News for the month of March Obituary for the month of March Mentor Programme under ‘The Inspiration Series’ to Launch on April 26th The Mentor Programme, a part of “The Inspiration Series: Connect. Ideate. Grow.”, an initiative of Palanpur Samaj Kendra and Palanpur Online, will be launched on April 26, 2014. The first Module under this programme will commence with a one-day event at MCA, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Palanpur Samaj Kendra Trust to Reconstruct Official Premises Palanpur Samaj Kendra Trust has appealed to members of the community to donate generously towards the reconstruction of its official premises, Shanti Bungalow at Kemp’s Corner. Dr. Mahendrabhai Manilalbhai Mehta Passes Away Well-known ENT surgeon and past president of Palanpur Samaj Kendra, Dr. Mahendrabhai Manilalbhai Mehta passed away in Mumbai on March 24, 2014. He was 88. ‘Bharat Nirman’ - New Book Authored by Rajni Gandhi Rajni K. Gandhi, President of Palanpur Mitra Mandal, Ahmedabad has authored a new book entitled ‘Bharat Nirman’ which has been recently released by Kusum Prakasan. The book is a comprehensive narration of the history of India, but begins with a much wider canvas, starting its story from how the universe was formed. First Round Table under The Inspiration Series' discusses “Leadership: Principles and Paradigms” The first Round Table under the newly launched initiative The Inspiration Series: Connect. Ideate. Grow was held in Mumbai on March 13th. 32nd Shri Mangalji Zaverchand Mehta Vidyavistar Vyakhyanmala Held in Palanpur The 32nd Shri Mangalji Zaverchand Mehta Vidyavistar Vyakhyanmala was held at Shri Kanubhai Mehta Sanskrutik Bhavan, Palanpur from February 16-19, 2014. It was addressed by eminent speakers who discussed themes related to literature, culture and education and was well received by an enthusiastic audience. The vyakhyanmala was organised by Vidyamandir Trust and is supported by family of Late Shri Jormal Mangalji Mehta. Falguni Kothari’s New Novel to be Released Soon New York-based writer Falguni Kothari’s second novel entitled ‘Bootie and the Beast’ will release in India in early April 2014 with simultaneous ebook launches in UK, Europe and Australia. The book, another contemporary romantic story by Kothari, is being published by Harlequin Mills and Boon. Shri Rajenbhai Navinchandrabhai Parikh (age 54) passed away Mumbai on 27 Mar 2014 Dr. Mahendrabhai Manilalbhai Mehta (ENT Surgeon) (age 88) passed away Mumbai on 25 Mar 2014 a Vidyamandir Trust, Palanpur initiative 11 Kala Bhavan, 3 Mathew Road, Opera House, Mumbai 400 004, India Tel: +91-22-2368 5344 Fax: +91-22-2368 5458 Email: info@palanpuronline.com Website: www.palanpuronline.com