Manisha Chowdhury
Manisha Chowdhury was raised in Jamshedpur ,India. After graduation she intended for a career in education and completed study In Education from Calcutta University.
She worked for over twenty years in the New York Government as a Specialist in their Human Resources division .She participated in matters related to the interest of India and its Heritage and taking part for common causes for the Indian community was regular.
She instituted a learning center for the school children of “Sanatan” adherents. The teachings of Vedas and Upanishads in her own premises: Binapani Vedic School . Operated it for Eight Years. Organized Saraswati Puja annually .
Pabitra Chaudhuri
Pabitra Chaudhuri, born in Burma, had to be evacuated to undivided wartime India(East Bengal) and then again to India in partition days. Schooled in Calcutta, at Bangabasi School, Bengali Medium, graduated with Hons and Masters in English Literature from Calcutta University. First stint in Empire Publicity, then at 18 for Employees State Insurance Corporation, for 8 years, and then in Shipping Corporation of India for 14 years.
At 40, he enrolled in the State University of New York and had Master of Science in Maritime Management.
Was an Analyst in the USA for New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, 20 years.
Active in the community in New York. Driven to the cause of Sanatan Dharma starting with ISKCON New York in 1994 and of advancement of Hindu Heritage.
Was Chairperson of the Bengali Association of North America, Editor of Udayan(NY), V.P. of Foundation for Arts and Sciences from India, and Talk Show host for Radio program “Bharat Darshan” for RBC Radio NY - all for six to seven years of time frame. Active in indo-centric matters, Rights for oppressed Hindus, and in matters of presentation of Indians in American mainstream media and society. After retirement, dedicated full-time to the pursuit of these causes.
Chairperson's Speech:
The mind is beautiful, and the power of the mind is mind-boggling, it is the fastest object. A human mind may blossom into thousand flowers - contrary may take a toll on minion lives. Mind can motivate one to add to the world's beauty, and uplift people wherever it is needed. The same mind can do vile wrongful acts. Left on its own it can acquire undesirable nature: A selfish Giant. A mind can be so shaped it will look everywhere with equality. It will explore the universe with inquisitiveness. We nurture the mind with equanimity and righteousness towards exploration and creativity.
Pabitra Chaudhuri