News March - April, 2025

Diamond Industry Comes Together to Pay Tributes to Kavinbhai Parikh

A large number of diamantaires gathered together at a meeting convened by organisations from, and charitable trusts related to, the diamond industry, to pay tributes to industry veteran and visionary philanthropist Kavinbhai Parikh who passed away recently. The Condolence Meeting was held at Bharat Diamond Bourse on April 25, 2025.

QDS Pro, Founded by Somil Shah & Ravina Parikh, Wins Leadership Excellence Award at PIBM MSME Summit

Somil Shah and Ravina Parikh — Co-Founders of QDS Pro — were recently honored with the Leadership Excellence in Promoting Right Education Award at Uddipan, an MSME Summit organised by Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM). The award was presented by Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, in the presence of Cabinet Ministers and other esteemed dignitaries.

Veteran Artist Rohit Zaveri Passes Away

Veteran artist Rohit Kantilal Jhaveri, winner of multiple awards and acclaimed for his paintings, murals and graphic designs that adorn many places in and around Surat, passed away on April 18, 2025 at the age of 75. His wife Bharti passed away a few years earlier, and he is now survived by his daughters Bhavini and Kruti and their families.

Namrata Gandhi Wins PM’s Award for Public Administration; Appointed Dy. Secy. in Cabinet Secretariat

Namrata Gandhi, IAS, has been appointed to the prestigious position of Deputy Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, for a four-year tenure beginning mid-April 2025. In the same month, she also received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for a GIS-based water conservation project she spearheaded as District Collector of Dhamtari in Chhattisgarh. The award was handed over at a function presided over by the Prime Minister on April 21, which is celebrated as Civil Services Day.

82-year old Ramilaben Shukla Completes PhD on Ghazalkar Shunya Palanpuri

82-year-old Ramilaben Shukla, recently fulfilled her dream as she received her PhD degree at the 10th convocation ceremony of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) in the presence of Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat. She was also felicitated by Gujarat’s Education Minister Prafulla Pansheriya and Health Minister Rishikesh Patel, as well as University Vice Chancellor Ms Amiben Upadhyay. Ramilaben is the wife of Late Sanatbhai Shukla, and the daughter of Late Rukmini (Rukiben) and Late Popatlal Mohanlal Mehta.

Nysha Gandhi Awarded President’s International Scholarship of Excellence for York University, Canada

Nysha Niraj Gandhi, who has just appeared for Std 12 Boards at JBCN International School, Parel, Mumbai, has been selected for the President's International Scholarship of Excellence, at York University in Canada. The University describes it as “one of the most prestigious awards granted to international students” who will be enrolling for graduating courses this year.

Punit Mehta of D Navinchandra Jewels Takes Unique Initiatives to Promote Veganism

Punit Mehta, CEO, D Navinchandra Jewels, recently introduced some innovative initiatives to spread the message of Veganism, the embracing of a plant-based diet, to his employees and others.

He spearheaded a tie-up between his company and Veganuary, a global non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring individuals to adopt vegan practises during a month-long campaign in January.

Veteran Diamantaire and Visionary Philanthropist Kavinbhai C. Parikh Passes Away

Kavinbhai Chimanlal Parikh, highly respected in the diamond industry and among the Palanpuri Jain community for his contributions to business and to society, passed away in Mumbai on April 7, 2025 at the age of 90. He is survived by his son Milan, daughters Rina Anujbhai Mehta, Meeta Ashitbhai Mehta, Sonika Nikhilbhai Shah, daughter-in- law Archana, and their families.

Lilavati Hospital Extends Special Health Check-up Package Offer for PO / PSK Members

The special package on health check-ups offered to the members of Palanpur Online (PO) / Palanpur Samaj Kendra (PSK) at the Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai has been extended till March 31, 2026.

PSK Women’s Forum Hosts Fashion Show

This International Women’s Day, 8th March 2025, the Palanpur Samaj Kendra- Women’s Forum celebrated its annual day with glamour and style at the CK Nayudu hall at CCI.

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