Kashmiri Overseas Association Inc.

06/18/2026

LG JK(UT) Calls "The Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave" A Rising Hope For Return Of KPs To Kashmir

06/17/2026

*SHARIKA Foundation had the* *honour of hosting Shri Uphaar*Kotru Ji, President of* *KOA USA, at SHARIKA* Bhawan, Jammu.
*Uphaar Ji spent* the entire day interacting with children and families from the displaced Kashmiri Pandit community, encouraging young minds to excel in education and other fields of life so that they become self-dependent individuals with higher goals and achievements, and contribute back to society and the community.
*The President appreciated the* interactive question-answer sessions with children and expressed happiness over their enthusiasm and participation.
*Later, Uphaar Ji handed over* educational support cheques *under the SAC Program. The children pledged to work hard, achieve higher grades, and strive for scholarships in the future.

The programme concluded with prayers and short guided *meditation sessions led by Shri Sanjay Dhar ji, offering* special thanksgiving prayers for donors and their *families for supporting the* *educational needs of* *displaced Kashmiri Pandit* children.

*Shri Sunil Thussu Ji expressed* gratitude and *thanked the KOA USA* President and all donors through his inspiring and *blessed speech.*

06/16/2026

KOA President Uphaar Kotru’s speech at Global Kashmiri Pandit Conclave, SKICC Srinagar

06/14/2026

The two-day International Conference organized at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, brings together scholars, policymakers, entrepreneurs, youth leaders, artists, and members of the global Kashmiri Pandit community under the inspiring theme:
“From Exile to Excellence – Kashmiri Pandit Journey of Resilience, Renaissance and Return.”
Dates: 13–14 June 2026

06/14/2026

Srinagar, brings together scholars, policymakers, entrepreneurs, youth leaders, artists, and members of the global Kashmiri Pandit community under the inspiring theme:
“From Exile to Excellence – Kashmiri Pandit Journey of Resilience, Renaissance and Return.”
Dates: 13–14 June 2026

10/23/2025

*Friendly Reminder to Register*

*Register Now: You’re Invited to KOA’s Medical Webinar — AI in Healthcare, Oct 26*

Namaskar Sarinee,

As part of our *KOA Medical Webinar Series*, we are excited to present the second session, featuring insights from our leading healthcare experts.

Join us for an exclusive *KOA Webinar: “AI in Healthcare - Separating Hype from Reality”*

🗓 Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
🕒 Time: 3 PM PT / 5 PM CT / 6 PM ET
💬 Format: Live Fireside Chat + Interactive Q&A

👉 *Register now*: https://bit.ly/koa-webinar-ai-in-healthcare

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming how clinicians diagnose, document, and deliver care.
But how can we separate hype from reality? And what should healthcare professionals actually be doing right now to stay ahead of the curve?

*Featuring Dr. Deepti Pandita*
National leader in clinical informatics, AI governance, and clinician efficiency
Chief Medical Information Officer & Vice President of Clinical Informatics, UCI Health
Co-author of the American College of Physicians’ Position Paper on AI in Healthcare

*In Conversation With Dr. Rajiv Pandit*
Nationally recognized ENT leader and speaker on innovations in head and neck surgery and healthcare technology
Early adopter of AI tools in medicine, practice management, and organizational leadership
Founder and Chair of the Physician Advisory Board at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where he led a major hospital-wide digital and financial transformation initiative

*Don’t miss this rare chance to hear directly from two KP leaders driving innovation in U.S. healthcare. Register now!*

Orzu,
The KOA Team

Featuring Dr. Deepti Pandita – national leader in AI governance – in conversation with Dr. Rajiv Pandit.