Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, who will be undertaking an official visit to the United States during November 8-17, will receive an award in Chicago. Instituted by the American Multi Ethnic Coalition, the award — Rising Star of the Year - Asia — will be presented to him on November 10. He will also take part in a discussion organised by the Indian American Business Coalition & American Tamil Entrepreneurs, according to a release from his office. Mr. Panneerselvam is likely to visit Houston, Washington D.C. and New York, will participate in meetings to be held by various organisations, with a view to drawing industrial investment, the release added.
