Dedicated to Poverty Disruption, Education, Youth Leadership and the Environment, Raj Sharma to be Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2023

BOSTON, MA– Raj Sharma, an ardent believer in philanthropy, poverty disruption, education, youth leadership and the environment, will be honored with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award by INE Multimedia, a non-profit organization, in collaboration with INDIA New England News, at the annual New England Choice Awards Gala on Oct. 29,

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Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on Her New Book ‘Independence’, Bengal, and Akshaya Patra on Chai with Manju

May 16, 2023 BOSTON–Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, the author of the acclaimed book “Palace of Illusions” and many others, is back on Chai With Manju for the second time. This time after the release of her latest book “Independence” in both India and the United States. In an exclusive video interview on Chai

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Classical Dance Icon Neena Gulati Journeys Her Dance and Life Journey on Chai With Manju

April 10, 2023 WALTHAM, MA– Boston’s Indian classical dance icon and teacher Neena Gulati will receive the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th Annual Woman of the Year awards gala on April 14, 2023. She is the founder of the Brookline, MA-based Triveni School of Dance, which is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year,

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As Featured Artists at LearnQuest Music Festival, Pandit Nayan and Ishaan Ghosh Talk About Their Legacy in Indian Music on Chai with Manju

April 6, 2023 BOSTON– Pandit Nayan Ghosh, an acclaimed sitarist and tabla player, and his son Ishaan Ghosh will be featured artists at the upcoming 15th Annual LearnQuest Music Conference at the Regis College auditorium in Weston, MA, this weekend. Pandit Nayan Ghosh is a recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. His son

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Discover Padmabhushan Sudha Raghunathan’s Carnatic Music Journey on Chai With Manju

March 30, 2023 WESTON, MA– Padmabhushan Sudha Raghunathan is one of the brightest stars of Carnatic music in India. Her voice enthralls listeners from around the world. On April 9, 2023, she will perform at the 15th Annual LearnQuest Music Conference at the Regis College auditorium in Weston, MA. In an exclusive video

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As Black Sunshine Baby Releases on Netflix, Producer and Panera CEO Niren and Wife Aditi Chaudhary, and Director Nilesh Maniyar Discuss the Movies on Chai With Manju

January 24, 2023 BOSTON–On this episode of Chai With Manju, Dr. Manju Sheth interviews Panera CEO Niren Chaudhary, his wife Aditi Chaudhary, and inspiring director Nilesh Maniyar on the upcoming Netflix documentary, Black Sunshine Baby. Black Sunshine Baby streams on Netflix all over the world on January 24th. The documentary shares the powerful story of Niren and

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Narang, Sudan, Peterson, Sompuram, Venna, Srinivasan and IAGB Will be Honored With New England Choice Awards 2022

WALTHAM, MA-As we get ready to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the pillars of our co WALTHAM, MA—Six leading Indian American go-getters and super achievers from academics to business to healthcare, and a non-profit organization will be awarded the prestigious New England Choice Awards (NECA) this year on Nov. 19, 2022

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A Tentative Program and What to Expect at New England Choice Awards Gala Today

WALTHAM, MA-As we get ready to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the pillars of our community at New England Choice Awards gala today (Friday, Nov. 15) , we want to thank you all for your overwhelming support and commitment to our community. Here are a few things to keep

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Harvard Pilgrim, Lahey Health, BMW of Sudbury and Community Sponsors Join New England Choice Awards Gala as Key Sponsors

WALTHAM, MA— BMW of Sudbury, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Lahey Health and a number of community supporters have joined New England Choice Awards Gala as key sponsors of the event. About more than 400 entrepreneurs, corporate executives, philanthropists, educators and community leaders will attend the awards gala today/Friday at Westin

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Meet Dr. Shamim and Ashraf Dahod: Recipients of New England Choice Award for Philanthropy

ANDOVER, MA—Husband-wife team of high-tech entrepreneur Ashraf Dahod and physician wife Dr. Shamim Dahod have given tens of millions of dollars to hospitals, medical schools and other charitable causes from Boston to Bombay (now Mumbai). In addition to practicing medicine and supporting charities and communities, Shamim herself is a breast

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