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Indian Community of Southern California celebrate India’s Republic Day in LA
Los Angeles, Jan 26, 2013.
Dilip Butani/ Raj Srinivasan/ Karen/ Gary Singh
Indian Community of Southern California celebrated India Republic day in a grand way on January 26, 2013 at the Haveli Restaurant, Artesia, CA. The guests of honor included Mayor Dr Prakash Narain, Mayor Sally Flowers, Mayor-pro-tem Tony Lima, former assemblyman Tony Mendoza, popular music director Jatin Pandit, business tycoon Sunil Tolani and India West publisher Ramesh Murarka.
The program started with Ganesh Vandana by students of Savitri Arts Academy. Thereafter emcee Payal Pancholi spoke about Republic day and invited Chairman Dilip Butani, who welcomed the gathering and invited the guests and committee members for lamp lighting. This was followed by national anthems of USA and India and patriotic song Ai Mere Watan Ke Logo sung by Veena Singh.
Dilip Butani then introduced Dr Prakash Narain, who spoke on significance of Republic day and presented plaques to Dilip Butani and Amrit Bhandari. Next Ex VP Ramesh Ramnani introduced Sally Flowers, who complimented the ICSC on the wonderful program. After that VP Manu Patel introduced Tony Lima who spoke success of Indian Community in USA. Next, Ex VP Mohan Sharma introduced Tony Mendoza who spoke about the Assembly’s recognition of India Republic Day. Ex VPs Prakash Pancholi, Ramesh Bhatt & Vijay Patil then introduced Jatin Pandit who sang couple of popular numbers.
President A. Bhandari introduced Sunil who also complimented the team on the extraordinary program and spoke about unity among Indian associations. Sunil was presented with Philanthropy and Outstanding Humanitarian Award. In introduction it was mentioned that Sunil Tolani was one of top vote winner of Holiday Spirit award in Orange County where the judges mentioned that owner’s focus is people, not money. The recognition is for those who are kind, generous and full of good will all year long. Sunil is well known for supporting not only the Indian community but many communities worldwide. He is a highly respected and outstanding Indian American entrepreneur. He is founder and CEO of Prince Organization; a luxury, hospitality, nightlife, gaming and real estate development company. He is instrumental in bringing talent and inspiration to newcomers and young students. He is a true American corporate leader. Tolani has led Prince Organization brilliantly and is well positioned to attain global heights in the corporate world which proves that it is possible to do business in an ethical way. Sunil is an iconic corporate leader who has successfully expanded and globalized Prince Organization. He has shown guts & courage and proved that it is possible to do business in a clean and ethical way. Community leader Ravji Patel was also given plaque for his community services.
Next were dance items that included Bharat Darshan by students of Savitri Arts Academy, bollywood dance by Karishma Ramnanai, Prerna Chhugani & Gehna Chhugani and bhangra by Ramneet and Navneet. These were followed by item India Meri Jaan by Hitesh Keshwala. After dance numbers was a lively music session by top singers Bhavna Chawla, Dr Dhiren Bush, Sunny Singh. Rahim Khan and Dr Kailash Dhamija.
Former Miss California Jennipha-Lauren Nielsen, Former Misss Phillipine Maria Amor, recently crowned Miss California (runner-up & finalists) Zoya Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Nalini Chada and organizer Dr Shekhar Rahate were also recognized.
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