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Refugee exodus is seen as logical outcome of Syrian president's survival strategy.

EXODUS: EUROPE, ASIA, AND BEYOND

Jan 8, 2016 - 7:04 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

As the battles raged in Syria and Iraq, millions of innocent civilians have sought refuge elsewhere to escape the dire straits in their home countries. Their prime destination: Europe. They came via planes, trains, ships, […]

I think I’ll be there in IPTL next year too: Rafael Nadal

Dec 12, 2015 - 2:39 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): Refusing to call the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) an exhibition event, Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal says he would be back to compete in it next year too but conceded that tournaments […]

Khalsa Diwan Indian Sikh Temple located in Manila

Gurudwara robbed in Philippines

Dec 8, 2015 - 5:30 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

MANILA: A gang of seven people took off with one million peso (about $21,000) worth of donations from the Philippines’ Khalsa Diwan Indian Sikh Temple located in Manila in Paco district, a media report said today. […]

World’s richest 10 percent responsible for half of CO2, report says

Dec 4, 2015 - 2:42 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): The world’s richest 10 percent of people are responsible for producing about half of all carbon emissions, and the average carbon footprint of the richest 1 percent is about 175 times that of […]

India, APEC and the US

Nov 17, 2015 - 12:01 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The major focus during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Manila, Philippines on November 18th and 19th would be on the Paris terror attacks though it is a trade promotion group that does not delve […]

Subi reef, located in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, is shown in this handout Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative satellite image taken September 3, 2015 and released to Reuters October 27, 2015. (Reuters photo)

US-China Confrontation in South China Seas

Nov 5, 2015 - 8:38 am EST Agencies | Media Reports 0

China Reacts to US Ships in South China Seas Tuesday Oct 27: China reacted more harshly than expected to the passage last week of the warship USS Lassen that skirted within 12 miles of one […]

Pakistan loses UN Human Rights Council election

Oct 30, 2015 - 8:07 am EDT Agencies | Media Reports 0

ISLAMABAD / UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Pakistan failed to win a re-election to the top UN human rights body, garnering just 105 votes in the 193-member General Assembly. The General Assembly on Oct 27 elected 18 […]

China’s Ocean Hegemony and Implications for India

Oct 23, 2015 - 11:13 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

The fifth generation of CCP leadership under Xi Jinping has de facto abandoned the Deng doctrine of keeping low profile internationally. China has become more ambitious of becoming a superpower and has been extending its sovereignty […]

Nations say Philippine peace effort shouldn’t break down

Oct 20, 2015 - 11:20 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

MANILA (PHILIPPINES) (TIP): A group of Western and Asian countries said Thursday that recent setbacks should not derail efforts that have brought a Muslim rebellion in the southern Philippines to the brink of a settlement, […]

China appears to be working on third airstrip on disputed South China Sea islets: Expert

Sep 18, 2015 - 7:37 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): China appears to be carrying out preparatory work for a third airstrip in contested territory in the South China Sea, a US expert said on September 12, citing satellite photographs taken last week. […]

Chanda Kochhar & 2 Indian Americans Selected For Asia Game Changer Awards

Sep 17, 2015 - 10:22 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

NEW YORK: ICICI bank CEO Chanda Kochhar is among three Indians selected for this year’s Asia Game Changer awards given by Asia Society to honour “true leaders making a positive contribution to the future of Asia.” […]

Ramon Magsaysay Award for two Indians with ideas and action

Jul 31, 2015 - 11:36 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

Exposing the development bluff, heavily dependent on the huge grants of money that makes little difference to the lives of the poor, Anshu Gupta, the CEO of Goonj, has creatively transformed the currency for development by […]

Philippines warns China flouting UN maritime laws

Jul 10, 2015 - 12:58 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

THE HAGUE (TIP): The Philippines has appealed to an international tribunal to declare China‘s claims to most of the South China Sea illegal, warning the integrity of United Nations‘ maritime laws is at stake. In […]

Sabotage suspected as Pakistan troop train plunges into canal

Jul 3, 2015 - 11:44 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

LAHORE (TIP): A train carrying hundreds of Pakistan soldiers and their families plunged several feet into a canal on July 2 when a bridge collapsed in the country’s east in what the army suspects was […]

Among the 38 Great Immigrants honored this year are two Indian Americans- Preet Bharara (left) and Rakesh Khurana

Indian Americans Preet Bharara & Rakesh Khurana honored with Carnegie’s ‘Great Immigrant’ award

Jul 3, 2015 - 5:51 am EDT The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

NEW YORK (TIP): The Carnegie Corporation has announced the 2015 “Great Immigrant”: The Pride of America” awardees. These are the individuals who have helped advance and enlighten our society, culture, and economy. Preet Bharara, U.S. […]

China and India Immigrants Becoming US Citizens at High Rate

Jun 4, 2015 - 12:47 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

For the first time in decades, the number of immigrants coming to the United States from China and India outnumbers those coming from Mexico. It’s a historic shift that has caught the attention of service providers across […]

UN lauds India’s improved disaster risk management

Mar 7, 2015 - 4:24 am EST @theindpanorama 0

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Lauding India‘s improved disaster risk management and accuracy of its meteorological department, the UN has said timely warnings on cyclones have helped “dramatically” reduce mortality during natural calamities. The global assessment report […]

China plans to build three more aircraft carriers: Report

Feb 6, 2015 - 8:20 am EST @theindpanorama 0

BEIJING (TIP): China is planning to build three more aircraft carriers for deployment in the disputed South China Sea amid the escalating maritime stand-offs with its neighbours and the US’ big push into Asia-Pacific. […]

ISIS EXPANDING ‘INTERNATIONAL FOOTPRINT’

Feb 6, 2015 - 5:51 am EST @theindpanorama 0

The Islamic State, despite being driven by Kurdish fighters from its one-time Syrian stronghold in Kobani last week, nevertheless is extending its reach well beyond Iraq and Syria, military officials and analysts warn — represented, […]

United States

DEFENSE CONTRACTOR PLEADS GUILTY IN MASSIVE BRIBERY CASE

Jan 16, 2015 - 7:46 am EST @theindpanorama 1

WASHINGTON (TIP): A Malaysian defense contractor pleaded guilty Thursday, January 15, in a corruption scandal of epic proportions, admitting that he bribed “scores” of U.S. Navy officials with $500,000 in cash, six figures’ worth of […]

GOPIO Cosponsors First Successful Health Fair

Dec 5, 2014 - 8:39 am EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): Healthcare is a big issue for new immigrants, especially elderly people. While Medicare is available to virtually all citizens, starting at age 65, immigrants legally present in the U.S. for less than five […]

Featured

New Balance of Power in Asia? India is challenging China’s assertiveness

Nov 14, 2014 - 8:05 am EST @theindpanorama 0

“India must increase investments in education and infrastructure, achieve more equitable economic development if it is to emerge as a major driver of the global economy. Only then will it be able to make a […]

China, Japan take steps to bury hatchet after 3 years of dispute

Nov 8, 2014 - 8:32 am EST @theindpanorama 0

BEIJING (TIP): China and Japan have reached an agreement on maintaining peace in the disputed chain of islands in the East China Sea after three years of war mongering. The agreement was reached in Beijing […]

Europe

Pakistan second-worst country in gender equality

Oct 31, 2014 - 8:31 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan has emerged as the world’s second-worst country in terms of gender equality, according to the annual Global Gender Gap Report published by the World Economic Forum. The report, published on Tuesday, measures […]

Europe

Pope Francis may declare Sri Lanka’s first Roman Catholic saint

Oct 31, 2014 - 8:30 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

COLOMBO (TIP): Pope Francis may make a 17th century priest Sri Lanka‘s first Roman Catholic saint during his trip next year, making good on his promise to give Asia more saints as models for the […]

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