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Indian-Origin Peer
Wins ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ In UK
A 78-year-old Indian-origin
British obstetrician and member of the UK Parliament has been honoured by a
leading publishing group for his work in the medical profession and being
incredible role model for social justice, equality and those less fortunate.
Lord Narendra Babubhai Patel was
given the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' during the Asian Achievers Awards last
night for his work in the medical profession and public life in Britain over
the years.
Other winners included Mr Selva
Pankaj, CEO of Regent Group – a London-based education skills and training
development group; Ms Manjit Gill, CEO of Binti, a social enterprise that works
for women's causes in India and Africa; and Paralympian Mr Ryan Raghoo, a long
jumper who suffers from cerebral palsy.
The event raised 180,000 pounds
(USD 2.34 lakh) through a live auction for its charity partner, Indian Ocean
Disaster Relief, set up after the 2004 Tsunami to provide immediate relief and
long-term projects in case of natural disasters.
Over 650 people including
business tycoons, entrepreneurs, MPs and the uniformed services, attended the
awards now in its 16th year.
Celebrity guests included cricket
legend and former England captain Mike Gatting and West Indies cricketer Gordon
Greenidge.
Source: Pioneernews
