Category Archives: Community News

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

27th Northeast Oshwal Gathering Report and pictures

This year the Annual North-East Oshwal meet was held at the Bid’s residence in Livingston, NJ. Oshwals from all over New Jersey and also from NY, CT, MA, & NH…

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Washburn Mentor Says Sister Inspired Her To Help Others

Via CBS Minnesota   MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Over the last few months, WCCO has shared plenty of stories about kids whose lives have been changed because of Washburn Center for…

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Jaina Yatra 2013 Shri Shikharji & nearby Teerths

The Pilgrimage Committee of JAINA is pleased to announce 2013 JAINA Yatra to Shri Shikharji and nearby Teerths. The Yatra will start from New Delhi on January 18, 2013 and…

R.L. Shah

R.L.Shah is a shining example of a Halari Visa Oshwal who has imbibed the Jain Values and always remained in service of the humanity either to an individual or to a…

Oshwal Games – Nairobi – December 23rd – 25th

As you may know Oshwal Youth League Nairobi is hosting the Oshwal Games from 23rd – 25th December this year. Please find attached a poster that we would request you…

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Drawing and Rangoli Competition

HVO presents: Drawing Competition for Junior Oshwalites at Annual Oshwal Gathering

India is a Land of Festivals…and Festivals form an integral part of our lives and are characterized by color, music, dancing, food, lights, prayers, enthusiasm and celebration. Though miles away from our homeland, we still hold the festivals close to our Hearts…This Fall, let’s celebrate the colorful Spirit of India at the HVO meet at Siddhachalam on the 6th of October 2012.

Also, let’s use this opportunity to introduce our children to the rich culture and heritage of India. HVO thus presents the “Festivals of India” drawing Competition for Junior Oshwalites. The details of the competition are mentioned below:

Northeast picnic video slideshow

Seena Beed (Livingston, NJ) created a great video slideshow for our recent Northeast picnic at Bushkill Falls. Take a look and see how much fun everyone had, and plan to…