […]
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Get, Set And Fly: Jetpacks Ready For Manned Flights
WELLINGTON (TIP): The New Zealand developers of a personalized jetpack said on Tuesday that aviation regulators have issued the device with a flying permit, allowing for manned test flights. Martin Aircraft chief executive Peter Coker […]