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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                  JUNE 12, 2026     |  The Indian Eye 16

             GLO-INDIA Hosts Landmark “Icons of Impact” Gala

                   Honoring Leadership and Legacy in New Jersey

            OUR BUREAU
            South Brunswick, NJ
                  he   inaugural   GLO-INDIA
                  “Icons  of  Impact”  Gala  com-
            Tmenced  with  the  traditional
            Lighting  of  the  Ceremonial  Lamp,  a
            cherished Indian tradition symbolizing
            wisdom, unity, prosperity, and the tri-
            umph of knowledge. The lamp-lighting
            ceremony was led by Dr. Rajeev Me-
            hta, Chairman of GLO-INDIA; H. S.
            Panaser,  President  of  GLO-INDIA;
            Mr.  Dinesh  Mittal,  Co-Chairman  of
            GLO-INDIA;  and  Ms.  Rajlakshmi  GOPIO-CT AWARDEES 2026 (From left to right): Dr. Anil Diwan, Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, Ajay Ghosh, Nitin Mhatre and Prof. Hemchandra Shertukde
            Kadam,  Consul  (Trade),  Consulate
            General of India, New York, represent-
            ing  Ambassador  Binaya  S.  Pradhan,
            Consul General of India in New York.
                The  evening  was  professionally
            emceed by Ms. Ajooni Kaur (Sanofi)
            and Ms. Alicia Kaur (Columbia Uni-  Pharmaceutical  Scientist  and  for-  novation, service, and excellence that   While  representatives  from  TiE
            versity), whose grace, professionalism,   mer Board Director, Pfizer.  the  GLO-INDIA  “Icons  of  Impact”  and  the  New  Jersey  Economic  De-
            and enthusiasm helped create a mem-  • Dr.  Pardeep  Gupta  –  Burroughs  Awards  seek  to  celebrate.  Their  ac-  velopment Authority (NJEDA) were
            orable and inspiring atmosphere.    Wellcome Professor of Pharmaceu-  complishments  continue  to  inspire  unable  to  attend  due  to  prior  com-
                Following  the  Pledge  of  Alle-
                                                tical Sciences, Pennsylvania.
            giance,  guests  stood  for  the  Nation-  • Dr. Badri Narayanan Gopalakrish-  future generations and strengthen the  mitments, GLO-INDIA sincerely ap-
                                                                                                                  preciates their continued support and
                                                                                global influence of the Indian diaspora.
            al  Anthems  of  the  United  States  of   nan  –  Internationally  recognized                        goodwill.
            America  and  the  Republic  of  India,   Economist and Strategy Leader.  Icons of Public Service and     A special note of gratitude is ex-
            beautifully  performed  by  Ms.  Alicia   • Prof. Om Parkash Dhankher – Pro-  Legislative Leadership  tended  to  Dr.  Manjeet  K.  Panaser,
            Kaur, a former X-Factor participant.   fessor of Agricultural Biotechnol-  GLO-INDIA was also privileged  President  of  the  Women’s  Council,
            Her stirring rendition of both nation-  ogy,  University  of  Massachusetts  to recognize distinguished elected of-  whose leadership and support helped
            al anthems was one of the evening’s   Amherst.                      ficials as Icons of Public Service and  contribute to the success of the event.
            most  memorable  moments  and  re-  • Mr. Puneet Ahluwalia – Founding  Legislative  Leadership  for  their  un-  Special appreciation is also extended
            ceived enthusiastic appreciation from   Partner, New World Strategies; for-  wavering  commitment  to  public  ser-  to  Ms.  Ajooni  Kaur  and  Ms.  Alicia
            the audience.                       mer Member of the Asian Adviso-  vice, community development, diver-  Kaur  for  their  outstanding  contribu-
                Welcoming  remarks  were  deliv-
            ered  by  Dr.  Rajeev  Mehta,  Chair-  ry Committee to President Donald  sity, and civic engagement.  tions as emcees and performers.
                                                                                                                      GLO-INDIA  further  extends  its
                                                                                    Special  messages  and  congratu-
                                                Trump (2016).
            man of GLO-INDIA, H. S. Panaser,   • Dr. Sparshil Patel – Compassionate  lations  were  received  from  the  Hon-  heartfelt  thanks  to  Mr.  Raj  Tiwari
            President of GLO-INDIA, and Mrs.    Healthcare Leader dedicated to ad-  orable Governor of New Jersey, Con-  for his tireless dedication, hard work,
            Rajlakshmi  Kadam,  Consul  (Trade),   vancing patient care and communi-  gresswoman  Mikie  Sherrill,  and  the  and commitment in helping make the
            CGI New York, who spoke about the   ty wellness.                    Honorable  Kathy  Hochul,  Governor  inaugural Icons of Impact Gala a tre-
            growing influence of the Indian dias-  • Dr.  Sunil  Parikh  –  Distinguished  of New York, recognizing the achieve-  mendous success.
            pora  and  the  importance  of  leader-  Healthcare  Leader  recognized  for  ments of the honorees and applauding   The  organization  also  expresses
            ship,  service,  innovation,  and  global   his  contributions  to  medical  excel-  GLO-INDIA’s efforts to strengthen and  its  sincere  appreciation  to  the  Indi-
            collaboration.                      lence and community service.    empower the global Indian diaspora.  an-American  media  community  for
              GLO-INDIA “Icons of Impact”     • Dr.  Sumul  N.  Raval  –  World-re-  Proclamations  and  citations  were  their  unwavering  support  and  exten-
                       Honorees                 nowned  Neuro-Oncologist  and  presented by:                      sive  coverage  of  the  event.  Special
                The Global Indian Diaspora Alli-  leader  in  brain  cancer  treatment  • Senator Linda Greenstein  thanks are extended to Prof. Indrajit
            ance (GLO-INDIA) proudly honored    and research.                   • Senator Vin Gopal               Saluja, Mr. Sunil Hali, Mr. Harvinder
            an exceptional group of leaders whose  • Mr. Srujal Parikh – Past President  • Senator Patrick Diegnan  Singh, and Mr. Suniel whose partici-
            achievements have made a significant   and  Board  Trustee,  Federation  of  • Assemblyman Sterley Stanley  pation  and  media  coverage  helped
            impact  across  business,  healthcare,   Indian  Associations  (FIA),  and  • Assemblyman Balvir Singh  showcase the achievements of the
            science, technology, public policy, ag-  prominent community leader.  • Mayor Samip Joshi             honorees and the mission of GLO-IN-
            riculture, and community service.  • Mr.  Ajit  Mannon  –  Chief  Global  • Mayor Neena Singh         DIA. Their support reflects the strong
            • Mr. Roop Singh – Chief Executive   Commercial  Data,  Digital  and  AI  • Mayor Hemant Marathe      spirit of unity, collaboration, and com-
              Officer, Version 1, Ireland; former   Officer, Johnson & Johnson.     The organization was also hon-  mitment that continues to strengthen
              CEO, Birla Group.                   These  distinguished  honorees  ored by the presence of Commission-  the global Indian diaspora.
            • Dr.  Navneet  Puri  –  Distinguished  exemplify the spirit of leadership, in-  er Shanti Narra,            Continued on next page... >>

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