February 20th, 2022 We are pleased to inaugurate the Elders Day Care Centre in Alibaug. Come, spend a day or two while we have the good weather on our side! Come in on the morning Roro Visit the lovely cottage built for the senior community Lunch at Vaid Wadi Sundowners at Midori House Leave on the evening Roro We will confine ourselves...
A couple of weeks ago, the Rotary Club of Bombay initiated a camp for the filling of MGNREGA forms demanding work for the unemployed of Gale village. RCB is happy to report that 38 people have now received work. We have also opened bank accounts for 216 people in partnership with Central Bank of India. ...
in association with the Rotary District 3141 took place at the Vidya Bhushan High School in Dahisar on December 23rd, 2021. We provided chocolates to the kids, food boxes and water to the doctors and decorated the entire school with red and green balloons to give it a Christmas vibe. The event gave the school students...
The Team Entrepreneurship Development of the Rotaract Club of Hinduja College organised a KBC-themed quiz called Kaun Banega Entrepreneur from January 11th-14th, 2022. Participants were asked 13 questions and given three lifelines; the questions were based on general knowledge of entrepreneurs and successful brands. The event was organised for everyone to learn new things about the entrepreneurial...
FELLOWSHIPS RESTORED We are on a recce to plan our fellowship to Mahabaleshwar, to be held in early March. Of course, this is also a great excuse to enjoy the idyllic weather the amazing forests and great walks, free of masks and crowds. It’s the perfect destination in these uncertain and challenging times. Hopefully, by March 4th,...
A poem about our tricolour, some lesser-known facts on India and a skit on the Indian Constitution were just some of the items showcased by Lighthouse students at the virtual Republic Day event held on January 26th, 2022. The highlight of the programme was the much-awaited Lighthouse quiz modelled on Kaun Banega Crorepati. Teams of students...
March 4th to 6th, 2022 We have curated a very special weekend in the forested, cool climes of this hill station. Leisurely walks, fun get-togethers and the wonderful hospitality of our Rotarians. We have planned stays at any three resorts of your choice with isolated stays for a safe, carefree visit. Let’s get together again and party....
The Centre for Environmental Research and Education (CERE) is a Mumbai-based not-for-profit organisation established in 2002 that works to promote environmental sustainability through research and innovation, formal education, government and corporate partnerships and publications. CERE has successfully completed many rural and urban environmental restoration projects such as urban afforestation, rainwater harvesting, solar electrification, carbon footprinting...
In today’s discussion, I am going to talk about Omicron but also focus on developing resilience because the past two years have taxed our inner resources considerably and many of us have developed pandemic fatigue. I hear people saying ‘what is the point? I can’t go on like this, I might as well face the...
SERVICE BEF ORE SELF What is a life well lived ? How do you measure the effect you have made on the world once you’re gone ? How will you be remembered by your community after it’s over? A Rotarian is expected to put service before self. How many of us can actually do this? How many of...
There is a forgotten Bharat with no electricity, one room and one shelter. It is probably 200-odd kms away from Mumbai and it only has a kerosene lamp as light. This is a sight seen in rural India where power remains unaffordable, inadequate or simply non-existent for around 200 million people. This is the Bharat...