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Congratulations

Vol. 32 · No. 2February - 1936pp. 49–50English

Summary

The text congratulates several individuals and groups for their achievements. Johanna Timmerlein, a 38-year-old from Germany, gave birth to quadruplets, drawing a congratulatory message from Dr. Frick, the Minister of the Interior. In Italy, wedding rings will now be made of 8-carat gold, not exceeding 3.5 grams. Multiple Indian recipients of knighthoods and honors are acknowledged, including Rai Bahadur Sir S. M. Bapna, Sir Sri Sahebji Maharaj, and Rai Sahib Madan Mohan Varma, all recognized for their administrative, educational, and community contributions. Pandit Baldeva Ram Dave and others received honors like M.B.E. and municipal chairmanships. Two Jains, Niranjan Prasad Jain and Virendra Singh Jain, became the first Jains to enter the Indian Army as officers, securing high ranks. The Delhi Jain Sports Club won the Shambhoo Das Cup in a cricket tournament, with a total of 290 runs, marking a notable achievement since its establishment in 1932. The text emphasizes pride in these accomplishments within the Jain community.

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Conclusion

This document highlights significant achievements and recognitions within the Jain community, underscoring their contributions to society and their milestones in various fields. The birth of quadruplets to Johanna Timmerlein, the knighthoods bestowed upon distinguished individuals like Rai Bahadur Sir S. M. Bapna and Sir Sri Sahebji Maharaj, and the notable success of Niranjan Prasad Jain and Virendra Singh Jain in entering the Indian Army as officers mark remarkable personal and communal accomplishments. Additionally, the Delhi Jain Sports Club’s victory in the All-India Cricket Tournament reflects the growing prominence of Jains in sports. These events collectively signify the community’s thriving presence and dedication to excellence, setting a commendable example for others to follow.

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  • “Such statements are easy to make, and easy to corroborate, so far as they go. But theydo not go far enough to arount to scientific or convincing proof of anything.”
  • “Mrs Shanti Kumari Jaini. Congratulations. i We offer our respectful congratulations to Rai Bahadur Sir S. M. Bapna, M. A,, B.Sc., LL.B., C.LLE., on the honor of knighthood which he received on the New year’'s Day.”
  • “It is a matter of pleasure and pride for the Jains, that Mr. Niranjan Prasad Jain, son of Mr. Jagat Prasad, C.E., and Mr. Virendra Singh Jain, son of Mr. Raghubir Singh and grandson of Rai Bahadur Lala Sultan Singh, have come out success‘ul at the Competitive examination for recruitment of Indian Officers in the Army.”

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People

  • Mr. Jagat Prasad
  • Rai Bahadur Lala Sultan Singh 3
  • Johanna Timmerlein
  • Dr. Frick
  • Mrs Shanti Kumari Jaini
  • Rai Bahadur Sir S. M. Bapna
  • Sir Sri Sahebji Maharaj
  • Rai Sahib Madan Mohan Varma
  • Pandit Baldeva Ram Dave
  • Dr. Kailash Nath Katju
  • Chandhari Khaliqu.uz.zaman
  • Mr. Niranjan Prasad Jain
  • Mr. Virendra Singh Jain
  • Mr. Raghubir Singh

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