The India Association of Minnesota will host a ‘Connect India’ event on March 13, 2010, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel, 1500 Park Place Blvd, Minneapolis. There will be a social hour with cash bar until a 6:00 dinner and brief cultural program, followed by the presentation of the annual IAM Achievement award.

Following the ceremony there will be an expert panel on the topic of “The Future of India-US Relations.” The panel and audience will represent the areas leaders from the public and private sector that together share an interest in future of India and of the Indian American community.

For tickets or sponsorships, contact Shalini Thadani,651-734-0645, tshalini@gmailc.com; Kusum Gosain, 651-398-4111, kusumgosain@gmail.com; or Nag Bommareddy, 651-334-8736 nagarjuna_b@yahoo.com.

Tickets are $45 in advance for non members and discounts for more than one person and students, and $5 more at the door.