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Awardees, IAS Past Presidents & EC Members with US Consul General, Mr. Peter Haas on April 29, 2013
Dilip Dalal, President IAS Felicitation: US Ambassador Ms. Nancy Powell
55th Founders’ Day
Special Issue

NAMASKAR & WARM GREETINGS !
Respected Member,
It is with great elation that I wish to share with you the developments taken place during the last quarter.
With the privilege bestowed upon me as your new President last year, I had stated in my first message that my foremost
objective is to honour our Past Presidents who as precursors, not only generated funds for IAS, but always created incremental
value to the Society as a whole. Today, Indo-American Society stands on the solid foundation laid by them and hence
to recognize them in an appropriate function was a remarkable idea. We decided to honour and felicitate them on the
Society’s 55th Founders Day Celebration which was held on April 29, 2013 at Bandra by the hands of US Consul General,
Mr.PeterD.HaaswhowastheChiefGuesttotheevent. TheprogramwasalsogracedbytheCommissionerofPoliceDr.SatyapalSingh,
Dr. Mrs. Indu Shahani, Dean HR College, Mr. Joseph Massey, MD & CEO, MCX Stock Exchange and Mr. Keshav Murugesh, Global CEO,
WNS & Co-Chairman, NASSCOM BPO Forum.This program was also unique as we additionally felicitated some outstanding individuals
from different sections of the society.The program was a resounding success by the feedback received
and widely covered by the Press and Media. To cherish these memories a glimpse of photographs
captured on that day are being featured in this issue.
Another social event which I envisaged for the benefit of our members and to have an
opportunity to develop and enhance fellowship was a Picnic, but unfortunately it didn’t take off
due of poor response from the members. This issue also features the US Ambassador Ms. Nancy
Powell’s interactive reception organized jointly by Indo-American Society, Indo-American Chamber
of Commerce and Namaste America in the month of April 2013.
On the revenue front, new courses were introduced, workshops/ seminars were conducted.
All this was possible because of the unflinching support; I received from time to time from IAS
members and my Executive Committee, especially core group ofTaskforce committee members
and Secretariat staff for the success of Founders Day program.
I hope and look forward to your assured support and request you to kindly continue to lend
me your helping hand for achieving greater heights.
Dilip Dalal
President
President Speak
Manmohan to visit US on
Obama’s invitation
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to travel to Washington in
a few months at the invitation of US President Barack Obama. Obama’s
invitation to Singh was delivered by US Deputy Secretary of State. William
Burns during his recent visit here, source said.
Singh has accepted the invitation and will be travelling toWashington could
be clubbed with his tour to New York when he travels there to attend the
United Nations General Assembly, they said.
This will be Singh’s second bilateral visit to the US during Obama’s tenure.
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Editorial
Indo-American Society celebrated its 55th anniversary Founders Day at the Indian Education
Society hall at Bandra West amidst a glittering gathering from all walks of life.
In the chequered history of the Indo-American Society 29th April 2013 will be forever remembered
for playing the national anthems of India and USA bringing out the significance of the Founders’
Day marking the completion of 55 years of golden service to the cause of Indo-American friendship
and co-operation between the two nations.
A nostalgic presentation of the early beginnings with our Society’s office location at Kitab Mahal, where so many events have
taken place from Sir Homy Mody’s times was a great treat to watch !
Our current President Mr. Dilip Dalal deserves heartiest congratulations for taking his entire team into confidence and giving
an excellent audio visual presentation and specially for remembering each and every past president and giving handsome
awards which will be forever remembered amidst a glittering gathering making many emotional with such honour !
Very appropriately one of the Past Presidents Mr. Shafi Thanawala while accepting the award was bold enough to take the
mike and compliment our President Mr. Dilip Dalal for showing so much affection and regard to Past Presidents who had
served the Society. “This is very special as such honor is not shown in most associations“ he said. This compliment speaks
volumes for the friendship and comradeship within the society fraternity whether they are past or present.
Mr. Peter Haas the Consul General for USA predicted greater comradeship and interaction between USA and India and spoke
about the Secretary of State Mr. Perry visiting India for a strategic alliance between India and USA especially because our
goals are common and we are the largest democracies in this troubled world he claimed.
Our Chief Guest Mr. Satyapal Singh gave an excellent speech on ‘Combating Terrorism in Mumbai’ and compared 9/11 with
27/11 and claimed that terrorism was doctrinated and grew larger and larger over the years with international connections.
He felt that the root of terrorism was in the mind and public must be alert to forces around them which are likely to do harm
to the nation. He wanted more and more interaction between the people and the police and appreciated Indo- American
Society for organizing such programs.
Several important dignitaries spoke at the meeting and lastly Dr. Rangaraj thanked the audience for making the program
grand success, all in all the Founders Day celebrated on 29th April 2013 to mark 55 years of golden friendship between India
and United States will become an event to remember for years and years to come ...
K. V. Satyamurty
Editor
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Ms. Usha Nair, Secretary General has resigned from the Service of IAS w.e.f. May 7, 2013.

US Ambassador Ms. Nancy Powell while addressing a gathering on ‘Indo – US Relations’ an
event jointly organised by Indo – American Society, Indo - Chamber Of Commerce, West
India Council & Namaste America on April 15, 2013 at Hotel The Orchid, Mumbai said the
Bilateral relations between India and US were stronger today than before in various areas of
trade, culture, education, science and technology, but also stressed the need for enhanced
cooperation with specific focus on infrastructure, defence, energy and child care among
other sectors.
Powell said that the US realised India’s growing role in the world and the region and thus
was seeing how the US could help further enhance it so that both could work together on
a variety of global problems and issues. Citing a Price Waterhouse Coppers study, Powell
mentioned,‘The Indian Economy is slated to be the third largest by the year 2030 with a GDP
of $8 Trillion, but for that to happen there are multiple growth challenges that India has to tackle of which Infrastructure
is one.’
She remarked that a ‘slow pace’ of approval process in India is inhibiting foreign investments, but hoped the future
could be a brighter one provided the government improves its decision – making process, especially those of foreign
investment proposals. She complimented the recent government decision to allow increased FDI in various sectors like
aviation and retail, saying such measures are ‘encouraging’.
“India needs and deserves the best military services in the sub-continent for which the US is ready and prepared to help.
Your security challenges are genuine and the US can help enhance your internal security”, Powell said.
Touching upon healthcare, Powell said it was imperative to ensure that every single child survived till the age of five.
Powell urged companies and NGO’s to work on issues like safe water and safe delivery of babies.
Nancy Powell Recent Visit to Mumbai
us ambassador wants indo – us
relationship to grow stronger
From L to R - US Consul General in Mumbai, Mr. Peter Hass, Mr. Atul Nishar, President Namaste America, US Ambassador Ms. Nancy Powell,
Mr. Nanik Rupani, President of IACC-WIC, Mr. Dilip Dalal, President Indo-American Society

IAS Founders Day CelebrationsIAS Founders Day Celebrations IASFounders
55th Year Celebrations of Indo-American Society, held on 29th April 2013 at the Auditorium of
Indian Education Society Bandra was a Grand Success. It was well organized and attended by all the
Members, Invitees, Press and VIP Invitees.
We present you our galaxy of Past Presidents who made it possible for Indo-American Society to
grow from strength to strength for the last 55 years in service of our members who are also growing
every year!
This is the right time to remember all of them individually and acknowledge their contribution to the
Indo-American society.
We pay our tributes to them and publish their photos for benefit of our readers.
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sDayCelebrations IASFoundersDayCelebrations
Dignitaries on the dais being welcomed
Dignitaries on the dais
Chief Guest Mr. Peter Haas lighting the lamp
Dignitaries joining Mr. Peter Haas for lighting the lamp President Mr. Dilip Dalal welcoming the guests

The Chief Guest Mr. Peter Haas,
His Excellency U.S. Consul General in
Mumbai, spoke well, bringing India
& U.S. more closer in all fields. Indo-
American Society will be the Facilitat-
ing Organization from Mumbai.
President Mr. Dilip Dalal felicitating Dr. (Mrs.) Indu Shahani, Dean,
H. R. College of Commerce
President Mr. Dilip Dalal felicitating Mr. Keshav Murugesh -
Global CEO, WNS & Co-Chairman, NAASCOM BPO Forum
President Mr. Dilip Dalal felicitating Mr. Arvind Vaidya - President IES Distinguished audience
President Mr. Dilip Dalal felicitating Mr. Joseph Massey -
MD & CEO, MCX Stock Exchange
President Mr. Dilip Dalal felicitating Mr. Peter D. Haas -
US Consul General
President Mr. Dilip Dalal felicitating Dr. Satyapal Singh (IPS)
Mumbai Police Commissioner

Dr. Satyapal Singh IPS Police Commissioner Mumbai,
expressedhisviews,onGlobalTerrorismhowtocontrol
with Universal cooperation of all the Countries. He also
stressed the need for Educating in every Country the
Moral Values of the Children from the Age of 5 to 15,
when they can be moulded in proper direction.
Dr. Mrs. Indu Shahani expressed her thoughts
clearly, how America benefited by Indian Intellectuals,
who went and settled down in USA, and now-a- days
U.S. Students are coming to Indian Universities for
studies. We have to inculcate our Indian Ancient
Tradition, whereby Morals are taught nicely fixing in
their Mind and Heart, so that the entire Humanity will
become one, morally, intellectually.
Dr. Satyapal Singh IPS, Mumbai Police Commissioner speaking on
“Combating Terrorism”
Mr. Keshav Murugesh speaking on“Educating theYoungsters on I.T.”
Dr. (Mrs.) Indu Shahani speaking on“Indo-US Collaboration
in Education”
Mr. Joseph Massey speaking on“Indo-American Investments”
Chief Guest Mr. Peter Haas giving his opening remarks on
“Emerging Dimension in Indo-US Relations”
Mr. Joseph Massey spoke very well on Indo-
American Investments both ways. Every Busi-
nessmen & Industrialists have to analyze and
adopt sound Policies in Investments, by Ameri-
cans into India, and Indians into America. Both
Countries to ease their Investment Policies suit-
ably avoiding Red-Tapism!

Dr. Indu Shahani felicitating Mr. N. M. Brahmbatt -
Past President IAS (1986-87) Dr. Indu Shahani felicitating Mr. H. R. Prasad -
Past President IAS (1987-88)
Dr. Indu Shahani felicitating Ms. Vimla Dalal -
Dr. Indu Shahani felicitating Ms. Veena J. Mehta -
During last 55 years, for the first time the Living Retired Presidents were Felicitated by Indo-American
Society, remembering and appreciating their contribution to the Growth of IAS. Felicitation Awards in
the field of Education, Medical, Media, Entertainment, Cultural, Social Welfare etc. is a novel idea and
every one present appreciated it.
Mr. Keshav Murugesh felicitating CA Snehal Muzoomdar -
Mr. Keshav Murugesh felicitating Mr. Pradip Madhavji -

Mr. Keshav Murugesh felicitating Mr. Chandrasekharam Tatapudy -
Dr. Satyapal Singh felicitating Dr. V. Rangaraj - Past President IAS (2009-10)
Dr. Peter Haas honouring Dr. (Mrs.) Indu Shahani - Awardee (Education)
Dr. Satyapal Singh felicitating Mr. Brian Brown -
Dr. Satyapal Singh felicitating Mr. ShafiThanawala - Past President IAS (1980-81)
Mr. Keshav Murugesh felicitating Mr. Manoj Gursahani -
Mr. Keshav Murugesh felicitating Dr. B. R. Barwale -
The Dinner was excellent and every-
body enjoyed. All Executive Committee
Members and all Staff of IAS who con-
tributed Physically, Mentally making this
Function a Grand Success. It was a mem-
orable event.

Mr. Peter Haas honouring Mr. Luv Rajan - Awardee (Media & Entertainment)
Mr. Peter Haas honouring
Dr. Rangaraj - Awardee (Corporate Excellence)
Fr. Frazer Mascarenhas - Awardee (Education)
Mr. Shreepad Khedekar - Awardee (Medicine)
Dr. G. B. Parulkar - Awardee (Medicine)
Mr. Peter Haas honouring Mr. Dilip Joshi -
Awardee (Media & Entertainment)
Dr. Dinesh Daftary - Awardee (Medicine)
Dr. Ajay Data - Awardee (I.T.)
CA Snehal Muzoomdar - Awardee (Culture)
Dr. Satyapal Singh honouring daughter of Mr. Tukaram Ombale -
Awardee (Social Welfare)

Mr. Peter Haas Honouring Dr. B. R. Barwale - Awardee (Agriculture)
Mr. Peter Haas Honouring Mr. N.B.H. Kulkarni - Awardee (Social Welfare)
Mr. Peter Haas Honouring 3i-infotech Ltd. (Orion) - Awardee (I.T.)
Mr. Peter Haas Honouring Dr. Kulin Kothari - Awardee (SocialWelfare)
Mr. Peter Haas Honouring Mr. Dilip Dalal - President IAS
IAS President & Treasurer with the Staff of IAS - the backbone of the organisation
Dr. V. Rangaraj giving vote of thanks

Reminiscence
April 21, 2013
Dear President and my friend, DILIP,
Many thanks for the special invitation.
The activity and initiative which I
remember most and was very innovative
was the starting and launching of the
house newsletter LANDMARK during my
Presidentship.
It was great working with one of the
committee members (a Parsee gentleman whose name I cannot
recall) in giving it shape and substance with the help of the then
managing committee. I am proud to see it having grown into a
very impressive and vigorous mouthpiece of the Society.
Warm regards and wish the event every success.
Shafi N.Thanawalla
President (1980 -81)
I had the good fortune of meeting Viren Shah, our past
president of IAS, recently. He was very appreciative of
the work being done by the Society and assured me
that he would definitely come for the Founders Day
event on April 29, 2013.
Unfortunately his sudden demise has left a void.
IAS has lost a stalwart and the Society will miss his
guidance.
Dilip Dalal
May 9, 2013
Dear Dilipbhai,
Thank you for your kind letter of 4th May.
No doubt the program was a great success,
not merely because of large participation of
members and VIP guests but also because of
the new areas of Indo- US co-operation that
you have introduced, namely, terrorism, capital
markets and information technology. This gives
the IAS efforts greater depth and spread in very
essential areas of cooperation.
Please accept my warm appreciation of these initiatives on your part and
of course, many thanks for the honor you did to us. We will look forward
to IAS achieving greater heights under your innovative leadership.
Kind regards,
N. M. Brahmbhatt
It is an Honour and a Pleasure to be a part of the 55th Founders Day Celebration, given my 15+ year association with IAS. I
am proud to have served on the Executive Committee for so many years. I have always been impressed by the High Calibre
of people who gladly give their time for a worthy cause.
I served as President for over a year and a half and I always felt proud to give IAS my time as we hosted Speakers,
Musicians, Scholarships and the annual Young Achievers Award. In fact, I feel very proud of the fact that the IAS Young
Achievers Award began under my Stewardship. I have always encouraged youth participation in such robust organizations
as they are the future of each & every organisation, I am involved with. I also want to thank the IAS staff as they work very
hard to make sure that events such as this come off seamlessly. We all need to give them a round of applause. Thank You
Brian Brown
President (2000-2001)

Accolades

Recent Programmes
EC members posing with Experts Mr. Hitesh Gajaraia, Mr. Dadi Engineer, Mr. S. P. Tulsian at‘The Post Budget Review’at IAS
Question & Answer session at the Post Budget Review
Devang Nanavati speaking on‘Think
Differently - Act Differently’
Members of the IAS Executive Committee with Mr. Devang Nanavati
Left to Right: Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, Dr. Sudhir Shah,
Mr. Dalal & Mrs. Jayshree Sampat

Dr. Vivek Rege addressing the audience on
“The Advances In The Healthcare of Newborn &
Children”at IAS
Recent Programmes
L to R - Dr. G. B. Parulkar, Mr. N. B. H. Kulkarni, Dr. Vivek Rege,
President IAS - Mr. Dilip Dalal, Mr. Rusi B. Khambatta and Mrs. Jayshree Sampat
An engrossed audience at the Udat Abeel Gulal cultural programPresident Mr. Dalal welcoming the guests to the Udat Abeel Gulal program
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Indo-US Relations
7,00,000 Indians visited
the US in 2012
More than 8 per cent visas have been issued this year
compared to last year in the US,” said US Consular Chief
Deanna Abdeen on Thursday, who spoke to the media to
update and discuss the US visa trends and developments.
Interestingly, the Ash Center for Democratic Governance
and Innovation at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of
Government on Thursday announced that Consular Team
India (CTI) has been chosen as one of the‘Top 25’programs
in this year’s Innovations in American Government Award
competition.
“The 25 semi-finalists represent the top 5 per cent of
the contest’s initial applicant pool. The Innovations in
American Government Awards is the United States’ pre-
eminent program devoted to recognizing and promoting
excellence and creativity in the public sector.The program
highlights exemplary models of government innovation
in the United States at the federal, state, local, and tribal
level,”said US Consular Chief Deanna Abdeen.
CTI encompasses all US consular operations located in
India, including the US Embassy in New Delhi, and the
US Consulates in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and
Kolkata.
“I am continually impressed by the teamwork, dedication,
and high service standards that Consular Team India
(CTI) demonstrates in serving our Indian and US Citizens
customers. This distinction coming from such a prominent
institution promoting innovation is a validation of the
hard work of our consular units across the country,” said
Julia Stanley, the head of all US Consular operations for
India.
Speaking further on the services provided by the CTI,
Abdeen said, “CTI strives to provide excellent consular
services, to both Indian and U.S. citizens.
Whether helping an Indian student reach the U.S. to start
a university program, supporting a business executive
travelling to finalize a contract, facilitating American
parents document the birth of their new baby abroad, or
assisting an immigrant applying for a visa to the United
States, CTI is there. The Ash Center’s award recognizes
CTI’s innovative approach to providing consular services,
an initiative that began in 2009. Instead of each location
workingindependently,consularunitsacrossIndiaformed
a unified team with a common base of information and
shared responsibilities. Today, CTI ensures that each and
every consular customer can expect to receive the same
quality of consular services across India. CTI’s innovations
have also improved performance. Applicants now receive
appointment within 10 days of applying, typically spend
less than 40 minutes at the Embassy or Consulate for an
interview, and printed visas are returned to applicants
within a few days. More than 700,000 Indians visited the
United States in 2012.
This approach to providing consular services reflects the
importance the United States places on our relationship
with India and our commitment to excellence in serving
both Indian and U.S. citizen customers. We are honored
that our efforts are being recognized as one of the ‘Top
25’ programs in this year’s Innovations in American
Government Award competition.”
(Source: Afternoon, 3 May 2013)

Since 1963, IAS has been a pioneer in the field of corporate
training and development – Its short-term courses and seminars,
in the area of self development, particularly, have enjoyed
immeasurable success over the years. Today, its training programs
topics as varied as Public Speaking & Communication Skills, Fast
Reading & Memory Efficiency, and professional training courses
like Photography, and many more- The list is almost endless!
IAS training programs are much sought after, by small companies
and large conglomerates alike.
English Usage & Conversation
To help improve English conversation, the course deals with
conversational style and grammar. It includes basics of tenses,
articles and prepositions; and gives you useful tips to carry out
conversations in different circumstances.
Advanced English Conversation
This course helps to develop greater fluency in language. It
teaches the participants correct usage of grammar; helps them
to develop vocabulary, and instills confidence for expressing
thoughts correctly through sessions of debates, impromptu
speech practicing, etc.
Personality Development
The Indo American Society’s Personality Development pro-
gramme focuses on you-the participant. It helps you understand
yourself and work towards a more positive identity, build your
self-confidence and learn the art of problem solving.
Public Speaking & Communication Skills
The Public Speaking Course concentrates on developing effective
public-speaking skills. It gives you the tools you need to develop
the courage to address a large crowd, even with just a basic
knowledge of English! Overcome problems with expressing
yourself confidently and being understood, and learn how to be
an engaging speaker.
Fast Reading & Memory Efficiency
The programme is ideal for students seeking to increase their
learning capacities. This program helps you to become smart in a
different way - by using your brainpower to the maximum.
Photography
This course helps you get the whole picture of photography! It
makes you understand and master your camera, its accessories,
and learn technique in a systematic and scientific way. it teaches
you the basic principles behind capturing creative photographs.
Introducing New Courses
• Music Class
Workshops at lAS
• Secretaries / Administrative Professionals
• Business Communication and Etiquette
• Public Speaking and Communication Skills
• Mind Mapping for Business
• Reception cum Customer Service Skills
• Kids Workshop on Speech and Drama
Corporate Training
• English Usage and conversation
• Advanced English Conversation
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Personality Development and Grooming
• Corporate Etiquette and Social Skills
IAS courses
INDO-AMERICAN SOCIETY
Kitab Mahal, 5, Sukhadwala Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001.
Telephones : 2207 4882 / 83, 2200 4769 • Fax : 2207 1831
E-mail : info@indoamericansociety.org • www.indoamericansociety.org
Editor: K. V. Satyamurty Designed & Printed by : Fezisons For Internal Circulation only
EXIM Course
The EXIM program helps you become a successful Exporter-
Importer. The course focuses on Markets, Business Methods and
EXIM Policies, Customs and Cenvat. It is an in-depth informative
and practical training program with individual guidance.
To date, IAS retains the reputationof being a trail-blazer in the
arena of corporate management, skill development in various
fields, and self-development.
We offer companies the option of choosing from our various
standardized training modules, or going in for customized training
programs that meet specific requirements.
For More Details Contact:
Indo-American Society
Kitab Mahal, 5 D, Sukhadwala Marg
Next to New Excelsior Cinema, Fort, Mumbai 400 001
Tel.: 2207 4882/3, 2200 4769
Fax: 2207 1831
Email: rashmi@indoamericansociety.org
Web: www.indoamericansociety.org

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