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Suozzi Celebrates U.S.-India Relations, BAPS 50th Anniversary in U.S.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP):  Congressman Tom Suozzi (D – Long Island, Queens) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the importance of the U.S.-India relations ahead of the 50th anniversary of the first BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu temple in the United States on August 4, 2024. “Introducing legislation to commemorate the 50th anniversary of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan … Suozzi Celebrates U.S.-India Relations, BAPS 50th Anniversary in U.S.

A Conversation with Dr. Avinash Gupta, President of FIA NY NJ CT NE on the forthcoming India Day Parade in New York City

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The India Day Parade organized by the FIA NY NJ CT NE in New York City is billed as the largest India Day Parade outside of India. And it is just a few days away. The Indian Panorama spoke with the FIA President Dr. Avinash Gupta on August 4 to know about the preparations for … A Conversation with Dr. Avinash Gupta, President of FIA NY NJ CT NE on the forthcoming India Day Parade in New York City

Legislator Koslow Celebrates Freeport Day 2024

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FREEPORT, N.Y. (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Freeport) joined the community at Freeport Day on Saturday, July 27. The annual daylong event, which is presented by Freeport’s Family and Friends, Inc., AMT Children of Hope, and an array of community sponsors, the event was brimming with music, food, music, live entertainment, … Legislator Koslow Celebrates Freeport Day 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’s V-P pick

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, August 6, choosing a progressive policy champion and a plain speaker from America’s heartland to help win over the rural, white voters. Harris announced the selection in a text message to supporters. “I’m pleased to … Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’s V-P pick

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh’s interim government

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Student leaders Nadid Islam and Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan join the new dispensation in Bangladesh headed by Muhammad Yunus DHAKA (TIP): A 14-member interim government in Bangladesh, under the leadership of Noble Laureate Muhammad Yunus, was sworn in on Thursday, August 7, 2024, three days after Sheikh Hasina stepped down as Prime Minister and left … Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh’s interim government

Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after spending 17 months behind bars

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“I got bail due to the power of Constitution and democracy. This power will ensure our leader Arvind Kejriwal is also released,” Mr. Sisodia said after walking out of jail. NEW DELHI (TIP): Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia walked out of Tihar Jail on Friday, August 9, 2024, … Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after spending 17 months behind bars

Indian Consulate in New York is worried about travel agents’ malpractices

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They overcharge and submit fake documents NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Consul General of India in New York Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan on August 7, invited the media persons to the Consulate to brief them on the consular services and to share with them his worries about the malpractices indulged in by the travel agents. Mr. … Indian Consulate in New York is worried about travel agents’ malpractices

Pakistani man charged for plotting to kill Donald Trump

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NEW YORK (TIP): A Pakistani citizen has been charged in an elaborate plot that reads like a spy thriller to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. US Attorney General Merrick Garland, who announced the charges against Asif Merchant on Tuesday, August 5, indicated that the target was Trump, but did not name him. “For years, … Pakistani man charged for plotting to kill Donald Trump

US continues to expect accountability from India on Pannun’s assassination bid

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US has said it expects accountability from India concerning the alleged role of an Indian government employee in the failed attempt to assassinate a Sikh separatist on US soil last summer. In November last year, US federal prosecutors charged Indian national Nikhil Gupta with working with an Indian government employee in … US continues to expect accountability from India on Pannun’s assassination bid

Indian American rapper Hanumankind’s high-octane track ‘Big Dawgs’ makes waves across the world

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NEW YORK (TIP): Kerala-born rapper Hanumankind, also known as Sooraj Cherukat, has set the internet abuzz with his latest music video, “Big Dawgs.” The track, which has amassed over 11 million views on YouTube in just three weeks, is making waves across the globe, establishing Hanumankind as a rising star in the international hip-hop scene. … Indian American rapper Hanumankind’s high-octane track ‘Big Dawgs’ makes waves across the world

Indian American Rajeev Ram becomes oldest Olympic tennis medalist, secures silver in Men’s Doubles

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PARIS (TIP): Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek of the United States secured a silver medal in the men’s tennis doubles at the 2024 Olympics, following a closely contested match against Australia’s Matt Ebden and John Peers on Saturday. At age 40, Ram became the oldest player to win an Olympic medal in tennis, adding another … Indian American Rajeev Ram becomes oldest Olympic tennis medalist, secures silver in Men’s Doubles

Indian American Dr. Sreeni Gangasani elected chairman of Georgia Composite Medical Board

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ATLANTA, GA (TIP): Dr. Sreeni R. Gangasani, a cardiologist based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, has been elected to serve as the Chairman of the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Dr. Gangasani has been a member of the Board since 2021 and served as Vice Chair for the 2023-24 term. Dr. Gangasani is a founding partner of the … Indian American Dr. Sreeni Gangasani elected chairman of Georgia Composite Medical Board

A FILM CONCERT EXPERIENCE YOU CANNOT REFUSE

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By Mabel Pais Experience the film concert for music lovers, filmgoers and anyone looking for an exciting and unique concert experience! ‘The Godfather Live’ brings director Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece to music venues for the first time, making its premiere at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC – njpac.org) in Newark on Friday, August … A FILM CONCERT EXPERIENCE YOU CANNOT REFUSE

FILMS OF NOTE

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By Mabel Pais SUGARCANE Directors: Julian Brave NoiseCat & Emily Kassie; 2024; Documentary; English & Secwepemctsín; 107m Winner: U.S. Directing Award, Sundance Film Festival 2024 “[A] stunning and brutal look at the lasting trauma of the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School, a government-funded institution run by the Catholic Church where indigenous children were sent with … FILMS OF NOTE

India lends a helping hand to France in holding an incident-free Olympic Games

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By Prabhjot Singh PARIS (TIP): India’s avowed policy of fighting global terrorism collectively is corroborated by the deployment of a section of its specially-trained men and canine squads in Paris, the host city of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The men and dogs trained in counter-terrorist and anti-sabotage operations can be seen working in tandem … India lends a helping hand to France in holding an incident-free Olympic Games

Asian nations blunt American and European supremacy

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By Prabhjot Singh PARIS (TIP): Asia is emerging as the new powerhouse of Olympic sports. China, Japan, and the Republic of South Korea are among the top seven nations in medals tally in the 2024 Olympic Games as of today. The previous powerhouse of Olympic sports, the USA, was placed on Day 6 of the … Asian nations blunt American and European supremacy

Women athletes are keeping Indian flag flying high

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Led by double medalists PV Sindhu (badminton) and Manu Bhaker (shooting), women athletes are keeping the Indian flag flying high at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. PARIS (TIP): Led by double medalists PV Sindhu (badminton) and Manu Bhaker (shooting), women athletes are keeping the Indian flag flying high at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. While … Women athletes are keeping Indian flag flying high

Indian community delighted with performance of India in Paris so far

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By Prabhjot Singh PARIS (TIP): Indian community in France has every reason to feel pleased about the performance of its home country athletes in the 2024 Olympic games. Manu Bhaker has not only scripted history by becoming the first ever Indian athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single Olympics but has … Indian community delighted with performance of India in Paris so far

Shooter Swapnil Kusale adds a bronze to the Indian tally

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Paris (TIP): After Manu Bhaker, it was the turn of male shooters to add to the Indian medal tally. Swapnil Kusale today gave an excellent account of himself in the 50 m Air Rifle 3 positions event for men by finishing a close third to give India its third shooting bronze. Swapnil was 0.5 points … Shooter Swapnil Kusale adds a bronze to the Indian tally

Olympic Games 2024 : Manu Bhaker is the new sports icon of India

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Paris (TIP)- A girl from Jhajjar in rural Haryana is the new sports icon of India. She has given India its first two medals, both bronzes, in 10 m Air Pistol. This new sports icon is none other than Manu Bhaker, a student at Panjab University in Chandigarh. When she won a bronze medal in … Olympic Games 2024 : Manu Bhaker is the new sports icon of India

Hariyali Teej

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Hariyali Teej is a vibrant festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in parts of India, marking the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The auspicious festival of Hariyali Teej is just around the corner, and the devotees of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati are gearing up to mark this holy festival. There are three main … Hariyali Teej

Puducherry Tourism Hosts an Exclusive Roadshow in Bengaluru

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The Department of Tourism, Government of Puducherry, organised an exclusive roadshow in Bengaluru on July 26, 2024, to promote the state as a premier tourist destination in India. This event highlighted Puducherry’s scenic tourist spots and unique products, providing a platform for travel agents, tour operators, media personnel, and travel trade partners from Bengaluru to … Puducherry Tourism Hosts an Exclusive Roadshow in Bengaluru

US Federal Reserve maintains rate at 5.25-5.5% for 8th consecutive term

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The Federal Reserve, in its latest meeting, decided to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent to 5.5 per cent for the eighth time. In its statement, the Fed observed that job gains in the U.S. economy have moderated, while the unemployment rate has increased slightly but remains low. “In support of … US Federal Reserve maintains rate at 5.25-5.5% for 8th consecutive term

Digital economy to make up 1/5th of GDP by 2026: RBI

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Mumbai (TIP)- India’s digital economy is poised to constitute a fifth of GDP by 2026 from one-tenth at present, according to a Reserve Bank report. In the foreword of ‘Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for the year 2023-24’, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasised that digitalisation in finance is paving the way for next-generation … Digital economy to make up 1/5th of GDP by 2026: RBI

Economic Survey not binding, no rethink on FDI from China: Govt

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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said there is no rethinking in the government to support foreign direct investments (FDI) from China as was pitched by the Economic Survey recently. He said it was a report that always speaks about new ideas and gives out their own thinking. The Survey, he said, is not … Economic Survey not binding, no rethink on FDI from China: Govt

What are ‘metacrimes’ – and how can we stop them?

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The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known as the metaverse. Released in Australia earlier this month, it allows users to take a (virtual) walk in the savanna from their living room, watch sports matches in an immersive environment, or even buy a house after … What are ‘metacrimes’ – and how can we stop them?

NASA images reveal complex history of two near-earth asteroids

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NASA’s DART spacecraft, prior to its historic impact on the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, captured high-resolution images of both Dimorphos and its larger counterpart Didymos. These images have allowed scientists to decode the intricate history of these near-Earth asteroids and understand the formation of binary asteroid systems, which consist of a primary asteroid with a … NASA images reveal complex history of two near-earth asteroids

New model boosts diagnosis accuracy for cardiac arrest

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Japanese researchers have developed a new model that can help predict the outcomes of patients who suffer from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). In cardiac arrest cases, immediate action is crucial, as it can determine the patient’s survival. Timely intervention not only improves the chances of recovery but also minimises the risk of severe complications. Researchers … New model boosts diagnosis accuracy for cardiac arrest

Cholesterol and vision problems might be secret dementia triggers: Study

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A new Lancet Commission report highlights high cholesterol and untreated vision loss as major new risks for dementia, which affects memory and thinking skills. Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common type of dementia, makes up 60-70% of cases. The report shows that these issues account for nine percent of all dementia cases. Seven percent of dementia … Cholesterol and vision problems might be secret dementia triggers: Study

Eating a vegan diet for short period can help reduce biological age: Study

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Eating a vegan diet for eight weeks can help reduce biological age estimations, according to a small study. Knowing the biological age can help understand the risk of diabetes or dementia. The research, published in the journal BMC Medicine, showed that the age reduction observed was based on levels of DNA methylation—a type of chemical … Eating a vegan diet for short period can help reduce biological age: Study