Veteran Palanpuri diamantaire, and one of the pioneers of the modern diamond and jewellery industry in India, Manhar Ratibhai Bhansali passed away on October 2, 2017 in Mumbai. He was 76. Manharbhai is survived by his wife Shobhanaben, children Asha and Rashesh and their families.
On September 23, Creations 2017 brought forth another season of innovation and creativity - with brilliant home grown talent that hailed from the district of Banaskantha.
Jainam Share Consultants Ltd., a Surat based company headed by Milan Sureshchandra Parikh, his brother Bharat Sureshchandra Parikh, and others, was recognised as the "Best Performing Retail Member" in Gujarat Region (Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan) at the recently held National Stock Exchange Awards 2017.
Palanpur Samaj Kendra, Mumbai recently elected its new Executive Committee for 2017-2019. Elections were held on September 10, and the new EC selected the office bearers during its first meeting on September 28.
Anshul K. Kothari once again did the country proud at the 9th Asian Age-group Aquatic Championships held at Tashkent (Uzbekistan) from September 8 to 11, 2017, winning two silver and two bronze medals in the four events that he participated in. Anshul is the son of Sushamaben and Ketanbhai Rasiklal Kothari.
Siddhant S. Mehta was a part of the Indian team that represented the country at the recently concluded 'Asia Rugby U17 Rugby Sevens Championship' which was held at the Tainan Municipal Rugby Stadium, Tainan in Taiwan. The tournament was part of the qualifying competition to select countries that will participate in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.
Shri Sureshbhai Chimanlalbhai Mehta (age 84) passed away in Surat on 28 Sep 2017
Shri Satyedrabhai Bakthavarmalbhai Mehta (age 87) passed away in Chennai on 27 Sep 2017
Smt Hansaben Pravinbhai Meha (age 82) passed away in Mumbai on 14 Sep 2017
Smt Vimlaben Dalpatlalbhai Shah (age 87) passed away in Palitana on 01 Sep 2017