‘A Lotus in the Mud’ Launch Event, NY

The new wellness and spirituality web magazine founded by seasoned media person Parveen Chopra was launched on January 21, 2023 at the Indian Consulate in New York. Consul General Randhir Jaiswal did the honors.

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At the well-attended launch event in the Consulate ballroom, Chopra explained the unique mojo of the website: “We source content  from both the ancient spiritual and religious traditions as well as the latest medical and scientific research. But the litmus test for every posted article is that it should have something that readers can use in their lives to be healthier, happier and peaceful.”A video screened at the event introduced the webzine as well as Chopra’s rich experience in body-mind-spirit journalism.
Guest speakers at the Lotus launch included Nitin Ajmera, Chairman of the Parliament of the World’s Religions (via a video message); Reverend Tom Goodhue, Executive Director Emeritus of Long Island Council of Churches; Arvind Vora, founder of Shanti Fund that promotes Gandhi’s ideals among school children on Long Island; and Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya, a licensed physician affiliated with Cornell Medical College and  author of ‘Everyday Ayurveda’ published by Penguin Random House.Kyle Singh, PhD Physics student at Princeton, was the emcee. Renu Chopra and Lauren Colwell assisted Parveen at the event.

Supporters in attendance included:

Anil Bansal, entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist; Kamlesh Mehta, Chairman of The South Asian Times; Mohan Wanchoo, technocrat and philanthropist; Indrajit Saluja, Editor-Publisher of The Indian Panorama; real estate tycoon Darshan Singh Bagga; John Di Leonardo, founder of Humane Long Island; and Julian Lines, President of Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center in upstate New York.

The event received wide coverage in the media.

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