When: October 12, 2024 at 5PM
Where: Baker Center Ballroom, Ohio University
Indo-American Friendship Dinner
Since 1987, the Friends of India at Ohio University has hosted the Indo-American Friendship Day celebration. Along with other sponsors, the Friends of India invite you to take part in a night of Indian Culture and Cuisine to raise money for various causes.
2024 Indo-American Friendship Dinner
Dinner Details
5 p.m.: Doors Open
5 to 6 p.m.: Appetizers & Cash Bar
6 to 7 p.m.: Cultural Program
7 p.m.: Dinner catered by Aangan Indian Bistro, Dublin, Ohio
Cultural Program
6:00 p.m.: Welcome from Emcees (Dr. Anirudh Ruhil and Dr. Kavita Yadav)
6:05 p.m.: City Proclamation by Mayor Steve Patterson
6:10 p.m.: Recognition of Founders
6:15 p.m.: Indian Classical Dance featuring Kripa Radhakrishnan
6:25 p.m.: Remarks from Provost Donald Leo
6:30 p.m.: Musical Performance featuring Amish Askri and Sharique Siddique
6:40 p.m.: Remarks from Interim Associate Provost for Global Affairs Dr. Gillian Ice
6:45 p.m.: Indian Dance featuring Ramya Chandran and Taneesha Binoy
6:55 p.m.: Indian Fashion Show
7:05 p.m.: Modern Indian Dance featuring OSU Origins
7:15 p.m.: Closing Remarks by Dr. Vipin Koshal
Dinner Menu
Appetizers:
Vegetable Samosa with chutneys
Paneer Chili
Chicken Shesh Kabab
Mango Lassi
Main Course:
Meat
Murgh Makhani
Lamb Curry
Veg
Chana Masala (Vegan)
Palak Paneer (Vegetarian)
Bhaingan Bharta
Accompaniments
Naan
Rice
Dessert:
Ras Malai
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Ticket Information
Tickets**: $20 (students*); $40 (General Admission)
*Limited complimentary student tickets are available for those with financial hardship (contact Vipin Koshal, koshalv@ohio.edu)
**Purchases of 8 tickets will be seated at the same table provided there is availability
Support the Friends of India Endowment
Interested in financially supporting the endowment?
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Funds raised through our supporters will help grow the Endowment so that many more Friends of India activities continue for generations to come.
If you would like to become a "Premier" level supporter, please contact Vipin Koshal, koshalv@ohio.edu
Premier support includes recognition during the Dinner and logo display during the event. Some levels also include tickets to the Dinner for members of your organization.
Levels of support include:
- Taj Mahal
- With tickets ($1,000) - Eight tickets to the dinner
- Without tickets ($700)
- Golden Temple
- With tickets ($500) - Four tickets to the dinner
- Without tickets ($300)
- Red Fort
- With tickets ($300) - Two tickets to the dinner
- Without tickets ($200)
- Bobcat
- Send two OHIO students to the dinner ($120) – these students will be provided with free tickets acknowledging your support
- General support
- Support includes amount of your choice
Email Vipin Koshal (koshalv@ohio.edu) if you are interested in being a supporter of the Dinner/ Endowment.
- Taj Mahal
View Past Activities
| Year | Event | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation to Shine India Shine project, Scholarship funding |
| 2017 | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation to Athens Has a Heart Fund, sponsoring defibriliators in Athens Schools |
| 2016 | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation to Clean water project for 20 schools in India |
| 2015 | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation to Clean water project in South America |
| 2013-2014 | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation to Polio Plus |
| 2012 November | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation to Camp Rotan Project, Athens |
| 2011 October | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation to Southside Playground Renovation, Richland Ave. Athens |
| Indo-American Friendship Day | Cultural Program and Free Indian Food | |
| 2010 October | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation for Polio Plus |
| 2009 June | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation for Polio Plus |
| 2008 May | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation for Polio Plus |
| 2007 May | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation for Polio Plus |
| 2006 May | Indo-American Friendship Day | Cultural Program and Free Indian Food |
| 2005 May | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation for Water Wells in India and Electric lift for Echoing Meadows in Athens |
| 2005 May | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation for Habitat for Humanity home in Nelsonville |
| 2004 May | Indo-American Friendship Day | Donation for Polio Plus |
| 1987-2003 | Indo-American Friendship Day | Cultural Program and Free Indian Food |