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www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know PHOTOS:WVV NEWSLETTER Dr. Shremik Shah delivering lecture at vegan meeting for seniors of South Jersey Feb. 10, 2026. Senior citizens of South Jersey attend talk on veganism Feb.10,2026. 5 CITY VIEWS March 6, 2026 South Jersey Seniors Attend Talk On Vegan Diet D r. Shrenik Shah, a practicing physician who has incorporated spirituality into his personal and professional life, gave a talk on veganism Feb. 10, 2026, to seniors in South Jersey. More than 100 interested seniors, members of Hindu Senior Citizens of South Jersey (HSCSJ) attended. The talk was entitled, “Mind Body and Spirituality withWFPB Diet” and the meeting was held at the Indian Cultural Center in Marlton NJ. A lively Q and A took place at the meeting. “This was a very well received event and the host organization has shown interest in future events in the area with World Vegan Vision,”WVV said in its Newsletter. Dr. Shrenik Shah, who maintains the website practicalspirituallife.org/ has followed a vegan diet for the last 17 years, according to the site. The HSCSJ has around 1,000 members and holds several meetings and hosts talks on subjects of interest every month, according to its website hinduseniors. org. General Body Meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:15pm between April – November, and one Tuesday per month between Decem- ber – March at 12:15pm. The next talk is on Financial Literacy, March 10, 2026, and will be delivered by Puja Gupta, a financial advisor. The organization is also planning a two-week trip to South America in May.. By a StaffWriter Laxmi Brand Awards New Jersey Man A New Lexus In Diwali Giveaway L axmi Brand announced Udayakumar Balathanda- yutham of New Jersey as the grand prize winner of its nationwide “Grab More, Win More” Diwali giveaway, awarding his family a new Lexus RX 350. The keys were presented during a ceremony at Lexus of Bridgewater, where members of the Laxmi team joined the Balathandayutham family to celebrate the occasion. “This giveaway represents more than a prize; it reflects our commitment to bringing families together through the traditions and flavors that connect them to their roots,” said Neil Soni, CEO of HOS Global Foods. “For over 50 years, Laxmi Brand has played a meaningful role in uniting families with authentic products that deliver the comfort and familiarity of home.” Amrapali Soni, COO of HOS Global Foods, said the milestone underscores the company’s dedication as a community partner to the South Asian diaspora. Balathandayutham, who was greeted with cheers as he accepted the keys, said the win was unexpected. “I still can’t believe we won,” he said. “The Laxmi brand has been a part of our home for years, especially during festivals, and so many of our family memories are tied to it.” Sundeep Singh Lamba, head of sales and marketing at HOS Global Foods, said the Diwali campaign emphasized trust and follow-through. “At Laxmi, we don’t just make promises, we fulfill them,” Lamba said. “From the contest to the car, this was a celebration of credibility, community and our commit- ment to always doing things the right way.” Laxmi Brand, the flagship label of HOS Global Foods, is one of the largest South Asian food importers and distrib- utors in the United States. The company offers a portfolio of shelf-stable grocery staples and frozen convenience foods and operates 10 warehouses nationwide. HOS Global Foods was founded in 1972 by G. L. Soni in NewYork. The business began as a small grocery opera- tion in the family’s garage, inspired by the difficulty he and his wife, Shobhana Soni, faced in sourcing Indian ingredients after immigrating to the United States. Over five decades, the company has expanded into a nationwide distributor serving South Asian communities across the country, positioning Laxmi Brand as a cultur- ally rooted staple for diaspora families. By a StaffWriter PHOTOS:HIGH IMPAKT MEDIA Udayakumar Balathandayutham of New Jersey, center, stands with family members and representatives of Laxmi Brand after receiving the keys to a new Lexus RX 350 during the company’s “Grab More, Win More” Diwali giveaway ceremony at a dealership in Bridgewater, N.J., in February 2026.