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On October 10, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), D.C. conducted a “Kashmir teach-in Webinar”. It aimed to correct the “biased reporting of the New York Times” on Kashmir.
This is not the first-time HAF has sought to “correct” perception regarding the Kashmir issue. A keyword search on the website leads to a series of articles, videos and events that emphasise the same narrative given by the BJP government in India. The most worrying of these is a “Senate Briefing” held on September 15, , with specific regard to the abrogation of articles and 35A. Even as Kashmir remained under lockdown, HAF hosted staff from the US Senate and the House of Representatives in the Russell Senate Office Building. The supposed briefing was given under the title “Locked Down or Liberated? The Future of Kashmir Post-Articles /35A”. On the HAF website, they thank Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for his support in providing Congressional staff “the opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from religious minorities in the region, to get a thorough understanding of the historical facts … and to see the devastating impact that Pakistan-based terrorism has had on the people of Jammu & Kashmir who continue to live under threat of terrorism today.” Cornyn is the co-chair of the Senate Indian Caucus. When PM Modi visited the US recently, Cornyn and he met in Houston. The video of their meeting is on Modi’s official YouTube channel.
This much-celebrated “Howdy, Modi” event organised by the Texas India Forum, has plain connections to HAF that describes itself as a “non-partisan organisation”. The event chair, Jugal Malani, The Intercept reports, advises the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA. The Indian counterpart of Ekal Vidyalaya is affiliated to the RSS according to The Intercept. The head event spokesperson of “Howdy, Modi”, Rishi Bhutada, is a board member of HAF. The article also mentions that Bhutada is Jugal Malani’s nephew. The Prime Minister used the “Howdy, Modi” event to repea
Jugal Malani’s unique #Styling into the 70s
All roads led to the Hilton Americas in Downtown Houston on April 8 as the Indian American community in large numbers made a beeline to join a birthday bash, #Stylinginto
A birthday party done in style, shining light on substance, Jugal Malani, known both for his style and substance.
Symbolic of the man and his celebration, one of the food counters was aptly named “Desi with a twist.”
A family man first, a successful businessman next, he treated the community at large as his own. He endeared himself as a natural leader of several community organizations. He has been a leader in the true sense of the term, rarely projecting or promoting himself as the leader.
Each layer of the towering birthday cake told the story of Jugal’s life journey from his childhood home, getting married, birth of his son, moving to the US, working at Star Pipe Products, starting Unique Industrial Products, the marriage of his children and having 5 grand kids.
“My dad is the Coolest 70 year old that I know,” said Pankaj Malani and one couldn’t agree with him more.
“Pankaj made another telling remark about his father. “On Friday he might be walk into a bank meeting wearing a 3pc white suit and act like he is a mafia boss and on Saturday leaving for a 10 day silent meditation session at Vipassana.”
Every day at the office, Jugal Malani would make sure to say hello to every single person in the building. He treated the custodial staff the exact same was as he treated a top Customer.
Pankaj added: “My dad eats fast, walks fast, answers every email within 20 seconds and can’t stand how slow things move. He asks everyone in the office same question 8 times in one day but we all Know his impatience is just his passion to get things moving and on to the next step. He is a man of action and I admire that.”
Jugal Malani’s wife, Raj, a rare public speaker, said, “Our journey began back in different time of course so our families had set up our
Modi, Trump to share stage: Who is behind 'Howdy, Modi!' and what to expect at the event?
The White House said Trump will use the event to "emphasise the strong ties between the people of the United States and India" and reaffirm the two countries' strategic partnership.
The Houston eventwill be Modi's third major address to the Indian-American community after he became the prime minister in and the first after his re-election in May.
Who is behind 'Howdy, Modi!'?
The event is being organised by non-profit Texas India Forum, a recently-formed body, which represents hundreds of Indian-American organisations in Texas and other parts of the US. The summit is supported by more than 1, volunteers and Texas-based Welcome Partner organisations.
The Texas India Forum, as mentioned on its website, "encourages cooperation between the United States and India, advancing the shared values of democracy, inclusive economic development, and mutual respect".
It brings together Indian-American organisations and institutions to encourage collaboration within the region and expand opportunities for engagement with India, reads the website.
The event will highlight the success of Indian-Americans and their contribution to the United States, as well as the strength of the US-India relationship.
“The event has successfully moved from inviting PM Modi to come to Houston to planning and registration to now the execution phase. It has been a massive effort, covering myriad areas with attention to detail," said Jugal Malani, chairperson of the event.
“It is our community’s event, where the attendees should feel at home at every turn
Jugal Malani in Indo-American Oral History project
Kumud Pulijala, right, interviews India House president and noted entrepreneur of Houston, Jugal Malani for the Indo-American Oral History project, an undertaking of the Foundation for India Studies in partnership with Houston Community College and Houston Public Library. |
Jugal Malani, a long-time Houstonian and successful entrepreneur, was born in Bidar in the state of Karnataka, India. Bidar is a historic city in the north-eastern part of Karnataka bordering the states of Maharashtra and Telangana in southern India. Bidar is a picturesque city with an ancient fort, palaces, temples, mosques, Gurudwara and famous for its Bidri art.
Jugal Malani received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Karnataka University and briefly worked in the Birla group in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, before joining their family business in Kolkata. In he moved to Houston, Texas to join his sister and brother-in-law and work for the small business they started. Houston was much smaller then but was suffering from one of its worst recessions with layoffs and foreclosures. The slow economy didn’t deter Jugal from growing the family business. He helped the business grow and in three-four years became a partner in the family business. In the first 17 years he played a leadership role and increased revenues from $1M to $40M, while his brother-in-law was pursuing another business endeavor. Eventually these two companies merged and Jugal left the company and sold his 30% ownership.
It was a new beginning for Jugal but a decisive moment as to whether to start a new business endeavor in the same field he had worked for in the last 17 years or do something completely new. His mother guided him with her wise words to venture into a new business that was different from the business his brother-in-law had started so as not to create competition among family members. Jugal thus founded a new business, Unique In