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practice banned, saying it is similar to suicide. Last week a Jain woman, 60year-old Vimla Devi, died in the state capital, Jaipur, after fasting for 14 days. It is normal among Jains and we regard it with utmost respect," the group's General Secretary, Sohan Mehta said. "It is very unfortunate that a section of the society is questioning santhara and equating it with suicide or sati." Sati is the ancient Hindu practice in which women die on their husband's funeral pyre. Mr Mehta said Jains would stage a sit-in against the questioning of this practice. A writ petition challenging the practice of "santhara" is currently before Rajasthan High Court. The petitioner has also referred the matter to Jaipur police, who say they are collecting literature about the practice.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION FIVE JAIN CANDIDATES WON THE PARLIAMENTARY SEATS IN THE 2009 ELECTIONS Here is the list of the winning Jain candidates: 1. Pradeep Kumar Jain Aditya from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Indian National Congress 2. Raju Shetty from Hatkanangale, Maharashtra Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana 3. Dilip Mansukhlala Gandhi from Ahmed Nagar Maharashtra BJP 4. Jaya Prada Nahata from Rampur Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party
Ahimsa Foundation conveys Hearty Congratulations to all the winning candidates. Jain candidate who lost in the election are 1. Pushp Jain BJP from Pali (Rajsthan) 2. Satyapaul Jain BJP Chandigarh 3. Smt Urmila Jain INC from Jhalawar(Rajsthan)
PRADEEP KUMAR JAIN BECOMES UNION MINISTER Pradeep Kumar Jain 'Aditya', new member of parliament elected from Jhansi, has joined the union cabinet as a Minister of State. Elected from Jhansi constituency in Bundelkhand, 47-year-old Jain is not only a first-timer in the Union ministry but a firsttime MP as well. Before becoming a MP, he was the sitting MLA from Jhansi Assembly constituency. Sources in the UPCC said Jain is regarded as a diligent worker, who has worked hard to revive the party in the Bundelkhand region. Since Bundelkhand is said to
be close to Rahul Gandhi's heart and Jain is regarded as one of the younger lot, he fits in Gandhi's vision for 2012. Assembly election in Uttar Pradesh. "His name comes as a surprise. But the fact that he comes from Bundelkhand explains it all. It will certainly give a boost to the region. He is regarded as a grassroot-level worker in the party."
PROF. KANTI JAIN ELECTED TO US ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING Kanti Jain, professor, department of electrical and computer engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, has been elected to one of the most prestigious institutions of engineers in United States of America. The National Academy of Engineering has elected 65 new members and nine foreign associates. This brings the total U.S. membership to 2,246 and the number of foreign associates to 197. Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership
honors those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice, or education and engineering literature.. Courtesy: Dr. Sulekh C. Jain, Houston, Texas, USA
NITIN JAIN FROM FARIDABAD TOPS IN IIT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION - IIT JEE topper Nitin Jain doesn't see what the fuss is about, The shy teenager says it's a goal he set two years ago and has steadily worked for. But consider the numbers: Jain secured the first rank in the IIT entrance exam for 2009, taken by 3.8 lakh students in the country and abroad. From Delhi zone alone, 60,852
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