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Meera Gandhi hosts book talk in Williamsburg
Gandhi is an award-winning humanitarian, philanthropist, social activist, businesswoman and mental wellness advocate.
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Madhu Balaji - Fri, 07, Apr 2023
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A book talk event for, Indian-origin author, Meera Gandhi's book - 3 Tips: The Essentials for Peace, Joy and Success, was recently held at Club Curious in Williamsburg. The event was scheduled and planned by Gandhi's son Kabir Gandhi and daughter Madame Gandhi who flew from San Francisco to surprise their mother. Â The media reports claimed the book talk was a huge success. Gandhi is a humanitarian, philanthropist, social activist, businesswoman and mental wellness advocate.
Moderated by influencer Leiti Hsu, the event featured discussions ranging from accomplishments, success, and tools for leading a calm and fulfilling life. It was attended by a young crowd of influencers and Gen Z as well as prominent individuals from the Indian community like Reshma Patel, Miriam Belov, and Adrianna Shaw owner of Herflix.
The audience heard Gandhi speak about friendship, good parenting, and self-belief and celebrated each other's victory at the event. In the beginning Madame Gandhi shared her music album with the gathering. "Most people remarked while leaving the event that they left full of hope and positivity for the future!" a press statement read.
Meera Teresa Gandhi is the daughter of an Irish mother and an Indian father. Growing up in India, she volunteered to teach dance at Ashadaan, a home for abandoned and differently-abled children, the destitute, and HIV-positive people run by Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity. With a passion for charitable work, Gandhi founded 'The Giving Back Foundation' with her husband. She has received many awards, including the Humanitarian Award of the Year from the Mayor's Office of NY City in 2015.
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Thongdok, living in the UK for over a decade now, is a Financial Advisor in London and was travelling to Japan, with a three hour halt in China.
Alleging harassment and mocking, Thongdok claimed that the airport officials even asked her to obtain a Chinese passport. Thungdok proceeded to contact the Indian consulate in Shanghai, even though six officials from the consulate reached the spot, they were unable to persuade the Chinese airport officials.
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