VOL. 63 No. 9
August 24, 2021
PAST ISSUE ARCHIVES
Note From President Shernaz Vakil
August 24, 2021
WOMEN IN THE DARK This morning, I listened with horror to CNN’s international correspondent Christiane Amanpour as she interviewed a Taliban spokesman. She interrogated him about how women were not allowed to be educated nor interact with a man outside their household in any way. Whilst, on the same day, I was presenting a proposal to our...
RCB’s Integrated Village Development Projects Are Making Quick Headway.
August 24, 2021
We’ve received word that the final phase of tree saplings distribution is complete at Nilmati. Streetlights will be installed later this week, and home lights, to brighten the lives of the villagers, will reach by the month’s end. The grids’ positions and final measurements have been taken, the system designed and ordered. On a recent trip,...
It Was A Proud Moment For Us
August 24, 2021
It was a proud moment for us when this picture dropped into our inbox: our Global leader RI President Shekhar Mehta (and Rtn. Ptn. Rashi, not in the frame) at Rotary Global headquarters in USA. It was August 15th, 2021, and we were happy to see our country’s flag in the office of the Rotary International...
Now That The Lockdown Has Eased Somewhat
August 24, 2021
Now that the lockdown has eased somewhat, prizes were distributed to SSC toppers from Bhavishya Yaan, for 2019 and 2020. The event took place at Jamboree Maidan Worli. Sunny Patel, the SSC topper for 2020, was not only the BY topper but he also topped Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar school with an overall 93%. Sunny got 94%...
Last Week, PP Ashish Vaid, Chairman Of Elder’s Daycare
August 17, 2021
Last week, PP Ashish Vaid, Chairman of Elder’s Daycare, wrote about the status of our Alibaug centre for underprivileged senior citizens, which is under construction. He posted The Gateway article on Facebook and the response he received was tremendous: 248 Likes and 138 comments, when we last checked in! This is just one example of how...
Dr. Thrity M. Talaty Expired On Sunday, August 8th, 2021
August 17, 2021
Dr. Thrity M. Talaty expired on Sunday, August 8th, 2021, age 74 years, after a prolonged illness due to Multiple Sclerosis. She has been the largest single donor to our Rotary Club of Bombay. She donated the munificent sum of Rs. 4 crore in memory of the late Rtn. Phiroze Ratanshah Vakil for the Eye Centre...
Ananda Seva
August 17, 2021
Traditionally, the monsoon month of Shravan is considered holy by Hindus who also make meaningful donations during this time. One of the rituals of this time period is the bathing of the Shiv ling idol in milk and milk products. Instead of doing this particular pooja, Rtn. Ptn. Vandana and Rtn. Madhusudan Daga, at the...
Science Was Made Super Fun For The Kids of Lighthouse Project
August 17, 2021
Rotaractors of ISME College designed a module called Pathshala to the human body via a quiz, and the essential concept of good and bad touch. Basic plant anatomy was taught as this will be the foundation to their future studies. However, the most exciting part for the kids was the teaching of the solar system. Children were...
Note From President Shernaz Vakil
August 17, 2021
OUR LEGACY Last week I wrote about the importance of having youth and idealism and the energy of youngsters in our Club. This week I would like to acknowledge our legacy… the older Rotarians who have been with us for decades and who have built the Club to what it is today. The legacy of any association...
Dr. Zirak Marker Talks About Mental Health With RTN. Dr. Prakriti Poddar
August 17, 2021
I was talking with a young adult about going to gym. I asked him if he went to exercise because he was unwell, for fitness perspective or overall health. He said he did so for his health. That made me question why we never go to see a psychiatrist or a therapist to check in...
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