# 1 Indian American Weekly: Since 2006 VOL 13 ISSUE 09 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● MARCH 01-07, 2019 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news Michael Cohen Makes Serious charges against Trump during ‘Sometimes you have to walk’, Testimony before Congressional committee says President Trump "My loyalty to Mr Trump has cost me Talks between Trump and Kim Jong Un end abruptly everything: my family's happiness, friendships, HANOI, VIETNAM (TIP): President my law license, my Donald Trump's talks with North Korea's company, my leader, Kim Jong Un, ended abruptly on livelihood, my honor, Thursday,February 27 reportedly after Kim my reputation, and soon my freedom", insisted that he wanted international Michael Cohen said in sanctions lifted in exchange for his testimony before dismantling only his Yongbyon nuclear- the House Oversight facilities hub. "Sometimes you have to and Reform Committee walk," Trump said in a press conference May be, the dealmaker Trump thought. No WASHINGTON (TIP): The Committee on Oversight deal is better than a bad deal. and Reform on Feb 27 held a hearing with Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump and North President Donald Trump's former personal attorney and Korean dictator Kim Jong Un abruptly broke one of his most trusted advisors. During his testimony off their nuclear summit here Thursday, Cohen made serious charges against the US President. February 27, canceling a planned signing contd on Page 32 ceremony. contd on Page 32 No deal for now Indian American Lawmakers jubilant Senators urge Trump to pursue Israel’s Attorney General plans to indict Prime Minister as House passes the Most Significant resolution to India-Pak conflict Benjamin Netanyahu on WASHINGTON (TIP): Gun Control Bill in Decades Two influential American corruption charges Senators have asked US Israel's Prime President Donald Trump to Minister Benjamin pursue a peaceful Netanyahu is in for trouble in view of the resolution to the conflict Attorney General's between India and Pakistan statement that he and ensure that Islamabad plans to indict does more against the Netanyahu on terrorist groups. In a letter corruption charges to Trump, Senators Jerry Two Indian American lawmakers- Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi and Sen Moran from Kansas and JERUSALEM (TIP): Israel's attorney Kamala Harris have strongly advocated for common sense gun laws. Senators Jerry Moran and Jeanne Shaheen Jeanne Shaheen from New have said, "As in the past , the United general announced his intention on WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): The House Democrats, on Feb 27, Hampshire said there is an States should continue to take a hands-on Thursday, February 28 to indict Prime approved the first of two bills aimed at broadening the federal urgency surrounding the approach, and, when appropriate, should Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of background check system for firearms purchases. The House passed the dangerous situation work with other interested regional actors bribery,fraud and breach of trust, imperiling bill, called the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, on a 240 to 190 between India and Pakistan to apply appropriate pressure on Mr. Netanyahu's political future just 40 days vote.According to advocates for gun laws, it is the most significant gun in Kashmir. Islamabad and New Delhi to address the before he is to stand for re-election. control measure in more than two decades. contd on Page 32 contd on Page 32 underlying causes of the conflict". contd on Page 30 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 NY/NJ/CT 3 MoU between ICCR and Rutgers Marks Rutgers and ICCR Co-Host First India Conference New phase in Academic Exchanges ‘Delivering Democracy: The Indian Experience’ Ambassador Sandeep Chakravarty, Consul General of India in New York, signing the MoU on behalf of Indian Council of Cultural Relations. Dr. Barbara A. Lee, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs signing the MoU on behalf of Rutgers Shatrughan Sinha, Deputy Consul General of India making remarks . Others in the picture, from University. L to R: Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty, Dhananjay Singh of National Human Resources Development Network, Richard Rossow, senior advisor and Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (TIP): On Friday, and Ashwini Kumar Tewari, of the State February 22, Rutgers Global, in partnership Bank of India USA. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (TIP): A memorandum of understanding between Indian Council with the Consulate General of India and the The second panel discussion focused on the of Cultural Relations andRutgers University, New Jersey was signed on Feb 21 for the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), topic of Democracy and Public Participation establishment of ICCR Visiting Lectureshipin Contemporary Indian Studies. presented the conference "Delivering and included reflections by Milind Kamble Ambassador Sandeep Chakravarty,Consul General of India in New York, signed the MoU on Democracy: The Indian Experience." This from the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce behalf of Indian Councilof Cultural Relations. Dr. Barbara A. Lee, Senior Vice President for event was the first-ever ICCR-Rutgers India and Industry and Senator Vin Gopal, the Academic Affairs and Dr.Christopher J. Molloy, Chancellor, signed the MoU on behalf of conference and drew an engaged audience of senate majority leader in the New Jersey Rutgers University. faculty, students, and members of the legislature, and was moderated by Navnita Ambassador Chakravorty welcomed the signing of the MOU and noted with satisfaction that community. India's Consul General in New Chadha Behera, professor of political science focus of Rutgers University on India has increased significantly in recent months. He also York Sandeep Chakravorty delivered a lecture at the University of Delhi. For the final panel stated that Consulate General of India can help in connecting students of Rutgers University at the event. discussion, Richard Rossow, senior advisor to Indian companiespresent in the U.S. for both jobs and internship opportunities. Chancellor "Delivering Democracy: The Indian and Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Policy Molloy welcomed thesigning of the MOU and noted that Rutgers is ready to further intensify Experience" gathered together an impressive Studies at the Center for Strategic and its partnership withIndia. roster of scholars, diplomats, and business International Studies, moderated a lively The MoU marks a new phase in academic exchanges between India and RutgersUniversity. leaders to discuss, in depth, India's conversation on Governance and Democracy ICCR had earlier established a Chair at Rutgers School of Management & Labor Relations in democratic, economic, and social with Dhananjay Singh of the National 2017. The new MoU will facilitate focused short-term deployment of reputedexperts at Rutgers achievements. In addition, the group also Human Resources Development Network, and University.The chair is likely to draw immense interest from the studentcommunity at Rutgers analyzed the challenges and opportunities Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul General of University in view of the increasing interest in India studies as well aslarge concentration of that lie ahead for India. India. Indian diaspora in New Jersey. The MOU will remain in force till 2023. The conference consisted of three panel The conference provided an opportunity to discussions. In the first panel on Democracy discuss in detail the upcoming Indian General and the Economy, Nikhila Natarajan, a Elections, scheduled for April and May of this journalist with Firstpost moderated a year when more than 800 million people will Miss India USA 2018 Shree Saini discussion with Syed Zafar Islam of Air India, vote, representing perhaps the largest performed at the opening ceremony Hirsh Vardhan Singh with Hi-Tec Systems, democratic exercise in human history. Parker Jewish Institute Appoints Sujata Seth to of Miss India USA 2019 Promote Newly Expanded Indian Cultural Unit NEW HYDE PARK, NY (TIP): Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation announced Match 1 that Sujata Seth has joined the Institute's Public Affairs Office, reporting to Lina Scacco, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Outreach and Development. As the new Marketing Associate for Parker's newly expanded Indian Cultural Unit, Sujata will conduct special outreach programs to educate the area's Indian population about Parker's dedicated services for older adults. According to the information made available to The Indian Panorama, Ms. Seth's responsibilities will include making special presentations at Senior Centers, at Hindu Temples and businesses, Physicians' offices and other health-related facilities. Fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, she's excited about joining Parker's team. "My goal is to promote awareness of the Parker brand, especially about the fourth floor Indian Cultural Unit," Ms. Seth said. She will also make special efforts to reach those residing in the neighborhoods, who may not know of Parker's unique and dedicated program for the Indian community. Sujata Seth, Marketing She brings many years of professional marketing expertise to Associate at Parker Jewish her new position at Parker. She has since 2014 till the present been Institute for Health Care & actively involved with the India Association of Long Island (IALI) Rehabilitation in Hicksville. As an Executive Member, she has assisted the Association President closely with Fundraising events, Food Drives (in collaboration with The Interfaith Nutrition Network), India Fest (showcase of the Indian heritage and culture annual event) and various other events. In Shree Saini's mesmerizing performance addition, since 2015 she has co-chaired a monthly Forum where Meditation mantras are chanted FORDS, NJ (TIP): Miss India USA 2019 opening ceremonyheld at Albert's Palace in Fords, and a discourse on The Bhagwad Gita (the Hindu holy book) is given. Her love for singing has kept New Jersey has left the everyone surprised for its performance line-up. None other than Miss her involved in monthly music groups within the community as well.