Vol 66 Issue no 17
October 28, 2024
PAST ISSUE ARCHIVES
Mr. Orhan Awatramani a.k.a. Orry, in conversation with Rtn. Priya Tanna on what they don’t teach you at any school.
October 26, 2024
Siddhi Shah So before I read out this introduction that I have about Orry, I would like to ask, who is Orry? Does anyone out here know who Orry is? Who is Orry? A child from Cathedral school? An influencer, some may say. But before we go into who Orry actually is, I'm going to talk a...
KIDS AT INTERACT BHARDA TURN TRASH TO TREASURE
October 21, 2024
The Interact Club of Bharda New High School recently organised a ‘Best Out of Waste’ competition, challenging students to transform recyclable materials into creative masterpieces. The competition not only highlighted the importance of recycling but also provided a platform for students to express their artistic talents. Winners of the competition were awarded certificates, recognising their exceptional ability...
Interact Bharda participates in Rotary International Space Quiz
October 21, 2024
Interact students from Bharda New High School, Fort, showcased their astronomical knowledge this August by participating in the Rotary International Space Quiz. The event, aimed at fostering interest in space science, saw enthusiastic engagement from the school’s young learners. All participating students received certificates, recognising their efforts and encouraging further scientific exploration. This initiative by Rotary International...
Vol 66 Issue no 16
October 21, 2024
Mr. Boman Irani, Chairman and Managing Director of Rustomjee Group, on bikes and buildings.
October 18, 2024
Good afternoon, everybody. I hope after that great, heavy meal, we're all up to about 15 minutes of hearing me out. I’ll just talk about my life story. Quite a few ups and downs, actually. I was born and immediately got adopted. My father, who I knew as my adopted father, passed away when I was...
BY Colaba support for Board exam parents
October 17, 2024
Our Bhavishya Yaan Colaba recently hosted information sessions for parents of Class 10 Hindi and Marathi medium students preparing for Board examinations. The briefings covered practical exam preparations, from hall ticket management to nutritional guidance. School officials also outlined post-exam support, including scholarships and internships available to students, alongside medical facilities through the Rotary Club of...
Traditional healing methods for AY elders
October 17, 2024
On October 8th, 2024, Dr. Jayshree delivered an enlightening presentation on traditional healing techniques to a capacity audience at Ananda Yaan Mazgaon, following her successful earlier engagement at the organisation’s Byculla centre. The respected practitioner held her audience spellbound with an accessible presentation on mudras — traditional hand gestures used in healing — and acupressure techniques....
YOUNG PUPILS EMBRACE CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH DANCE
October 17, 2024
RCB’s Lighthouse Project brought traditional festivities to life as pupils from nursery through primary levels participated in special Dandiya dance sessions to celebrate Navratri. Junior and Senior kindergarteners donned colourful attire for their dedicated performance, whilst students from Years 1 to 5 enjoyed their own separate celebration. The traditional folk dance, performed with decorated sticks, proved...
RC Atlas holds craft workshop at BY Byculla
October 17, 2024
Rotaractors from RC Atlas SkillTech College brought festive cheer to more than 75 pupils at Bhavishya Yaan Byculla through an eco-friendly Diwali craft workshop. The well-orchestrated session saw children crafting sustainable decorations, including paper lanterns and traditional torans (decorative door hangings). The young participants also created personalised Diwali greeting cards for their loved ones. “The...
RCB DONATES MED EQUIPMENT WORTH ₹25 LAKH
October 17, 2024
On October 10th, 2024, we at the Rotary Club of Bombay, donated the following equipment to TATA ACTREC Cancer Hospital at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai totally costing over ₹25 lakh: 1) 5 HFNC Machines (advanced) 2) 50 Advanced Wheel Chairs 3) 2 Trauma Care Trolleys Present on the occasion were ARRFC & PDG Sandip Agarwalla, President Satyan Israni, PP...
Vol 66 Issue no 15
October 17, 2024