News for the month of January Obituary for the month of January Rishab Shah wins Singapore Open Chess Championship for Boys U 12 Eleven year old Rishab Shah became the first Indian player to win the U-12 title at the Singapore Open Chess Championship held in December 2014, defeating the top three seeds on his way to the gold medal. Rishab was the 4th seed. Eminent Political Scientist Prof. Rajni Kothari Passes Away Prof Rajni Kothari, a highly respected political scientist, scholar and socially concerned individual passed away in Delhi on January 19, 2015. He was 86 years. Shree Palanpuri Sthanakvasi Jain Association formed in Mumbai Members of the community have recently come together to form a new body, the Shree Palanpuri Sthanakvasi Jain Association. Over 400 people have already joined the organisation and the committee has invited all others who are eligible to join. PSK Cultural Committee Hosts Sightseeing Tour for members The Cultural Committee of Palanpur Samaj Kendra organised a three-day sightseeing tour to Deolali, Saputara and Igatpuri for members of the organisation. The trip, held from January 9-11, 2015, was a memorable experience for all. Smt Lataben Sevantilalbhai Parikh (P. Sevantilal & Co.) passed away in Mumbai on 30 Jan 2015 Dr. (Shri) Mayankbhai Kantilalbhai Kothari (age 68) passed away in Iowa, USA on 29 Jan 2015 Shri Piyushbhai Ratilalbhai Shah (age 52) passed away in Mumbai on 22 Jan 2015 Smt Gulabben Babulalbhai Parikh (age 83) passed away in Palanpur on 18 Jan 2015 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