# 1 Indian American Weekly: Since 2006 VOL 7 ISSUE 40 ● DALLAS ● OCT 11 - 17, 2019 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news Invites articles and advertisements for the Deepavali special edition, A New Chapter in Our Ties: Prime October 25. Please email articles by October 17 to [email protected]. Advertisers are requested to book Minister Modi to Xi space by October 15 and email MAMALLAPURAM, INDIA (TIP): Prime creatives by October 20 to [email protected] Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, October 12, For more information, visit said that their second informal summit here www.theindianpanorama.news heralds the start of a new era in India-China Email to: [email protected] relations. The 'Chennai vision', he hoped, would Cell: 646-247-9458 build on the first informal summit between India and China last year in Wuhan that had given fresh University of Houston stability and momentum in bilateral relations. Strategic communication between the two Receives $2 Million countries has led to increased stability, he underlined in his opening remarks at the Commitment to Support beginning of delegation-level talks. PM Modi and Study of Tamil Xi Jinping have met 17 times at structured summits and two informal summits, including the Language and Culture one in Mamallapuram. He recalled that at the Wuhan meeting, the two leaders had decided not to allow differences to fester into disputes. contd on Page 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Informal Summit in Mamallapuram. Photo / Courtesy Xinhua “You will be held Ethiopian PM Abiy No Entry If You Can’t Ahmed wins Nobel Pay for Healthcare Sam Kannappan, founding member and board accountable”: Pelosi president, Houston Tamil Studies Chair, Inc. peace prize WASHINGTON (TIP): (left) with Renu Khator, president, University Warns Trump US President Trump has of Houston; Antonio D. Tillis, dean, UH College The 2019 issued a proclamation to of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; and Eloise Nobel Peace suspend the entry of Brice, vice president, University Advancement Prize was immigrants 'who will attended a ceremonial signing of the given to agreement Ethiopian financially burden the Photo / Courtesy University of Houston Prime United States healthcare Minister Abiy system.' As per the new HOUSTON (TIP): A Texas nonprofit Ahmed on rule, immigrant visa applicants will Friday organization with a mission to promote October 11, have to demonstrate that they will be Tamil language, culture and literature 2019. covered by health insurance within has made a $2 million commitment to (File Photo) thirty days of entering the country or the University of Houston to establish have the financial resources to pay for contd on Page 20 medical costs. WASHINGTON (TIP): Speaker NEW YORK (TIP): The Nobel Peace Applicants will be required to meet Social Security Announces Nancy Pelosi heavily criticized Prize was awarded Friday,October 11 to these requirements before being issued 1.6 Percent Benefit President Trump when the White House a dynamic young African leader whose an immigrant visa. A number of asserted that the Administration will sweeping reforms and surprising exceptions will be made, such as for Increase for 2020 not comply with House Committee embrace of a bitter rival have been children of American citizens. ocial Security and Supplemental subpoenas as part of the impeachment praised as an inspiration to the According to a White House Security Income (SSI) benefits for inquiry. "For a while, the President has continent and a hopeful counterpoint to statement, 'President Trump is taking S nearly 69 million Americans will tried to normalize lawlessness. Now, he strongman movements far beyond it, this action to ensure we protect the increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social is trying to make lawlessness a virtue. says an AP report. Now the task for availability of healthcare benefits for Security Administration announced, The American people have already Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed American citizens' because 'Large October 10. heard the President's own words - 'do us is reining in the ethnic violence that numbers of non-citizens have taken Read full story on Page 13 a favor, though.' contd on Page 20 contd on Page 20 contd on Page 20 Indian Americans from Texas Governor Discusses Rajasthan, India,Host Enduring bond with India at Gandhi Birth Anniversary Second Annual Celebration in Irving Conference in Dallas IRVING, TX (TIP): Texas Governor DALLAS (TIP): Royal ethnic costumes, Greg Abbott on Oct 6 delivered remarks authentic Rajasthani cuisine, pulsating folk music at the 150th Birth Anniversary and enchanting "Ghoomar" dances (as popularized Celebration for Mahatma Gandhi in by Bollywood movie PADMAAVAT) will take center Irving, Texas. The Governor discussed stage at the the enduring bond between India, contd on Page 2 contd on Page 2 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 DALLAS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 Indian Americans from Rajasthan, India, Host Second Annual Conference in Dallas CONTD FROM PAGE 1 2nd annual Mel Conference, organized by the Rajputana Rawla of America, kicking off at the Four Points Sheraton (Coppell, TX) on October 12th and 13th, 2019. For the entire schedule of events, please click HERE! In an effort to unite the Rajput (royal) families of Rajasthan living all over America, the weekend celebration allows this community to stay in touch with their rich cultural heritage, while supporting the common goal of educating girl children back in India. "We understand the health and economic benefits of supporting education for girls. If you educate a girl, you educate an entire family," said Dr. Harnath Singh Rathore, one of the patrons. Rajputs of Rajasthan have long been known for their bravery, valor and pride in ancestry, so another objective of the event is to instill the same values and principles in the next generation of royals growing up in America. "Mel was hosted in the traditional manner to bring Rajputs together to network, celebrate and nurture the high values of Rajputana life for the next generation, as well as to help under privileged girls in our communities back home receive the financial support they need to achieve progress," said Narendra Singh Rathore, one of the organizers of the Dallas event. For more information about the Rajputana Rawla of America organization, please visit www.rajputanarawla.com. Governor Abbot joins hundreds in celebrating Mahatma Gandhi CONTD FROM PAGE 1 community is deeply rooted in our Texas, and the Indian American shared values of family, community, community, and highlighted the and freedom," said Governor Abbott. importance of Mahatma Gandhi's "These are the same values that teachings of peace in the modern Mahatma Gandhi advocated for, and world. As part of the celebration, they are the foundation for greater Governor Abbott also paid floral cultural understanding. As we tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, and celebrate the 150th anniversary of toured the Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi's birth, it is my Memorial Plaza - the largest hope that all who visit this memorial for Mahatma Gandhi in memorial today, tomorrow, and all the United States. the years to come will be reminded "The bond between India, Texas, of his teachings of peace, harmony, and the Indian-American nonviolence, and unity." Governor Abbot joins hundreds in celebrating Mahatma Gandhi THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 INDIANS ABROAD 3 Indian American Sampat Shivangi to Indian American Physicians Devinder S. Bhatia & Serve on Key Panel of Satish Nayak Appointed to Texas Medical Board US Health Body HOUSTON (TIP): Texas Governor the University of Arkansas and a Greg Abbott has appointed Devinder S. Doctor of Medicine from the University Bhatia, M.D., and Satish Nayak, M.D., to of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. the Texas Medical Board for terms set to Satish Nayak, M.D. of Andrews is a expire on April 13, 2025. The Board family physician, obstetrician and regulates the practice of medicine in gynecologist at Nayak Clinic. He is a Texas. member of the American Medical Devinder S. Bhatia, M.D. of Houston Association, American Academy of is a Thoracic and Cardiovascular Family Medicine, Texas Association of Sampat Shivangi is the founding president Surgeon. He is the founder, CEO, and Family Physicians, and the Texas of American Affiliation of Physicians of president of Southeast Texas Medical Association. He currently Indian-origin in Mississippi Cardiovascular P.A., and is certified by serves as the vice president of the the American Board of thoracic surgery Yeriwah Mega Foundation and is a WASHINGTON (TIP): Sampat and currently serves as chief of trustee for the Hindu Association of Shivangi, a renowned IndianAmerican cardiovascular surgery at HCA Houston West Texas. Nayak received a Bachelor physician, has been invited to serve on Healthcare Tomball. He is a Fellow of of Medicine and Surgery from the national advisory committee of a the American College of Surgeons and a Karnataka University, a Doctor of key health body dealing with mental member of The Fellow of the Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynecology health. Shivangi has been invited by Federation of State Medical Boards. He Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed from Mangalore University, a Doctor of the US Health and Human Services is a member of the Society of Thoracic Devinder S. Bhatia, and Satish Nayak to the Medicine in family medicine from Secretary Alex M Azar to serve on the Surgeons, Society for Vascular Surgery, Texas Medical Board Westchester County Medical Center, Substance Abuse and Mental Health and the Harris County Medical Society. and is a former board member of the and a Doctor of Medicine in Services Administration's (SAMHSA) He currently serves on the board of Health Museum. Bhatia received a Transitional Medicine from the Center for Mental Health Services directors for the Houston Symphony Bachelor of Science in chemistry from University of Maryland.