www.theindianpanorama.com VOL 11 ISSUE 32 ● NEW YORK ● AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 17, 2017 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● PRICE 40 CENTS Trump unveils Are the US and North US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Kangana Ranaut: fresh Af-Pak Korea on the Launched to Further Enhance Have to fight for 8 policy 9 brink of a nuclear war? 13 Relationship between Two Countries 18 everything in life Doyen of Indian American community Bansi Shah Passes Trump warns North Korea of "fire and fury": North away ansi Shah, lovingly Korea mocks Trump, hones Guam strike plans addressed as Bansi BBhai, a perfect WASHINGTON (TIP): Nuclear-armed North Korea gentleman, chose to say mocked President Donald Trump as "bereft of reason" good bye for ever to his on Thursday, August 10, raising the stakes in their numerous friends and stand-off with an unusually detailed plan to send a salvo relations on August 10. He of missiles towards the US territory of Guam. was 76. The scheme to target the island, a key US military Bansi Shah was a Bansi Shah (8.27.1941 stronghold, was intended to "signal a crucial warning" popular person, known for to 8.10.2017) as "only absolute force" would have an effect on the US his zest for life and friendliness. He was one of the leader, North Korea said. architects of the Society of Indian American The declaration came after Trump said on Twitter Engineers and Architects having been its that America's nuclear arsenal was "far stronger and president for a couple of years. He was in to more powerful than ever before". construction and real estate business. contd on page 32 For information on his last rites, please call his The rhetoric on both sides is a cause of concern to wife Kalpana Ben Patel or son, Akash Shah at 646- international community which is watching the situation 270-3680. in nervous apprehension of a flare up Mitch hunt is on Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as FBI agents searched Manafort's BEDMINSTER, NJ (TIP): President Trump continued to 13th Vice President of India home publicly criticize Majority NEW DELHI (TIP): M WASHINGTON (TIP): FBI Leader Mitch McConnell for Venkaiah Naidu was on Friday, agents looking for financial the party's failure to repeal and August 11, sworn in as the 13th documents have searched one replace the Affordable Care Vice President of India. of the homes of President Act. During a brief press President Ram Nath Kovind Donald Trump's former appearance, he declined to say administered him the oath of campaign chairman, Paul whether McConnell should office and secrecy at Manafort, whose past foreign After Days of attacks, Trump resign, but told reporters they Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as political work has been swept suggests Mitch McConnell should ask him again down the Following the ceremonial the Vice President at into the investigations into should step down Manafort, who led the Trump road. reception Naidu will take over Rashtrapati Bhawan's Darbar Russian interference in the campaign for several months President Donald Trump ramped up his attacks on Sen. as the speaker of the Rajya Hall Photo/ Doordarshan 2016 election. A Manafort is being investigated in Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) Thursday, August 10, suggesting the Sabha in the Parliament. spokesman confirmed the connection with the Russia Senate Majority Leader should step down if Republicans Earlier on Friday, he visited Rajghat to pay floral tribute to search Wednesday, August 9. probe continue failing to pass measures at the top of the party's the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. National Democratic Manafort spokesman Jason legislative agenda. Alliance (NDA) nominee and former union minister Naidu Maloni said in a statement that FBI agents had obtained a "If he doesn't get repeal and replace done and if he doesn't was elected as the 13th Vice President of India with 516 votes. warrant and searched one of Manafort's homes, but he would get taxes done, meaning cuts and reform, and if he doesn't get Opposition nominee Gopalkrishna Gandhi secured 244 votes not say when the search occurred or what it was for. contd on page 13 out of 760 valid votes. contd on page 13 contd on page 32 Independence Day Special Edition The Indian Panorama invites articles and advertisements for the special edition to mark 70 years of India's Independence. Please email to [email protected] or mail to P.O. Box 190067, S Richmond Hill, NY 11419. For any inquiries, please call 646-247-9458. LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION: AUGUST 14, 2017 104-02, 120th Street, S. Richmond Hill, NY 11419 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017 NEW YORK 3 Sravanth Malla wins 2017 South Asian Spelling Bee EDISON, NJ (TIP): Sravanth Malla correctly spelled the "Nail Biting contest year after year and I personally was word "Chytridiales" (an order of simple, aquatic fungi of the unable to get up during the bee! It's amazing to see the pool phylum Chytridiomycota) during the 2017 South Asian of talent from our community and am happy for Sravanth Spelling Bee finals to clinch the title of national champion Malla's win and excited to get to know him and some of the and took home a cash prize of $3,000. other spellers better in the "Meet the Speller" series airing Sreeniketh Vogoti from St. Johns, Florida was the shortly on Sony," said Jaideep Janakiram, Head of North National 1st Runner-Up at the Touchdown Media initiative America, Sony Entertainment Television-Asia. on Aug.4, which was taped live for broadcast on Sony Children up to 14 years of age were eligible to participate Entertainment Television and the contest saw spellers of even 6 years of age compete The initiative was organized by leading multicultural and make it past a few rounds. Registration for 2017 will advertising firm, Touchdown Media Inc. Sony open in October this year and for more information and to Entertainment Television was the exclusive rights holder register your child, please visit and broadcast the initiative across the globe in over 120 www.SouthAsianSpellingBee.com. countries, Kawan Foods returned as the powered by sponsor Find us on Facebook at South Asian Spelling Bee and you for the initiative which is now in its 10th year. can follow us on our Twitter handle at Spell South Asian. The South Asian Spelling Bee celebrated a decade of bees, About Touchdown Media Inc.: which included some special guests at the finals such as 2016 Touchdown Media Inc. is a specialized South Asian South Asian Spelling Bee National Champion, Siyona advertising and promotions firm based in New Jersey. Now Mishra and 2015 South Asian Spelling Bee National Sreeniketh Vogoti (National First Runner Up), Rahul Walia in its 13th successful year, Touchdown has helped clients, Champion, Shourav Dasari. Founder of South Asian Spelling Bee and Sravanth Malla both mainstream and otherwise, reach out to the lucrative (National Champion "It fills my heart to see such talented young spellers from South Asian market. Touchdown Media represents more across the country who make us proud as a community. The South Asian Spelling Bee. According to the applicant than 35 years of collective experience in this niche market. initiative is unique in its reach and engagement and we are responses, 67% of the parents are from IT field, while 18% As a full-service ad firm, Touchdown has helped many very blessed to have the patronage for over a decade of are from medical related fields and the remainder from clients achieve their media and marketing goals within the families who make it a prestigious platform. My hearties legal, other professional and entrepreneurs. Families South Asian diaspora in the United States. congratulations to the winner," said Rahul Walia, Founder. reported a median household income range of over $243,000 About Sony Entertainment Television Asia: The initiative was open to children up to 14 years of age per annum. Since its launch on the Indian subcontinent in 1995, Sony and was held in 8 regional centers across the United States. "We are extremely happy with Sravanth's win at the Bee Entertainment Television (SET) has enjoyed rapid success, These areas included, New Jersey, DC Metro area, Dallas, as today's South Asian kids are all rounders and highly leading to the establishment of European, North American Chicago, Seattle, Boston, Bay Area, Charlotte, and the dedicated to their craft. We produced a special section called and African feeds known as SET Asia. SET and SET Asia are returning international center in Ghana. "Meet the Spellers where the viewers will have an now available in over 150 countries. The channels offer their Over 600 spellers from these centers participated from opportunity to get to know some of the spellers including viewers a distinctive blend of entertainment programs which 17 finalists took the stage at the Finals. Over 80% of Sravanth better," said Tim Tan, Managing Director, Kawan twenty-four hours a day, including, soap operas, dramas, the families and spellers are usually first time applicants Food, makers of the world's most popular Roti Paratha sitcoms, concerts, movies, and game shows. For more aspiring to get the exposure and experience of being in the Brand in the world - Kawan Paratha. information, visit www.setasia.tv. World's longest Sri Chinmoy Independence Day Celebrations at the Indian Consulate 3100 mile race concludes Flag hoisting on 15th August at 7.30 AM llare cordially invited to celebration of India's 71st Independence By Ashok Parulekar Sri Chinmoy started this race Day on August 15 at 7.30 AM at the Consulate General of India, 3 E NEW YORK (TIP): Some new 21 years ago and it is held every A64th Street (between Madison and Fifth), New York City, NY.