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AN EVENING IN INDIA was the theme for the WILDLIFE TRUST'S second annual International Award gala held at he manificent Gotham Hall where ROBERT REDFORD and
JANE FONDA recently attended separate events.

CO-CHAIR of the event was the creative filmaker ISMAIL MERCHANT who's long list of movies include many Hollywood stars and screen legends.

The Indian God Ganesh welcomed all who entered the vast hall to watch Dr.Madhav Gadgil, PHD receive a beautiful crystal Rosenthal elephant for ecological sciences.

Indian puppets were the centerpieces, elephant napkin rings held napkins and wonderful Indian dancers danced, arranged bySargam Entertainment.

President Mary C. Pearl said "tongith we celebrate our work in India where we have been helping humans and elephants co-exist in crowded landscapes"

Deputy Consul General of India, Ashok Tomar remarked "the dinner highlighted the scientific work done in India, and was very tastefully done".. Sundaraam, of Sundaram Gallery said
the colors and display were the most beautiful he has ever seen.
posted by Demetria at 12:49 PM