Harvinder Singh, Rotary Club of Bombay Arvind Jolly Award for Excellence in Sports awardee and Paralympic gold medallist in archery, discusses his achievements with his coach Gaurav Sharma, journalist Khalid H-Ansari, and Rtn. Mudit Jain. Rtn. Mudit Jain: Harvinderji, your performance has been consistent over the years, with lots of medals and now gold at the...
On November 19th, 2024, the Royal Bombay Yacht Club (RBYC), in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Bombay, organised a memorable sailing experience for 35 alumni children from six Bhayishya Yaan schools. This initiative aimed to introduce these young minds to the joy of sailing, offering an experience that was not only recreational but also...
Fifty members of Ananda Yaan were treated to a soulful live concert at Nehru Auditorium, organised by Rtn. Deepak Kapadia and Rtn. Vikram Daiya. The audience relished nostalgic Bollywood melodies from classics like Taj Mahal, Anarkali, and Baiju Bawra, singing along with joy. During the interval, a well-balanced, nutritious snack meal was served, adding to...
On 14th November, the Heritage Art and Culture Committee organised a special preview of The People of Mumbai exhibition at the Mumbai Gallery of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay, as part of our Rotary Club’s ongoing relationship with the Museum. When we think of Mumbai, we think of three things – land, water, and...
The last time I spoke at the Rotary Club of Bombay was when I was in the 10th standard at Cathedral. I won the Rotary Club Award for something or the other. I cannot remember what it was. The function was held in the Crystal Room. I remember being extremely nervous. I was asked to...
On 13th November 2024, a workshop was conducted at GK marg School, Byculla for Standard 3 and 4 students, organised by Rotaractors from Hinduja College. The workshop focused on educating the students about various important topics, including the uses of the internet, its advantages and disadvantages, cyber security, and narcotics awareness, emphasising the message of “Say...
Bhavishya Yaan’s GK Marg School celebrated Children’s Day with the Rotaract Club of Atlas through the exciting “Masti Ki Paathshala” project. This fun, educational event involved engaging students in a variety of hands-on activities. The children learned how to identify animal paw prints, use a first aid kit, and understand water purification techniques. They were also...
The finale of the Diwali Camp at Bhavishya Yaan’s GK Marg School concluded with a successful and enriching Literature Festival, where students shared their learning about the works of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. The students spoke with great enthusiasm about Tagore’s personality and his famous stories, including Kabuliwala and When Wishes Come True. The event was graced...
During the Diwali vacation, the Lighthouse children participated in a vibrant Diwali camp centred on the theme of the “Southern States.” Over seven days, they explored Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, delving into each state’s unique culture and heritage. Throughout the camp, the children learned about famous landmarks, notable personalities, rich traditions, local cuisine,...
Seventh Table Tennis Fellowship Skill and enthusiasm were on show as 28 Rotarians and kin turned up on Sunday, 10th November for our Club’s Seventh Table Tennis Fellowship, held, as before, at the YMCA at Colaba. Proceedings were kicked off by Jamshyd Vazifdar explaining the format, after which participants were paired up and divided into two...