Vision
Our vision is to become the preeminent organization for promoting and developing a greater understanding and appreciation of the multicultural splendour and heritage of India, in all its facets, among Canadians.
Mission
Our mission is to offer the visitors and residents of the National Capital Region a world-class opportunity to experience and personally learn about the traditions, culture and heritage of India – and thus promote multi-cultural understanding, appreciation, harmony and peace; and enhance inter-cultural connectivity in Canada.
Objectives
- Showcase high quality Indian music and dance programs
- Engage our patrons with interactive and participatory programs that both entertain and educate about culture and heritage of India
- Present nutritious and tasty authentic ethnic food from different regions of India
- Present workshops that nourish the Body and Mind: on Wellness, Yoga, Meditation, Music, Arts, Dance and Cooking
- Organize discourses, discussions and debates on Indian inspired Culture and Philosophy
- Maintain a repository on sources of information on subjects including the Cultures, Festivals, Music and Dances, Philosophies, Literature and Cuisine of India.
Patron
His Excellency Ajay Bisaria
TGIF 2020 Board of Directors
Prof. Rao Nanduri
Chair
Mr. Gautam Subra
Treasurer
Ms. Priya Chandran
Chef Joe Thottungal
Vice Chair
Dr. Bala Brahmanandam Madaparthi
Mr. Satish Bansal
Secretary
Mr. Dinesh Mohan
TGIF 2020 Executive Team
Mr. Udham Singh
Volunteer Coordinator
Mr. Anil D’Souza
VP, Food & Beverages
Mr. Abhijit Potdar
AVP, Food & Beverages
Ms. Angie Szola
Beverages
Ms. Priti Srivastava
VP, Programs
Ms. Priya Chandran
AVP, Programs
Ms. Asha Chandan
VP, Development
Mr. Satish Bansal
AVP, Development
Mr. Phaneendra Rao Mane
VP, Marketing and Communications
Mr. Ramana Nagineni
AVP, Marketing and Communications
Mr. Ram Gundala
VP, Operations
Mr. Premnath Chiruvella
AVP, Operations
TGIF 2020 Organizing Team
Programs
Anubhav Babbar
Arpan Bhargava
Deepika Bhargava
Priya Puri
Shailesh Kapadia
Vivek Srivastava
Marketing & Communications
Gowri Naresh
Mariya Mubeen
Rahul Tomar
Rupkatha Ganguly
Development
George Garby
Reena Kadari
Usha Ahuja