Watch highlights of the Diwali at Times Square Award and Gala Dinner, 2024.
Hosted by Shannel Kaul, CBS News Network's correspondent and anchor of the CBS News Roundup.

Rita Kataki Shah is an entrepreneur, writer, model, classical dancer, and host of the 'Uma Show' on SA TV networks.

Dr. Dipak Nandi, a pioneer in healthcare outsourcing and telehealth solutions and recipient of several entrepreneurial awards, opened the show.

Neeta Bhasin, the Founder of Diwali at Times Square, welcomed the honorees, sponsors, and guests.
Man of the Year Award - Raja Rajamannarm - Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Mastercard and President of Mastercard’s healthcare business. Author of Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Quantum Marketing”

Woman of the Year Award - Chandrika Tandon - Tandon Foundation, Grammy Award Nominee 2011, and upcoming Grammy Award 2025 nominee.

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award - Anjula Acharya - CEO and founder of A-Series Investments and Management company, forged a path for women founders in America. Acharia launched Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Hollywood.

Outstanding Achievement Award Prabal Gurung, a Nepali designer and a leader in the American fashion industry, dressed from First Lady Michelle Obama to the Duchess of Cambridge to Beyonce in the entertainment industry.

Pinnacle Award Falu Shah - The first Indian-born singer to win a Grammy in the Best Children’s Album category.

Enlightenment Award- Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna - Humanitarian, Author of 37 award-winning books, filmmaker and entrepreneurial.

Philanthropy Award: Foundation for Excellence Mr. Prabhu Goel pioneered the tech industry and philanthropy. So far, the foundation has supported over 30 thousand students in India to pursue higher education in engineering and medicine.

Roshni Award: Sankara Eye Foundation—Mr. Murathi Aiylam Sankaran, senior volunteer. SEF is the World’s largest free eye surgery provider, having performed over 3 million free eye surgeries across India.

Excellence in Medicine and Community Service Dr. Preeti Mehta is a renowned gastroenterologist and hepatologist—a beacon of excellence in healthcare with an unwavering commitment to patients and the community.

Young Inspiration Award: Aarush Garg—An entrepreneur making waves in the trading world, Aarush led the team to complete over $50 million in trades within two years.

Sunita Sadhnani, Founder of Glamorous Event Planners, for the beautiful decoration

Tribeca 360 for the beautiful venue

Baneras Restaurant for the delicious food

Performance by Shannon K - a young Indian American singer and songwriter.
Dance X Studio - Founder Jayshree Srikanth and the group.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams, NY State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, Queens Supreme Court Judge Karen Gopee, Deputy Commissioner of Trade and Affairs Dilip Chauhan, Sponsors, and Community leaders attended the ceremony.

Courtesy: Media Partner, Colors TV USA.
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