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“People will not judge us by the creed we profess or slogan we shout, but our work, sacrifice, honesty, and purity of character” - Mahatma Gandhi

Prof. Paul Dundas in his book �The Jains� writes that Jainism, India�s and possibly the world�s oldest Religion is least known and least understood outside India. Jains through the ages have made great contributions to the culture, literature, art, architecture, education, welfare and betterment of the India Society. Read the rest of this entry »

If you would like to publish news or articles in Oshwal publications in India, Kenya and United Kingdom or subscribe to them, please contact the following people:

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Link: www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism

BBC Religion and Ethics launched the Jainism website on 7th December 2003 which communicates the philosophy and culture of Jain Religion. The launch of the BBCI Jainism website is a pioneering development in communicating the essence of Jain culture. The newly launched website will allow people worldwide to appreciate and understand the Jain values of ahimsa, aparigraha and annekant as a highly relevant and essential part of modern living. Read the rest of this entry »

Link: http://www.oshwal-academy.com

Oshwal Academy was founded in 1968 as Oshwal Secondary School. The Academy is owned and managed by Oshwal Education and Relief Board.

Link: Download Gujarati-English Learner’s dictionary (PDF)

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From: “Colgate-Palmolive Consumer Affairs”

Dear Ms Shah

Thank you for contacting us with your question. We appreciate the opportunity to provide information regarding animal fats used in Colgate-Palmolive products sold in the United States.

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Link: http://www.movinghere.org.uk/stories/story88/story88.htm

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I am in the process of writing history of Halari Visa Oshwals in the USA in association with Dr. Rati Dodhia of Rhode Island who is writing history of Halari Visa Oshwals world-wide.

I have collected some information, e.g. Jethalal Khimchand Kachara Gudka of Navagam/ Kenya/ Mumbai was the first Oshwal to have studied in the USA. He came to New York in 1946 and stayed for three years. In 1948/1949, four more Oshwals came to the USA for studies. They were (i) Jayantilal Nemchand Fulchand Shah of Kansumara/ Kenya, (ii) Keshav Premchand Popat Chandari of Champa Beraja/ Kenya and his brother (iii) Manu Chandaria, and (iv) Dhiru Premchand Vrajpal Shah of Padana/Kenya. Read the rest of this entry »

Link: Jain Wedding Ceremony

Jainism dates to 600 B.C. Jains, having shared the subcontinent with Hindus for more than 2,500 years, have developed a strikingly similar marriage tradition.

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Link: http://www.wikipedia.org/w/wiki.phtml?title=Gujarati_language
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Greening of Jamnagar – Progress Report 2 July 2003

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Our Sincere Gratitude to the Oshwals of United Kingdom and North America.Those of you who donated for the above project must have donated with a deep conviction to help the land of your forefathers, since your prayers have been heard. I am pleased to announce that the results are extremely satisfying. Those of you who have kept in close touch with the weather in Gujarat during this Monsoon Season must be aware that Parmatma has blessed Saurashtra with good rainfall. The good news is that TALAAVS in all our 52 villages were ready to receive this gift of rain. Read the rest of this entry »

The following is a list of mailing addresses for various Oshwal organizations throughout the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Link: Oshwal and Gotra History on Oswals.net by Smart Solutions

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Link: Khabar Patrika Online

Summary: Daily gujarati language newsletter covering the Kutchi community is accessible online.

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