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IAPC honored today.
The other honoree whom IAPC
recognized today was Sudhir M.
Parikh, M.D., a physician by pro-
fession and currently the Chairman
and Publisher of Parikh Worldwide
Media Inc., the largest Indian-Amer-
ican publishing group in the United
States, and Chairman of ITV Gold, a
24x7 TV news channel, and is one of
the most honored Indian Americans
with Padma Shri and Pravasi Bhara-
tiya Samman, and the Ellis Island
Medal of Honor.
Special Recognition at the event
was given to: Randhir Jaiswal, Con-
sul General of India in New York for
his vision, dedication and commu-
nity service; Mayor Bill De Blasio,
Former Mayor Of New York City,
for Excellence in Public Service and
Leadership; Dr. Prabhakar Kore,
Member of Parliament, India, for
his distinguished services in Educa-
tion and Public Services; and Kevin
Thomas, New York State Senator For gramming & Marketing, JUS Broad-
excellence in Community Service and casting Corporation said, “I t is said
leadership. that the media is the fourth pillar
In his address, while highlight- of democracy. Never was that state-
ing the many recent initiatives of the ment truer than in the times we live
Government of India to lead India to in now. While media as an entity has
prosperity and strength, Ambassador certainly evolved to fit modern times,
Jaiswal praised IAPC for its “signif- its invaluable service to society per-
icant contribution to promoting In- sists. As a member of the media, it
dia-US friendship and the welfare of is my honor to serve as President of
Indian diaspora in the United States. the Indo-American Press Club. I look
It has brought together people from forward to furthering the principles
the diaspora media fraternity under of democracy alongside the rest of
a cohesive umbrella so that the voice the IAPC leadership and team.” By
of the community could be heard in becoming a member IAPC, she said,
a meaningful manner. We look for- you gain “access to a unique profes-
ward to their continued support to sional network, exclusive events with
bring developments from India to the high-profile global influencers, cut-
readers in the US and carry all the ting-edge Newswire services and an
excitement from the United States opportunity to network with others in
to the people of India. I invite Indo the media industry.”
American Press Club to join hands Ginsmon Zachariah, Founding
with us in celebrating India@75, our Chair of IAPC BOD said, “Our home-
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. I wish the land India is known to have a vibrant,
Club steady growth, progress and suc- active and free media, which plays a
cess,” he said. very vital role in the functioning and
Former NYC Mayor Bill de Bla- growth of the largest democracy in
sio, while congratulating Pam Kwatra the world. And we recognize that as
on receiving the Lifetime Achieve- members of the media we have an
ment Award, described her as a trail- Mehta, its new Board Chairman, new collective efforts and advocacy activ- important role to play in our adopted
blazing businesswoman, a community committee members and all the hon- ities through its nearly one thousand land. We are aware of our call to be
leader, and a political force with exec- orees. We will continue to support members across the US and Canada, a source of effective communication
utive chops. No wonder she worked this media organization.” by being a link between the media around the world. We as members of
with elan on important projects in my In his acceptance speech, Kam- fraternity and the world at large. We the media realize that we have a role
administration on my request. I also lesh Mehta said, “These are unprec- will work together with dedication to to play in shaping our world to be a
came to know that her involvement edented times for journalists and the enhance the working conditions of just and equitable place where ev-
with the community spans across cul- media, when many have sacrificed our journalists, exchanging ideas and eryone enjoys freedom and liberty.”
ture, art & literature - preserving and their lives in the pandemic. At IAPC, offering educational and training op- Parveen Chopra, past president
promoting abroad the rich and varied we salute these brave men and wom- portunities to our members, aspiring of IAPC welcomed the audience. A
culture of India.” While extending his en who risk their lives to bring to the young journalists and media profes- souvenir with colorfully designed pag-
greetings to IAPC, the Mayor said, world accurate reporting and being sionals around the globe.” es, depicting the history and objectives
“Congratulations are due to IAPC an effective voice of the media world. In her presidential address, of IAPV, edited by Parveen Chopra
for doing a good job, to Kamlesh IAPC envisages its vision through Aashmeeta Yogiraj, Director - Pro- and Dr. Mathew Joys was released.

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