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(1).......About VIRJI NARAYANDAS PURECHA VIRJI NARANDAS PURECHA.WAS COMMANDING TOP RANK POSSITION AT M/S.HARIDAS DAMODAR AANANDJI PEDDHI. SOUTH AFRICA.(Mozambique)1901 TO 1930.....Haridas Damodar Anandji e Filhos Lda Building Street Avenida 25 de Setembro No 47 Area PO Box 57,Town- Nampula Postcode Country Mozambique.PRESIDANT -BHATIA MITRA MANDAL(MANDVI-KUTCH),BHATIA BOARDING-MANDVI,BHATIA PRIMERY SCHOOL-MANDVI,BHATIA KANYA SHALA AND FREE LIBRARY- MANDVI -KUTCH. FROM RECORD OF HIS COPY OF WILL- DATED-1927.AGE;74......... (2).....
About GOPALDAS-KAKUBHAA MAVJI PURECHA LATE GOPALDAS MAVJI PURECHA (1914 -1982).-Millions of Indians participated in the struggle for independence from the British Empire who witnessed and were part of the large nonviolent movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi. MY FATHER LATE MR.GOPALDAS MAVJI PURECHA ALS.MANVENDRANAATH AAZAD Took part in Quit India Movement of 1942.LATE MR.GOPALDAS MAVJI PURECHA ALS.-@ - MANVENDRANAATH AAZAD.NAMED MANVENDRANAATH AAZAD GIVEN BY MAHATMA GANDHI (FATHER OF NATION-INDIA).AT 1942 IN YARWADA JAIL PUNE INDIA.HE WAS DETAINED FOR ONE YEAR AND TWO MONTHS. BY BRITISH ARMI FORCE.INCLUDING WITH FREEDOM FIGHTER MR.DINKAR SAKRIKAR AND EX PRIME MINISTER LATE MR. MORARJI DESAI. The Government of Maharashtra in recognition of his Services as Freedom Fighter, sue motto, included his Name in Prestigious List of Freedom Fighters. At the age of 16, he took part in Quit India Movement. He left school and thereafter an order was issued by the British
Government that he should not be admitted in any Recognized School.Then After He took active part in Quit India Movement.he avoided arrest and since then worked underground. Was responsible for various activities, which sustained and maintained Quit India Movement for years together i.e. in the year 1942- 43. His contribution to the National Movement now gets recognition from the Government of Maharashtra, when Government included his name in a prestigious list of Freedom Fighters,Tambra Patra And SILVER MEDAL also givev by Ex prime Minister Mrs.INDIRA GANDHI AT 1973 IN MUMBAI. without any request or application, and has also granted Pension to him.He was famous by named MR.KAKU BHAI BHATIA IN BOMBAY- MUMBAI.WAS ACTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER OF BRCC ( CONGRESS PRADESH COMMITTE) ON POST OF VICE PRESIDENT SINCE 1954 TO 1976.ALONG WITH FAMOUS -RENOWNED LAWYER -BARRISTER- POLITICIAN PRESIDENT LATE MR.RAJNI BHAI PATEL. the man who was none less than the right hand
of Mrs. Indira Gandhi.My father-Gopaldas Mavji Purecha was known among Bhatia community as Kakubha.He was born on the Diwali Dhan Teras Day on the 16th October 1914 and passed away on the 29th July 1982. He was a major influence on our lives. He studied at in Kutch Mandvi.After he join his father`s firm M/S. Mavji Virji & sons.Dharwa-Karnataka.his mother in Kutch with his youngest brothers Mulraj and Babu @ Laxmidas.Later, he joined firm Oriental Mills Bombay.Then after sum Month He started a partnership firm of Destember coulors in Thane- Mumbai. Only three years later with havy loss in Bussines he Joined Mafatlal Mills.and married Gunvanti, daughter of Leeladhar Baba seth Anand.(Dharan Gaon). He then became the manager of Mafatlal Mill-Mumbai.his reputation grew and he was regarded as an able manager and also a good Coardinater of the Sadguru Seva Sangh.a Relief Missionery.He was Totally Incharge of Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust, is primarily a Social
Service organization, established in 1968 by Param Pujya Gurudev, Late Shri Ranchhoddasji Maharaj, with the sole objective of selfless
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Success Built on 135 Years of Heritage. Khimji Ramdas LLC (KR) is one of the largest business conglomerates in the Sultanate of Oman. We are consistently creating new benchmarks to maintain leadership in the consumer as well as industrial arenas. From trading in basic commodities and foodstuff to customized software solutions; turnkey telecommunication projects to retailing designer labels; manufacturing paints to selling furniture and home appliances… the diverse operations of Khimji Ramdas makes it an ubiquitous aspect of life in Oman. We are committed to improving life in Oman by offering world-class products and services. Khimji Ramdas QUOTE The legendary tradition of exceeding expectations began over a century ago when Ramdas Thackersey set sail from the coastal town of Mandvi in Kutch, on India's western coast. He was followed by his son Khimji Ramdas who sowed the seeds for a global enterprise. Subsequently, the baton of entrepreneurship was
passed on to his sons, Gokaldas Khimji and Mathradas Khimji. 136 Years of Corporate Excellence in Oman Established in 1870, Khimji Ramdas LLC (KR) is a leading corporate house in the Sultanate of Oman. KR represents over 100 global brands in a wide spectrum of businesses and services, and its diverse activities make it an ever-present aspect of life in Oman. Read our corporate profile
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About KISHORE BHAI MADHAVSINH VUSSONJI-PURECHA HON`BLE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE J.P.BOMBAY-VUSSONJI MANJI FAMILY . ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS KANGA & KANGA CO.-MUMBAI-INDIA.Mr. Kishore M. Vussonji is Practising an Advocate and Solicitor and is a partner of Messrs. Kanga and Company, Advocates and Solicitors at Mumbai. Mr. Kishore M. Vussonji has been a Practising Advocate and Solicitor for over 25 years. Mr. Kishore Vussonji Kanga and Company Ready Money Mansion 4th floor, Next to Akbarallys Fort, Mumbai Tel: (022) 56332288..Offices Kanga & Co (Mumbai) Readymoney Mansion 43 Veer Nariman Road 400 023 Mumbai IndiaTel: +91 22 2042288 TRUSTEE VISHWAMITRA FOUNDATION.. 1) What makes us special? The trustees are persons well established in their own fields. They share a common vision of improving the economic well-being of those in their immediate society and feel that instead of handing out doles, the best way is to impart education so that the underprivileged can be
self sufficient and lend support to their family members. The idea is to set an example and propagate that education leads to independence, builds self esteem and rids of endemic problems such as drinking, wife beating and perpetual indebtedness. 2) Why join the Vishvamitra Foundation? The Vishvamitra Foundation is dedicated to delivering solutions directly to the effected at minimal cost unlike other NGOs whose delivery costs are extremely high. Vishvamitra does not have a bureaucracy where different egos have to be taken care of which dilutes the efficiency of the funding disbursed because not all of it is then well directed. The Vishvamitra Foundation has always wanted to be able to showcase what it has been doing for the under-priviledged so as to maybe enthuse in others the desire to come forward and be more pro-active. The website allows for the Foundation now to be able to put a step forward where we are able to give you a small insight into our
functionings.We wanted to be able to highlight everything we have done both past and present and therefore decided to divide our projects into the `Current` and the `Past`. The Projects you see are our efforts to be able to light up the lives of children around the beautiful city of Mumbai and give them hope and belief in life that lies ahead of them. 1) Assisted in imparting computer education for 57 children at "Saraswati Mandir education society (Mahim)". Saraswati Mandir Education Society is an institution which educates children mainly from the slums of Dharavi. Education without any discrimination is provided to all the children in the school. They have two mediums of education, one in English and one in Marathi. 2) Sponsoring meals for 101 children at "Kherwadi Social Welfare Association". The Kherwadi Social Welfare Association was founded in 1928 when late Balasahed Kher came across women carrying pots of drinking water and walking a long
distance to Bandra East then known as Chamdawalla-ki-wadi, which was a colony of tanners, living in misera
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M/S. DHANJI MORARJI-SIBICA SUPER MARKET- MASQAT-OMAN.Company DHANJI MORARJI SHABICA.SHABIKA - DHANJI MORARJI - A HISTORY OF 300..YEARS...M/S. DHANJI MORARJI- SIBICA SUPER MARKET- MASQAT-OMAN.Company LATE MR.DHANJI MORARJI SHABICA..LATE MR.PARSHOTTAM DHANJI,LATE MR.KESHAVJI PARSHOTTAM JESRANI AND HIS 12 SONS.........NAMED BY JAMNADAS,MATHARADAS,GOVINDJI,
least 4,000 Hindus in Oman, all of the Intermediate merchant caste. By 1900, there numbers plummeted to 300. In 1895 the Hindu colony in Muscat came under attack by the Ibadhis. By the time of independence only a few dozen Hindus remained in Oman. The historical Hindu Quarters of al-Waljat and al-Banyan are no longer occupied by Hindus. Hindu temples once located in Ma'bad al Banyan and Bayt al Pir, no longer exist. The only active Hindu temples today are the Muthi Shwar temple located in Al-Hawshin Muscat, the Shiva temple located in Muttrah, and the Krishna temple located in Darsait. The only Hindu crematorium is located in Sohar, northwest of Muscat. The most prominent indigenous Hindus are Khimji Ramdas, Dhanji Morarji, Ratansi Purushottam and Purushottam Toprani. We are a company located in the Sultanate of Oman. We are Importers & Distributors of Food Stuffs. Details: Mehul Enterprises L.L.C. was founded in the year 1994, by Mr.Dinesh J Jesrani
who is a patner of Oman's most ancient business organization M/S. Dhanji Morarji Shabica & Mr.Ashwin M Desai who was the Managing Director of M/S.Abu Mujtaba Trading. Both the founder members have numerous years of experience in the field of Foodstuffs & Disposable items had a very modest origin. The basic activity of the company is supplying Foodstuff s & Disposable and cleaning products to Airlines, Catering companies, Govt.depts. Five star Hotels, A Grade Supermarkets etc. Initially supplying only in Muscat, company soon realized that it had a natural flair to supply the goods not only in the capital area but to the interior areas of Oman also. Thus within a short span of time Mehul Enterprises.L.L.C. shot up and became the pioneer in this feild. Situated in Wadi Kabir near Port Service Camp with a warehouse and a very modern and automated office further established two more warehouses to strenthen its storing capacity. The Company also has a
workforce with 40 employees. The imports of the company from all the five continents made it efficient to meet any requirement for Food, Beverages & Disposables of Five Star Hotels, Airline Catering Etc. Mehul Enterprises L.L.C also holds exclusive agencies of many reputed Companies. The performance of the Bakery division established by the company is also excellent. The different types of Bakery ingredients imported from Europe & Far East countries are supplied all over Oman. The frequent visits of International standard Bakery Chefs organized by the company also boost the output of local bakeries with new products. The success of Mehul Enterprises L.L.C. is very simple : Commitment to adhere to quality , a fulfilling relations with our clientele, and last but not the least, the hardwork and dedication of the entire staff that is Mehul Enterprises. L.L.C. Contact Details Company Name: Mehul Enterprises L.L.C. Company Address: P.O. Box 901, Muscat
City/Town: Muscat Province/State: Al Wadi Al Kabir Country/Region: Oman Zip/Postal Code: 117 DHANJI MORARJI SHABICA CO Tel: +968 24701935 Fax : +968 24794321 P.O.Box : 1076 PC 112 Shabica Bldg, Al Fursan St,, 112, Oman Oman may be the only country in the Middle east which has an indigenous Hindu population. But the number of Hindus have declined in the 20th century although it is now stable. Hinduism first came to Muscat in 1507 from Sindh. The original Hindus spoke Cutchi language. By early 19th century there were atleast 4,000 Hindus in Oman, all of the Intermediate merchant caste. By 1900, there numbers plummeted to 300. In 1895 the Hindu colony in Muscat came under attack by the Ibadhis. By the time of independence only a few dozen Hindus remained in Oman. The historical Hindu Quarters of al-Waljat and al-Banyan are no longer occupied by Hindus. Hindu temples once located in Ma'bad al Banyan and Bayt al Pir, no longer exist. The only active Hindu
temple today is the Muthi Shwar temple located in al-Hawshin Muscat. The only Hindu crematorium is located in Suhar, northwest of Muscat. The most prominent indigenous Hindus are Khimji Ramdas, Dhanji Morarji, Ratansi Purushottam and Purushottam Toprani. Estimated Hindu poulation of Oman is about 15,000. Continues from above. One of the biggest business houses of Oman is owned by a Hindu. Country : OMAN
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About MEENA -(GOKULDAS) YATINDRA CHANDANMUKHI FILM FARE MAGAZINE...? RESI. WALKESHWAR-MUMBAI.Vocational Excellence Awards ? Awarded on 27/10/2007 to: Prof. E. H. Daruwala - Textile Technology - Professor and Research Scientist of International Repute, Ms. Meena Gokuldas - Dramatics - Voice Modulation and Voiceover Artiste and Ms. Kanchan Adhikari - Media and Theatre Dramatics - Producer, Director and CEO of a Television Channel.Meena Gokuldas Meena Gokuldas, popularly known as parrot voice in the dubbing industry, finds television the most influential media in today`s world.How did you discover your skill for making different sounds? I used to imitate a family friend`s daughter as she used to speak in a peculiar singsong manner. I used to fool an uncle of mine by speaking to him on the phone in a child voice. Can you believe it, I actually managed to fool him for over a year! How did you get into dubbing? Being a journalist, I was in contact with film
producers and directors and one day I fooled a filmmaker on the telephone by speaking to him in a baby voice! He did not recognise me and then when he realised it was me who was fooling, we had a good laugh and the matter was over or at least that`s what I thought. But apparently after a couple of months, he called me up and asked me to dub for his film. I was quite taken aback and said that I have never stood in front of the mike but he told me what`s the harm in trying out. But eventually I ended up dubbing not only for one child artist but for three children who were acting in a film. How did you start dubbing for animals and birds? I had become quite popular in dubbing for children`s voices. One fine day some one called me for a dubbing. I went to the studio only to discover that they wanted a parrot voice. I was absolutely aghast as I didn`t know what a parrot sounds like. I did something which they liked and that was the beginning of me being a
parrot voice. The next film was Ghunaigar Kaun. After this film I actually became famous as a parrot voice. I did two episodes revolving around two talking parrots in TV serial Zaban Sambhalke, Chandrakanta" and Mr & Mrs Khiladi. What are you doing currently? I have been lending my voice to different cartoon characters on TV.
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About SIR-GOKULDAS TEJPAL-PURECHA TEJPAL SIR,G.T. HOSPITAL & TEJPAL HALL-MUMBAI INDIA. FAMILY.A Biographical Sketch of TEJPAL, GOKULDAS (1822-1867) His father began life at an early age as a hawker......... The name `Vile Parle` is derived from the names of small villages that included Idlai - Padlai. Around 1897, some of the rich businessmen came down to the Western Suburbs and bought real estate on a large scale. Some middle class families and government officers also came to Vile Parle to settle down. The railway station was built in 1906 or 1907.A wealthy businessman, Shri Gokuldas Tejpal, bought a huge piece of land near railway station (east) and built a palatial bungalow called Mor Bangla in 1904. Many Maharashtrian families bought land and constructed bungalows and chawls in Vile Parle (E). Dr. Dada Kambli started a charitable trust. He also built small shops alongside the railway line.Gokuldas Tejpal High School Dadi Sheth Agiary Lane, Kalbadevi
Mumbai 400 002 Gokuldas Tejpal Hall Tbhe Indian National Congress, held its inaugural session at the Gokuldas Tejpal Hall on December 27, 1885. Today the hall is part of a larger Gokuldas Tejpal complex that includes a boarding school, an auditorium and a well replete with turtles. August Kranti Maidan The Gokuldas Tejpal Hall looks onto the August Kranti Maidan, yet another site with a proud freedom struggle history. The Quit India Movement was launched here by Gandhi on August 8th 1942. This occasion sounded the death knell for British rule and is commemorated by the large white obelisk that stands in the corner of the park. The name `Vile Parle` is derived from the names of small villages that included Idlai - Padlai. Around 1897, some of the rich businessmen came down to Western Suburbs and bought real estate on large scale. Also some middle class families and government officers came to Vile Parle to settle down. The railway station was built
somewhere in 1906 or 1907. One of the rich businessman Shri Gokuldas Tejpal bought over the huge piece of land near railway station (east) and built a palatial bunglow called Mor Bangla. (1904 ...The motive that prompted titans such as Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, Cowasjee Jehangir, Byramjee Jejeebhoy, Gokuldas Tejpal, Gordhandas Sunderdas and others to donate large sums to establish these institutions appears to have vanished without a trace.Name: Gokuldas Tejpal Hostel (GTD) Location: Tejpal Hall,Nana Chawk,Grant Road Bombay Tel No: 23802698 / 56337196 Price List Deposit: Rs.1000 Fees: Rs.5,000 per month. Admission Only for guys pursing a course in C.A. Facilities Common T.V room and a reading hall Discipline The deadline here is 11 pm. A register is maintained. Food This hostel doesn`t provide you with food you have to make your own arrangements. Capacity 80 students Final Word: The rooms are strictly ok. The hostel building is big and old, also not as
clean as it should be.
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About SIR,VUSSONJI MANJI VUSSONJI-PURECHA HON`BLE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE J.P.BOMBAY-SIR,VUSSONJI MANJI FAMILY .JUSTICES OF THE PEACE -A magistrate of the lowest level of certain state court systems, having authority to act upon minor offenses, commit cases to a higher court for trial, perform marriages, and administer oaths. A public official who decides cases brought before a court of law in order to administer justice: judge, jurisprudent, jurist, justice, magistrate. See decide/hesitate, law. justice of the peace In Anglo-American legal systems, a local magistrate empowered chiefly to administer justice in minor cases. In the U.S., justices of the peace are elected or appointed and hear minor civil matters and petty criminal cases. They may also officiate at weddings, issue arrest warrants, deal with traffic offenses, and hold inquests. A judicial officer with limited power whose duties may include hearing cases that involve civil controversies,
conserving the peace, performing judicial acts, hearing minor criminal complaints, and committing offenders. Justices of the peace are regarded as civil public officers, distinct from peace or police officers. Depending on the region in which they serve, justices of the peace are also known as magistrates, squires, and police or district judges. In some districts, such as the District of Columbia, justices of the peace are considered officers of the United States. In other regions, their jurisdiction is limited to a state, city, precinct, county, or township. The position of justice of the peace originated in England in 1361 with the passing of the Justice of the Peace Act. In colonial America the position, with its judicial, executive, and legislative powers, was the community`s main political force and therefore the most powerful public office open to colonists. Legal training was not a prerequisite. Maintaining community order was a priority in the
colonial era. The justice of the peace in this period was responsible for arresting and arraigning citizens who violated moral or legal standards. By the early 1800s, the crimes handled by the justice of the peace included drunkenness, adultery, price evasion (selling below a minimum price fixed by law), and public disorder. Justices of the peace also served as county court staff members and heard grand jury and civil cases. The increasing number of criminal, slave, and tax statutes that were passed during the 1800s also broadened the enforcement powers of the justice of the peace. Today justices of the peace deal with minor criminal matters and preside only in the lowest state courts. Their legal duties encompass standard judicial tasks such as issuing arrest or search warrants, performing marriage ceremonies, handling routine traffic offenses, determining probable cause, imposing fines, and conducting inquests. The duties of a justice of the peace
vary by statute, and it is the justice`s responsibility to know which actions are within the scope of his or her jurisdictio
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About SANDHYA VIRSINH PURECHA DANCE IS MY LIFE ?Rhythm is the essence of life ?and there is no doubt in my life that I was born to be a dancer. Since my early childhood I was obsessed with only one thing: ?DANCE?. Sensing my passion, my father Sri Virsinha Purecha, always encouraged and supported me. One day he took me to the folk dancing maestro Sir Ramesh Purav, where I had my first formal training in dance. Realising the spark of talent and the urge to learn more and more, in 1978, Sri Ramesh Purav handed me over to his Guru, the Great Acharya Parvati Kumar,to learn classical dancing.There began my journey to blossom into a proficient Bharat Natyam dancer Due to thet raining and guidance of the eminent maestro Archarya Parvati Kumar and my desire and enthusiasm to learn, I soon became a noteworthy representative of the Bharatnatyam dance style. I am truly indebted to both my Gurujis for what I am today. The quest for learning has never stopped. I took
active part in my Gurujis research work on ?Abhinaya Darpanam? and have performed his choreographed version of the text onstage at ICCR Delhi, Krishna Gaana Sabha at Madras, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Pune. Not to neglect my academic front I simultaneously continued my studies in Sanskrit at Bombay University and acquired a Masters Degree. Subsequently I also acquired a first class in LLB and presently I am working on my thesis for a Ph.D in Bharatnatyam, under the guidance of my Guru. It has always been my endeavor to bring about a wider appreciation of the art through seminars, workshops, lecture demonstration and write-up on dance. I have also written a number of papers on various dance topics over the years, Since 1994 I have been demonstrating at the Government Teachers Training Programme at Natyashala on ?Rasa? theory and also at various Teachers Training Programmes on aspects of? Abhinaya?. I believe teaching is the beast way of learning, and with
this aim I founded the dance institute ? Kala Parichaya. Today Kalaparichaya caters to its students at seven branches in Mumbai and one at Amravati. Eighteen of our students have performed their Arangetram and it gives me great pleasure to tell you that many of them have received prestigious awards and recognition. I have been heading Kalaparichay as a Director for the past fifteen years. I have always endeavored to maintain a distinct quality of technique and style in Bharat Natyam. My basic search in the field of choreography has always been to explore and express the Indian dance in the contemporary context. I have endeavored to enrich the dance with notable compositions and with a thought provoking approach. My innovative efforts in bringing together all seven Indian classical dance styles in the new ballet Ashtanayika based on Natyashahtra has won me admiration from all quarters. I had the privilege of performing for various prestigious festivals
and organisations in India and abroad.VISIT US AT http://sandhyasculturalcentre.
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About DR.PRAVIN GOPALDAS PURECHA FOUNDER CHAIRMAN OF TRUELIGHT MEDICAL TRUST.(RGD.)80-G.-MUMBAI.
Executive Functions Act (XXIII of 1951) has classified the magistracy of the state into two categories, viz., (1) judicial and (2) executive. Judicial magistrates are of the following classes (1) presidency magistrates, (2) magistrates of the first class; (3) magistrates of the second class; (4) magistrates of the third class, and (5) special judicial magistrates. Executive magistrates fall under the following classes; (1) district magistrates; (2) sub-divisional magistrates; (3) taluka magistrates; (4) presidency magistrates specially empowered by the state government, and (5) special executive magistrates. The state government may, in consultation with the High Court, direct any two or more judicial magistrates in any place outside Greater Bombay to sit together as a bench and invest such bench with the powers of a magistrate of the first, second or third class. Presidency magistrates work in Greater Bombay, and special judicial magistrates are
appointed by the state government in consultation with the High Court to try particular cases or classes of cases or cases generally in any local area. Special executive magistrates are appointed by the state government for particular areas or for the performance of particular functions.Dr.Pravin Gopaldas Purecha- Bhatia is also a Special Executive Officer appointed by the Government of Maharashtra.The Management Of HOLY ANGELS COLLEGE OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES- MUMBAI - INDIA led by Chairman Dr.Pravin G.Purecha - Bhatia,Also A PRESIDENT OF INDIAN BOARD OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES - MAHARASTRA.DR.Purecha is the divine energy behind this vision. A young and dynamic Reiki Grand Master,ACHARYA OF SIDDHA HEALINGS FOUNDATIONS-INDIA. A committed educationist, A Social worker and A Philanthropist with a philosophy to guide the direction in which the nature of education meets the need of human society. He believes in providing the students as natural environment as
possible, bringing them closer to flora and fauna in every possible way. He is associated with a large number of educational, social and cultural
(11)....... About NAATHA MAKKAN PURECHA About NAATHA MAKKAN PURECHA ESTD. AT SULTANATE OF OMAN - MUSQAT. Hinduism in Oman Oman may be the only country in the Middle East which has an indigenous Hindu minority. The number of Hindus have declined in the 20th century although it is now stable. Hinduism first came to Muscat in 1507 from Sindh. The original Hindus spoke Kutchi language. By early 19th century there were at least 4,000 Hindus in Oman, all of the Intermediate merchant caste. By 1900, there numbers plummeted to 300. In 1895 the Hindu colony in Muscat came under attack by the Ibadhis. By the time of independence only a few dozen Hindus remained in Oman. The historical Hindu Quarters of al-Waljat and al-Banyan are no longer occupied by Hindus. Hindu temples once located in Ma`bad al Banyan and Bayt al Pir, no longer exist. The only active Hindu temples today are the Muthi Shwar temple located in Al-Hawshin Muscat, the Shiva temple located in
Muttrah, and the Krishna temple located in Darsait. The only Hindu crematorium is located in Sohar, northwest of Muscat. The most prominent indigenous Hindus are Khimji Ramdas, Dhanji Morarji, Ratansi Purushottam, Purushottam Toprani and Naatha Makkan.... 12................ PRAGJI DOSSA BIO-DATA FULL NAME: PRAGJI JAMNADAS DOSSA. TELEPHONE: 2494 8039 / 2496 2469. M: 9821609096. Contact: Madhavsinh P. Dossa . DATE OF BIRTH: 7 TH OCTOBER, 1907. PLACE OF BIRTH: MUMBAI . EDUCATION: Inter Arts. PROFESSION: PLAYWRIGHT, FILM WRITER, ACTOR, JOURNALIST, T.V. & RADIO Plays Writer. MOTHER: Monghibai. WIFE: Premkuvar. CHILDREN: Nayana, Madhav & Leela. THEATRE: Wrote Over 130 Full Length Plays, Over 200 One-Act Plays, Over 180 Plays for Children, 10 Dance Ballets. 1 Pantomime: "ALIBABA & 40 THIEVES". PRIZES: 3 Full Length Plays got FIRST PRIZE – 1955,1956 & 1959, 3 Full Length Plays got SECOND PRIZE – 1957, 1959, 1961 in Bombay/ Maharashtra State Drama
Competitions. 3 Children’s Plays received FIRST PRIZE – 1982, 1983 & 1984 in Gujarat/ Maharashtra State Children’s Drama Competitions.. 1 Children’s Play received THIRD PRIZE and 1 Chiildren’s Play was awarded BEST AUTHOR’S PRIZE in Gujarat State Drama Competitions. RADIO: Play ‘BOLTA PATTHAR’ was broadcast in NATIONAL PROGRAMME of All India Radio in 14 LANGUAGES. (Dts. 22-11-1973 & 26-08-1982). Over 300 Plays Broadcast from Mumbai, Baroda, Surat, Ahmedabad, Kutchh , other Cities of India and Nairobi (East Africa). HONOURS YEAR PRESENTED. 1) Halai Bhatia Mahajan GOLD MEDAL. 1961. 2) SOVIET LAND NEHRU AWARD JOUNALISTIC PRIZE by the hands of then PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA, SMT. INDIRA GANDHI. 1966. 3) Honoured during 225 th Show of his Marathi translated Play "SWAYAMSIDDHA" presided by Film Producer-Director-Actor SHRI SOHRAB MODI & Chief Guests "Jhansi Ki Rani fame Actress SMT. MEHTAB BANU & Marathi Theatre Best Actor SHRI KESHAVRAO DATE.
1970. 4) NARMAD GOLD MEDAL from NARMAD SAHITYA SABHA, SURAT, for my Play "GHARNO DIWO". 1976. 5) ALL INDIA RADIO GOLDEN JUBILEE MEMENTO by the hands of then PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA, SHRI MORARJI DESAI 1977. I was ASSOCIATED WITH A.I.R. from the year 1930 as a SINGER, & then as a PLAYWRIGHT. 6) WORLD THEATRE DAY AWARD from Triveni, Baroda. 1978. 7) Gujarati Drama 125 Years’ Centenary Celebration TROPHY. 1979.
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2 8) GUJARAT RAJYA SANGEET NRITYA NATAK AKADEMI AWARD, GOLD MEDAL & TAMRAPATRA, presented by CHIEF MINISTER OF GUJARAT, SHRI BABUBHAI J. PATEL. 1980. 9) Film Writers’ Association AWARD. 1980. 10) Honoured by Kutchh Aarthik Vikas Mandal by the hands of SHRI PRABODH RAVAL, HOME MINISTER OF GUJARAT. 1981. 11) Special Executive Magistrate, Maharashtra State. 1980 to 1983. 12) On 75 Years Amrit Mahotsava Messages of Goodwill received from CHIEF MINISTER OF GUJARAT, SHRI MADHAVSINH SOLANKI. Also from FRANCE, GERMANY, LONDON, CHECHOSLOVAKIA and EAST AFRICA. 1982. A Message received from U.S.A. states "As a memento of this fine occasion and of all your contributions, a United States Flag has been flown over the Capitol of the United States in your honour. I give this to you with great admiration." The Flag was sent to me By Air. 1982. 13) Also Felicitated & Honoured on his Amrit Mahotsava during the release of his book "TAKHTO BOLE CHHE – Part 2" by reputed
Classical Bharat Natyam Dancer SMT. MRINALINI SARABHAI as the Chief Guest Along with Film Producer Director Shri VIJAY BHATT, Test Cricketer Shri VIJAY MERCHANT, PujyaPad Shri MUKUNDRAIJI GOSWAMI, Managing Editors of leading Gujarati Newspapers & many others. 1982. 14) SOVIET LAND NEHRU AWARD & GOLD MEDAL by the hands of SHRI RAJIV GANDHI. 1983. In APPRECIATION of the Outstanding Services rendered by SHRI PRAGJI DOSSA to the Cause of PEACE and FRIENDSHIP the SOVIET LAND NEHRU AWARD COMMITTEE also presented the CERTIFICATE OF MERIT to HIM. – NEW DELHI on 14 – 11 – 1983. 15) Honoured by KUTCHH BHARATI by the hands of SHRI SHIVAJIRAO PATIL NILANGEKAR, CHIEF MINISTER OF MAHARASHTRA. 1985. FIVE GUJARAT SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARDS FOR BOOKS WRITTEN and PUBLISHED as under: 16) Play "SAMAYANA VAHEN" 1952. 17) "ITIHAS BOLE CHHE" (Cowriter: Smt.Vanalata Mehta) 1966. 18) "SOORDAS" (Cowriter: Smt. Vanalata Mehta) 1971. 19) "TAKHTO BOLE CHHE" 1982. 20) "BAL
NATIKAO" 1988. 21) Honoured by SHRI S. B. CHAVAN, CHIEF MINISTER OF MAHARASHTRA during the release of his book "NAYIKA BHED". 1987. 22) Honoured by ALL INDIA MARATHI NATYA PARISHAD. 1989. 23) SWAR SADHANA RATNA AWARD from Swar Sadhana Samiti. 1991. 24) SAHITYA RATNA AWARD from Kutchh Shakti. 1991. 25) Honoured by INDIAN NATIONAL THEATRE during Centenary Celebration of Poet Rasakavi Raghunath Brahmabhatt. 1992.
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3 26) Honoured by SANJEEWAN VIDYALAYA, Panchagani with Silver Plate & Citation during their Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. 1995. 27) Honoured by FILM WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION. 1996. 28) SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI AWARD & TAMRAPATRA for PLAYWRITING for 1995 presented by Hon’ble PRESIDENT OF INDIA, Dr. SHANKAR DAYAL SHARMA. 1996. Besides the above, Received several Honours, Felicitations & small Awards from various organizations. TELEVISION: (More than 150 Pragrammes Excluding TWO SERIALS.) 1) TWO Stories in Network Serials "EK KAHANI" and "ADHIKAR". 2) "MAMTA" Serial on AHMEDABAD TV with Smt. Vanalata Mehta. 3) "MIAN FUSKI" (Original Writer Jivram Joshi) – 10 Episodes on ISRO. 4) "MAA" Serial – 41 Episodes on Zee TV. 1995. 5) TWO FULL LENGTH & OVER 50 CHILDREN’S PLAYS telecast from Mumbai , Ahmedabad & Lucknow DOORDARSHAN. 6) Wrote 26 Episodes of "SAVITRI" based on Maharshi Aurobindo’s Epic on Yoga for SMT. HEMA MALINI. 1990. Besides the above, have
also written Stories, Dialogues &/or Screenplays on many other Themes. PLAYS STAGED ABROAD: "SPOILT CHILD" 300 SHOWS in RUSSIAN Language BY GORKY THEATRE in TASHKENT & MOSCOW. Also Staged in U.S.A., London, Aden, Colombo, Burma & East Africa. Other Plays "MANGAL MANDIR", "POONAM NI RAAT", "AAGANTUK", "GHAR NO DIVO", "EK ANDHARI RAAT" have been staged in U.S.A., Canada, London, Aden, East Africa, Sri Lanka etc. FILMS: Total 18 GUJARATI & 3 HINDI FILMS. 1) "HIRO SALAT" got PRIZES from GUJARAT GOVERNMENT. BEST STORY PRIZE given to me. 1961. PRESIDENT’S CERTIFICATE OF MERIT & FIRST PRIZE from GUJARAT GOVERNMENT to my following TWO FILMS: 2) "JEVI CHHUN TEVI" based on my PLAY. 1963. 3) "BAHUROOPEE" received SIX PRIZES in other Categories also. 1970. 4) "HAR HAR MAHADEV" (HINDI) celebrated SILVER JUBILEE. 1974. 5) Wrote complete Scenario with Dialogues in ENGLISH entitled "THE WEAPONLESS WARRIOR" i.e. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha in South Africa in collaboration
with noted Film Writer KHWAJA AHMED ABBAS. 1979. Besides these, have also written Film Stories, Dialogues &/or Screenplays on many Themes. Member of FILM WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION. CHILDREN’S THEATRE: 1) Written One-Act Plays & Full Length Plays since 1924. 2) TWO Children’s Plays recorded by Columbia Gramophone Co. of Mumbai. 3) Visited Children’s Theatre in Japan, Kazakhastan, Tashkent & Moscow (Russia). 4) Invited by G.D.R. Govt. to study Children’s Theatre in East Berlin & Leipzig – 1967. 5) Participated in ASSITEJ World Children’s Theatre Congress in East Berlin in 1975. 6) Lecturer of CHILDREN’S DRAMA AKADEMI of Indian National Theatre, Nandi & BAL NATYA SHALA of Jana Kalyan Kendra from 1972 to1975. 7) Prepared a complete SYLLABUS in Children’s Dramatics in collaboration
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4 With Smt Vanalata Mehta. This Course has been approved by experts of U.S.A., Germany & France. 8) Conducted Children’s Theatre Training Camp at Lucknow in 1975. 9) Again Conducted with Smt. Vanalata Mehta under the auspices of Delhi Sangeet Natak Akademi & the U.P. Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1985. 10) Member of Children’s Little Theatre, Bombay from 1969 to 1971. ACTING: ACTED in 17 Full Length Dramas & 4 One-Act Plays in variety of Roles. MUSIC: Received Certificate from Pandit Omkarnath Thakur after completing Four Years course in Indian Classical Music in Panditji’s institution "SANGEET NIKETAN", Mumbai. Thereafter, Two Years Training as private tution under him. Appointed JUDGE on the panel of JUDGES for AUDITION of Classical Music by All India Radio from 1969 to 1988. EX-TRUSTEE of Pandit Omkarnath Thakur Memorial Committee. SPORTS: Broadcast Sports Reviews from All India Radio, Bombay from 1950 to 1969. Received Cups for winning various
Billiards Tournaments in Mumbai, India & also One Cup in JAPAN. Das Challenge Cup for BILLIARDS, The India Club, Kobe, JAPAN – 1930. PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES: 1 ST Afro-Asian Writers’ Conference in TASHKENT in 1958. 2 ND Afro-Asian Writers’ Conference in CAIRO in 1962. 3 RD Afro-Asian Writers’Conference in BEIRUT in 1967. ASSITEJ World Children Theatre Congress in BERLIN in 1975. Children’s Little Theatre Seminar, DELHI in 1965 and BOMBAY in 1967. JOURNALISM: Editor of monthly "SUMAN" : 1928 – 1929. Editor of "GUJARATI NATYA" devoted to Drama : 1954 to 1957. ARTICLES Written as a Series for the Daily "MUMBAI SAMACHAR": -- World’s Children’s Theatre of 17 Countries. 1980. -- Ghar Gharni Katha -- True Life Stories. 1982-83. -- Rasavatika -- Bharat Natya Shastra. 1984. -- Theatre of Absurd. 1984. -- Lok-Katha. 1984. -- Jesus Christ. 1985. -- Upanishads Simplified. 1986. -- Jeevanma Kala ("My Life in Art" by Stanislavski). 1986-87. --
Pushti Bhakti. 1996-97. -- Bal-Pratibha. (From 29-06-1997 to 24-08-1997). The Articles on BAL-PRATIBHA could not be continued on account of his sad and sudden DEMISE on 20 - 08 - 1997. PUBLICATIONS: (Total 48 + 2 = 50). Short Novel 1. Short Stories 6. One-Act Plays 1. Full Length Plays 15. Children’s Plays 13. Bal Rangbhoomi – Gujarati 1. Bal Rangbhoomi – Hindi 1. Syllabus: Dramatics Course for Children) Co-writer Smt. Vanalata Mehta 1.
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5 ARTICLES initially serially published in "Mumbai Samachar" thereafter Published as Books as under: (9 + 2). 11. History of 125 Years of Gujarati Stage – "Takhto Bole Chhe" Parts 1 & 2 1978-1982. Sant Darshan - Part 1 & Sant Jeevan Darshan - Part 2 1983. Pauranik Kathao 1984. Parlokni Duniya (Life After Death) 1985. Nayika Bhed (Bharat Natya Shastra) 1986. Parsi Komna Jyotirdharo (Life of Eminent Parsis) 1988. Tirtha Dham 1989. Pushti Bhakti Madhurya. (Published after his demise) 2006. Pushti Bhakti Madhurya. (Hindi) (Published after his demise) 2008. INTERVIEWS: Interviewed by Akashwani: 1 hour AUDEO Recording for BOMBAY ARCHIVES – Febr., 1989. Interviewed by N.C.P.A.: 1 hour VIDEO Recording for NATIONAL ARCHIVES – March, 1992. Took INTERVIEWS of several EMINENT DIGNITARIES & PERSONALITIES from various fields including Chief Ministers & other Ministers, Governors, Stage & Film Producers, Directors, Actors & Actresses, Music Directors,
Playwrights, Poets, Singers, Sportsmen, Artists from various fields, Judges of High Courts & Industrialists etc. 1953 to 1994. JUDGE FOR FILMFARE AWARDS: Appointed as One of the JUDGES for BEST STORY - 1989 & BEST SCREENPLAY - 1992. APPOINTMENT & SELECTION: As Hon. Member of STORY BOARD of CHILDREN’S FILM SOCIETY since 1964. On the PANEL OF REFEREES in Gujarati Language of the SCRIPT COMMITTEE of Film Finance Corporation Ltd. ( Now N.F.D.C.) 1969-70. On the WESTERN REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD of SOVIET LAND NEHRU AWARD COMMITTEE for Gujarati Language From 1970 to 1982. As Member of SCRIPT PANEL of National Film Development Corpn. Ltd. since 1990. On the PANEL OF JURY for KABIR SAMMAN AWARD: 1991-92. On the PANEL OF JURY for LATA MANGESHKAR PURASKAR: 1992-93. PH, D. THESIS: 1) Mrs. Kalavati Bhavsar of Ahmedabad wrote a Thesis on "Pragji Dossa’s Contribution to Drama" and was awarded Ph. D. Degree. 2) Miss Ila Nayak of Ahmedabad wrote a Thesis on "Pragji
Dossa’s Contribution to Children’s Theatre" and secured an ‘A’ Grade. PLAYS TRANSLATED & STAGED in HINDI: 1) Sahakardeep: PRESIDENT OF INDIA, BABU RAJENDRA PRASAD came to Witness this Play as it was on HANDLOOM INDUSTRY. - 1957. 2) Ghar Ka Chirag. - 1960. 3) Bahuranee. - 1970. 4) Soordas. - 1970. 5) Subah Ka Bhoola. - 1970. 6) Aagantuk. - 1976. 7) Agnijwal. - 1986. PLAYS TRANSLATED & STAGED in MARATHI: 1) Sahakarche Diwe./Sahakardeep. - 1957. 2) Swayamsiddha. - 1967. 3) Paap Kunache, Shraap Kunala. - 1973. 4) Rahile Door Ghar Maaze. - 1973.
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6 5) Adhikar. - 1976. PLAYS TRANSLATED & STAGED IN SINDHI: 1) Sabse Bada Mantra. PLAYS TRANSLATED & STAGED IN CZECH: 1) Treasure Hunt. PLAYS TRANSLATED / WRITTEN IN ENGLISH: 1) Gharno Diwo - Light of The House. 2) Mangal Mandir - The Temple. 3) Chhoru Kachhoru - Spoilt Child. Also Translated & Staged in RUSSIAN Language. 4) The Awakening. - (Dramatisation from a Novel). 5) Brothers. FOREIGN TOURS: Sri Lanka, Penang, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Egypt, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Syria, U.K., Germany, Russia and Czechoslovakia. Operated for CANCER on Larynx in April, 1977 & CANCER on Prostate in March. 1990. HONOURED POSTHUMOUSLY by V CARE on CANCER SURVIVORS DAY for being A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION & HOPE to CANCER VICTIMS through his immense courage, resilience & strength in his VICTORY OVER CANCER. - February, 1998. HONOURED POSTHUMOUSLY by President, Natya Kala Charitable Trust, MORBI by the hands of Youth Service & Cultural Minister, SHRI MAHENDRABHAI
TRIVEDI - 1999. 13..Shri Mansingh L. Bhakta
Shri Mansingh L. Bhakta is a Director of the Company since September 27, 1977. He is a Senior Partner of Messers Kanga & Company, a leading firm of Advocates and Solicitors in Mumbai. He has been in practice for over 51 years and has vast experience in the legal field and particularly on matters relating to corporate laws, banking and taxation.
Shri Bhakta is the legal advisor to leading foreign and Indian companies and banks. He has also been associated with a large number of Euro issues made by Indian companies. He was the Chairman of the Taxation Law Standing Committee of LAWASIA, an Association of Lawyers of Asia and Pacific which has its headquarters in Australia.
Shri Bhakta is a Director of Ambuja Cements Limited, Micro Inks Limited, The Indian Merchant's Chamber, Mumbai, JCB Manufacturing Limited, JCB India Limited and Lodha Developers Limited. He is the Lead Independent Director of the Company. He is the Chairman of the Shareholders'/ Investors' Grievance Committee and the Remuneration Committee of the Company. He is the Chairman of the Audit Committee, the Shareholders' / Investors' Grievance Committee, the Compensation and Remuneration Committee and the Banking Matters Committee of Ambuja Cements Limited and a member of the Audit Committees of Micro Inks Limited and JCB India Limited. He is Recipient of Rotary Centennial Service Award for Professional Excellence from Rotary International. He has been listed as one of the Leading Lawyers of Asia by Asialaw, Hongkong for the fourth consecutive year from 2006..........
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Many people came together to fight
for the country’s independence. However, not much has been written
about them. Gopaldas Purecha also fought for the uplift of the
socio-economic standard of Indian people by pioneering the
Non-Cooperation Movement and Quit India Moment. However, his
contribution during the freedom struggle is not to be missed. Gujarat -
Kutch Mandvi -based Gopaldas Mavji Purecha's Childhood Name Among Community was Kaku Bhai,
who fought to secure India’s freedom, died at age of 68 on July 29,
1982. Gopaldas also known as Manvendranath Azad also Kakubhai Bhatia was
a part of Mahatma Gandhi’s Quit India Movement in 1942. His family
believes that even after his death, Gopaldas’s ideologies and thoughts
continue to remain alive in their hearts.
Gopaldas was born in Kuchh
Mandvi,Purecha Dello,Sachalo Falio,Near Vegitable Market, in 1914.
Without a single clue what future holds for him, at the age of 18,
Gopaldas traveled to Darwha Moti Bagh Junction railway station, which is
a small railway station in Yavatmal district in the Indian state of
Maharashtra. He came here to provide support to his Father Mavji Virji
Purecha and elder brother Mr.Morarji Mavji Purecha for Family Bussness
M/s.Laxmidas Gopaldas & Sons. After some years he moved to Mumbai to
earn a living. Pravin Purecha, his son, recalled, “He was only 20 when
he came to Mumbai. In 1932, Gandhi had organised a rally which he
attended. After listening to Gandhi’s ideologies, my father was left
impressed and decided to join the struggle to secure the country’s
freedom.”
The Government of Maharashtra in
recognition of his Services as Freedom Fighter, suo moto, included his
Name in Prestigious List of Freedom Fighters. At the age of 26, he took
part in Quit India Movement with Dr.Amul Desai (Nephew of Ex.Prime
Minister Late Morarji Desai) from Pune "Nivritee Banglow" (Family
Resident) they planted bomb in Military Camp Pune, British Police got a
key clue that two Khaadi Dress Wala, by Loacal Loundry Man and arrested
by British Police and were convicted by court. After he took active
part in Quit India Movement, he avoided arrest and since then worked
underground. Was responsible for various activities, which sustained and
maintained Quit India Movement for years together i.e. in the year
1942-43. His contribution to the National Movement now gets recognition
from the Government of Maharashtra, when Government included his name in
a prestigious list of Freedom Fighters, Tamra Patra And SILVER MEDAL
also given by Ex prime Minister Mrs.INDIRA GANDHI in 1972 at
Sannmukhananda Hall MUMBAI. Without any request or application, and has
also granted Pension to him. But he refused to take pension from the
government’.
Gopaldas Purecha participated in
several movements like he Non-Cooperation Movement was a significant
phase of the Indian independence movement from British rule.... It aimed
to resist British rule in India through nonviolent
means,"satyagraha"....Non Coparation, but the remarkable one was when he
planted a bomb in Pune’s military camp. Pravin said, “They wanted to
send across a message to the Britishers so they planted a bomb in Pune.
After the plan was executed, they were hiding from the British
policemen. However, they managed to capture my father in 1942. He was
later sent to Yerwada Jail of Pune where he accompanied
Gandhi.Manvendranath Azad Name Given by Mahatma Gandhi at 1942 in
Yarwada Jail Pune.”
He was in the prison for nearly 14
months along with Morarji Desai, Amol Desai, Dinkar Sakharikar,
Mr.Waradkar, Dattarey Mahadev Angare,Gulab Gawand,Tabji Bhai Solanki and
Dada Dharmadhikari. After his release, he returned to Mumbai.”
In 1972, Indira Gandhi had
felicitated several freedom fighters and offered Life time Pension for
all Freedom Fighters to financial help. However, Pravin recalled that
his father politely refused everything. “He always said that he fought
for the country and that he didn’t need money in return. He even denied
pension provided by the government,” said the proud son.
Gopaldas Mavji Purecha was born on
the Diwali Dhan Teras Day on the 16th October 1914 and passed away on
the 29th July 1982. He was a major influence on our lives. He studied at
in Kutch Mandvi.After he join his father`s firm M/s.Gopaldas Laxmidas
& sons..State Maharashtra,Region Vidarbha District Yawatmal
Dist.Dharwa-.his mother in Kutch with his youngest brothers Mulraj and
Babu @ Laxmidas. Later, he joined firm Oriental Mills Bombay.T hen after
sum Month He started a partnership firm of Destember coulors in Thane-
Mumbai. Only three years later with havy loss in Bussines he Joined
Mafatlal Mills and married Gunvanti, daughter of Bhatia Leeladhar Baba
seth Anand.(Dharan Gaon). He then became the manager of Mafatlal
Mill-Mumbai. His reputation grew and he was regarded as an able manager
and also a good Coardinater of the Sadguru Seva Sangh.a Relief
Missionery. He was totally in-charge of Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust
From 1968 to 1978, is primarily a Social Service organization,
established in 1968 by Param Pujya Gurudev, Late Shri Ranchhoddasji
Maharaj, with the sole objective of selfless..
After the freedom struggle, Gopaldas continued to do social work and served the citizens.
