Donated funds will help grow the Endowment so events like the Annual Dinner can continue for several years.
Indo-American Friendship Dinner
Since 1987, the Friends of India at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ 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.
2025 Indo-American Friendship Dinner
When: November 8, 2025
Where: Baker Center Ballroom, ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ
Order of Events
- 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
Dinner Details
Cultural Program
- 6:00 p.m.: Welcome from Emcees- Dr. Pragya Sengupta & Dr. Arindham Mukherjee
- 6:05 p.m.: Opening Remarks from Chair of FOIE, Dr. Maria Modayil
- 6:10 p.m.: Mayor's Address by Athens Mayor Steve Patterson
- 6:15 p.m.: Kid/Adult dance
- 6:25 p.m.: Remarks from Dr. Haley Duschinski
- 6:30 p.m.: Carnatic Music Performance by Dr. Garrett Field
- 6:40 p.m.: Student Play & Music
- 6:55 p.m.: Indian Dance featuring Sai Arts Group
- 7:05 p.m.: Closing Remarks by Dr. Vipin Koshal
Dinner Menu
Dinner from
Appetizers:
Vegetable Manchurian (contains- onion, bell pepper, soy sauce, gluten)
Chicken Tikka (contains- dairy, onion)
Mango Lassi (contains- dairy, mango)
Main Course:
Meat
Chicken Makhani (contains- dairy, tomato, onion)
Veg
Chana Masala/ Chickpea Masala (Vegan, contains- beans, onion, tomato)
Aloo Ghobi/ Potato Cauliflower (contains- potato, cauliflower, onion)
Accompaniments
Naan/ bread (contains- dairy, gluten)
Rice (vegan)
Onions/Hot Pickle
Dessert:
Ras Malai (contains- nuts, dairy)
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Sponsor the Friends of India Dinner
Interested in being a sponsor?
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 follow the information below.
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 ($600)
- 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 ($100) – these students will be provided with free tickets acknowledging your support
- General support
- Support includes amount of your choice
To become a Premier sponsor, donate before September 1 by using the link below or contact friendsofindia@ohio.edu for more information.
- Taj Mahal
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Ticket Information
Dinner tickets for individuals are available now!
To buy tickets, follow the following steps:
- Click on the button "Register Now or Sponsor the Friends of India Dinner!"
- Provide your information (note- you have to fill in information that is required)
- If buying tickets for more that one attendee, you must "Add Attendee" at the bottom of the page and provide information for each of your attendee
- You have the opportunity to "Select your ticket" for each of your attendee
- The "Add-Ons" page allows you to donate to the Friends of India Endowment
- Finalize your order in "Order Review"
NOTE: Seats at the dinner are eight to a table
View Past Activities
| Year | Event | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 October | Indo-American Friendship Day | Reintroduced the FOI Dinner after 5 years with cultural program and food |
| 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 |