The year Rotary began its fight against polio. It all started with a project to immunise 6 million children in the Philippines. Today, polio remains endemic in only three countries — down from 125 in 1988....
The Elder Care Committee is proud to share that a third centre of Ananda Yaan was inaugurated at the Panchsheel Cooperative Society at Dr. E. Moses road on December 10. This centre will be functional from 11 am to 1 pm daily. The inaugural function and snacks were organised by our project partners Dignity Foundation. The...
The Night Study Centres provide students with a quiet and secure environment to study in, which they are unable to get at home. At the centres, we provide books, evening snacks and tutors (to guide students with homework). These centres are set up near their homes and localities. Apart from the NSC classes, an annual get-together...
An anonymous donor organised a fullday outing for members of the Dr. E. Moses Road Ananda Yaan Centre on December 8. Around 50 senior citizens had desired to visit Vajreshwari. The excited elders came all dressed to board the bus and create some memories together. This turned out to be a great bonding trip for them...
Vandana and Ajay Kanoria generously hosted an intimate gathering of Rotarians and spouses at their beautiful residence on the December 4, 2018. The speaker was Nishad Avari, Specialist and Head of Sale for South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art at Christie’s in New York, USA. In May 2018, Christie’s had the privilege of handling the Rockefeller Auction,...
Dear Friends, Last week, we concluded the Annual General Meeting for 2018-19. I wish the newly-elected team my heartiest congratulations and best wishes. I am glad to announce the inauguration of the third Ananda Yaan Centre at Dr. E. Moses Road. It’s the season to be jolly and spread smiles across. Let us share gifts of happiness and...
Where does Santa live? In each one of us, if we have the right spirit. Meet our own Santa Claus with a heart of gold! Rtn. Suresh Agarwal, as Vice Chairman of Entertainment Committee of CCI Club, is organising a mega Christmas Carnival at CCI Club lawns. He has been doing this for the last seven years...
Dear Club President Vijay Jatia, Many thanks to you and the Rotary Club of Bombay for your warm hospitality last month during our trip to Mumbai. It was wonderful to meet with local Rotarians and learn about the inspiring activities they are organising! We also especially appreciate the care and attention you took in arranging for our...
By Alpana Lath Sawai The institution makes itself more accessible by carefully preserving and digitising its catalogue, revamping its reading rooms and offering novel ways to engage with the public Deep in the bowels of Fort, hidden in plain sight, stands The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, one of Mumbai’s most popular selfie points. There are always...
The children of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar School had a blast at McDonald’s at Phoenix Mall on Children’s Day. The children had burgers and ice cream. The McDonald’s staff were extremely helpful and ensured that all kids enjoyed their meal. Many of the children had never been to a mall before. They loved going up...
This was a birthday celebration with a difference and one that made a difference too. Dheer Katara is just one year old. His parents, Kunal and Sunetra Katara, arranged to commemorate his special day by sharing their joy with members of Ananda Yaan. There was cake, there were snacks and there was a comedy show. Kunal and...