SETU: Building a Stronger Community and a Better World Through Theater

BELMONT, MA—Stage Ensemble Theater Unit, known as SETU (Setu means bridge in many Indian languages) is building a community stronger and a world better in its own way. Its sole mission is to build bridges between Indian and Western cultures through the medium of theater. Founded in 2003 by Subrata

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Vasant Jinwala: From First Indian Grocery Store in Boston to Serving Shishu Bharati for 40 Years

LEXINGTON, MA—Meet Vasant Jinwala, the co-owner of the first Indian grocery store in Boston: India Tea & Spices. Moreover, he has been an early supporter of Shishu Bharati, serving the non-profit organization for about 40 years as director, secretary and now it’s current treasurer. On Oct. 26, Mr. Jinwala will

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Nilanjana Bhowmik, Head of Boston’s Latest Woman-Led VC Firm and the Second Largest TiE Chapter in the World on Chai With Manju

BOSTON—By her own admission, she says she belongs to India’s “brain drain” generation. She was born in India and came to the United States in 1991. Today, Nilanjana Bhowmik heads Boston’s latest woman-lend venture capital firm: Converge. She was elected president of TiE Boston this year, and became the first

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Meet the Judges of the 2018 New England Choice Awards

WALTHAM, MA—The 2018 New England Choice Award winners were selected by jury of 14 members of diverse backgrounds. Here is a list of the jury members: Nishith (Nish) Acharya CEO, Equal Innovation Advisor to global organizations on innovation, entrepreneurship & commercialization Mr. Acharya is CEO of Equal Innovation, a firm that consults

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New England Choice Awards 2018 Announced for Academics, Art, Music, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Community Service and Philanthropy

WALTHAM, MA— Seven leading Indian-American achievers from various fields and two non-profit organizations will receive New England Choice Awards 2018 at a black-tie gala on Oct. 26 at Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA, INE MultiMedia announced. In addition, Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria will be honored with the Lifetime

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New England Patriots Owner and Kraft Group CEO Robert Kraft Will be the Chief Guest at the 2018 New England Choice Awards Gala

WALTHAM, MA– New England Patriots owner and Kraft Group Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft, whose holding company owns many businesses, including New England Revolution, Gillette Stadium, International Forest Products, Rand-Whitney Group, Rand-Whitney Containerboard and a portfolio of more than 100 private equity investments, will be the chief guest at the

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Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria to be Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2018 at New England Choice Awards

WALTHAM, MA– Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria will be honored with the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award by INE Multimedia and INDIA New England News at the New England Choice Awards gala on October 26, 2018. About 400 entrepreneurs, corporate executives, philanthropists, educators and community leaders are expected to attend

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Indian-American Community Comes Together and Celebrates Success of its Members at New England Choice Awards

WALTHAM, MA—More than 380 entrepreneurs, corporate executives, philanthropists, educators and community leaders came together on Friday to celebrate the success of its members at New England Choice Awards 2017 gala that was held in the Grand Ballroom of Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA. “The community coming together and celebrating the

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A Tentative Program and What to Keep in Mind for Today’s New England Choice Awards Gala

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, Oct. 27, we want to thank you all for your overwhelming support and commitment to our community. Here are a few things to keep in

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

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

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