The 4th of July is a very special day remembering and honoring our military and saluting the brave hearts that collaborated the process of bringing all the revolutionaries from across the colonies to discuss and implement Independence. For some it is a special day because of holiday to spend time with their families and friends, … We need to stand as one race and one nation
The Indian Diaspora Council International (IDC) congratulates the people of United States of America (USA) on the 245thanniversary of the Declaration of Independence and conveys its best wishes for continuing progress in championing the cause of freedom, justice and liberty throughout the world. Despite recent setbacks due to the devastation effects of Covid-19, widespread protests … Celebrating US Independence Day 2021
Independence Day, 4th of July, means to us like Diwali and Baisakhi celebrations. Readers celebrate 4th of July Readers of The Indian Panorama across America have sent in their thoughts on the American Independence Day. We thank them for their valuable thoughts and take pleasure in sharing them with the larger The Indian Panorama family. … What America’s Independence Day means to us
NEW YORK (TIP): State Bank of India, New York celebratedits 66th State Bank Foundation Day on July 1st, 2021, withgreat vigor and enthusiasm. The excitement was palpable in the various competitions and contests held over the last few days involving all the staff members of the Bank. The Cricket Tournament, Photography competition and Quiz contest … State Bank of India Foundation Day Celebrations
NEW YORK (TIP):Gurbir S Grewal, a prominent Indian-American and the longest-serving Sikh Attorney-General of the US state of New Jersey, is stepping down to take up a key position with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Gurbir S Grewal, 48, will become SEC’s director of the enforcement division, which regulates financial markets, from July … Indian American Attorney-General Appointed US Securities and Exchange Commission Director
Americans have been waiting to celebrate 4th of July which they could not in 2020 under the shadow of COVID-19. Mercifully, the pandemic, though still around, is not threatening enough to prevent Americans from getting back their traditional 4th of July parades, fireworks and parties. I am glad to know that The Indian Panorama is … MESSAGE- Naveen Shah CPA
Rep. Tom Suozzi, New York 3rd DistrictHappy Independence Day! “E Pluribus Unum”; Out of Many, One. Our country is a “great experiment”. It is a chance to show that people of different backgrounds, creeds, ethnicities, endowed with certain unalienable Rights, can come together as one nation, united in freedom and democracy. Let’s celebrate our Independence … Message – Rep. Tom Suozzi
Harry Singh Bolla CEO, Bolla Oil Corporation I am pleased to know that The Indian Panorama is bringing out a special edition to mark 4th of July. I must congratulate the Indian American publisher Prof. Indrajit S Saluja for his being thoughtful that the historic event of his country of adoption is as important and … Message-Harry Singh Bolla
VK Raju, MD, FRCS, FACS President and Founder, Eye Foundation of America Morgantown, VAThe collective effort of Americans to overcome the monstrous COVID-19 has yielded results, and this 4th of July, Americans do not feel as unsafe as in 2020 to get out and get together to celebrate the Independence Day of the United States … MESSAGE-VK Raju
~ Platform unveiled at a mega event with Priyanka Chopra Jonas as a special guest ~ ~ ZEE5 subscribers can stream the largest selection of Originals and Movies across Indian languages, including upcoming Blockbuster film RRR, and Library Titles from Zee Network channels along with Pakistani and Bangladeshi shows ~ ~ Existing library of 130,000 … ZEE5 launches in the U.S., ushers in a new era of South Asian Entertainment
33,000 families receive 3-K for All offers as program expands across all 32 community school districts NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter, on June 30, announced 33,131 families are receiving offers to free, full-day, high-quality 3-K for All across all 32 community school districts following an historic expansion … MAYOR DE BLASIO AND CHANCELLOR PORTER ANNOUNCE RECORD NUMBER OF 3-K FOR ALL OFFERS
KEASBEY, NJ (TIP): The Federation of Indian Associations of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut (FIA-NY NJ CT) has once again proved its commitment to serve its motherland India in times of need. The federation recently shipped nine containers of Oximeters, Rescuation bags, medical cargo, and two shipments of 350 ventilators … FIA ships essential medical equipment to India ahead of likely 3rd wave of pandemic
LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Indian American Forum under the leadership of Founding Member Dr. Bobby K. Kalotee and Chairwoman Indu Jaiswal brought the community together to celebrate “Back to Life – Indian American Night”, both In-person and Zoom. Chaired by Beena Kothari & Co-chaired by Flora Parekh, the event honored distinguished community leaders who made … IAF Honors Community leaders at Indian American Night
GARDEN CITY, NY (TIP): North America based one of the oldest and biggest nonprofit organizations, the India Association of Long Island (IALI), organized the annual 43rd gala event and proudly dedicated this year’s gala ceremony to honor the teachers of the American society. The esteemed attendees along with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Deputy Consulate General … 43rd IALI gala honorsCommunity Builders
“It’s a well-known fact that Pakistan is the nerve center of terrorism. Jamat-ud-Dawah, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen carry out their terrorist operations against India from Pakistan’s territory. Moreover, many terrorist organizations like the Taliban, Haqqani network, al Qaeda and Islamic State carry out attacks in Afghanistan and have safe sanctuaries inside Pakistani territory. Pakistan … Insurmountable odds
By Yogendra Yadav “What the Opposition needs to demonstrate at this stage is political cohesion. It needs to demonstrate a unity of purpose, a shared agenda (not just a hastily drawn up minimum programme) that inspires hope, an alternative approach to governance, a capacity to work together by subordinating their differences.” Opposition unity is among … Opposition unity should transcend poll alliance
The dangers and after-effects of climate change are manifesting themselves with increasing frequency, more intensity and longer duration all over the world. As per a US study, the number of heat waves striking America in 2010 had climbed to six per year, from two per year around 50 years ago. The latest to feel the … Alarmingly warm: Record-smashing temperatures in US, Canada a wake-up call
246 years since 1776. I celebrate the journey of the greatest nation on the Earth. Proud of the vision and the farsightedness of the founding fathers who created institutions which have given strength to each individual and the nation. 4th of July is a day to celebrate the gifts. It is the day of independence … America Needs to Introspect
A firstfor New York city in modern history NEW YORK (TIP): The top three Democratic mayoral contenders are demanding a manual recount of the June 22 primary election if the final vote count has narrow enough margins — a process that would be a first for the city in modern history. “It is without precedent … NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary candidates demand manual recount
DEHRADUN (TIP): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat resigned late Friday, July 2 night even as the BJP Legislature Party meeting is expected to be held in Dehradun on Saturday, July 3 to choose his successor. BJP sources said that Cabinet Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Singh Tomar will attend the meeting as the … Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat resigns
NEW YORK (TIP): As the World Health Organization (WHO) draws up plans for the next phase of its probe of how the coronavirus pandemic started, an increasing number of scientists say the U.N. agency isn’t up to the task and shouldn’t be the one to investigate. Numerous experts, some with strong ties to WHO, say … Experts question if WHO should lead probe into Origins of Covid
WASHINGTON (TIP): The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has issued a moratorium on federal executions while it reviews policies and procedures, the Department said in a statement. U.S. President Joe Biden had said on his campaign website that he would legislate the end of capital punishment at the federal level and incentivize states to follow … U.S. issues moratorium on death penalty at federal level
The traditional Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks returns I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): America will celebrate its 246th birthday on 4th of July. It was on this day in 1776 that the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, Also read “Making of America” on pages 24-33. With the Pandemic fears receding, there is a … Americans all set to celebrate 4th of July
Why does America feel so fractured with so much division? The rancor and misinformation proffered by some of my colleagues in the House of Representatives, the blood-boiling commentary on cable “news,” and the negative tone on social media, which is often amplified by our foreign adversaries, has made us “a house divided against itself.” Can … Why Are My Colleagues in Congress Throwing Flames Instead of Doing Their Jobs?
By Mike Ghouse America is the greatest nation on the Earth. Indeed, India is a part of the American Heritage from the very beginning. Upon declaration of our Independence on July 4, 1776, one of the first three heads of State who recognized the sovereignty of the United States was Tipu Sultan from India. Morocco … Happy 4th – India and America have a special bond
By Mabel Pais PAN NALIN’S “LAST FILM SHOW” winsSECOND PLACE: BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE And the TFF 2021 Audience Award Winners Are… The 20th annual Tribeca Festival’s Audience Awards winners are for Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature and the first-ever Best Online Premiere. The first-place winners of Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature each … TFF@20 AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS ARE…
WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian American circuit court chief judge Shalina D Kumar as a federal judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, the White House announced on Wednesday, June 30. Nominated by Biden to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Chief Judge Shalina D Kumar has … Indian American Shalina D Kumar Nominated as Federal Judge
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Biden Administration has appointed Indian American diplomat Atul Keshap as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, in New Delhi to “reinforce the close US partnership with the Government and people of India.” A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Keshap will be departing for India following the retirement of US Ambassador Daniel Smith, … Indian American Senior Foreign Service Diplomat Atul Keshap posted to India as CDA
WASHINGTON (TIP): Nine of the 11 finalists for this year’s US Spelling Bee contest are Indian Americans, reflecting the dominance young kids from the small ethnic community have had on this prestigious and high-pressure endurance test for more than a decade now. The 11 spellers, of which nine are Indian-Americans, will compete for the champion … Nine Indian Americans among 11 US Spelling Bee Finalists this Year
HOUSTON (TIP): An Indian American couple and their one-year-old child are among more than 150 people who are still missing after the collapse of part of a 12-story residential building in the US state of Florida on Thursday, June 24, according to media reports on Monday, June 28. Search and rescue teams have been feverishly … Indian American Family among 150 Missing after US State of Florida Building Collapse