Day: 24 August 2014

Chicago IL: Mrs. Shantaben Bodiwala, beloved mother of 3 sons, 2 daughters and grandmother, and great grandmother of 5 children passes away on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014. In Chicago area. She got married in India at tender age of 9 yrs. Despite obtaining only primitive education which was norm on for a women those days. Like a true matriarch, Shantaben , despite overcame many obstacles. With her sheer resolve, intelligence and common sense, she raised big family of her children with true Hindu Tredetational values needed to be thriving and respectful in society living with pride dignity honesty moral values and humbleness. One can value the care and nurturing of any tree by not just by good looks of the tree but most importantly by the fruits it bears. Similarly her lifelong devotion can be viewed in the extraordinary achievement of her children. Outstanding and Well known person among south Asian Diaspora, chairman of Asian Media USA Mr. Suresh Bodiwala summed up this by stating “all I am or ever hope to be, is due to guardian angel Mom.” no other individual has been as influential in turning us in to phenomenon that somehow retains the mystical aura while continuing […]

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Chicago IL: Naren Patel, President of Vishwa Gujarati Samaj USA was very happy to see close to 1500 people attended the program and received so many compliments in person and via email. It was truly an amazing program, complete fusion of Narendra modi’s exhibition, life story, and Independence Day celebration, Janmastmi, Bollywood, cultural activities, food and much more. Everyone appreciated Naren and Mafat Patel for hosting such a beautiful event. Audience was thrilled and fascinated by award winning Oddissi dance, Raas, Garbo, Patriotic Dance Performances, and most importantly an exceptional performance by DID Artist Kamlesh Patel. His message was to keep trying until you get it right. 1500 people were very happy watching Dance India Dance star and President Award winner Kamlesh Patel was the highlight of the program; it was an emotional experience to watch him and his speech was absolutely inspiring. The entire program was more about creating a spirited patriotic environment in which everyone expressed their love and gratitude to our motherland. It also gives us a chance to respect those who sacrificed their lives for us and our country. These feelings ultimately translate into creating a better country and society. ‘What Better Way to Support and […]

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