NEW YORK (TIP): The ConsulateGeneral of India, New York, inassociation with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,USA observed the 65th Punya Tithi ofMahatma Gandhi on January 30, 2013.About 50 guests including teachers,students, journalists and office bearers ofthe Bhavan attended the event.

Speaking on the occasion, ConsulGeneral of India, Prabhu Dayal, touchedupon various aspects of MahatmaGandhi’s philosophy and its continuingrelevance in the contemporary world.Floral tributes were paid to MahatmaGandhi by the Consul General, BharatiyaVidya Bhavan functionaries and a fewguests.Mrs. Sanjukta Sen and students of theBharatiya Vidya Bhavan sang Gandhiji’sfavorite Bhajans.