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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.
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain expressed his excitement about returning

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