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Dr. Anurita Kapur, M.D. is the niece of His Excellency, Honorable Ambassador Arthur Lall, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations. Arthur Lall is the paternal cousin of her mother Mrs. Rochelle Sheila David-Kapur who is a retired diplomat. H.E. Amb. Arthur Lall has always been closely involved in Anurita's family's occasions. Among many, many distinguished family members of Anurita that are VVIP's & dignitaries, High Commissioners, Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force officials, H.E. Amb. Arthur Lall was also present with his special blessings for Anurita at her wedding ceremonies (a traditional Hindu ceremony and a traditional Christian ceremony held in New Delhi, India in 1995 and he was also present at her wedding reception held in New Jersey in 1995 to her medical doctor husband (who is a Brahmin, Hindu, Punjabi from New Delhi, India.). Anurita’s husband is also a medical doctor M.D., M.B.B.S. and B.S. (Surgery) a topper of Maulana Azad Medical College (which is the top 2nd best medical college in the country in New Delhi, India). He completed his residency and fellowship trainings in the United States at several Ivy League Hospitals medical programs. He is highly skilled and trained in the field of medicine he is Board Certified in Pediatrics, he is a Super-specialist and Board Certified in Perinatal Medicine, and a Super- specialist and Board Certified in Neonatal Medicine. He is a practicing physician with a United States Medical licensure. He is a champion and an all rounder in the game of cricket he played state level for his medical school in New Delhi, India and continues to be a captain in the U.S. for his cricket team. Anurita and her medical doctor husband have a beautiful daughter together named Reeteka. Amb. Arthur Lall was also present to give his special blessings to their daughter Reeteka. Anurita always called H.E. Ambassador Lall 'Mamaji' (which means maternal uncle - brother of Anurita's mother). H.E. Amb. Lall was chosen to be an Indian Ambassador by our first Indian Prime Minister, Honorable Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1950's. His wife was Dr. Betty Lall (Anurita's Aunt), who ran for U.S. Congresswoman in New York City but lost in 1953. H.E. Hon. Amb. Arthur Lall ; A diplomat for all seasons (1911-1998) CERTAIN personal qualities, apart from a keen intellect and a ready wit, are essential for success in a diplomatic career. A perpetual smile on the face and a sense of humour are two of these. Arthur Lall, the first ever Indian ambassador, had it all. Dr. Betty Lall gave able support to her husband. On a warm, pleasant day, if one happens to stroll down the streets of New York, be it uptown, midtown or downtown, the chances were that one would meet them. The last time this writer had such a downtown encounter, Arthur Lall said, "It is nice to see you still here. Look how wonderful the day is and how everyone here likes to talk. What a difference between here and back home." Betty Lall nodded approvingly. Arthur Lall, 87 at the time of his death on September 13, will be sorely missed whether it be an Independence Day gathering, an Indian function or a small private cocktail or dinner reception. He was one of the most pleasant personalities one met in New York. Whenever he was called upon to say something to an audience, he compelled attention with his amusing anecdotes and a quaintness of humour that never failed him. Arthur Lall was among a handful of Indian Civil Service (ICS) officers who were handpicked by Jawaharlal Nehru for responsibilities abroad. His immense erudition was attained at Balliol College, Oxford, after he obtained a firm grounding at home on all basic subjects. Nehru was a strong critic of the ICS officers but he relied heavily on bright young people belonging to the ICS cadre in building the foreign service. Arthur Lall measured up to Nehru's expectations. UNITED NATIONS H.E. Amb. Arthur Lall at the United Nations in 1957. Another mentor of H.E. Amb. Arthur Lall was V.K. Krishna Menon, who took him as his assistant during the famous United Nations Security Council debates on Kashmir in the 1950s and on Goa in the early 1960s. Krishna Menon inducted Arthur Lall into U.N. related work from his position as the Consul-General for India in New York. For several years after Krishna Menon faded out Arthur Lall, as the chief Indian delegate and Ambassador, waged many a diplomatic battle for India at the United Nations. But his style was different from that of his mentor: he was the permanently smiling Permanent Representative at the U.N. and he created the same effect in his adversaries. After retiring from the foreign service, Amb. Arthur Lall became a Professor at Cornell University and later at Columbia, teaching international relations and diplomacy. H.E. Amb. Arthur Lall's mentor was Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon (3 May 1896 – 6 October 1974) was an Indian nationalist, diplomat and statesman, described as the second most powerful man in India by Time magazine and others, after his ally and intimate friend, Jawaharlal Nehru. Described as "vitriolic, intolerant, impatient, and exigent – yes, but generous, sensitive, considerate, a great teacher too, and a great man" by Lord Listowell, the last British secretary of state for India, Menon was an influential and controversial figure on the world scene, and the architect of the Third Bloc foreign policy of non-alignment. He headed India's diplomatic missions to both the United Kingdom and United Nations, and was repeatedly elected to both houses of the Indian Parliament from multiple constituencies, serving as Defence Minister from 1957 to 1962. Menon cofounded Penguin Books in 1935 with Sir Allen Lane, and also created the Sainik Schools. He is the first Malayalee to have won the Padma Vibhushan. He was the High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He was Minister of Defence. He was at the United Nations Diplomacy and Non-Alignment. In 1952, Menon accepted the command of the Indian delegation to the United Nations, a position he would hold until 1962. He earned a reputation for brilliance in the UN, frequently engineering elegant solutions to complex international political issues, including a peace plan for Korea, a ceasefire in Indo-China, the deadlocked disarmament talks, and the French withdrawal from the UN over Algeria. |
| Brigadier Nand Lal Kapur, (Dr. Anurita Kapur's paternal uncle her father's eldest brother "Tauji"). |
| The South African Military History Society - Die Suid-Afrikaanse Krygshistoriese Vereniging http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol131nk.html Military History Journal Vol 13 No 1 - June 2004 OBITUARY: Brigadier Nand lal Kapur MC (Indian Army retired) The Military History Society recently sustained a great loss with the death of Brigadier Nand Lal Kapur MC (Indian Army retired). He was a very good friend to all of us and added to the prestige of the Society by his attendance at our meetings during the three years of his sojourn in South Africa. Brigadier Kapur was commissioned in the Indian Land Forces in 1941 and was posted to the 4th Battalion (Outram's Rifles), 6th Rajputana Rifles, which was serving with the 10th Indian Division at Mersa Matruh in the Western Desert. He had a swift introduction to the realities of modern war - three weeks after his arrival, he took part in the battle of Matruh, 26-27 June 1942. During the breakout from Matruh, he decided to avoid the coast road and brought his company back to El Alamein. In mid-July 1942, the 5th Indian Brigade was in the front-line near Ruweisat Ridge and was involved in heavy fighting. On 17 July 1942, Lt Nand Lal Kapur took part in and commanded an extremely hazardous operation, during which his company came under fire from German tanks. Ordering his men to lie down, he walked up and down in front of them, causing the commander of the tanks to suspect a trap. The situation remained unchanged until dark, when Lt Kapur withdrew his company. His courage earned him the Military Cross. Nand Lal Kapur also took part in the second battle of El Alamein, the battles of Mareth Line and the storming of the Wadi Akarit position. He was wounded during the attack on Djebel Garci. During his recovery, he was appointed ADC to the Viceroy of India, Field Marshal the Viscount (later Earl) Wavell. This was a considerable honour to him and his regiment. In January 1944, Nand Lal Kapur returned to battle with the 4th Indian Division in Italy and fought at Monte Cassino. After Cassino, he returned to India with his regiment and, immediately after the war, trained as a paratrooper. Thereafter, he became the first Indian military attache to Kabul and later commanded a Gorkha* battalion. He held the post of Military Secretary to the Chief of Staff of the Indian Army and ended his career in command of a Gorkha brigade. Nand Lal Kapur enriched our lives and we benefitted enormously from his wide and deep knowledge of military matters. He also helped to make the Society known to a wider audience and enhanced the cultural perspectives of our members. To use Kipling's words, we hope that his gods will reward him for this widening of our world view. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. Hamish Paterson Education Officer/Curator of Artillery South African National Museum of Military History * In February 1949, the term 'Gorkha' was adopted by the Indian Army. |
Dr. Anurita Kapur, M.D.’s paternal grand father (Anurita's father’s dad “Dadaji”), Dr. Kanhaiya Lal Kapur, M.D., M.B.B.S., FRCP, DCH London. He was a graduate of Cambridge University, London, England. He served the British Army as a Medical Doctor during World War I. Dr. Kanhaiya Lal Kapur was recognized and awarded Honor by the Queen of England. Later he served in the Indian Medical Service for the Indian Army and settled in Nainital, India (his acres of ancestral property and home still exists in Nainital). His father (Anurita's great-grandfather) was Shree Nanak Chand Kapur was a Wazir in Paryag, Uttar Pradesh (UP), India. He was a very wealthy man owning properties in (U.P.) Paryag, Bela Pratap Garh and Allahbad in U.P. India. Dr. Anurita Kapur, M.D.’s paternal uncle (Anurita's father’s oldest brother “Tauji”) Brigadier Nand Lal Kapur, (MC, 4th Batt. (Outrams), Rajputana Rifles). He graduated from the Royal Staff College in Camberley, England. He was a recipient of the Military Cross Award for his bravery in World War II. Brigadier Nand Lal Kapur also Headed the Indian Republic Day Parade Ceremony for several years in (the capital city) New Delhi, India. The India Republic Day Celebration is held every year on January 26th, it is the largest celebration for the nation and broadcasted live for the entire India to watch on television. Brigadier Nand Lal Kapur also served as a Director of Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, India. (This is a prestigious Indian Military Training School). He later settled in New Delhi, India (his home is still exists in New Delhi). Brigadier Nand Lal Kapur’s son Ashok Kapur is a diplomat (Anurita's first cousin) holds a prestigious position as an IS Officer (Indian Intelligence Service). Ashok Kapur is a graduate (a topper) of Mayo College in Ajmer, India. (This is a well renowned royal college for the Indian Military Training). He also served as the First Secretary to the Indian Ambassador in Iran. Dr. Anurita Kapur, M.D.’s paternal uncle (father’s second older brother “Tauji”) Dr. Brij Lal Kapur, PhD., Doctorate in Chemistry. He was a graduate of Cambridge University, London, UK. Dr. Brij Lal Kapur was a Gold Medalist. He wrote several Chemistry Research books in England. These books are still utilized by students in England. In the United States of America he served as a Researcher in Chemistry and Professor at several Ivy League United States Universities. He also did research study in Chemistry at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachussetts. Later, he resided in New Jersey for over 40 years. Dr. Anurita Kapur’s third Paternal Uncle Honorable Krishan Lal Kapur, LLM. (father’s third older brother “Tauji”). He was posted as the Commissioner at Lucknow High Court. He is currently practicing law in Lucknow, India. He is a graduate of St. Joseph boys school in Nainital, India (a renowned school), Lucknow University and University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Law School in Kansas City, Missouri. His wife Dr. Sarojini Devi Kapur, Ph.D., completed her doctorate in Chemistry in Kansas City, Missouri. Later, served as the Head of the Chemistry Department at a renowned University in Lucknow, India. Mr. Moti Lal Kapur (Dr. Anurita Kapur's father). He was a graduate in Pharmacy. He attended Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow, India and St. Joseph Boys School, Nainital, India. His special interests and trained activities were: Hunting, horse riding, skating, yachting, boating, race participation swimming, Dancing (western dancing & ballroom dancing), airplane, jets & helicopter flying. He was a champion in Polo, Billiards and Golf. He was a supporter of his best friends who were kings of different parts of India, especially the state of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) one of his very closest friend Raja Saheb Chandramani Kant Singh of Bhinga Estates in Uttar Pradesh. Actively involved in the political life of Uttar Pradesh state for more than 24 years as Member of its Legislative Assembly, Raja C. K. Singh has been a wildlife enthusiast ever since he remembers. It was first as a ‘shikari’ (hunter) in his youth and later on in life as a conservationist. He is keenly interested in wildlife photography and maintains a remarkable collection of plants at his palace in Bhinga. Currently, Shri Singh devotes considerable time to his eco-tourism initiative for serious wildlifers, the Bhinga Raj Tiger Tents, camping at the Field Office of the Katerniaghat Foundation located adjacent to Katerniaghat Sanctuary. He is vigorously promoting conservation awareness in the forest villages in and around this protected area. Dr. Anurita Kapur, M.D.’s paternal grand mother (Anurita's father’s mother “Dadi ji”), Mrs. Tara Devi Malhotra-Kapur was a house wife. She was the daughter of Mr. Nanak Chand Malhotra (Anurita's great-grandfather) who was a very successful billionaire his primary ancestral business was money lending to business men. He was from Ajmer later moved to Kanpur, India. |
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(Anurita's mother’s grand father), Dr. Saul David, M.D., served in Old Delhi in the Christian community. He was given the khitab (title) of Rahees-e-Azam (rich man) Dehli in 1930’s in Old Delhi, India. A street was named after him which still exists in Old Delhi known as “Dr. David Street” and the buildings named Dr. David Buildings. He also owned multiple properties in other cities like Srinagar, Kashmir and Mussoorie. Dr. Anurita Kapur, M.D.’s maternal great grand mother "par nani ji" (Anurita's mother’s grand mother), Dr. (Mrs.) Alice David, M.D., served the Old Delhi community as a medical doctor. She was awarded Gold Medal by Lord Lynnlethgo for serving and rendering medical services to the community and the royal family. Dr. Anurita Kapur, M.D.’s mother Mrs. Rochelle Sheila David-Kapur is a graduate in Education from Isabella Thoburn College ("IT College") in Lucknow, India (Isabella Thoburn College is a well renowned & prestigious college for women in Asia). * She worked as an Indian Diplomat at the Kuwait Embassy in New Delhi, India for Ambassador Alsabah Al-Rashid (Cousin of the Prince of Kuwait from the Royal Family) and Mr. Mustafa the Military Attache and Mr. Suleiman Abu Ghosh, First Secretary. She was the only Indian woman posted by the Indian Government in1960's as the Editor & Chief of International editorials. * She also worked at the United States Information Services (U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India) as Assistant Editor & Chief responsible for all U.S. Literature, information and correspondence all over India. * She also worked for Ghana High Commission as an Editor and Chief in New Delhi, India. Her special interests, trainings and activities were: Softball, Volleyball, Badminton, Hockey, Javelin throws, Discuss throw, Shortputt throw, running, trained for dancing kathak, folk dance and ballroom dancing, Singing in choir and soloist. A champion in swimming. |
| Tara Devi Malhotra-Kapur, Attorney Krishan Lal Kapur, Dr. Brij Kapur |
| Dr. Kanhaiya Lal Kapur, M.D., M.B.B.S. FRCP, DCH London and his wife Mrs. Tara Devi Malhotra-Kapur |
| Anurita Kapur's childhood picture, her mother Rochelle Sheila David-Kapur and Anurita's baby brother. |
| Mr. Moti Lal Kapur (Dr. Anurita Kapur's father) He was a graduate in Pharmacy. He attended Lucknow Christian College, Lucknow, India and St. Joseph Boys School, Nainital, India |
| BRIGADIER NAND LAL KAPUR, M.C. (click here on this link to read moreinformation) http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol131nk.html |
RAJA Saheb Chandramani Kant Singh - King of Bhinga, a very close childhood friend of Anurita's father. |
| Dr. Anurita Kapur is a medical doctor. She specializes in Psychiatry. Anurita's clinical interests in medicine are in Psychiatry, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Anurita's expertise in medical administration is creating and running Rural Health Clinics in Health Physician Shortage Areas. Anurita will be doing charity medical work projects with many governments of the underdeveloped countries by putting up medical camps and Rural Health Hospitals for the poor free of cost. Anurita's goal is to advance cures, and means of prevention, catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Anurita is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illnesses through advocacy, education, research and service. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anurita sings songs voluntarily at many events. She enjoys singing American and Indian songs. Singing is her childhood hobby. As a young child, she received formal training in school for singing American religious songs (gospel songs). She sings voluntarily at Events and donates her voice for God singing at Temples and religious events and other events for a good cause. Anurita will donate all her Events & CD's sales collected funds to God's Temples, Good Cause Charities and for World Peace. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anurita received formal training in school for playing three musical instruments: guitar, clarinet and trumpet and performed for the school band playing these musical instruments at special events. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is fluent in speaking, reading & writing Hindi ( ), Sanskrit ( ) (Sanskrit is a scholarly language that is used in all Indian Vedas and Hindu Holy Scriptures) and many other Indian dialects and English. She also studied French formally in school for over 10 years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is the National President of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) for Women she handles women's issues in the U.S.A., Canada & many other countries. NCP is headed by Honorable Chief Minister & Cabinet Minister Sharad Pawar Sahab in New Delhi, India. He is one of the most powerful and wealthy cabinet minister in India. He is also the President of International Cricket Council. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is a supporter of Indian Congress Party in India and in the U.S. Indian Congress Party is headed by our Chairperson Honorable Sonia Gandhi and Honorable Rahul Gandhi who is the General Secretary of the Party. Among many other congress leaders of the Congress Party are: Honorable Raja Saheb Digvijay Singh, Dr. Karan Singh (Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir. He is the son of Maharaja Hari Singh who was also the King of Jammu & Kashmir) and many more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is the Founder and President of Universal Peace Organization (U.P.O.). U.P.O. is a worldwide organization it is affiliated with over 52 countries. Anurita's mission through U.P.O. is to give education awareness to the people around the world. Anurita's slogan is, "Light the world with modern education." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is the Founder & President of DR. ANURITA KAPUR FOUNDATION under whose umbrella she has created a branch known as, "GLOBAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION (G.H.O.)". Anurita's mission is to setup Medical Camps and Rural Health Hospitals in the villages of the underdeveloped countries and give medical treatment free of cost to the poor. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In past years, Dr. Anurita Kapur has done a lot of pro bono work for the villages of India by helping to create rural health clinics free of cost for the poor. This charity work was done jointly with medical doctors and past President of APPI (one of the largest American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin). Mission: to facilitate and enable Indian American Physicians to excel in patient care, teaching and research and to pursue their aspirations in professional and community affairs. Motto: is Unity of Purpose, Collegiality in Action, Commitment to Excellence and, Compassion towards Fellow- beings. Vision: to promote professional solidarity in the pursuit of excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Bring American medicine the distinctive contributions from India, and advance the American creed of one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Values: to respect for human dignity, Commitment to collegiality and ethical conduct, Promote the professional advancement of colleagues, Pursuit of Excellence, Commitment to community service. Goals: to provide the best patient care with compassion, Maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, Help patients to become fully informed and empowered partners, Maintain their professional pride in the practice of medicine, Advocate for professional freedom, Advance their knowledge through CME, Pursue careers in academia, research and administrative cadres. Remain current and knowledgeable in contemporary and anticipated legislative and regulatory changes impacting on the practice of medicine. Assert equal protection in all their professional pursuits through collective advocacy. Promote vibrancy of the AAPI by facilitating it to embrace change and teamwork, and subordinate personal interest in the pursuit of a shared vision. Dr. Kapur will continue pro bono charity work by joining hands with such esteemed medical associations and continue her humanitarian services to make the world disease free and a better place to live. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is an Executive Board Member (she is the 3rd member from the top) since 2011 to present for the United Nations Assoc. & United Nations Fdtns [Lead by Robert Edward Turner III popular name: "Ted Turner" (he is known as Media Tycoon net worth $2.1 Billion) who is the founder of the worldwide Cable News Network Channel (CNN), WTBS, MGM, Turner Entertainment, TNT & Cartoon Network, & Turner Foundation.] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is a strong supporter of the United Nations Organization. She has done a lot of advocacy work to increase funding & to continue funding to the United Nations by the United States. Anurita requested that the U.S. would support and continue full funding for the UN. The regular budget and UN peacekeeping - the budgets are: $2.1 billion for the Contributions to International Peacekeeping Activities Account (CIPA) and $1.57 billion for the Contributions to International Organizations Account (CIO). Anurita requested for the following to continue by the United States: (a) Support continues U.S. engagement at the Human Rights Council. (b) Support ratification of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. and (c) support a robust foreign aid development agenda based on the Millennium Development Goals (MDG's). Anurita speaks to the U.S. Government officials in person that includes Congressmen, Senators, U.S. Ambassadors, Secretary of State in Washington, D.C., Capitol Hill, Obama Administration and many more. Anurita was personally present at all the meetings in New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C... After more than two decades of congressional controversy over the payment of U.S. contributions to the UN regular budget, peacekeeping, and UN specialized agencies and voluntary programs, the United States in recent years has fully funded its commitments to the United Nations system. However, growing concerns over the size of the federal budget deficit, combined with a less than clear sense among most Members of Congress about the full scope and effectiveness of the UN’s activities around the world and/or their relevance to US national security, has led some in Congress to propose ways to reduce our commitments to the UN. As the UN’s largest contributor, U.S. funding shortfalls will significantly impact the UN’s ability to carry out its operations. At a time when the United States and United Nations are working together to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from the humanitarian needs of survivors of devastating earthquakes in Japan and Haiti, to political crises and violence in Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Afghanistan—it is more important than ever that America maintain its longstanding commitment to global leadership and engagement by continuing to fully fund the UN. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is also a supporter of the World Health Organization. She attends a lot of the global health issues high level meetings held at the United Nations. Anurita is aware of many of the Global Health projects around the world by being involved at many levels. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is a Global Ambassador from the United States of America since July, 2010 to present. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is the Founder and President of SUNCKAT MOCHAN which is a religious non-profit organization. Dr. Kapur's vision is to offer Hindu Temple Religious Services. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Anurita Kapur is also a former beauty queen crowned as Miss Vishvasundari USA by the Chairman Dr. Singh and Vishvasundari Pageant Committee. Vishvasundari Pageants have been in existence for over 25 years. According to the Pageant Committee, Anurita obtained this crown for exceptional talents, intelligence, her caring nature and several contributions to humanity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anurita's special trainings & interests and activities since childhood into adulthood were: Skating, Horse Riding, yachting, airplane flying, jets flying & helicopter flying, volley ball, golf, choir and solo singing, playing three musical instruments, much more... As a child, Anurita was also trained to be a traditional Indian homemaker by her mother, authentic Indian cooks and other teachers by learning to cook: vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian Foods and deserts from all parts of India: {Delhi, U.P., Punjabi, all Mughlai foods, South Indian, [Hindu & Budhist: strict vegetarian foods]} and International Foods: American, Italian, French, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Mexican and gourmet foods (Anurita says cooking is an art that she enjoyed while learning this skill). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANURITA'S NAME WAS UNANIMOUSLY NOMINATED TO RECEIVE THREE AWARDS IN INDIA. Dr. Anurita Kapur is nominated to receive HIND RATAN AWARD (JEWEL OF INDIA AWARD) in New Delhi, India. Dr. Anurita Kapur is also nominated to receive GLOBAL INDIAN ASSOCIATION'S AWARD in Cochin, India. Dr. Anurita Kapur is nominated to receive PRAVASI DIVAS AWARD in Cochin, India. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honorable Barrack Obama, President of the United States of America sent a letter of thanks to Dr. Anurita Kapur, on Thursday, September 27, 2012 for all the support and help she has provided for his campaigns. Dear Anurita, I want to thank you for all you're doing for this campaign. If we get to continue this work, it's going to be because of you. Next week, I'm meeting up with President Clinton on the campaign trail, and we both want to thank you in person. Thanks, Barack |
| Plane Carrying Bodies of Late UN Secretary-General and Other Staff Makes Stop-Over in Geneva A special plane carrying the bodies of the late Secretary-General, Dag Hammarskjöld, and other Staff Members who died with him, while he was on a peace mission in the Congo, today landed in Geneva where special ceremonies were held. The coffin of the Secretary-General is being taken off the plane. High-ranking UN and Swiss Officials and members of Delegations are at the bottom of the gangway. Recognizable, from the left are: Mr. P.P. Spinelli (second from left), Under-Secretary, Director of the UN European Office; Mr. G. Palthey, Deputy Director, UN European Office; Mr. Sture Linner, Chief of UN Congo Operations; Mr. and Mrs. Knut Hammarskjöld, nephew of the Secretary-General; Mr. T.G. Narayanan, Personal Assistant to the Secretary-General; Ambassador Arthur Lall (India); and Ambassador Averill Harriman (United States). 27 September 1961, Geneva, Switzerland |
| His excellency, Honorable Ambassador Arthur Lall (Anurita's maternal uncle 'Mamaji') |
| His excellency, Honorable Ambassador Arthur Lall at the United Nations in New York City, New York. |
| His excellency, Honorable Ambassador Arthur Lall wrote many publications. |
| Hon. Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon a mentor to H.E. Hon. Amb. Arthur Lall. He was the second most powerful man in India & Minister of Defence. |
| Jai Saraswati Devi Mata! (Saraswati Devi is the Goddess of Knowledge, Wisdom, & Education.) |
Dr. Anurita Kapur's paternal cousin uncle (her father's first cousin from his mother's side) was Dr. Raj Krishna-Kasava who was a very renowned lawyer in Washington, D.C. for over 45 years. He was the legal advisor to the World Bank in Washington, D.C. He was posted in many foreign countries such as Geneva, Switzerland, Burma, Calgary as an advisor to the World Bank. He had a Career of Internationalism And a Passion for a Homeland. Krishna had come to Washington as a lawyer with the World Bank, where he would eventually be chief counsel of the South Asia Division and, by the time he retired in 1995, legal adviser to the bank's International Trade Law Unit. He sometimes spent more than 200 nights a year away from his family in Washington as he traveled from Afghanistan to Korea to Morocco to Cameroon. Yet no matter how far he journeyed, Krishna always remained a proud, if unofficial, ambassador of India. His wife Mrs. Krishna, taught Hindi at Johns Hopkins University. He edited a quarterly publication, Highlights, that evolved into a glossy magazine with scholarly articles on Indian art and culture. He wrote some articles himself and, in 1991, edited a book on the history of Calcutta. Krishna had a deep knowledge of the history, architecture and literature of the West -- "he was very worldly, very cosmopolitan," his daughter said -- but he was happiest when he could return to the sounds, scents and land of his youth. "He always looked forward to his visits to India very much," his wife says. "It made him happy to touch that soil. He had always told me that he wanted to die there." On Jan. 1, while passing through Bombay on his way to an extended visit in New Delhi, Krishna did, in fact, have a heart attack and die in his native land. He was 71. He was an authority in such arcane fields as border disputes, de facto governments and laws governing rivers and waterways. Although he had been retired nearly 10 years, he continued to consult for the World Bank because his expertise included several countries now at the center of conflict: Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq. He looked on in sorrow when disorder uprooted happy memories of places that had once seemed enchanted. Krishna believed in negotiation, reconciliation and understanding, qualities he learned while growing up in Lucknow, a northern city known for its classical Indian culture and for its relatively smooth blending of Hindu and Islamic traditions. Krishna spoke Hindi at home with his family but was also fluent in Urdu, the language of the Muslim population. "It made him a secularist to his core." He also was strongly affected by the peaceful revolution of Mohandas K. Gandhi, as India overthrew British colonial rule in 1947 when he was a boy. "In the last few months, "he was collecting material about Gandhi -- letters and photos." He had hoped to develop a program for schools showing the influence of Gandhi's ideas on Martin Luther King Jr. Krishna had spent years in academia, first in India, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees in law and taught at several universities. He received a doctorate in law from the Australian National University before joining the World Bank. Before Raj Krishna left on his final trip, which was to last more than three months, his daughter asked him to stay, saying, "Papa, you have been here for half your life." He said, "You know, Anamika, India is my home," he replied. "I must go." |
| Anurita's Maternal uncle & aunt (Mama ji & Mami ji) H.E. Amb. Arthur Lall & his wife Dr. (Mrs.) Betty Lall |
| Late Secretary-General, Honorable Dag Hammarskjöld at the United Nations Building in New York City. |
| Dag Hammarskjöld's Birth House |
Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld (29 July 1905 – 18 September 1961) was a Swedish diplomat, economist, and author. The second Secretary-General of the United Nations, he served from April 1953 until his death in a plane crash in September 1961. He is one of four people to have been awarded a posthumous Nobel Peace Prize. Hammarskjöld remains the only U.N. Secretary-General to die in office, and his death occurred en route to cease-fire negotiations. American President John F. Kennedy called Hammarskjöld “the greatest statesman of our century". UN Secretary-General. When Trygve Lie resigned from his post as UN Secretary-General in 1953, the United Nations Security Council recommended Hammarskjöld for the post. It came as a surprise to him. Seen as a competent technocrat without political views, he was selected on 31 March by a majority of 10 out of eleven Security Council members. The UN General Assembly elected him in the 7–10 April session by 57 votes out of 60. In 1957, he was re-elected. Hammarskjöld began his term by establishing his own secretariat of 4,000 administrators and setting up regulations that defined their responsibilities. He was also actively engaged in smaller projects relating to the UN working environment. For example, he planned and supervised in every detail the creation of a "meditation room" in the UN headquarters. This is a place dedicated to silence where people can withdraw into themselves, regardless of their faith, creed, or religion. During his term, Hammarskjöld tried to smooth relations between Israel and the Arab states. Other highlights include a 1955 visit to China to negotiate release of 15 captured US pilots who had served in the Korean War, the 1956 establishment of the United Nations Emergency Force, and his intervention in the 1956 Suez Crisis. He is given credit by some historians for allowing participation of the Holy See within the United Nations that year. In 1960, the former Belgian Congo and then newly independent Congo asked for UN aid in defusing the Congo Crisis. Hammarskjöld made four trips to the Congo. His efforts towards the decolonisation of Africa were considered insufficient by the Soviet Union; in September 1960, the Soviet government denounced his decision to send a UN emergency force to keep the peace. They demanded his resignation and the replacement of the office of Secretary-General by a three-man directorate with a built-in veto, the "troika". The objective was to, citing the memoirs of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, “equally represent interests of three groups of countries: capitalist, socialist and recently independent.”[6] Hammarskjöld denied Patrice Lumumba's request to help force the Katanga Province to rejoin the Congo, causing Lumumba to turn to the Soviets for help. He personally disliked Lumumba and felt that he should be removed from office. In September 1961, Hammarskjöld learned about fighting between "non-combatant" UN forces and Katangese troops of Moise Tshombe. He was en route to negotiate a cease-fire on the night of 17–18 September when his Douglas DC-6 airliner SE-BDY crashed near Ndola,Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). Hammarskjöld and fifteen others perished in the crash. A special report issued by the United Nations following the crash stated that a bright flash in the sky was seen at approximately 1:00 am the previous night. According to the UN special report, it was this information that resulted in the initiation of search and rescue operations. Initial indications that the crash might not have been an accident led to multiple official inquiries and persistent speculation that the Secretary-General was assassinated. Hammarskjöld's death was a memorable event. The Dag Hammarskjöld Crash Site Memorial is under consideration for inclusion as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A press release issued by the Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo stated that, "... in order to pay a tribute to this great man, now vanished from the scene, and to his colleagues, all of whom have fallen victim to the shameless intrigues of the great financial Powers of the West... the Government has decided to proclaim Tuesday, 19 September 1961, a day of national mourning." Honors Hammarskjöld posthumously received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1961, having been nominated before his death. Honorary degrees: The Carleton University in Ottawa (then called Carleton College) awarded its first-ever honorary degree to Hammarskjöld in 1954 when it presented him with a Legum Doctor, honoris causa. The University has continued this tradition by conferring an honorary doctorate upon every subsequent Secretary General of the United Nations. He also held honorary degrees from Oxford University, England; in the United States from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, the University of Pennsylvania, Amherst, Johns Hopkins, the University of California, and Ohio University; in Sweden, Uppsala University; and in Canada from McGill University as well as Carleton. On April 6, 2011, the Bank of Sweden announced that Hammarskjöld's image will be used on the 1000 kronor banknote, the highest-denomination banknote in Sweden. |
| Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld's Grave Stone in Uppsala. |
Dr. Anurita Kapur and her medical doctor Husband's only child their daughter "Reeteka". |
| Anurita and Baby Reeteka |
Dr. Anurita Kapur was very ecstatic at the result of the elections. She wished her best and congratulated President Barack Obama for his Presidential Re-Election Victory. She said this is indeed a joyous day for her and for all the hard work that was put in to the campaign by her. Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America sent a letter of thanks to Dr. Anurita Kapur on November 6, 2012 upon his victory for the Presidential elections and being re-elected as a the President of the United States of America. Dear Anurita, I'm about to go speak to the crowd here in Chicago, but I wanted to thank you first. I want you to know that this wasn't fate, and it wasn't an accident. You made this happen. You organized yourself block by block in many states. You took ownership of this campaign. And when it wasn't easy, you pressed forward. I will spend the rest of my presidency honoring your support, and doing what I can to finish what we started. But I want you to take real pride, as I do, in how we got the chance in the first place. Today is the clearest proof yet that, against the odds, Americans like you can overcome powerful interests. There's a lot more work to do. But for right now: Thank you. Barack |
| Dr. Anurita Kapur's distinguished family members that have contributed immensely for many societies through rendering medical services, serving the Indian and British Armies, Government Services, Religious and Humanitarian Services in India, England and the United States of America. |
| Dr. Anurita Kapur's parents wedding picture. |
| Anurita's 'Tauji' Brigadier Nand Lal Kapur, his wife and three children. |
| Rochelle Sheila David-Kapur and Mr. Athelston David and his wife Mrs. Evelyn David (Dr. Anurita Kapur's mother and maternal grand parents "nana ji and nani ji") |
| Dr. Brij Kapur (left) (Anurita's 2nd Paternal uncle 'Tauji'), Dr. Sarojini Devi Kapur (left) (Anurita's 3rd Paternal Aunt "Taiji") & Attorney, Krishan Lal Kapur (right) (Anurita's 3rd Paternal Uncle "Tauji") |
| Dr. Anurita Kapur’s paternal uncle (father’s second older brother “Tauji”) Dr. Brij Lal Kapur, PhD, Doctorate in Chemistry a graduate of Cambridge University, London, UK. Dr. Brij Lal Kapur was a Gold Medalist. He wrote several Chemistry Research books in England. These books are still utilized by students in England. In the United States of America he served as a Researcher in Chemistry and Professor at several Ivy League Universities in USA. He did research study in Chemistry at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachussetts. Later, he resided in New Jersey for over 40 years. |
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