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New York Life Insurance Company and Air India
Present
"Bharat Yatra VI": A Journey to India
TO U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY
The Essay must consist of approximately 1,500 words and must be written in English on the topic below. All essays must be the original sole work of the entrant. You must be between the ages of 18 and 23 to participate and possess a valid passport.
Topic: India's Development: Challenges it may face in economy, education, culture, environment and other important aspects of its daily life.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to visit Maharashtra, India. The group will study the opportunities as well as challenges India is confronting, and significance in sustaining a national balance in different aspects of its daily life. Fifteen contestants will be chosen to participate in the Bharat Yatra. A documentary will also be developed during the trip. The group journeying to India will depart from New York City on July 20, 2008 and will return to the United States on August 4, 2008. The all-expense-paid trip to Maharashtra, India includes national and international transportation, housing and meals. A panel of three judges will evaluate the essays. Decisions of the judges are final and binding. The winners will be announced on or before June 30, 2008 by the news media, as well as by telephone.
A panel of three judges will evaluate the essays. Decisions of the judges are final and binding. The winners will be announced on or before June 30, 2008 by the news media, as well as by telephone.
Send all Essays to:
Essay Competition
India Tourism Office
1270 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1808
New York, NY 10020
Essays must be postmarked no later than May 30, 2008.
All participants must submit the following with their essay:
• Essay application form, resume and photo;
• Release and Authorization forms.
To participate fill the forms below, sign, print and mail them to the address above. All entries will become the property of New York Life Insurance Company and will not be returned. This competition is subject to change and may be cancelled or modified at any time. All Federal, State, and local laws apply. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner.
Again, to participate fill out both pdf forms below, sign, print, and mail them to: Essay Competition, India Tourism Office at 1270 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 1808, New York, NY, no later than May 30, 2008. Please remember to submit along with the forms, your essay, a copy of your resume and a photo (passport size).
Bharat Yatra Entry Form (PDF file); Click here to see the form
Bharat Yatra Release and Authorization Form (PDF file); Click here to see the form
The Bharat Yatra is sponsored by New York Life Insurance Company. No purchase necessary.
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