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PNC MENON

Sobha Group Founder Donates

INR 110 million to BAPS temple

world outside of their Cranford, New Jersey, home.
“They took frequent trips back to India where Sonali saw a tale of two
NC Menon, the Founder of Sobha Group, a renowned luxury real estate countries, such incredible dynamism and burgeoning intellect, culture but
developer in India and UAE, has demonstrated his unwavering commit-
Pment to fostering cultural enrichment and social progress through a gen- also such extreme poverty that persists in many parts of the country -- even
with all of the success lifting so many hundreds of millions of people out of
erous contribution of INR 110 million towards the enhancement of facilities poverty -- but seeing people with and people without, I think for Sonali just
and services at the BAPS Hindu Mandir. As a philanthropist and an advocate contributed to what her parents had instilled in her, which is a strong sense of
for social responsibility, PNC Menon has spearheaded various social develop- justice and a desire to address inequity and unfairness,” Power said.
ment initiatives, particularly in India. During her time as deputy assistant to the administrator, Korde served
The historic inauguration ceremony of BAPS Hindu Mandir, to be
graced by the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri as deputy to the US Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues
charged with leading the country’s diplomacy efforts to address the humani-
Narendra Modi, symbolizes a significant milestone in cultural diplomacy and tarian crisis in Gaza.
religious harmony. As Prime Minister Modi unveils this landmark temple, it
serves as a beacon of hope, inspiring collaborative endeavours towards build- To read more about Indian diaspora and Global Indians,
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Speaking about the upcoming and much-awaited BAPS Hindu Mandir
in Abu Dhabi, Mr. PNC Menon, Founder of Sobha Realty, expressed, “It
is a great honour and privilege to contribute to the BAPS Hindu Mandir in
Abu Dhabi and support this social and cultural cause. This is consistent with
our values and dedication to having a lasting positive impact on society. The
donation reiterates our commitment to contributing to society and assisting
the diverse cultural communities in the UAE, all of which play a key role in
consolidating the nation’s reputation for fostering an inclusive, tolerant, and
diverse society.”
SONALI KORDE
Official sworn in as assistant to

USAID administrator

onali Korde was sworn in as assistant to USAID Administrator Saman-
tha Power for the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance. Prior to this,
SKorde served as deputy assistant to the administrator for the Bureau for
Humanitarian Assistance.
“I view Sonali, and I think this packed house speaks to this for so many
here, but Sonali is really a gift to us all. And because we get to see a lot of her,
in time, and a lot of her many qualities, which I will dwell on,” Power said
during the swearing-in ceremony.
She also mentioned that Korde’s parents, who migrated from India, gave
her an incredible upbringing that endowed her with a deep appreciation for a

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