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In her message for International Women's Day 2017, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka calls for change in every part of society, from home to the workplace, if we are to benefit from the equal world envisioned in the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.
World

WOMEN IN THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK: PLANET 50-50 BY 2030

Mar 3, 2017 - 1:17 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FEATURE Across the world, too many women and girls spend too many hours on household responsibilities – typically more than double the time spent by men and boys. They look after younger siblings, […]

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Indian Americans

Indian American Model/ Actor Prakash Patil is “Mr. UNITED NATIONS 2016-17”

Feb 10, 2017 - 4:34 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

International Model/Actor – Prakash Patil was nominated as Mr. USA from USA at United Nations Pageant World finals and brought home the winning title the “MR. United Nations 2016”. The Pageant was held in Knutsford […]

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Middle East

In shift, Donald Trump warns Israel against new settlements

Feb 3, 2017 - 6:10 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): President Donald Trump on Feb 2 warned Israel that constructing new settlements “may not be helpful” to Middle East peace efforts, striking a tougher line with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Trump […]

UN report blames Pakistan
India

UN report blames Pakistan for delay in resolution of Indus water issues with India

Feb 3, 2017 - 4:30 pm EST Agencies | Media Reports 0

Pakistan has neglected to resolve trans-border water issues and delayed presenting the cases of dispute with India to the Water Commission related to the Indus Waters Treaty, a United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) report said […]

Ashok Amritraj - is the first Ambassador for the UN in India
India

Ashok Amritraj Appointed UN in India Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals

Feb 3, 2017 - 2:18 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Award-winning Hollywood film producer and Wimbledon tennis player, Ashok Amritraj has been appointed the United Nations in India Goodwill Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Chairman and CEO of the Hyde Park Entertainment Group, […]

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is being sworn in as the US ambassador to the United Nations by US Vice President Mike Pence, January 25, 2017
Indian Americans

Nikki Haley sworn in as US ambassador to the UN

Jan 27, 2017 - 11:08 am EST @theindpanorama 0

On January 25, Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was sworn in as US ambassador to the United Nations. Vice President Mike Pence swore in Haley who served as the 116th Governor of South Carolina […]

Nikki Haley, who will replace Samantha Power as the US Ambassador to the United Nations if confirmed, has already created history by becoming the first women Indian- American Governor of a US State.
Indian Americans

Nikki Haley’s confirmation hearing for US envoy to United Nations next week

Jan 13, 2017 - 11:40 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley would appear before a Congressional panel for her confirmation hearing for the post of US Ambassador to the UN on January 18, an official has said. If […]

Alexi Singh Grewal became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in cycling, at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. Photo: Todd Buchanan
India

Overseas Indian sportsmen have done their homeland proud

Jan 6, 2017 - 1:34 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

The year 1984 may have been a tumultuous year for the Punjabi community in general and Sikh community. It may not be easy for anyone to put behind the dastardly and tragic events that rocked […]

Priyanka Chopra named UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador
Entertainment

Priyanka Chopra named UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador

Dec 16, 2016 - 12:00 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Priyanka Chopra was appointed as UNICEF global Goodwill Ambassador at UNICEF’s 70th Anniversary celebration at the United Nations headquarters in New York, December 11. The ‘#Quantico’ actress celebrated her appointment alongside Ambassadors […]

Diwali Stamp is unveiled at the UN. Seen from left to right: Ravi Batra, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, Diwali Stamp Project Chair Ranju Batra, Acting President of UN General Assembly Mwaba Patricia Kasese-Bota, and Ambassador Andrei Dapkiunas of Belarus
Indian Americans

The Diwali Stamp is a “shining tribute to the celebration of multi-culturalism”: Syed Akbaruddin

Dec 9, 2016 - 9:28 am EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Over 20 countries, including two UN Security Council permanent members- France and the UK– have supported a dedication ceremony hosted by India to commemorate the release of a Diwali postage stamp by […]

Assistant Secretary General of the UN has extended a special invitation to the makers of Pink asking them to screen the film at the UN Headquarters in New York.
India

‘PINK’ to be screened at the United Nations

Dec 2, 2016 - 4:10 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): Amitabh Bachchan-starrer PINK, which dealt with crime against women, has been invited for a special screening at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The 73-year-old Bollywood actor, who plays a lawyer […]

Accepting the offer, Haley said "I always expected to finish the remaining two years of my second term as governor," but added she was "moved to accept this new assignment" out of a "sense of duty."
United States

Indian Origin Nikki Haley to be the US Ambassador to the United Nations

Nov 26, 2016 - 4:33 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): South Carolina’s Governor of Indian origin Nikki Haley has been chosen by President elect Donald Trump to be the US ambassador to the United Nations, the transition team announced Wednesday, November 23. […]

Accepting the offer, Haley said "I always expected to finish the remaining two years of my second term as governor," but added she was "moved to accept this new assignment" out of a "sense of duty."
Featured

Community welcomes Nikki Haley’s nomination as US Ambassador to the UN

Nov 26, 2016 - 3:45 pm EST The Indian Panorama Staff - TIP Bureau 0

NEW YORK (TIP): The Indian American community hailed president-elect Donald Trump’s selection of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to be the next US Ambassador to the UN and expressed the hope that she will do […]

Nikki Haley in January 2015 being sworn into her second term as governor by Chief Justice Jean H. Toal, while her husbandMichael, center, and their son, Naline, watched.  Photo Credit Richard Shiro/Associated Press
Politics

The Kudi from Amritsar is their envoy

Nov 26, 2016 - 1:42 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

On November 23, a day before Thanksgiving, American Sikhs received a gift to be proud of – the nomination of Nikki Haley to become US Ambassador to the UN. She and her Sikh parents represent […]

Madhu Saran has been named ‘Women Entrepreneurship Day Global Ambassador of India’
Featured

Madhu Saran made Global Ambassador of Women Entrepreneurship Day

Nov 24, 2016 - 1:30 pm EST @theindpanorama 1

UNITED NATIONS: Madhu Saran, a leading social entrepreneur from Chennai was named ‘Women Entrepreneurship Day Global Ambassador of India’ by Wendy Diamond, Founder Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) at a glittering function held in the United […]

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Indian Americans

Ravi Batra welcomes Trump’s choice of Nikki Haley as US Ambassador to the UN

Nov 23, 2016 - 11:46 am EST Ravi Batra 0

Welcoming President-elect’s choice of Nikki Haley, New York based eminent attorney Ravi Batra, said in a statement released to The Indian Panorama, Wednesday, November 23, “President elect Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Governor Nikki Haley […]

UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman co-hosts star-studded gala to mark 20 years of grant-making through UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
Featured

Luminaries, activists and artistes come together to spotlight life-changing interventions on ending the pandemic of violence against women and girl

Nov 18, 2016 - 10:58 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Celebrating 20 years of vital work to end violence against women and girls, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) hosted its fund-raising gala last night, showcasing […]

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Sports News

Sharapova to return as UN goodwill ambassador in April

Nov 11, 2016 - 10:19 am EST @theindpanorama 0

UNITED NATIONS (United States) (TIP): Maria Sharapova will once again be a UN goodwill ambassador when her doping ban expires in April and she returns to international tennis competition, a UN statement said on Nov […]

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Pakistan

Pakistan to skip anti-tobacco meeting

Nov 5, 2016 - 7:25 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): In the wake of heightened tensions, Pakistan is likely to skip the largest global anti-tobacco conference to be held in India next week. The seventh Conference of Parties (COP) to the WHO […]

UN General Assembly President Peter Thomson lit the traditional lamp at a ceremony on Oct 31 to celebrate Diwali at the UN Secretariat
Other News

For the first time, 71 year old United Nations celebrates Diwali

Nov 4, 2016 - 3:16 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Diwali was commemorated for the first time at the United Nations from October 29-31. The UN Secretariat building was lit up especially on the Indian festival of lights. UN General Assembly President […]

Aishwaryaa Rajnikanth Dhanush said at UN Women's Headquarter that it was necessary to understand the meaning of gender equality before the equality could be effectively brought about.
Other News

Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth Dhanush advocates for ‘Proper Understanding of Gender Equality’

Oct 28, 2016 - 10:17 am EDT Bidisha Roy 0

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth Dhanush, UN Women’s Advocate for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in India, strongly believes that to bring gender equality in the society we have to first understand what equality […]

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United States

UN Women inaugurates Geneva Liaison Office

Oct 7, 2016 - 8:49 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): UN Women today inaugurated its Geneva Liaison Office, which will provide strategic support and boost efforts for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. Serving as a gateway to […]

Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin speaking at the International day of Non Violence on 2nd October, 2016 at UN Photo / Mohammed Jaffer-Snapsindia
Featured

International Day of Non-Violence celebrated at the UN

Oct 7, 2016 - 3:22 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Non-Violence Day was observed, October 2, with a program that included, besides India’s ratification of the Paris Agreement, performance by renowned classical music singer Sudha […]

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres has been unanimously nominate by the Security Council to be next Secretary General of the United Nations
Other News

United Nations Security Council nominates Portugal’s Guterres as the next World Body Chief

Oct 7, 2016 - 3:00 am EDT Agencies | Media Reports 0

UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously nominated former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres to be the next Secretary-General, recommending that the 193-member General Assembly appoint him for five years from […]

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Other News

India ratifies historic Paris climate deal at #UN

Oct 2, 2016 - 11:12 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

United Nations, Oct 2 (PTI) India today ratified the landmark Paris climate deal, giving a significant push for the deal to enter into force by the end of this year. Permanent Representative to the UN […]

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