The 2019 Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarianism Awards has been conferred upon Rtn. (Dr.) Devendra Saksena for his contribution to the profession and to humanity. Devendra has received the prestigious award from the Board of Governors of Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Award Workgroup. The ACS/Pfizer Surgical Humanitarian Award is given “In recognition of those surgeons who...
Dear members, We are pleased to inform to you that Yoga Yaan training has been arranged in 10 BMC schools for the year 2019-20. Arrangements are as follows: GROUP A Name of schools: N M Joshi Marg Municipal School (Lower Parel), Byculla ( E) Municipal School (Byculla), G K Marg Municipal School (Lower Parel), Kavle Math Municipal School (Banganga) and New...
Dear Friends, Very warm greetings!!! Shashti Poorthi is an ancient Hindu tradition and is celebrated on completion of 60 years of age. This term is erived from Sanskrit, in which “Shashti” means 60 and “Poorthi” means completion. It marks completion of half the years of one’s lifetime as, in Hinduism, 120 years is considered the life span...
AN enticing mix of Soviet style architecture and ancient Islamic culture, Uzbekistan is a very important component of the Old Silk Route. The Fellowship & Assimilation Committee is very pleased to announce a short but a very exciting trip to Uzbekistan (Tashkent & Samarkand) between November 22nd and 25th (arrive back in Mumbai on November 26th...
Thank you for all that you do. Every small thing helps make the world a better place....
THE Rotary Assimilation and Fellowship Nite hosted graciously by Rtn. Rekha Tanna on September 27th was a success. With a mix of old and recently joined members in attendance, the evening presented an opportunity for everyone to interact in a fun, relaxed setting with about 45 people in total. Rotarians Sanjay Agarwal, Akhil Sanghi, Gautam...
ORGANISED by the Rotaract Club of H R College along with the Rotary Club of Bombay, Quicksilver, held on September 7th, saw participation from five Bhavishya Yaan schools with over 120 students of grades five, six and seven. The four days preceding the event saw club members go to these schools and prepare children for events...
Actor Boman Irani shared the story of his life with Rotarians HAVING played a number of roles on screen, carrying some of the finest characters with ease and making everyone laugh: ‘it is never too late to start’ rings true with the 59-year-young actor Boman Irani. Luxury, big hotels, big budget films, great fame, Boman...
ON the evening of September 30th, a mini supermarket was set up in the Lighthouse classroom for kindergarten students. Stands of supermarket items like groceries, toiletries, fruits, vegetables and stationery were displayed for ‘purchase’. Categories were explained to the little ones and volunteers from HR College demonstrated the shopping process. Students spent the next 40 minutes...
THE Rotary Club of Bombay received the Rotary Citation for 2018-19 with Gold Distinction for its work in helping Rotary be the inspiration in the lives of people around the world. Every year, the Citation recognises Rotary clubs that have supported the strategic priorities of Rotary International by completing certain activities. RCB received the Gold Distinction...
OUR President not only shares her birthday week with Bapu but similarly embraces humanity, simplicity and honesty. RCB President Preeti Mehta’s birthday was a cherished moment for everyone, from a four-year-old at Lighthouse to a 74-year-young from Ananda Yaan! Preeti celebrated her birthday with 110 tiny tots at Lighthouse (an initiative of Rotary Club of Bombay...