News for the month of September Obituary for the month of September Are your family details in the Online directory up to date? Community members observe Tapascharyas during Paryushan A listing of the Palanpuri Jains who did Tapascharyas during Paryushan. Creations 2013 - A Remarkable Step On a warm sunny day, by the cool breeze of the sea, nestled in the trees is the much-coveted Catholic Gymkhana, where a group of women put up a spectacular show of talent and imagination. Ankesh Kothari Featured in Mumbai Mirror Ankesh Kothari, a 29-year old Internet-based entrepreneur, was recently featured in an article in Mumbai Mirror (a leading newspaper from the Times of India group) that discussed the emergence of a new internet-based currency, Bitcoins. Maahir Shah Bags Trophy at All India ICSE School Debate Comeptition Maahir Shah, a student of Jamnabhai Narsee School, Mumbai won the Trophy at the prestigious "Frank Anthony Memorial All India ICSE Inter School Debate Competition 2013" conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE) in New Delhi on September 25, 2013. Shree Pallaviya Parshwanath Bhakti Seva Sangh Felicitates Members Shree Pallaviya Parshwanath Bhakti Seva Sangh (Palanpur) -- Virar-Borivali-Andehri felicitated 24 members of the organisation who did fasting during the period of Paryushan, as well as 10 students who had recently passed various examinations with outstanding percentage. PSK Women's Forum Conducts Self-Defence Workshop On Saturday 14th September, Palanpur Samaj Kendra's Women's Forum organised a Self-Defence Workshop at the Rajasthani Mahila Mandal. In light of recent atrocities against women, this workshop was organized in response to the rising concern over women's security in India. Arminta Jhaveri Receives Award at All India 'Kyoorius' Design Competition Arminta Jhaveri, a student at the Sophia Shree B K Somani Memorial Polytechnic, Mumbai, won the prestigious Red Elephant Student Design Award in the category 'Design: Typography'. Arminta is the daughter of Mita and Robin Jhaveri and granddaughter of Late Pushpaben and Late Kumudchandra Jhaveri. Pranav Mistry unveils Galaxy Gear smartwatch at international event Well known tech wizard Pranav Mistry added another feather to his cap when he was selected by Samsung to introduce its latest innovation, the Galaxy Gear smartwatch and Galaxy Note 3 at Berlin's Internationale Funkausstellung, one of the world's largest trade shows for consumer electronics. Mint columnist hails Palanpur as 'most productive, most brilliant city in South Asia' A columnist in one of Mumbai's important business newspapers, Live Mint, has described Palanpur as "man for man the most productive, most brilliant city in South Asia". Aakar Patel, a well-known columnist, was commenting on Samsung choosing 32-year old Pranav Mistry to unveil its latest technology, the Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch during its launch at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin. Shri Rameshbhai Dahyabhai Kothari (age 81) passed away Mumbai on 29 Sep 2013 Smt Urmilaben Rashmikantbhai Shah (age 78) passed away Mumbai on 28 Sep 2013 Smt Ranjanben Kundanbhai Mehta (age 77) passed away Mumbai on 26 Sep 2013 Smt Gunvantiben Jayanandbhai Kothari (age 89) passed away Chennai on 20 Sep 2013 Smt Devyaniben Bagmalbhai Kothari (age 86) passed away Chennai on 14 Sep 2013 Smt Kusumben Sureschchandrabhai Mehta (age 82) passed away Mumbai on 12 Sep 2013 Smt Mangalaben Rajmalbhai Kothari (age 95) passed away Mumbai on 06 Sep 2013 Five years have passed since we launched Palanpur Online, and while we have attempted to update the details of each family listed in the Directory regularly, it is possible that some of the changes in the details - births, marriages, deaths, a change in office locations, a new residence - are not accurately reflected in our data. Emails are being sent to all members with existing data attached, requesting that it be verified and, where necessary, updated. In case you have not received the email, please contact us at info@palanpuronline.com We request you to help us in completing this process. 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