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Global Indian Council celebrates

Independence Day with success of

Chandrayaan-3 mission

DR. MATHEW JOYS
Las Vegas, NV
he Independence Day celebration of the
Global Indian Council was held on August
T26, 2023 on a Zoom platform comprising
leaders from across the world. It was a great meet-
ing with lasting excitement of Chandrayaan-3 victo-
ry that took place during the time frame just after
the 76th Independence Day celebration. Global
Indian Council President PC Mathew presided
over the meeting and Global General Secretary de-
livered a detailed welcome speech. Dr. Gopinath
Muthukad as the Chief Guest and Dr. Jija Madha-
van Hari Singh IPS, Rtd. (Global Goodwill Ambas-
sador of GIC) graced the event with their valuable
presence.

The meeting began with the American Na-
tional Anthem followed by the Indian Na-

tional Anthem by Kumari Krystal Shajan
(New York) and popular TV Serial singers in our independence on August 15, 1947. Con- NY Chapter President Dr. Anil Paulose, Kallikkad
Aditi & Ananya from Kerala. gratulations to ISRO for reaching new heights in Babu Brand Ambassador and Rep from Thiruva-
space exploration. In conclusion, as we celebrate nanthapuram (South Kerala Chapter), Dr. Deepa
Global Treasurer Dr. Tara Shajan and Preethy India’s Independence Day and the remarkable Mohandas (Canada), Women’s Empowerment
Pinadath (Secretary Austin Chapter) along with Chandrayaan-3, let us remember that our heritage Chair Sosamma Andrews, Dr. Alice Mathew (Las
Ms. Neha Biju from the London, Ontario chapter is a source of strength, our diversity is a source of Vegas), Chairman of Health & Wellness Dr. Jacob
of Canada took control of the entire meeting pro- unity, and our dreams are a source of inspiration. Eapen and Co-Chairperson Mrs. Usha George,
fessionally. Together, as a global Indian community, we can Cinema & Visual media Red Carpet: Komal Kha-
Chief guest Dr. Gopinathan Mudukad, the continue to reach for the stars and achieve great- tri, Sunil Hali, Trilok Malik, Vani Madula, Global
world-famous Magician who turned into a Philan- ness,” she said. Business CoE Co-Chairperson Elizabeth Paulose,
thropist expressed his happiness and endorsed the Dr. Tara Shajan introduced Chief Guest Dr. Arts & Culture: Minku Buttar talked to the au-
achievement of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and Gopinath Muthukad while Komal Khatri intro- dience in brief their appreciation of India’s great
the achievement of India from its independence in duced Dr. Jija Madavan Hari Singh IPS. Adv.Dr. achievement of Chandrayaan-3 victory.
1947. He stated that Independence is complete in Yamini Rajesh introduced the singers Aditi and Brand Ambassadors Santy Mathew, Supreme
its entirety when all the humans around are also Ananya who entertained the audience with beau- Court of India Adv. Jose Abraham, Chairman of
independent in all aspects. He mentioned the dif- tiful songs. Marginalized CoE Dr. Narayan Kutty, Adv. Susan
ferently abled population of India who are still not Global Cabinet Members, Center of Excel- Mathew, Shivkumar, and many delegates were at-
recognized by the world community. lence Chairs, Co-Chairs, Brand Ambassadors, and tendees of the celebration.
Global Goodwill Ambassador of GIC, Jija Chapter Representatives spoke words of exalta- Pravasi Conclave Director Board Member
Madavan Hari Singh IPS, former DGP of Karna- tion and appreciation for Chandrayaan-3 victory. and one of the Senior Community leaders from the
taka on her Independence Massage emphasized Global VP Prof. Joy Pallattumadom, Asso- USA, Alex Koshy Vilanilam expressed congratula-
that it is an honor to come before the GIC commu- ciate Secretary Adv. Dr. Yamini Rajesh, Media tions and wishes for the Global Indian Council and
nity. She continued in her detailed and eloquent Chair Dr. Mathew Joys, Associate Treasurer Tom its mission.
message. “Today, we come together in excitement, George Kolath, etc.PRO Adv. Seema Balasubra- Global Associate Treasurer Tom George Ko-
not only to celebrate our cherished Independence manian (Australia) highlighted India’s achieve- lath delivered the formal vote of thanks expressing
Day but also to commemorate a remarkable mile- ments from the day of Independence on August his overwhelming emotion to the Chief Guests, the
stone in our nation’s history “Chandrayaan 3”, the 15, 1947, and expressed their overwhelming happi- main speaker, and the global leadership of GIC.
Indian Moon Mission. As we unfurl the tricolor ness about the success of Chandrayaan 3 and the He emphasized his gratitude on behalf of GIC to
flag of India, we are reminded of the sacrifices, Celebration of Independence Day. every participant for their time and effort to make
struggles, and indomitable spirit that culminated African Chapter President Dr. Mohan Lumba, the event a grand success.

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