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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Ratilal Popatlal Shah

It is with deep regret we announce the death of Mr. Ratilal Popatlal Shah (Gaam – Dabasang) in Mumbai on Monday, 22nd July 2013. He was Husband of Kamlaben. He was Father…

The 2nd Annual Claremont International Jain Conference: “Women’s Perspectives in the Dharma Traditions (and beyond)”. August 23-24, Claremont, California

We  received the following information from Whitny Braun of Claremont Lincoln University on the 2nd Annual Claremont International Jain Conference.  Some of our members, particularly those living in Southern California…

Oshwal Education and Relief Board – 72nd Board Adhiveshan Speeches

Attached find Board Chairman and VOC Chairman Speech.

Texas Oshwal Picnic 2013

The annual Texas picnic was held on Sunday May 19, 2013 at the Preston Meadows Park in Plano, TX. As seen in the pictures below, fun was had by both…

Circle by Seena Beed

Oshwal Logo Contest

It was very difficult to pick a winner for our Logo Contest, because all entrants did a great job! We had 8 total logos to review.  Thanks to contest judges…

Manugauri Moticahnd Shah

Mrs. Manugauri Moticahnd Shah of Nairobi, Kenya passed away on May 11, 2013 in San Jose, California, USA. Manuben is survived by her husband Motichand Nathoo Shah, three children, Milan,…

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Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW) area picnic

The Dallast-Ft. Worth (DFW) area Oshwals are hosting their annual picnic on Sunday, May 19, at 4:00 pm, at the Pavilion at Preston Meadows Park, in Plano, Texas (map/directions: http://mapq.st/12ZvrbW)

The Evolution of Oshwal Youth Group

The Oshwals-North America Group was started a few years ago by early immigrants of the Oshwal Community to communicate and socialize with people who share a common culture, beliefs, background…