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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                              JANUARY 23, 2026      |  The Indian Eye 16

                   RITESH SHAH NAMED AMONG THE 50 MOST

                              INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN PHARMACY

            OUR BUREAU                                                                                 Shah said. “Pharmacy is ultimately about people—
                                                                                                       meeting patients where they are and ensuring ac-
            New York, NY
                                                                                                       cess to life-saving medications. This work is only
                  itesh Shah has been recognized as one of                                             possible because of the dedicated partners, volun-
                  the 50 Most Influential People in Pharma-                                            teers, and communities we serve.”
            Rcy, a prestigious national honor celebrating                                                 The 50 Most Influential People in Pharmacy
            leaders whose work is shaping the future of the pro-                                       list, curated by Pharmacy50, highlights profes-
            fession through innovation, advocacy, and service.                                         sionals  whose  leadership  is  driving  meaningful
                This distinction highlights Shah’s impact as a                                         change across the pharmaceutical and healthcare
            community pharmacist and healthcare innovator,                                             landscape. Shah’s inclusion underscores his con-
            as well as his leadership in advancing patient ac-                                         tinued commitment to strengthening independent
            cess, medication affordability, and the sustainabil-                                       pharmacies, improving patient outcomes, and re-
            ity of independent pharmacies. His efforts have                                            defining the role of pharmacy in advancing public
            elevated the role of pharmacists as essential front-                                       health.
            line healthcare providers and trusted community                                               The Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy is a
            partners.                                                                                  nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free
                Shah is best known as the founder of the                                               medications to uninsured and underinsured pa-
            Ritesh Shah  Charitable Pharmacy,  a  pioneering                                           tients. Founded on the principles of equity, com-
            model that provides free medications to uninsured                                          passion, and sustainability, the pharmacy serves
            and underinsured patients. The initiative demon-  of the Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy. “He has   as a model for mission-driven healthcare delivery
            strates how mission-driven pharmacy practice can   shown that pharmacists can lead systemic change   that strengthens communities and expands access
            be both scalable and sustainable, influencing pol-  by expanding access, strengthening communities,   The mission of the charitable organization is
            icy discussions and reinforcing the importance of   and proving that innovation and compassion are   to Increase access to medications, immunizations,
            equity and compassion in healthcare delivery.   not mutually exclusive. This recognition is incredi-  health education, and pharmacy services for unin-
                “Ritesh’s influence goes far beyond tradition-  bly well deserved.”                    sured and underserved patients, to reduce clinical
            al pharmacy practice,” said Joe Howe, President   “I’m deeply honored by this recognition,”   and social health inequities in the community.

              Tirlok Malik to Lead “Happy Life Yoga” Workshop

                                             at Bhakti Marga New York

            OUR BUREAU                                                                                            Happy Life Yoga. He is known for his
                                                                                                                  contributions to Hollywood and Bol-
            New York, NY
                                                                                                                  lywood and for pioneering the immi-
                  mmy-nominated    filmmaker                                                                      grant experience in America through
                  and wellness advocate Tirlok                                                                    films such as Lonely in America and
            EMalik will conduct a one-hour                                                                        Khushiyaan. His work has received
            Happy Life Yoga workshop on Sat-                                                                      numerous awards for showcasing cul-
            urday, January 24, from 6:00 PM to                                                                    tural connections and human stories.
            7:00 PM, at the Bhakti Marga New                                                                      Through Happy Life Yoga, Malik ac-
            York Center, located at 243 West 30th                                                                 tively promotes Ayurveda, yoga, and
            Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY                                                                      Indian philosophy as a holistic way of
            10001.                                                                                                living in balance.
                The Happy Life Yoga workshop                                                                          Bhakti Marga is a global spiritual
            offers simple, practical tools to live a                                                              path founded by Satguru Paramaha-
            happier and healthier life. Unlike con-                                                               msa Vishwananda, a spiritual living
            ventional yoga sessions, this workshop                                                                master whose presence and guidance
            requires no yoga mats and is designed                                                                 lead seekers to a direct experience of
            as a “yoga of life,” focusing on eating                                                               divine love.
            right, thinking right, and moving right.                                                                  Bhakti Marga New York Cen-
            The session is entertaining, inspiring,  from Ayurveda, Indian philosophy,  Park and Times Square. Many of   ter serves as a sacred space for busy
            and deeply engaging.              yoga traditions, and Malik’s personal   these initiatives have been undertak-  New Yorkers to find inner peace and
                Speaking  about the workshop,  life journey. It includes practical ex-  en in the spirit of philanthropy, re-  renewal through daily spiritual and
            Malik says, “Happy Life Yoga shows   ercises, affirmations, and moments of   minding people from all walks of life   wellness-based programming.
            you tools to live happier and healthier.  laughter that celebrate the beauty of life.  that true happiness lies within.  The event is hosted by conscious
            It is about understanding life better—  Tirlok Malik has conducted more   Tirlok Malik is an Emmy-nomi-  filmmaker Neha Lohia, fondly called
            simple wisdom that anyone can apply.”  than 100 workshops and programs   nated filmmaker, restaurateur, entre-  the Chief Happiness Officer for Hap-
                The workshop draws knowledge   across New  York,  including  Central   preneur, and founder and speaker of   py Life Yoga.

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