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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Congratulations to Maitri and Nimish Shah

Congratulations to Nimish, son Of Anilaben and Maganbhai Shah of Dracut, Mass. on his marriage to Maitri, daughter of Dr. Rajnibhia and Dr. Deepakben Patel of St. Antonio, Texas on…

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…

Congratulations to Ketan and Divya Dodhia (NY)

Congratulations to Ketan Dodhia (son of Manek and Madhu Dodhia of Suffern, New York) on his wedding to Divya Malhotra (Daughter of Rajendra and Arunaben Malhotra) of Windsor, Ontario, Canada….

Oshwals @ JAINA 2003: Summary and Pictures

About 55 Oshwals from US, Canada and UK, attended the 2003 JAINA convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA from July 3-6. We held our meeting on Saturday, July 5, where we…

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Kenya – New Telephone Area Codes

Please note the new area code nos. effective 4th July 2003. 020 Nairobi 040 Diani 041 Mombasa , Kikambala 042 Malindi , Watamu , Lamu 043 Voi 044 Machakos ,…

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Gulabchand Bharmal Shah

It is with deep regret and a sense of loss that I inform you all of the passing of my mama, Gulabchand Bharmal Shah, on 7/7/2003 at approximately 04.45am (early…

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…

First USA – Canada Oshwal Gathering; Rochester, New York; summary and pictures

We are pleased to inform the first USA/Canada Oshwal Gathering was held in Rochester, NY from September 1-2, 2002. Nearly 100 adults and children traveled from as far away as…