Community members observe Tapascharyas during Paryushan - A list of all members of the community who performed Tapascharyas during Paryushan.

Palanpur Rocks members learn new steps - A theme based dance party organized at the Czar Bar at Hotel InterContinental by Palanpur Rocks on August 26th saw a large turn-out of members appropriately dressed for the occasion.

A record in Gujarat - 48 students from one school get admission to Medical colleges - Once again a large number of students of the 2009 HSC batch of Shri Vividhlakshi Vidyamandir secured admission in different streams of higher education on the basis of their meritorious performances in the Std. 12th exams.

PSK Women's Forum remembers 26/11 - A Saturday afternoon at Shanti Bungalow was spent in conversation with Harshada Parab, a journalist who recounted her experiences covering the horrific terror strikes.

Talent abounds at 'Taal na Tarange' - The Annual Talent Competition organized by the Palanpur Samaj Kendra (PSK), 'Taal na Tarange 2009' saw enthusiastic cultural performances from the young and the old within the community.

A book on Begum Noor Jehan, wife of Nawab Taley Mohammed Khan by an Australian author - A South Asian edition of a new book that relates the story of Begum Noor Jehan (originally Joan Falkiner), Australian wife of Late Nawab Taley Mohammed Khan is to be released in December 2009 by Yoda Press, New Delhi.

Results of PSK's Badminton Tournament 2009-10 - PSK's Badminton Tournament 2009-10 was conducted this year as usual on August 15th with a number of participants.

Eye Hospital installs new machine with aid from Dr Kumud Pravin Mehta Trust - The installation of a new Phaco machine at the Shri Taleymohammedkhan Silver Jubilee and Shah Manchand Maganchand Eye Hospital, Palanpur that took place recently, was made possible when the donor Dr. Kumud Pravin Mehta Trust contacted the Trustees of the Hospital after reading about their needs on 'Donate Now' in the Institutions section of the Palanpur Online website.

Two Palanpuri Diamantaires Honoured - Two Palanpuri diamantaires, Mr. Pankaj Mehta and Mr. Mehul Choksi were honoured at the Retail Jeweller India Awards 2009 function held at Mumbai on August 9, 2009.

New book on Himalayan Wildlife Co-edited by Dr Ashok S. Kothari - A new coffee table book, Living Jewels from the Indian Jungle, edited by Dr. Ashok S. Kothari & Dr. Boman F. Chhapgar will be released on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 5 pm at the Kumarswamy Hall, Museum compound in the presence of the invitees.

Activities of SBPJA, Chennai in July - Shree Banaskantha Palanpur Jain Association, Chennai conducted a number of social service activities during July 2009.

Samir Bhansali wins two prestigious Design Award at Las Vegas Show - Samir Bhansali, Head Designer and the owner of La Reina, a US based jewellery company that specializes in very high end couture pieces has won two Couture Design Awards at the prestigious 2009 Couture Show held in Las Vegas recently.


Sushilaben Kantilal Mehta (age 83) passed away in Mumbai on 31 Aug 2009

Natvarlalbhai Chimanbhai Mody (age 88) passed away in Mumbai on 28 Aug 2009

Pallaviben Mukeshbhai Jhaveri (age 62) (Sagrasana) passed away in Mumbai on 26 Aug 2009

Chandrakantbhai Manilalbhai Mehta (age 80) passed away in Mumbai on 23 Aug 2009

Lilaben Vasantlal Shah (age 94) passed away in Mumbai on 23 Aug 2009

Jayantilal Laxmichand Shah (age 74) passed away in Mumbai on 20 Aug 2009

Pushaben Bagmalbhai Choudhry (age 84) passed away in Mumbai on 10 Aug 2009

Kumarpalbhai Rasiklal Modi (age 63) passed away in Mumbai on 06 Aug 2009

Rakhi Sanjiv Bhansali (age 43) passed away in Mumbai on 05 Aug 2009

Mita Paresh Chodhari (age 45) passed away in Mumbai on 04 Aug 2009


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