Ahimsa Times 2007 11 SrNo 89

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chairman of SEBI and a prominent and renowned social worker for his remarkable and dedicated Services to needy and disabled people and his unstinted commitment to society not only in India but in several other countries. The award ceremony was held recently in New York. Ms. Lata patil, President of ICA was in the chair. In his thanks-giving speech, Shri Mehta said that he has been striving for the last several years to provide 'Jaipur foot' to as many people as possible in many countries. He thanked the N.R.I. community in USA, specially those in California region for their
support in this project. Shri Prem Bhandari, who is the Secretary General of 'Bhagwan Mahavir Jaipur Foot' in USA informed on this occasion that the Institute of Design at Stanford University, one of the leading universities of America, has taken up the project and entered into a 'technology cooperation agreement to look into the possibility of redesigning and improving the Jaipur foot so that the person wearing it can feel more comfortable during walking or even running. Many eminent industrialists, scientists and representatives from service organisations were present at the award ceremony.
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SANJAY JAIN ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF ICAI - DOHA CHAPTER The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) - Doha chapter, elected a new team of office-bearers at its annual general meeting. More than 300 C.A. attended the AGM making it one of the largest gathering in the history of ICAIDoha, that has held the event for the last 26 years. A new committee was also formed during the function. Sanjay Jain has been elected chairman of the committee for 2007-08. Sanjay Jain (5845359),
AWARD OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN JAINISM TO DR. SHUGAN JAIN AND PROF. CROMWELL CRAWFORD - Dr. Shugan Jain has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The degree was delivered by former president of India Dr. A.P.J. Kalam on 4th November at Udaipur. The programme organised under the blessings of Acharya Mahapragyaji was attended by Jain community in large numbers. On this occassion Prof. Cromwell Crawford, the Academic Director of the International School for Jain Studies was also present and was honoured for his services in promoting Jain studies in international sector. He was also presented honor of D.Litt at the same time from the former President of India. Ahimsa Foundation congratulates Prof. Cromwell Crawford for his distinguished services to Jain Religion and Dr. Shugan Jain.
STHANAKWASI JAIN SANGH MOMBASA HONOURS SUSHILABEN SHAH AND CHIMANLAL S. SHAH - At a Annual Religious Luncheon Shree Swetamber Sthanakwasi Jain Sangh - Mombasa honoured one of the dedicated couples Mr. Chimanlal Shantilal Shah and his gracious lady Mrs. Sushilaben Chimanlal Shah among others during the Sangh's 70 years celebrations which boasts first of its kind in the history of the Sangh, in the city of Mombasa. Mr. and Mrs. Shah who have attained the age of 70 years
plus were deco-rated, recognized and honoured for their selfless services towards Community and beyond. Chimanbhai's has been actively associated with Jain Society and its well being Mr. Chimanbhai is a well reputed, dedicated and a humble middle management employee entrusted with decision making duties in the Mega Doshi Group of Companies, where his services according to statistics are in attachment for more than fifty years plus. The programme was also attended by Assistant High Commissioner of India , J. S. Varriah and 400 Sangh members.
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INDIANS STAGE BIGGEST ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTEST IN MALAYSIA - Ethnic Indian protesters brought Kuala Lumpur to a standstill for almost six hours in the name of Queen Elizabeth II by staging biggest IMRI AYSINI TA ever anti-government protest near Petronas Twin Towers. After one day of anti-discrimination protest staged by the ethnic Indian community, which accounts 8% of Malaysian population, the protesters claimed victory when the sedition charges leveled against three of them were dropped by a Malaysian Court. More
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