News for the month of February Obituary for the month of February PSK Felicitates Young Achievers at RISING STAR 2016 As in past years, this year again, we saw a varied number of students attain their potential and more in academics and extra curricular activities, in the Rising Stars event, organized by Palanpur Samaj Kendra, held on 21st February, at Y.B. Chavan Auditorium. Rosy Blue Foundation launches volunteering platform ConnectFor The Rosy Blue Foundation has recently launched its latest project, ConnectFor, a volunteering platform to assist potential volunteers in identifying opportunities from NGOs where they can donate their skill and time. The Foundation is currently headed by Shloka Mehta, and ConnectFor has been founded by her, and Maniti Modi. Shloka is the daughter of Mona and Russell A. Mehta and Maniti is the daughter of Ushma and Nikunj M. Modi. Ashish Adukia named in Fortune India’s prestigious ‘40 Under 40’ list Corporate finance professional Ashish Adukia has been named by Fortune India magazine in its prestigious ’40 Under 40’ list. The list compiled by the magazine, features the top young leaders of the Indian corporate world and appears in the February issue of the magazine. Ashish is the husband of Hetal, daughter of Geeta and Mukesh Shantilal Mehta. Anshul Kothari wins three medals in swimming at 12th South Asian Games 2016 Anshul Kothari did the country proud once again by winning three medals (one gold and two silvers) at the recently concluded 12th South Asian Games held at Guwahati last week. Countries from across South Asia competed in different disciplines during the Games. Anshul is the son of Sushamaben and Ketanbhai Rasiklal Kothari. Shri Shirishbhai Chimanlalbhai Shah (age 79) passed away in Mumbai on 22 Feb 2016 Shri Bharatbhai Jayantilalbhai Kothari (age 70) passed away in Mumbai on 14 Feb 2016 Smt Sonalben Sunilbhai Shah (age 56) passed away in New York, USA on 01 Feb 2016 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