News for the month of October Obituary for the month of October Falguni Kothari’s Latest Novel ‘Soul Warrior’ to release soon US-based author Falguni Kothari’s latest novel ‘Soul Warrior’, which will be released in early November, is a mythic fantasy that reimagines some of the popular stories that are a part of India’s rich mythological traditions. This is her third novel and the first in a series entitled “The Age of Kali”. Four Community Members Elected to Exec Comm of Shree Mahavira Jaina Vidyalaya Sudhir U. Mehta, Arun B. Shah, Dineshchandra B. Shah and Shripal N. Desai have been elected to the Executive Committee of Shree Mahavira Jaina Vidyalaya (SMJV), an over 100 year old premier Jain institution that works for enhancement of cultural, social and religious knowledge and practices. Shree Palanpur Sthanakvasi Jain Association launches its Website and App The website of Shree Palanpur Sthanakvasi Jain Association, www.psja.in, was formally launched on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra on October 22 along with the simultaneous launch of a similar mobile App. Russell A. Mehta Elected Vice-Chairperson of GJEPC for 2015-17 Russell A. Mehta of Rosy Blue (India) Pvt Ltd has been elected as Vice Chairperson of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council for the period 2015-17. Sonali Shah Does Charity Music Show for Friends of Tribals Society Sonali Shah recently presented a two hour music show to raise awareness and support for the Friends of Tribal society. The event was held at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai. PSK Women’s Forum Hosts Creations 2015 Creations 2015, the exhibition organised by the Palanpur Samaj Kendra’s Women's Forum, was held on a large scale at the Catholic Gymkhana on Saturday, October 10, 2015. New ‘Palanpuri Connect’ App launched in Surat A new self-coded Android application ‘Palanpuri Connect’ was launched in Surat on October 4, 2015 by three youthful members of the community – Chirag Rajeshbhai Shah, Jigar Pradeepbhai Mehta & Mehul Sureshbhai Shah. Shloka R Mehta Profiled in ‘Mint’ feature on India’s young philanthropists One of India’s widely circulated business newspapers, ‘Mint’ published by Hindustan Times group featured Shloka R. Mehta in a recently published article entitled “India’s young rich know how to give”. Anshul Kothari wins Gold and Bronze in team relays at Asian Age Group Swimming Meet Anshul K. Kothari won two medals – a gold and a bronze – representing India in team relays at the 8th Asian Age Group Swimming Championships held at Bangkok in the first week of October. Kirtilal K. Doshi publishes ‘Truth & Wisdom’, a new book of quotations Veteran diamantaire Kirtilal K. Doshi has recently published a new compilation of inspirational sayings and quotable quotes collected by him over the last few decades. Smt Indiraben Mahendrabhai Mehta (age 78) passed away in Bengaluru on 29 Oct 2015 Smt Kantaben Vinodlalbhai Mehta (age 86) passed away in Mumbai on 25 Oct 2015 Smt Shantaben Champaklalbhai Mehta (age 90) passed away in Mumbai on 21 Oct 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