Ahimsa Times 2008 10 SrNo 100

SR No.: 523600
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ahimsa Times
Publisher: Ahimsa Times
Publication Year: 2008
Total Pages: 19
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, India_Ahimsa Times, & India
File Size: 465 KB

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AHIMSA TIMES - OCTOBER 2008 ISSUE - www.jainsamaj.org
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VEGETARIAN HONORS & AWARDS NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR 13TH BHAGWAN MAHAVEER FOUNDATION AWARDS As in the past, the awards are proposed to be given by Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation in the following fields: 1. Ahimsa and Vegetarianism 2. Education and medicine 3. Social and community services. Each of the three awards carries a cash value of Rs. 5 lakhs.
Apart from these awards, Foundation would also honour two writers of books or articles (published or unpublished) on the subject of vegetarianism by a cash award of Rs. 1 lakh each. The work presented for the award may be in Hindi or English
MUSIC BARON RATAN JAIN ELECTED PRESIDENT OF AMP TPP Jain has actively worked for the causes of the film industry and plans to take up many more issues as the President of AMPTPP (Association of Motion Pictures and Television Programme Producer of India). Prominent celebrities from the film industry supported Ratan Jain's election as the President of AMPTPP. Director Madhur Bhandarkar said the the film industry looked upon him as their leader. "Ratan Jain is our guiding light," he said. For Ashutosh
Gowariker the election of Ratan Jain as the President of AMPTPP is answer to his prayers. "He will bring a bright light to the industry."
VASANT MEHTA ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF GJEPC The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council unanimously elected Vasant Mehta as chairman during the organization's 42nd annual general meeting. Mehta will take on the responsibilities from Sanjay Kothari, who has completed his two-year term as chairman. He will hold office for a period of two years from 2008 to 2010 and will be responsible for the smooth functioning of the council. Mehta, a second-generation diamantaire, has been involved in the family business for over 40 years. He is founder and senior partner of M/S. V. Rameshchandra & Co., Mumbai. After graduating from Calcutta University, he moved to Mumbai and joined the newly developing diamond cutting industry in 1966. He joined GJEPC in the year 1969 as an honorary member and held several positions, including vice chairman of the council. Mehta also serves as the vice president of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association and is a special advisor to China diamond industry. The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council represents 6,000 gem and jewelry traders from India. Set up in 1966, it operates under the supervision of India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and elected representatives of the industry,
S. K. JAIN NEW IACC PRESIDENT NEW DELHI: Indo-American Chamber of Commerce has elected Kolkata-based industrialist S K Jain as its President for this fiscal year. "Civil use of nuclear energy, aerospace, entertainment and manufacturing are going to be my focus areas. We are putting in place a proactive agenda for the year to help IACC become a catalyst of change and a harbinger of newer ideas and concepts," Jain said. Jain, who is the Managing Director of LMJ International, an Indian rice export house, is also serving as Chairman of Federation of Indian Exporters Organisation for eastern region. IACC is a Mumbai-based 40-year old organisation having 14 offices across the country.
DEEKSHA CEREMONY Mumbai: Bhavna from Mumbai accepted Jain Bhagwati deeksha on the 9th October, 08 with the blessings of Aryika 105 Shri Suprakashmati Mata ji, disciple of 108 Shri Abhinandan Sagar Ji maharaj belonging to Jain Digambar sect. The deeksha programme was organised by Sakal Digambar Jain Samaj, Kota, in the premises of BMC garden, J.B. Nagar, Andheri (East). Large number of devoteesparticipated in the ceremony.
Kolkata: 1. Mumukshu Sapna Baghmar aged 25 years, daughter of Shri Ganpat lal ji Baghmar, hailing from Balotra in Rajasthan would be accepting Jain deeksha in Howrah with the blessings and in the holy presence of Acharya Shri Ram Lal Ji maharaj, belonging to Jain Shwetambar Sthanakwasi sect on the 2nd November, 2008.
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