News for the month of February Obituary for the month of February PSK Felicitates Rising Stars - On the occasion of PSK’s Rising Stars felicitation ceremony at the Indian Merchants Chamber, it was heartening to see a bustling, packed room assembled on a Sunday morning to encourage young talent. Yash Shah’s Debut Book of Poems Launched - The debut poetry collection of Yash Shah entitled "Speak, Smile & Shine" was released recently by Ms. Manju Nichani, Principal, K.C. College, and secretary of the HSNCB. Nirav Modi featured in Economic Times - India's leading business paper talks to the Palanpuri diamantaire about the charitable trusts he runs and his different approach to many aspects of life. Soigné Kothari Opens Boutique on Madison Avenue - Soigné Kothari recently opened a new fashion boutique on Madison Avenue in New York that showcases the creations of well known designers from India. Ansh Mehta Wins Trophy at All India Open English Scholarship Examination - Ansh S. Mehta, a student of Std IV at Greenlawns High School, Mumbai was awarded a medal and a trophy for meritorious performance in being among the first 50 students across India at ICE’s All India Open English Scholarship Examination held in December 2010. Anshul Kothari Wins Two Medals at National Games - Anshul Kothari won two swimming medals at the 34th National Games that concluded recently at Ranchi, Jharkhand, with a silver in the 50m Butterfly event and a bronze in the 50m Freestyle event. Dr. Ashok Kothari Addresses Vyakhyanmala at Palanpur - Dr. Ashok Kothari, Honorary Secretary of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), and a well known environmentalist and naturalist addressed a large gathering on the fourth day of the 29th Shri Mangalji Zaverchand Mehta Vidyavistar Vyakhyanmala at Shri Kanubhai Mehta Sanskrutik Bhavan, Palanpur on February 10th, 2011. Banas Dairy wins National Quality Award - Banaskantha District Milk Producers' Co-operative Union (BDCMPUL), popularly known as Banas Dairy, located in Palanpur, won the prestigious D. L. Shah award from the Quality Council of India (QCI) for the year 2009-10 in the large-scale manufacturing sector. Smt. Niruben Mahendrabhai Parikh (age 75) passed away in Mumbai on 23 Feb 2011 Smt. Pushpaben Kumudchandrabhai Jhaveri (age 79) passed away Mumbai on 18 Feb 2011 Babubhai Chandulalbhai Mehta (Bangkok) (age 84) passed away in Mumbai on 9 Feb 2011 a Vidyamandir Trust, Palanpur initiative 11 Kala Bhavan, 3 Mathew Road, Opera House, Mumbai 400 004, India Tel: +91-22-2368 5344 Fax: +91-22-2368 5458 Email: info@palanpuronline.com Website: www.palanpuronline.com