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18 16 India Day Parade in New York City Brings a Riot of Tricolor www.theindianpanorama.com VOL 11 ISSUE 34 ● NEW YORK ● AUGUST 25 - AUGUST 31, 2017 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● PRICE 40 CENTS The talaq Trump’s On India's 70th Independence Jacqueline: I’ve a verdict fallout Afghan Shift Anniversary, let us be genuine interest in 8 9 16 reminded: Rivers are India's Lifelines 18 learning Urdu Nandan Nilekani back at Infosys as Chairman India Day Parade in New York City BENGALURU (TIP): Nandan brings a riot of Tricolor Nilekani, the 62-year- old co-founder of 25 floats, dozens of marching bands and dancing groups; thousands cheering with tricolor in hands India's second-largest software services exporter, returned to the Infosys board after an 8-year hiatus on Thursday, August 24, as the firm's Former CEO returns to Infosys board after 8-year chairman, a move gap; aims to restore calm that investors expect following Sikka's bitter exit contd on page 32 Right to privacy verdict: Top lawyers unsure about Aadhaar's future NEW DELHI (TIP): The landmark verdict of the Supreme Court ruling on right to privacy as a fundamental right was on August 24, 2017 welcomed by jurists and senior advocates who termed “You cannot make a blanket and categorical statement it as "progressive" and protective of "the that Aaadhaar will be banned New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, waving India's tricolor, marched in the parade Photos: Jay Mandal/On Assignment or is unconstitutional," says basic right". They, Soli Sarbjee. File Photo / however, said the NEW YORK (TIP): Thousands of people The 37th India Day Parade organized by police contingents and cultural Shanker Chakravarty contd on page 32 from the Indian diaspora converged in the the Federation of Indian Associations - New performances by young Indian-American heart of New York, on August 20, to York, New Jersey,Connecticut - ran through children. celebrate India's 71st Independence Day at several streets, from 38th to 26, on Madison For the first time in the 37-year-old Indian American Executive one of the largest parades outside India Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday, August 20, history of India Day parade in New York attended by 'Baahubali' actors Rana and featured tableaux by several Indian- City, a tableau dedicated to the creator of Faces Racial Abuse from Daggubati and Tamannaah Bhatia. American organizations, marching bands, contd on Page 2 Trump Supporters Hostage situation has ended in Charleston: Mayor CHICAGO (TIP): An Fired dishwasher shoots chef; takes Indian-American executive was racially hostages in Charleston abused and told to "go back CHARLESTON, S.C. (TIP): to India" after he said that Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg he will not support said a hostage situation in a President Donald Trump's Charleston, South Carolina, restaurant Ravin Gandhi was trolled economic agenda after has ended with the gunman being shot and racially abused by Trump appeared to defend by police, says an AP report. Trump Supporters for white supremacists Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg the op-ed he wrote for following the said the restaurant employee shot by CNBC following Donald Charlottesvilleviolence. the gunman on Thursday has died. Trump's Charlottesville contd on page 32 Interim Charleston Police Chief remarks 104-02, 120th Street, S. Richmond Hill, NY 11419 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 NEW YORK FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 India Day Parade in New York City brings a riot of Tricolor CONTD FROM PAGE 1 "India has given me lot of freedom to express myself. It is very humbling to represent India at the parade," she said. A float by the Indian Consulate in the city focused the rich cultural heritage of India's northeast states. Thousands of people from the New York tri-state area came for the day-long celebration, which included special food stalls, cultural extravaganza and about 25 floats by various Indian organizations based in the US, including Air India and State Bank of India. People, including young children and seniors, raised patriotic slogans like 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' and carried banners, placards and Indian and American flags as they witnessed the floats and celebrities from the barricaded pavements along the parade route. Indian music and popular Bollywood songs reverberated through the air as people celebrated with a fervor of All Women crew of Air India celebrates Independence Day patriotism. Several Americans and people belonging to different ethnicities Singer Kailash Kher had attended the flag hoisting ceremony at also stopped to watch the parade and enjoy the festivities. Families the permanent mission. Later speaking to PTI, Kher applauded the significant contributions of Indian Americans to the social and Grand Marshall and the Chief Guests. L to R: Rana Daggubati, economic fabric of the US. General (Retd) Dalbir Singh Suhag and Tamannaah Bhatia He called on Indians settled in America to join hands and continue to make contributions that take India to the next level of the Khalsa (Sikhs), Guru Gobind Singh formed part of the parade. growth and development, particularly through support of flagship Guru Gobind Singh sacrificed his entire life and family at the altar Indian programs such as 'Swachch Bharat', 'Beti Bachao Beti of safeguarding the rights of the underprivileged. He fought against Padhao' and 'Digital India'. (With inputs from PTI) injustice, tyranny and social differences. FIA President Andy Bhatia encouraged Harry Panaser, a social activist and lobbyist to arrange to have a float dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh whose 350th birth Air India float. Regional Manager Vandana Sharma, the CG and the DCG with the Air India staff and crew had travelled from nearby states such as Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts to witness the parade, an annual fixture in the city's calendar since 1981. On India's Independence Day on August 15, the iconic Empire State Building was lit up in the Indian tri-color. Commemorating the Day, India's Consul-General in New York, On the float dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh. L to R: Deputy Ambassador Sandeep Chakravorty had rung the opening bell at the The Consulate General of New York Float. The theme for the Consul General Paramita Tripathi, Harry Panaser, NASDAQ stock market in Times Square. Flag-hoisting ceremonies tableau was North East States of India. The Consul General Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty, Jagdish Sewhany and commemorative events were held at the Indian Consulate as Sandeep Chakravorty and Deputy Consul General Paramita and Prof. Indrajit S Saluja well as at India's Permanent Mission to the UN. Tripathi with participants anniversary was celebrated earlier this year. Greeting the crowd, New York city Mayor Bill de Blasio said the Independence Day parade celebrates the "extraordinary contributions" of the Indian-American community to the city. "This is a day we appreciate what people do for the city regardless of what they look like, regardless of what language they speak, regardless of where they were born. Everyone here contributes to making New York City better and making America stronger.That is what we are celebrating today," de Blasio said. The mayor, holding the Indian tricolor, waved to the thousands of people gathered along the parade route. Daggubati, the Grand Marshal for the parade, said it was a matter of great pride for him to celebrate the Independence Day with a large population of Indian-Americans. "It gives me a huge sense of pride to be here. The people here are the ambassadors of our country making us proud outside of India," he said. Bhatia said, "It is amazing to see Indians celebrating" the Maharashtra Dhol Tasa country's culture and heritage. Mrs. & General Dalbir Singh Suhag with the Consul General Haryana dancers Sandeep Chankravorty on the stand THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 NEW YORK 3 Oak Tree Road, New Jersey India Day Parade A Crowd puller India Day draws 40,000 enthusiasts EDISON, NJ (TIP): Indian Parade in Floral Park American community in New Jersey celebrated India's Independence Day at the Oak Tree Road Parade with fervor and enthusiasm. According to the organizers, more than 40, 000 enthusiasts turned up at the 13th annual India Day Parade, hosted by the Indian Business Association. Bollywood star Riteish Deshmukh was the Grand Marshall. "We had an amazing turnout, largest in the history of this event," said Dhiren Amin, President of the Association. "Hundreds of volunteers worked around the clock to organize this event. I am really proud of our team," he added. Present for the festivities were Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, both candidates for Governor, along with their respective running mates. Also in attendance were several elected officials from both parties, including legislators, freeholders, and mayors. Edison Mayor Tom Lankey administered the Oath of Office to IBA Vice President Mahesh Bhagia, who has been appointed as Special Assistant to the Mayor for Edison Tanushree Dutta and Mahima Chaudhry with organizers at the parade Township. "It was a historic moment" said Manher Shah, who is a trustee for IBA. The parade featured 19 floats, 2 marching bands, and a number of walking groups. Over 100 organizations participated in the festivities. The Air India and JFK Hospital floats particularly drew the attention of the audience. Chandrakant Patel, Chairman for the organization thanked its sponsors. "Our sponsors are generous and supportive of the community. They should be commended." A cultural program featuring local artists followed the parade. The parade runs through Oak Tree Road, from Edison to Woodbridge. It is the only parade that runs through two towns. India's Independence Day celebrated in Atlantic City ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (TIP): Atlantic A view of the crowd City: South Jersey Indian Association QUEENS, NY (TIP): For the 2nd year in a More than 30 organizations including 6 organized the 8th Annual India Day Parade row, India Day Parade organized by Floral floats and an American Band marched in the on August 12th from Taj Mahal Casino to Park - Bellerose Indian Merchants parade.
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