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Congratulations to Nina and Sachin Desai

Congratulations to Nina, daughter of Ila and the late Anil Shah (NY) on her marriage to Sachin, son of Daxasha and Narndre Desai on July 19, 2003, in Mahwah, New…

Southern California Oshwals and Friends Picnic

Nina and Asit Harshad Amritlal Shah of Carlsbad arranged a picnic on Sunday, October 5, at Salt Creek Beach, Orange County, California. It was attended by about 35 Oshwals living…

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Gujarati-English Learner’s dictionary

Link: Download Gujarati-English Learner’s dictionary (PDF) by Babu Suthar of the South Asia Regional Studies department at the University of Pennsylvania.

Oshwal Report Newsletter – Fall 2003 (Issue 5)

Newsletter by Halari Visa Oshwals of America, Fall 2003. Oshwal Report Newsletter – Fall 2003 (PDF)

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Fats used in Colgate Palmolive Products

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…

Jain Wedding Ceremony

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.

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…

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Acknowledge of Directory from Jamnagar

To, Smt. Manisha Kantilal Shah President Halari Visa Oshwals of America New York Dear Sister Manishaben We are very much thankful to all of yourselves & Organizations for sending us…