Tamannaah Bhatia seems to have become the face of item numbers in Bollywood. The actor belly dances her way through ‘Nasha’ in Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2. Her look and dance movements are very similar to her chart-topping number ‘Aaj Ki Raat’ from Stree 2. Dressed in a cream-and-gold chiffon skirt with a thigh-high slit, and … Tamannaah dances her way to B-Wood big league
Rakul Preet Singh, one of the most versatile actresses in Indian cinema today, continues to charm audiences with her dynamic performances and unwavering passion for the craft. With films across multiple languages and genres, Rakul has carved a niche for herself in the industry — not just as a glamorous face, but as a performer … ‘I’m grateful for comfort, but I’m chasing lot more’: Rakul Preet
Oxford Scholar and World’s Largest Grassroots Faith Network Honored for Promoting Peace Through Dialogue HEMPSTEAD, NY (TIP): Hofstra University, in partnership with the Sardarni Kuljit Kaur Bindra Charitable Foundation, is proud to award the 2024 Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize to two visionaries: Dr. Thea Gomelauri, founder of the Oxford Interfaith Forum, and the United Religions … Global Champions of Interfaith Unity Win Hofstra’s Prestigious $50K Guru Nanak Prize
JERSEY CITY (TIP): Political rivals eyeing the Jersey City mayoral seat set aside their differences this week to join hands with the Sikh community for a shared cause of feeding 10,000 people in need. The event, held at the Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara, was part of the long-running “Let’s Share a Meal” campaign, a food … Let’s Share a Meal brings Jersey City Mayoral rivals on one platform
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): In a distinguished ceremony held on 14 April 2025 in the Hall of Honor of the Quetzaltenango Municipality, the Municipal Council conferred the Keys to the City upon H.E. Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Guatemala. This prestigious honor recognizes Ambassador Mohapatra’s outstanding contributions to the local community and his … Ambassador of India receives the Keys to the City of Quetzaltenango in recognition of his contribution to the local community
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): Demonstrating a strong commitment to international solidarity and support for the Global South, the Government of India has extended 26 tons of humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Honduras in response to the devastating impact of Tropical Storm SARA. The storm, which struck Honduras in November 2024, caused widespread destruction across the … India Sends 26 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Honduras in Wake of Tropical Storm SARA
GUATEMALA CITY (TIP): The Embassy of India, in collaboration with the San Juan Sacatepéquez Municipality and local partners, launched the countdown to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY-2025) with two spirited events on April 7, 2025, engaging over 300 young participants in a celebration of wellness, unity, and harmony. These initiatives mark the beginning … Embassy Kicks Off “75 Days to IDY-2025” with Vibrant Yoga Events in Guatemala
New Delhi (TIP)- “Plans are on to ease nuclear liability laws to cap accident-related penalties on equipment suppliers, in a move to attract U.S. firms that have been holding back owing to the risk of unlimited exposure,” three government sources said. The proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is the latest step to expand … Plans on to ease nuclear liability laws to attract foreign firms, say sources
New Delhi (TIP)- The Congress on Friday, April 18, expressed concern over the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s claim that out of the 327 visa revocation cases of international students collected by it so far, 50% are Indians, and asked whether External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will take up the issue with his US counterpart. Congress … Congress flags American visa revocation of Indian students, asks will EAM take it up with US
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday, April 17, conducted searches at the premises of former AAP MLA and party’s Gujarat poll co-incharge Durgesh Pathak after registering an FIR against him for allegedly receiving foreign donations for his party in contravention of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) norms, officials said. Besides Pathak, the agency … CBI books, raids AAP ex-MLA over foreign donations
New Delhi (TIP)- Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday, April 17, raised concerns over a recent Supreme Court ruling that mandated the President to decide on state Bills reserved by Governors within three months. “We never bargained for a democracy where the President is bound by timelines… where judges legislate, perform executive functions, act as super … SC acting as super Parl, says VP Dhankhar on timeline for Prez
New Delhi (TIP)- India on Friday, April 18, rejected Bangladesh’s remarks calling for “protection against minority Muslim population” in West Bengal and instead urged Dhaka to focus on protecting the rights of its own minorities. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We reject the remarks made by the Bangladesh side with regard … ‘Focus on your own minorities’: India rejects Bangladesh’s ‘Muslim minority protection’ remarks
Happy Passia– reportedly detained by the US security agencies on Thursday–has been the biggest headache for the Punjab Police in recent months as he was the alleged mastermind behind 16 targeted grenade attacks in the state. Originally known as Harpreet Singh from Passia village in Ajnala, he has emerged as a formidable challenge for the … Happy Passia, the man who terrorised Punjab from abroad, detained in US
New Delhi (TIP)- The Centre on Thursday, April 17, categorically told the Supreme Court that it will not appoint any non-Muslims to Waqf councils and boards as per the provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act-2025 or denotify existing Waqf properties, including Waqf-by-user or Waqf-by-deed already declared by notification or gazetted. Following a statement made by … SC gives govt week to reply after it vows not to denotify Waqf assets
Raises over $55,000 to help support a new state-of-the-art green hospital in India, as well as outreach programs in Ghana and the Dominican Republic NEW YORK (TIP): “Every child deserves to see the world with clarity and purpose. Let’s join hands to eradicate childhood blindness and unlock a brighter future for generations to come,” said … Eye Foundation of America Organizes Fundraising Gala in New Rochelle, New York
Best Wishes For A HAPPY VAISAKHI
By Parveen Chopra JERICHO, NY (TIP): India’s Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, along with his wife Mrs. Monalisa Shuvadarshini, New York Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, and Town Clerk, Town of North Hempstead Ragini Srivastava, joined the Indian community at the celebration of festival of colors, Holi, and the festival of valor, Hola hosted by The Indian … Consul General Mr. Pradhan celebrates The Indian Panorama Holi/Hola with the Indian community and dignitaries
Naypyitaw [Myanmar] (TIP): An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on Friday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 4.1, On: 11/04/2025 08:02:14 … Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Myanmar
MUMBAI (TIP): Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, had helped co-conspirator David Coleman Headley to obtain an Indian visa, a Mumbai police official familiar with the probe has said. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday evening formally arrested Rana, who was brought to India after being “successfully … ‘Tahawwur Rana helped co-conspirator David Headley obtain Indian visa’
NEW DELHI (TIP): India has revoked a key trans-shipment facility that permitted Bangladesh to export goods to third countries via Indian land customs stations. This decision follows remarks by Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, during his recent visit to China. Yunus described India’s northeastern states as a “landlocked region with no access to … India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh exports as Dhaka warms to China; Nepal, Bhutan exempted
Taipei [Taiwan] (TIP) : Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected two sorties of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six vessels from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) operating around Taiwan until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) on Friday. According to the MND, both aircraft sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered … Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft sorties, six naval vessels near its territory
PARIS (TIP): France’s parliamentary speaker has written of her “immense disappointment” over the methods used by President Emmanuel Macron — an ally — during his almost eight years in power. Yael Braun-Pivet, a senior figure in Macron’s centrist party, expressed the view in a book published on Thursday, becoming one of the first figures within … French President Macron’s ally admits ‘immense disappointment’ over presidency
SEOUL (TIP): South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, widely seen as the frontrunner in a presidential by-election triggered by the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol last week, officially announced a presidential bid on Thursday, vowing to heal a starkly divided nation through economic growth. Lee, who narrowly lost the 2022 election to Yoon, led … South Korean opposition leader opens presidential bid following Yoon’s ouster
ROME (TIP): The Ukrainian soldiers clambered from the ruined house at gunpoint—one with arms raised in surrender to the Russian troops—and lay face-down in the early spring grass. Two drones—one Ukrainian and one Russian—recorded the scene from high above the southern Ukrainian village of Piatykhatky. The Associated Press managed to get both videos. They offer … Video shows four captive Ukrainian troops killed by men identified as Russian forces
BERLIN (TIP): Conservative and center-left parties reached a deal to form a new German government on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations. The agreement paves the way for new leadership in Europe’s biggest economy after months of political drift. Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union, is expected to become Germany’s next leader … German conservative, center-left parties reach deal to form new government after weeks of talks
Jerusalem (TIP): Israel on Thursday released Palestinian youth Ahmad Manasra, who was arrested at the age of 13, under horrific circumstances and was allegedly subjected to brutal torture and denied medical care in custody, leading to the development of serious mental illnesses, including schizophrenia. Manasra was arrested at the age of 13, for being with … Israel releases Palestinian youth Ahmed Manasra, who developed schizophrenia in prison after being arrested at age of 13
The Indian Panorama is grateful to each and every member of the Organizing Committee for helping with their time, effort and expertise in making the Holi/Hola event on April 5 at Cotillion Banquet a grand success. Jyoti Gupta: Coordinator Jyoti Gupta has worked in the corporate world and has won many accolades for her community … Thank you, Holi/Hola Organizing Committee
The TAKE IT DOWN Act and the Romance Scam Prevention Act are Bipartisan Efforts that Target Internet Con Artists Preying on Women, Children, and Seniors WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Congressman Tom Suozzi (D–NY) is co-leading two bipartisan bills to combat the growing scourge of online exploitation: the TAKE IT DOWN Act, actively supported by First Lady … Suozzi Leads on Legislation Cracking Down on Online Exploitation
ALBANY, NY (TIP): State Senator John Liu, Chair of the Senate Committee on NYC Education, and sponsor of S9460 to reduce class sizes in NYC, stated the following about NYC Public Schools’ plan to hire 3,700 new teachers. “NYC Public Schools’ plan to hire thousands of new teachers is a welcome and significant step toward … SENATOR JOHN LIU WELCOMES NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ PLAN TO HIRE 3,700 NEW TEACHERS