Greetings to everyone. I am very grateful to the Chirag Foundation, Chirag Rural Development Foundation, and all the dignitaries here for this opportunity. Today, I want to share some thoughts with you about my work as a teacher at an Adivasi school. This is a school where students lack even the most basic amenities. They...
The Rotary Club of Bombay introduced taekwondo at our Lighthouse Project five years ago, offering children their first exposure to this dynamic sport. It was heartening to see that both girls and boys showed equal enthusiasm and interest. While all students benefit from learning Taekwondo, a few have truly excelled. Recently, five such dedicated students...
The Rotary Club of Bombay’s much-anticipated fundraiser, ‘Dil Se,’ featuring the renowned Ustad Shujaat Husain Khan, was an evening to remember. Held at the prestigious NCPA on August 29th, the event brought together distinguished guests, friends, well-wishers, and fellow Rotarians, all united by a shared commitment to community service. The concert lived up to its name,...
Students at Bhavishya Yaan GK Marg School marked Janmashtami with great enthusiasm, participating in a series of events to honour the birth of Lord Krishna. The celebrations began with speeches highlighting the significance of Janmashtami, focusing on the teachings and values of Lord Krishna. Dressed as Radha and Krishna, students captured the divine essence of the...
LIGHTHOUSE CELEBRATES RADHA-KRISHNA The children of the Lighthouse Project marked Janmashtami with spirited celebrations. Senior KG children, dressed as Krishna and Radha in traditional attire, charmed everyone with their adorable appearances. They enjoyed a captivating narration of Krishna’s birth and engaged in colouring pictures of Krishna and the matki. Students from classes 3 to 5 delved into...
Dear Friends Another month has whizzed by and our club goes about its work with the same zeal and fervour. We continued to have fantastic speakers in August as well, as a result of which, each weekly meeting saw more than 105 participants. The Programme Committee and the Awards Committee have been doing a superlative job...
Mr. Irfan Pathan, former India team cricketer, Indian cricket commentator and analyst in conversation with renowned Indian sports writer and journalist Ayaz Memon. Ayaz: Thank you. It's an absolute pleasure to be here and to be sitting alongside Irfan Pathan. He might not remember this, but I saw him play his first match. Adelaide, I...
RC JAI HIND I-DAY WORKSHOP FOR BY BYCULLA On July 16th 2024, a team of six volunteers from the Rotaract Club of Jai Hind College visited Bhavishya Yaan at Byculla. They conducted a series of engaging activities for 40 students from Class 4 (Sections A & B) to celebrate Independence Day. The activities included: 1. Quiz Competition:...
RCB’s Ananda Yaan centres marked India’s 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm. For our senior citizens, August 15th holds deep significance, as it offers them the opportunity to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters. This year’s celebration was particularly spirited, with participants adorned in patriotic colours. A notable addition to the festivities...
I-Day with Lighthouse year with an Independence Day event on August 14th. President Satyan Israni, along with other Rotarians, Lighthouse parents, and students, participated in the event. Special thanks were given to donor Ms. Bhavna Daftary and community head Mr. Patil for their continued support. The event featured a powerful recitation of “Tryst with Destiny” by Rotary...
“If I were the Prime Minister,” imagine BY Colaba children The Bhavishya Yaan Colaba Centre celebrated Independence Day last week with great enthusiasm. All the teachers, including our dedicated computer teachers, were in attendance. Students from the Marathi Medium, ranging from standards 4 to 8, participated in the festivities. The students of standards 5, 6, and 7...