A special and unique immersive experience of heritage, culture, culinary delights, and history! It was beautifully curated with great thought and detail. On Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, we experienced beauty, an understanding of Jewish Indian culture, architectural excellence, and cuisine at one of the oldest gems in Bombay then, and Mumbai now, on the occasion of...
The festive spirit was alive and kicking in Byculla as members of Ananda Yaan gathered to celebrate Christmas with great enthusiasm. Mr Vijay Parab took centre stage, delighting everyone as he arrived dressed as Santa Claus. Members joined in the fun, sporting vibrant festive colours and participating wholeheartedly in various games. The celebrations included a captivating storytelling...
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs December was a month filled with the spirit of giving, both within our club and in the wider community. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and compassion demonstrated by each and every member. We had incredible projects, activities...
The Rotary family, led by Rtn. Piloo Aga and her family, brought festive cheer to the students of Lighthouse this Christmas. Her two charming grandsons, Nirvaan and Nil, enthusiastically joined in, playing games and spreading joy among the children. The celebration began with an exciting game of “Passing the Ball” for the Jr. KG and Sr....
To know Matunga, a vibrant neighbourhood in Mumbai, is to immerse yourself in its architectural heritage and culinary delights. This was the driving thought for 27 Rotarians and friends who eagerly rose on the morning of Sunday, 15th December, for a tour of the area. What followed was a journey through time, offering glimpses of...
Dear Friend, India, a land of vibrant diversity, grapples with a significant challenge: adult illiteracy. There are 18.2 crore non literate adults in India. The highest of anywhere in the world! The Rotary Club of Bombay is conducting a pioneering initiative that hopes to eradicate adult illiteracy and promote adult education across India. We aim to make...
On Friday, December 13th, 29 students from Bharda New High School, Fort, visited the Wildlife Conservation Photography Exhibition at the Bajaj Art Gallery. The exhibition, aimed at raising environmental awareness, featured stunning photographs showcasing the beauty and fragility of wildlife in their natural habitats. Photographers highlighted themes such as endangered species, habitat preservation, and human impact...
A Sparsh session focusing on the prevention of child sexual abuse was conducted at NM Joshi Secondary Municipal School under the RCB Bhavishya Yaan Project. Held on December 17th, 2024, the session was led by Zainab Lokhandwalla from the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay. A total of 68 students—38 girls and 30 boys—from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th...
Ms Kunti Oza conducted an insightful session on waste segregation for BY students. The session covered the importance of separating dry, wet, and e-waste in an easy-to-understand manner. She also introduced The Milk Bag Project, a remarkable initiative indeed at recycling and reusing milk bags effectively. The students were highly attentive and displayed keen interest in...
I just thought I'd share a little bit of my own life's journey, what shaped me, a little about my work, and what inspires me to do what I do. I’m also very inspired by everything that the Rotary Club is doing. I grew up in Calcutta and went to St. Xavier's School. I was actually...