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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline NOVEMBER 15, 2024 | The Indian Eye 15

ip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner
International Affairs, Justice Karen
Gopee, along with our honorees and
sponsors.
The Consul General of India,
Binaya Srikanta Pradhan empha-
sized on the deeper meaning of the
festival saying “I have realized that
Diwali at Times Square is more than
just a festival – it is a celebration of
our shared values, culture, together-
ness, love, and diversity”
Senator Chuck Schumer ap-
preciated the contribution of South
Asian community to NYC by saying
“The more South Asians we have in
NYC, the better NYC is” and I want
to salute the fact that Diwali is now a
school holiday

NYC Mayor Eric Adams said
“What better place to cel-

ebrate the festival of lights
than in the crossroads of the
world. I’m proud to be with
our Hindu brother and sisters

today for the annual Diwali
at Times Square celebration Chorus of New York City started the
as we push away the dark- program with Ganesha (Removal of
Obstacle God) Prayers.
ness and welcome the light all Sparsh Shah, an American rap-

cross our city” per, singer, songwriter and inspira-
tional speaker who has a very rare
disorder Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Chandrika Tandon, Grammy
Award Nominee and Founder of the also known as Brittle Bone Disor-
der rocked the stage with his perfor-
Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation mance.
the recipient of the “Woman of the Shannon K, a rising star from
Year Award” expressed her gratitude LA is a singer and songwriter mes-
and shared this honour with every- merized the audience with her per-
one in the audience. formance.
Raja Rajamannar, Chief Mar-
Preeti and Pinky from India sang
keting & Communications Officer, their famous songs of 90’s that are
Mastercard was honoured with the viral in social media. People are still
“Man of the Year Award” and was dancing on those popular songs.
humbled to accept the recognition Sukhbir Singh, ‘Prince of
which he shared with his wife Jyothi Bhangra’ whose music varies from
House of Spices ‘This year, we
are proud to debut our latest Di- pure Punjabi to fusion, shook the en-
tire stage with his the most energetic
wali campaign at the event. We are performance forced people to dance
confident this campaign will reso- with him on every song specially ‘Oh
nate deeply with every Indian stu- Ho Ho Ho’
dent, helping them feel connected to The finale performer Raghav “Diwali celebration serves as a Rooftop-360, Benares, Crest Hol-
home, even from thousands of miles made every age group to sing with powerful symbol of unity, bridging low. Special thanks to our hosts,
away. him on his famous songs including cultural ties and fostering diversity” Shanelle Kaul, CBS News Network
The program ended with the
The organizers gave special
‘Light Up Times Square Concert’ ‘Ange Eyes’ that topped the charts thanks to all their partners, Pre- broadcaster, Jennifer Bisram, CBS
News New York broadcaster, Anush-
across the world in late 90s.
where national and international Diwali at Times Square was cel- senting Sponsors NYC Faith-Based ka Arora, RJ from London and Rita
performers from musical industry ebrated in association with “Samman and Community Partnership, Kia Kakati Shah. “Thanks to Sunita
rocked the stage. The energy of the for All”; its mission is to facilitate USA. Proctor and Gamble first time Sadhnani Founder of GLAMOR-
performers and the attendees really people from the lower-economic supporter. Northwell Health, State OUS Event Planners & Productions
brightened Times Square. strata to achieve their dreams by pro- Bank of India, House of Spices-Lax- and other partners. Without their
Grammy Award Nominee Chan-
drika Tandon and the Young People’s viding them with tools for sustainable mi, Dabur, Bru, Jennifer Furniture, support this festival will not be possi-
living and empowerment, Instarem, Caravela Resort, Tribeca ble,” said the organizers.

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