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Happy New Year 2008 from the LCUK President,
Trustees, Executive, Central Council and all the eNews Reporters
- hope you all have enjoyed the festive season and celebrations
for Diwali, Xmas and New Year. This is the first issue for
the start of our third year of publication. Your support has
been excellent and our subscription list in UK and worldwide
continues to grow. Our Readers have sent in contributions
from all walks of life and we are covering various subjects
to do with India news and elections, health, community and
humour - enjoy this New Year edition. |
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Community
News & Events |
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www.LohanaMatchmaker.com |
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The
LCUK demonstrated their matrimonial website to all the UK
Lohana Mahajan committee members and supporters on 16th
December 2007 at the Nagrecha Hall in East London. The automated
matching and introduction service is offered currently to
all eligible Lohanas in the UK and about 70 suitable candidates
have registered to date. An full advertising campaign will
be launched soon via the UK Gujarati press to inform Lohana
families of the website.
Hasubhai
and Vinubhai Nagrecha provided complimentary use of the
venue for the demo and formally declared the website open
on behalf of LCUK. Very good feedback was received from
the 150 plus people who attended. A special offer
has been made by the Nagrecha family - the first 3 engagements
/ weddings achieved via the Lohana Matchmaker service will
qualify for FREE use of their new hall which has a capacity
of 1000 people - this is subject to availability on the
dates required. Our thanks to the Nagrecha family for this
very generous offer.
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Please
support this very essential service for our Community and
pass the word around to all your Lohana friends and family. |
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LCUK
Variety SHow 2008 |
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This
annual event is to be hosted on Sunday 24th February 2008
in Watford Colisium, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD1
7JN. Mahajans across the UK will be presenting variety items
to show off the talents of their young members. Raas, garba,
bollywood dances and heritage songs have been presented in
the past to a very high standard as Mahajans compete for the
top prizes in their category. Tickets are £7.50, £10,
£15 and £17.50. See the LCUK website at www.LCUK.org.uk
for details of the programme and ticket availability. Numbers
are limited and the show is always sold out so book your tickets
in advance.. |
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International
Lohana Community News |
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The Lohana Cultural Association of Canada
has it's AGM in Toronto on Sunday February 10th 2008 -
Click here
to see their December 2007 Newsletter and visit their website
at www.myLohana.com
for more information on their activities. A mini "Lohana
Adhivation" event is being proposed for March 2008 -
watch this space for more news on this. |
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The
Lohana Samaj of USA has also published a newsletter
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Here to see their January 2008 newsletter and
visit their website at www.LohanaSamajUSA.org
for more details of their Welcome 2008 New Year Party on Saturday
January 26th. |
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Forthcoming
Religious & Cultural Events |
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Talks
on Hinduism are being shown Every Sunday morning at
10 am in simple English on Aastha TV especially aimed at the
Hindu youth. |
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- A
series of 30 talks by Jay (Dilipbhai) Lakhani is being
broadcast on AASTHA FREEVIEW channel
- Every
Sunday morning from 10am to 11am - started on 9th of December
2007
- Even
if you do not subscribe to AASTHA you can view the talks
because they are FREE to watch
- So
click Sky channel 808 every Sunday morning at 10am
- They
present Hinduism in a focused and rational format
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Achievements
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YLANL
raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity |
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On
Saturday 1st December 2007 Young Lohana Association of North
London organised a special event called "The L Factor"
which had taken a few months to organise. The evening consisted
of a showcase of different acts (such as singing, tabla, guitar,
dancing, vocal ability, etc.) from London and various parts
of the UK. All participants had worked very hard for the previous
few months in order to deliver a fun packed and entertaining
evening as well as raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital
Charity. |
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The
event took place at the Zoroastrian Centre, Alexandra Avenue,
Harrow. At the end of the evening there was a chance for the
audience, which consisted of around 300 people, to vote for
the favourite act. The sister sister dance performance by
Karishma Raichada (aged 9) and Kareena Raichada (aged 5),
who were amongst the youngest participants, were awarded the
"L" factor award as a result of receiving the highest
audience vote. Runner-up prize went to a group filmi dance
group from Leicester headed by Rupa Nathwani. Our congratulations
to YLANL, the Raichada sisters and Rupa Nathwani on their
achievements. |
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Culture
Corner |
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Links
for listening to Bhagavad Gita online in Hindi or Gujarati
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http://www.gitamrta.org/audio/hindi/bg_hindi.html
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http://www.gitamrta.org/audio/gujarati/bg_guj.html
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The
Bhagvad Gita |
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Original
Sanskrit and an English Translation - click
here to read. |
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The
Hindu Prayer Book |
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The
meaning of Hinduism and all the prayers in English - click
here to read. |
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Readers
Contributions |
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World
Clock |
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It's
so hard to believe the rate of speed everything is happening...check
it out! Click
here |
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Waqt
Nahi |
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"Saare
Naam Mobile Mein Hain, Par Dosti Ke Liye Waqt Nahi. Gairon
Ki Kya Baat Karen, Jab Apno Ke Liye Hi Waqt Nahi." Click
here to read some more lovely shairies |
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Proposal
for a 3 month stay limit and £1000 bond on visitors
to UK |
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Please
click
here to sign the petition asking the Government
to reconsider its ludicrous proposal to enforce a 3 month
visitors visa plus a £1000 bond for ALL overseas visitors
- this will definitely impact on all of us who have families/
parents in India, East Africa & other places. |
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Please
note you will have to furnish a working e-mail address, since
on completing the petition, you will receive an email with
a link that will have to be clicked on to register your signature
to the petition. |
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Top
Architect of Gujarat - CM Shri Narendra Modi |
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There are few leaders who can claim to have changed the world
for the better, and Narendra Modi is one of them. Thanks to
his will of iron, his vision, his wisdom, his courage and
his eloquence, the sun is shining again in Gujarat. We all
owe Narendra Modi a huge debt for his courage, dedication
and tenacity in putting Gujarat back on its feet and helping
to face down and extinguish terrorism and making Gujarat the
most secure state in the nation.
Today, thanks to Narendra Modi's leadership, Gujarat is at
the forefront of investment attraction in the country and
is rated as the number one state in India our beloved motherland.
Narendra Modi is one of the most articulate, intelligent,
and gifted public servants currently in office in India. For
many years we have been impressed with his brilliant leadership
skills, thorough knowledge of what is wrong with the country
and have the guts to do something about it. How the country
needs his brand of honesty and realism today!
Unquestionably Narendra Modi's Government in Gujarat has made
exceptionally good economic progress benefiting most sections
of the Society. The state has achieved the highest degree
of administrative efficiency and modernization. In fact, Gujarat
has become the best-governed and number one state in the country
where regional and national pride is overflowing. Never before
have the people of India such as ourselves been so united
behind one singular leader. Unlike other ephemeral post-independence
leaders, Narendra Modi will stand out ever more clearly in
history as a pivotal figure in twenty first century world
politics. |
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Handbook
for overseas Indians |
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This book will offer a picture of investment opportunities
and entrepreneurial activities in India. The Handbook will
also facilitate greater understanding of the environs and
help Overseas Indians to work, invest and flourish in their
own country. Click
here to download a copy |
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"Kamal
Kare Che - ek Dosi Dosa ne haju waal kare che" |
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Turn on your speakers and click
here listen to this rather nice Gujarati mp3 tune
- enjoy! |
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Old
Hindi Classic Songs online |
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Click
here. These songs will surely bring old memories
for some of you. The sound is good but the old film clips
are not that great. Enjoy..
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Vitamin
B12-deficiency anaemia |
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Anaemia
is a condition in which the blood cannot carry enough oxygen,
either because there is a low number of red blood cells or
because each red blood cell is less able to carry oxygen than
normal. Click here to read more about the different types,
symptoms and cures. click
here |
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Cinnamon
& Honey |
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Click
here to see the Powerpoint slides on this powerful
healthy combination. |
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Articles
from our Readers are hosted on the
www.Lohana.info
website.
If you have any interesting articles then email them to
eNews@LCUK.org.uk
- please
let us know if you have got the articles from another website
so we can acknowledge them. Any comments and feedback welcome
for all these articles - write to
Feedback@LCUK.org.uk.
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Community
Announcements |
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Engagements |
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Kiranben
and Subhashbhai Thakrar of South London are very happy
to announce that their beloved son Rishi has been
engaged to Sheena, beloved daughter of Gitaben
and Bhikubhai Gadhia of Kingsbury, London on 24th November
2007. Our heartiest congratulations to the couple and their
families.
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Bereavements |
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Shree Dwarkadasbhai Haridasbhai Kotecha of Wembley
(formerly Kakamega) passed away on 18th January at the age
of 75 years. |
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Shree
Karsandasbhai Laxmidasbhai Pabari of Wembley (formerly
Kampala) passed away on 17th January at the age of 94 years.
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Shree Mathuradasbhai Lakhani of Coventry passed away
on 17th January at the age of 84 years at University Hospital
Coventry |
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Shree Chimanlal Harjivandas Makanji Unadkat of Wembley
(formerly of Malawi & Zimbabwe) passed away on 11th January
2008 at the age of 69 years |
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Shree Nileshbhai Raja, Son of Harishbhai and Prafullaben
Raja of Leicester (formerly of Iganga) passed away on
9th January 2008 at the age of 23 years |
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Smt. Hemanginiben Kishorebhai Hathi of Kingsbury, Brent
daughter of Late Surendrabhai and Kantaben Jobabputra (formerly
of Kampala) passed away at the age of 55 years on 7th January
2008 in Borivalli, Mumbai (India). |
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Smt. Jayaben Babulal Tulsidas Modi of Roehampton (formerly
Nairobi) passed away on 6th January at the age of 85 years. |
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Shree Narshidas Ranchhoddas Thakrar of Barnet, Hertfordshire
(formerly of Vadvala, Gujarat and Kampala) passed away at
the age of 89 years on 30th December 2007 in Samana Bahu,
Haryana, India |
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Shree Karsanbhai Lalijibhai Sodha Of Barnet (formerly
Sotik, Kisumu) passed away on 29th December 2007 at the age
of 86 years. |
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Shree Chunibhai Anandjibhai Nathwani of New Malden
(Formerly Kisumu) passed away 26th December at the age of
86 years. |
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Smt. Champaben Shantilal Madhani Of Ilford (formerly
Nairobi) sister of Maganlal Sunderji Popat of Thakar &
Shah Of Nairobi, passed away on 26th December at the age of
76 years. |
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Shree Pramodbhai Vithaldas Davda of Kenton, Harrow,
Middlesex (formerly of Tabora, Tanzania) passed away on 19th
December |
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Smt. Pratimaben Vasanjibhai Ruparelia (originally from
Kampala then Harrow) sadly passed away on Monday 10th December
2007 |
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Shree Jayantilal Anderji Madhani of Stanmore (formerly
Nairobi) passed away monday 3oth november at the age of 69
years. |
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Shree Mayank Dayalal Kanani beloved father of Mira
and Neil, beloved husband and soulmate of Rupa, beloved son
of Kesarben and Late Dahyalalbhai Kanani and beloved son-in-law
of Rashmikantbhai and Madhuben Ruparelia passed away on Wednesday,
November 28th in Torono, Canada.. |
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Smt. Dhirajben Laxmidasbhai Thobhani (maiden surname
Kotecha) of Ruislip (formerly Soroti) passed away on 26th
November at the age of 70 years. |
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Smt. Manjuben Prabhudasbhai Paw (maiden surname Thakrar)
of Ruislip (formerly Jinja /Soroti) passed away on 25th November
at the age of 75 years. |
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Smt. Meenaben Rajani D/O Chaganlal Rugnathbhai Mashru
of Wandsworth (formerly Jinja) passed away on 13th November
at the age of 64 years. |
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Smt. Savitaben Vandravanbhai Dattani (sister Of Waljibhai,
Jayantibhai, Kantibhai, Laxmidasbhai Davda) of Harrow (formerly
Kampala) passed away On 9th November at the age of 75 years. |
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Shree
Laljibhai Govinjibhai Bathia (great grandson of Davarambapa)
of Pinner (formerly Jinja) passed away on 11th November at
the age of 67 years. |
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RHIYA
daughter of Jay And Shatl Malin passed away on 7th November
at the age of two and half years old. She was grand daughter
of Rajnibhai and Sheilaben Popat and great grand daughter
of Manilal and Taraben Raja. |
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Shree
Dilikumar Govinjibhai Ruparel of Hemel Hampstead (formerly
Jinja) passed away on 7th November at the age of 78 years. |
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Smt.
Prabhaben Gokaldas Kotecha of Harrow (formerly Iganga)
passed away on 1st November at the age of 87 years. |
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Shree
Ramnikbhai Gordhandas Kotecha of North Harrow (formally
Nairobi, Kenya) passed away on 29th October at the age of
76 years. |
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Shree
Ratilalbhai Nagji Kanabar Of Kenton (Formerly Kisumu)
passed away on 29th October at the age of 75 years. |
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Smt.
Indiraben Chandarana of South London, wife of Shree Pravinbhai
Chandarana and daughter of Shree Narottambhai Jivandas Raja
of Kisumu Kenya, passed away on 28th October. |
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Smt
Muktaben Gokaldas Sodha, of Kisumu Kenya passed away in
Mississauga on October 17th, 2007 at the age of 92 years. |
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Smt
Kamudiben Natubhai Davda of Lisbon Portugal passed away
19th October at the age of 66 years. |
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Shree
Himatbhai Gordhandas Popat of Popat Food Stores Wembley
(formerly Tabora) passed away on 16th October at the age of
73 years. |
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Shree
Biharilal Rai eldest brother of Kirit Rai and Devendra
Rai passed away in Canada on Sunday October 7 th, 2007 after
a short illness. |
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Contributions
& Feedback |
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If
you have any contributions to make to our next e-newsletter,
please email all relevant details / articles to
enews@lcuk.org.uk.
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if you have any feedback to give us on this e-newsletter please
email the Convenor Ajay Jobanputra on
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- thank you for your time and support. |
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