The causes they take up may be big or small, they may benefit a few hundreds or reach out to much larger numbers, but the appeal to most individual donors remains the same – for you it is just one small step. It is this philosophy that led Rohan Bhansali, co-founder of one of India’s largest digital media agencies Gozoop to set up the 1SmallStep Foundation, a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers high impact social projects across all sectors.
A number of Palanpuri diamantaires participated in key sessions at the 3rd Dubai Diamond Conference, a biennial industry meet organised by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) recently, while a few veteran diamantaires were also honoured at the Gala Dinner event. The Conference focused on the theme 'Shaping the future of an interconnected marketplace'.
Dr Rupa M Mehta, a senior Mumbai-based physiotherapist organised a two day free Physiotherapy consultation and health camp for sadhvijis at Palitana on October 13 and 14. The camp was conducted under the auspices of her clinic, HEALTHSPACE, and around 200 sadhvijis availed of the benefits. Dr Rupa is the wife of Manoj Mafatlal Mehta.
Veteran diamantaire and poet Sureshbhai Parikh, who writes under the pen name Snehi, launched his third book of poems, 'Sneh Darpan' at a function held at the Senate Hall, Nariman Point on October 14, 2017. His two earlier books 'Nokhu Najaranu' and 'Paglanii Lipi' have been well received by lovers of poetry.
Soon after his outstanding performance at the Asian level, Anshul K. Kothari won three more medals at the 71st Senior National Aquatic Championship held recently in Bhopal. Representing Gujarat, the 27-year-old from Surat won two silvers and one bronze, despite a tough schedule where he had to compete in two finals within a gap of just 20 minutes. Anshul is the son of Sushamaben and Ketanbhai Rasiklal Kothari.
Smt Ushaben (Sushilaben) Shantilalbhai Mehta (age 86) passed away in Mumbai on 10 Oct 2017
Smt Nandaben Rasiklalbhai Baxi (age 86) passed away in Surat on 05 Oct 2017