Toronto-based editor Ravi Pandey was awarded a Global Indian Association (GIA) International Excellence Award for his, "valuable and outstanding contribution and performance in community service in Canada."
The chief editor of Canadian newspaper
Hindi Abroad launched the publication after moving to Toronto from Delhi, where he previously worked as a prominent film journalist. Since moving to Canada, he has become known for reporting on Indian issues in a foreign setting.
"The Global Indian Association (GIA) is an international platform for Overseas Indians around the world to unite together to present, share and solve the issues related to migration and work, welfare activities, co-ordination with Government of India and the Embassies of the respective countries in India."
"The award ceremony was held recently in Kerala and felicitated distinguished Indians around the globe for their remarkable contribution and dedicated service for the well being of Indian fraternity abroad."
Pandey received a traditional Indian shawl as part of his award.
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Original source: Indian Education Diary