Mahek M. Mehta received a gold medal at the 3rd Convocation of the Sarvajanik University, Gujarat held on February 21, for being the university topper in BBA (Hons.), which she completed from the BRCM College of Business Administration under the University. Mahek is the daughter of Meera and Mitul Apurva Mehta (Baxi).
Shaunak Jitendra Parikh has been elected as Vice-Chairman of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s export-oriented gem and jewellery industry with over 10,000 members.
The Sports Committee of Palanpur Samaj Kendra (PSK) organised the 3rd edition of the Box Cricket Tournament on February 9, 2025 at the St Stanislaus Turf in Bandra. This year, the tournament was in fond memory of Nikhilbhai Shah.
Mehul Shah and Anup P Zaveri, both leading Palanpuri diamantaires, have recently been elected as Chairman and Managing Trustee respectively of the Gemmological Institute of India (GII), the organization that was a pioneer of gemmological education and testing of diamonds and coloured gemstones within the country.
Shri Siddharth Vinaykumar Shah (age 69) passed away in Mumbai on 01 Mar 2025
Shri Ashok M Shah (age 80) passed away in Mumbai on 20 Feb 2025
Smt Nira Ashwin Mehta (age 81) passed away in Mumbai on 19 Feb 2025
Shri Suryakant Mishrimalji Mehta (age 80) passed away in Mumbai on 12 Feb 2025
Shri Vinodbhai Keshavlal Shah (age 74) passed away in Mumbai on 12 Feb 2025
Smt Padmaben Ramnikbhai Shah passed away in Mumbai on 08 Feb 2025