THE FIRST THING THAT CROSSED MY MIND when I acquainted myself with the multiple areas where Roopa Purshottaman, the recipient of the Uma Jain Young Women Achiever Award this year, has excelled till date was simply this – one can over extend oneself in different aspects of life and excel in each one of them. She...
Diwali celebrations were organised in all three centres of Ananda Yaan: Dr. E. Moses Road, Byculla and Mazgaon. There were competitions and programmes like rangolimaking, singing, dancing etc. Members turned out beautifully dressed, and the centres were decorated in keeping with the festive season. Members performed in the competitions and participated in programmes with great energy....
An outdoor activity added value to the current topic of ‘Flower’ in our Diwali camp for the children of our Lighthouse Project. 25 tiny tots of Senior and Junior kindergarten accompanied by four adults were taken to CPRA Greens on November 3rd, 2022. They eagerly touched different types of leaves and flowers and saw Cats Claw,...
“WHY ARE SOME COUNTRIES RICH AND SOME POOR? This is the question that drove me to learn developmental economics and, as an economist at Goldman Sachs, into research that ultimately coined the term BRICS. At the time, we had no idea that it would generate a particular interest in the global community. I moved to India...
52 children attended the Diwali camp at Bhavishya Yaan’s Dr. Ambedkar school. As the planned activity for the day was colouring, a small competition was organised on the spur of the moment. This required the children to come forward and speak on Diwali. They were given 15 mins to prepare, with the help of the...
Adventure Hampi Come away on a magical journey that will unfold the beauty of Hampi to you from the best vantage point, even as the rising sun spreads its warmth on the blessed lands. First thing one notices when arriving to Hampi is its awe-inspiring landscape with stunning boulder strewn hills, lush green valleys, network of...
Sailing is my first love; water has always inspired me to move forward. I joined the Navy in 1989 but I fell sick and had to resign. At that time, a friend suggested starting a marine business which I did. We are where we are, thanks to the goodwill. Mumbai’s coastline is used by the...
RCB was delighted to bring to its members an exclusive event on 6 October 2022 when the Paranjoti Academy Chorus (PAC) one of India’s oldest and possibly best choral groups performed at the Rendezvous at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. The PAC has made numerous tours of Europe, USA, Japan & Philippines winning several accolades...
It's been nine months in India, and it's been pleasant. We have gone out to explore different regions in and outside Mumbai. The focus of my office is to strengthen the relationship between India and Canada. Specifically, we are responsible for building relations in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Today (October 11th)...
ANANDA YAAN MEMBERS OF OUR BYCULLA CENTRE PUT UP A STALL TO SELL CHINESE FOOD MADE BY THEM, TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY. The stall was featured at an event organised by Dignity Foundation to celebrate International Day for Older Persons on October 1st, 2022. Eight members from our elder centre in Byculla dressed up in...