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Starting a Chemical Reaction Jain Pharmacists Gather for an Evening with Jain Spirit
150 Jain pharmacists came together on January 24th this year to support the Jain Spirit mission. Attendees came from all over South East England and there were even a few special guests from as far away as Kenya to take part in this unique opportunity to meet those from their field and from their culture. Rupa Malde started off the proceedings with
Bright young things, some of the Shishikunj Children's Dance group
Sari Causes a Stir!
Who would have thought somebody could make the international news by wearing a Sari. That is exactly what the Midlands Today's Sharuna Sagar did in February, when she presented the news on British television in her most comfortable outfit! The Birmingham based BBC journalist whose family roots are in Hyderabad, India is the first woman to do so in the UK. Sharuna commented in an interview with Sify.com, "Not only is the Asian community behind me, but I have so many White people tell me they think what I have done is wonderful. Society is changing. We at the BCC need to reflect that. I am half Indian and half British. If I want to wear a sari to work, provided it's smart and doesn't interfere with job, why shouldn't I?" Here, here!
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Veni Harania MBE, Chairman of Nucare with his wife Hemu
Bharat Shah
Kaushik and his band perform to the crowd some mesmerising traditional dancing followed by an array of sparkling costumes from the Shishikunj children's dance group. The pharmacists were given a chance to circulate over a buffet dinner before being seated to hear presentations from the Jain Spirit's executive editor, inviting them to jump on board the magazine in a partnership scheme.
The event was kindly sponsored by Sigma Pharmaceuticals and Nucare plc. Bharat Shah and Veni Harania MBE were present on the night representing their respective companies. They both spoke on the
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important part such a prosperous and dynamic community as the Jain pharmacists have in carrying the tradition into the future. The evening concluded with a concert from the acclaimed Kaushik Khajuria and party performing Jain music and even a few Bollywood tunes!
"Jain Spirit would like to thank all the Pharmacists who attended this special function."
Acknowledgements of the Pharmacists who kindly pledged their support will soon be appearing on the Jain Spirit website: www.jainspirit.com
Congratulations to all Participants of Nairobi JAAP-A-THON!
More than 1000 people took part in a 24 hour Jaap marathon at the Oshwal Centre in Nairobi between Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th April 2004. Kiranbhai came up with the idea to recite the Navkar Mantra not only to raise money but also to be a spiritual event so it was planned to fall on the first weekend of Mahavir Jayanti. The Chand Rami hall was fit to burst with the two Jaap-a-thon teams, from the SCVP Gnan class and teachers, and participators who joined in on the day. The occasion began with the Snatra Pooja and Acharyas sent out their blessings with sitars, flutes and manjira to accompany the chanting. East 106 fm Radio aired the event globally which ended at 2.30pm on the Sunday and with the partakers still wanting more! Aum Hrim Aum Namo.....
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