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Two scholars from Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, Prof. Jain, director of renowned "National Institute of Prakrit Studies and Research and Prof. Hampana, of Bangalore University had come to Berlin for the ceremony. Prof. Bollée had come to Berlin for the function from his domicile in Bamberg, Oberfranken, Germany. Professor Klaus Bruhn has entered his eighties. Born in Hamburg 1928, he lives a fruitful scholarly life, focused on Indian Art History and Philology. His merits in this field are numerous. He inspired generations of students and scholars to focus their attention on India, be it on research of Indian Art History or Philology, especially Jain texts or Art.
SMT. KUSUM JAIN OF JODHPUR HONOURED WITH "NARI SHIROMANI AWARD" Smt. Kusum Jain, belonging to Jodhpur, has been honoured with "Nari Shiromani award" for the extensive social work carried out by her specially in the field of women's education and development. The award was given in the Conference Hall of Law Institute at New Delhi. The award was given by ex-judge, Shri N. A. Tibberwal in the presence of Shri Baliram Bhagat and Ex-Director General of C.B.I. Shri Jogendra Singh.
SMT. KALYAN MAL JAIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS The following scholarships have been announced by the Foundation for the year-2008-09. The prime objectives of the foundation are:(a) To grant aid to the needy, destitute & desperate persons specially the 'Widows, Orphans or physically mentally handicapped, the aged, other needy person and the public at large. (b) To give assistance to poor students in the form of scholarship (free scholarship or loan) or otherwise without any distinction of caste, creed or sex. Scholarship: The scholarship is a form of financial assistance to the qualified students. Eligibility: 10+2 with very high percentage of marks obtained from any the recognized board of examination. Scholarship for the courses: Admission in full time regular basis Degree courses for higher studies i.e. Graduation programs courses in Indian Universities and IIT's Engineering Technology, Computer Science and other allied branches from any recognizes Institution within India only. Applications form can be obtained by writing to E-Mail: jainpushpo1@yahoo.com
DR. RAJIV JAIN, WEXFORD DOCTOR HONORED WITH CLINICAL CARE AWARD Dr. Rajiv Jain, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Systems' chief of staff, was awarded the 2007 Mark Wolcott Award for Excellence in Clinical Care Leadership. The award was presented at the Veterans Health Administration National Leadership Board Meeting in Washington. The award is given annually to a person who has contributed to enhancing clinical care for veterans. Dr. Rajiv Jain has served as chief of staff since November 2000.
ACHARYA KISHORE KUNAL I.P.S. AWARDED BHAGWAN MAHAVEER AWARD PATNA: Acharya Kishore Kunal, retd IPS official and chairman of the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts, has been conferred upon the prestigious Bhagwan Mahaveer Award for his dedicated community and social services. President Pratibha Patil gave him the award at a function organised at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The award instituted by Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation, Chennai, carries a cash component of Rs. Five Lakh, a commendatory citation and a memento. Acharya Kunal is the first individual from Bihar-Jharkhand to get this award. His selection was made by a jury headed by Justice Shri M N Venkatachalaih, former chief justice of India.
MAHAPRAJNA JAIN SAHITYA AWARD FOR DR. HAMPA NAGARAJAIAH Bangalore, June 20 - The 'Acharya Sri Mahaprajna Jain Sahitya' award, newly constituted by Jain Shwetambar Terapanth Sabha, will be presented to litterateur Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah. The award, consisting of a cash of Rs. 51,000 and a memento, will be conferred on him on July 13. A meeting of the committee held under the Chairmanship of Prof. Radhakrishna selected Hampana for the award. The Committee comprising journalists E.V. Satyanarayana and Vishweswara Bhat, Prof. Mallepuram Venkatesh, Rajendrakumar Jain, Nandkishore Tewary, Heeralal Maloo Bhupendra Mutha, Mahendrakumar Dak, Vimala Bai and Siddartha Sharma selected Hampana for this award.
SMT. KAMLA DEVI JAIN HONOURED BY THE BHARTIYA
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