Category Archives: Community News

News about your fellow Oshwals and their families, including birth announcements, graduations, accomplishments, weddings, newcomer introductions, and condolences.

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Kenya – New Telephone Area Codes

Please note the new area code nos. effective 4th July 2003. 020 Nairobi 040 Diani 041 Mombasa , Kikambala 042 Malindi , Watamu , Lamu 043 Voi 044 Machakos ,…

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Gulabchand Bharmal Shah

It is with deep regret and a sense of loss that I inform you all of the passing of my mama, Gulabchand Bharmal Shah, on 7/7/2003 at approximately 04.45am (early…

Halar map (English)

Map of Halar, with all names in English, according to 2001 Census. Villages in capital letters have Oshwal inhabitants. Villages in small letters do not currently have Oshwal inhabitants, but…

First USA – Canada Oshwal Gathering; Rochester, New York; summary and pictures

We are pleased to inform the first USA/Canada Oshwal Gathering was held in Rochester, NY from September 1-2, 2002. Nearly 100 adults and children traveled from as far away as…

Spring Picnic in New York, 2003

A picnic was held on Father’s Day, June 15, 2003, in Suffern, New York at the Clark Recreation Center. About 40 Oshwals attended from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and…

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New England Oshwal Picnic, May 17 2003

About 35 Oshwals from New England attended the picnic arranged by Madhu and Hemendra Shah in their back yard on Saturday, May 17 2003. We had delicious sagdina pizza (barbecue…

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Congratulations to Vishal. J. Shah, High School Graduate.

Congratulations to Vishal.J.Shah, son of Jayu & Pushpa Shah, of Carol Stream, Illinios. Vishal is graduating high school on June 6th, 2003. He will be attending De Paul University in…

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Congratulations to Binit B. Shah

Congratulations to Binit B. Shah, son of Mr. Babulal Khimji Devraj Shah and Mrs. Hansaben. B. Shah (originally resided in Woodridge, Illinios, currently residing in Wembley, UK) on his engagement…