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            Padmini Pillai from Newton, Massachusetts, is placed at the Social Secu-
        rity Administration. An immunoengineer, Padmini will help bridge the gap
        between discoveries in immunology and advances in biomaterial design to
        treat human disease. She was instrumental at MIT in developing a tumor-se-
        lective nanotherapy to eliminate hard-to-treat cancers.
            During the COVID-19 pandemic, Padmini was featured in several media
        outlets including CNBC, The Atlantic, and The New York Times to discuss
        vaccination, immunity, and the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on
        vulnerable communities. Padmini received her Ph.D. in immunobiology from
        Yale University and a B.A. in biochemistry from Regis College.
            Nalini Tata from New York City, New York, is placed at the White House
        Office of Cabinet Affairs. She is a neurosurgery resident at New York-Presby-
        terian Weill Cornell Medical Center/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen-
        ter, where she helps treat the spectrum of emergency and elective neurosur-
        gical conditions. Her published work spans clinical and non-scientific journals
        with a focus on advancing equity in access to care.
            Nalini’s career in neurosurgery and long-standing interest in public policy
        are closely bound by a deep-rooted dedication to public service. She received
        her BSc in neurobiology from Brown University, MPhil from the University of
        Cambridge, M.D. from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, and MPP   to his homeland to perform with such incredible musicians. “This concert is a
        in Democracy, Politics, and Institutions from the Harvard Kennedy School of   celebration of the universal language of music, exploring the common ground
        Government.
                               ZAKIR HUSSAIN                                between Indian classical and Western jazz.”
                                                                                Bela Fleck, the renowned banjo legend, shared his fascination with Indi-
         Musician and Grammy Winners                                        an classical music and enthusiasm for performing in India. Double bass vir-
                                                                            tuoso Edgar Meyer looks forward to exploring connections between Indian

                     announce India Tour                                    classical and Western jazz, inspiring new conversations about music’s univer-
                                                                            sal language.
                                                                                Acclaimed flautist Rakesh Chaurasia hopes to inspire young musicians
        G      rammy-winning icons Zakir Hussain, Rakesh Chaurasia, Bela Fleck,   and fans to explore India’s rich musical traditions.
                                                                                Abhinav Upadhyay, Founder of Perfect Harmony Productions, empha-
               and Edgar Meyer, have announced the ‘As We Speak India tour.’
                  Scheduled for January 2025, this multi-city tour will have a fusion
        of Indian classical music and Western jazz. The tour will visit Bengaluru, Hy-  sized the tour’s significance, stating, “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
                                                                            to experience the magic of diversity.”
        derabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
            The quartet’s performance will showcase their collective virtuosity, hav-  To read more about Indian diaspora and Global Indians, log on to and follow
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            Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain expressed his excitement about returning

















































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