Category Archives: Community News

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

Wedding of Rahul and Annette

Rahul Motichand Dodhia of Thika, Kenya, and Annette de Soto of Seattle, WA, were married on February 3, 2008 in Thika. It was a tense time in Kenya, right after…

Jai Jinendra from St. Louis

Veer (age7) and Ammee (age6) have had a wonderful time in the USA with their mum (Trushna Divyen Gala) and dad (Divyen Keshavji Tejpar Gala of Jogwad) over the last…

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Congratulations to Neerali and Christopher

Neerali Shah (daughter of Mukesh and Vibha Shah of Connecticut) was engaged to Christopher Bernard in September 2007. Congratulations!

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Nairobi

Let us all pray for everyone in Nairobi, for a peacefully resolution, after the riots of post elections. We pray for all the innocent people who are suffering and dying…

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Annual Thanksgiving Gathering in NY Metro area

The annual gathering during Thanksgiving weekend was a great success with over 60 people attending. It took place at Caldwell College, in New Jersey. There were people from babies to…

Texas/Oklahoma Oshwal Diwali Dinner 2007

A Diwali dinner was celebrated on Saturday evening, Nov 3rd, 2007 at Pasand Indian Restaurant in Irving, TX. About 40-45 guests were present. We started the gathering with children’s craft…

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2008-2009 Executive Board

The executive board for 2008-2009 will consist of the following: Keshav Laxman Shah of Chestnut Ridge, NY – President Paullomi Shashikant Shah of Waldham, MA – Vice President Jay Velji…

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Bangalore Halari Visa Oshwals plan to build a Mahajan wadi.

As many of us are aware and have used our beloved Mahajan wadi at various locations wherever Halari Visha Oshwals are settled. Bangalore is one city that has experienced explosive…