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Chief GuestGlobal Business & Education Awards · 15 Oct 2023 · Hotel Vivanta, Dwarka
Shekhar Dutt
Former Governor of Chhattisgarh and Former Defence Secretary, Govt. of IndiaEvent photo
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K. J. Alphons
Former Union Minister of State for Culture and TourismEvent branding
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Madan Lal Sharma
Former Indian cricketer and national cricket coachEvent photo
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Saina Nehwal
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Kiran Bedi
Law enforcement, social activism and public serviceEvent photoChief GuestGlobal Business & Education Awards · 15 Oct 2023 · Hotel Vivanta, Dwarka
Shekhar Dutt
Former Governor of Chhattisgarh and Former Defence Secretary, Govt. of IndiaEvent photoChief GuestGlobal Business & Education Awards
K. J. Alphons
Former Union Minister of State for Culture and TourismEvent brandingSpecial GuestGlobal Business & Education Awards
Madan Lal Sharma
Former Indian cricketer and national cricket coachEvent photoFeatured GuestInternational Excellence Awards 2026
Saina Nehwal
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Chief GuestIndian Icon Awards 2023
Kiran Bedi
Law enforcement, social activism and public serviceEvent photoChief GuestGlobal Business & Education Awards · 15 Oct 2023 · Hotel Vivanta, Dwarka
Shekhar Dutt
Former Governor of Chhattisgarh and Former Defence Secretary, Govt. of IndiaEvent photoChief GuestGlobal Business & Education Awards
K. J. Alphons
Former Union Minister of State for Culture and TourismEvent brandingSpecial GuestGlobal Business & Education Awards
Madan Lal Sharma
Former Indian cricketer and national cricket coachEvent photoFeatured GuestInternational Excellence Awards 2026
Saina Nehwal
Indian Badminton PlayerEvent posterPhoto coming soon
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Kiran Bedi
It was an absolute privilege and honor to have Her Excellency Kiran Bedi grace our event as the Chief Guest. With her illustrious career spanning groundbreaking achievements in law enforcement, social activism, and public service, Her Excellency Kiran Bedi brought a wealth of wisdom, inspiration, and gravitas to our gathering.
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Shekhar Dutt
We were thrilled and honored to welcome the esteemed Hon’ble Sri Shekhar Dutt, SM, IAS, Former Governor of Chhattisgarh and Former Defence Secretary, Govt. of India, as our Chief Guest at the prestigious Global Business and Education Awards ceremony held at Hotel Vivanta in Dwarka on October 15, 2023.
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K. J. Alphons
What an honor it was to have Alphons Joseph Kannanthanam, or K. J. Alphons, as our esteemed chief guest at the event! Alphons has had a distinguished career as an Indian civil servant, advocate, and politician. He served as the Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism during the first Modi ministry, where he also held charge for Electronics and Information Technology.
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Madan Lal Sharma
What a privilege it was to have Madan Lal Udhouram Sharma, the legendary former Indian cricketer and national cricket coach, as our special guest at the event! He played a pivotal role in the historic victories of the Indian cricket team, including the iconic 1983 Cricket World Cup and the 1985 World Championship of Cricket.