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(1) Wharton: Wharton India Economic Forum, November 11, 2006
Wharton India Economic Forum 2006 (WIEF), the premier student-run business forum focusing on India, will take place on November 11th, 2006 at the Doubletree Hotel in Philadelphia. Established in 1996, this year marks the eleventh year of the conference and also coincides with the 125th anniversary of The Wharton School. The theme of this year's conference is 'Realizing the Indian Dream.'
The past decade has seen India at the forefront of the global business and political landscape. Though the success has been attributed to a myriad of factors such as the country’s focus on information technology, favorable economic policies, and a growing number of ambitious entrepreneurs, the common thread underlying all of these initiatives is the Indian Dream. Although the Indian Dream parallels the idea of the American Dream, we seek to further delve into what exactly constitutes India's ideal for success. WIEF 2006 will serve as the platform for thought leaders to define their perception of this dream.
This year’s conference will host important business leader such as Rahul Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto Ltd.; Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Group; Captain G R Gopinath, Founder and MD, Air Deccan; Rajat Kumar Gupta, previous Worldwide Chairman, McKinsey; Sunil Kant Munjal, CEO and MD, Hero Cycles Ltd.; Rajendra Pawar, Chairman, NIIT; Gunit Chadha, CEO and MD, Deutsche Bank AG, India; Dr. Anil Khandelwal, Chairman and MD, Bank of Baroda; Adarsh Kishore, Secretary, Ministry of Finance; Dr. Ashok Lahiri, Chief Economic Advisor, Department of Economic Affairs; Ambassador Raminder Singh Jassal, Deputy Chief of Mission Embassy of India; Rajeev Ratan Shah, Member-Secretary, Planning Commission; and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairman and MD, Biocon Ltd. These speakers and many others will take part in the following panels related to India’s economic prospects:
- Government: Driving India Ahead
- Indian Industry: Redefining Boundaries
- Gateway to India: Opportunities and Challenges
- Media & Entertainment: It’s Showtime!
- Destination India: Entrepreneurs at Work
- Investment in India: Fueling the Growth
- Indian Financial Services: Fortune in the Middle of the Pyramid
This year’s conference promises to offer the most unique perspective ever on the promise of India’s future growth and development. For those interested in participating in the Indian Dream, please join us for this event. Please visit www.whartonindia.com or email wief-press@wharton.upenn.edu for more information.
(2) ASHA for Women: Muskaan, Sunday, November 12, 2006, 3:00 PM
Global Performing Arts, in conjunction with ASHA for Women, which works to end domestic violence in the South Asian community, presents Muskaan, a play based on the stories of victims of HIV/AIDS.
The play, performed in English, features Lushin Dubey and Daman, of Theatre World, New Delhi.
DATE: Sunday, November 12, 2006
TIME: 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Gunston Arts Center, 2700 South Lang Street , Arlington, VA 22206
DONATION: $35 and $25
For more information, please contact Rina Das at (301) 762-6702 or rinadas@comcast.net.
(3) Gandhi Memorial Center: Third Annual Fellowship of Peace Award Ceremony, Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 6:30 PM
The Third Annual Fellowship of Peace Award Ceremony will be held at the Gandhi Memorial Center. The award will be presented to Mr. Rajan Devadas – Padma Shree on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30pm and Mr. Devadas’ photographic exhibit commemorating India’s Children’s Day will be inaugurated by Ambassador Ronen Sen and Mrs. Kalpana Sen. The exhibit will be on display in the Gandhi Center through December.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by Nov.11 to rsvp@gandhimc.org or 301-229-3871. |
