Lata Subraidu It is an absolute delight to introduce , the first lady Governor of District 3140. From being the first woman to serve as President of the Club in 1994 to becoming the first lady District Governor, Lata has achieved success due to her hard work and commitment towards Rotary’s principles. She is a Multiple...
Kruti Parekh Good afternoon to you all. I have always been fascinated with magic and magicians from a very young age. The kind of things they do and the kind of things they produce out of nowhere never fails to fascinate you. However, I am unable to understand one thing — why do they all wear...
Dr. Firuza Parikh In many cultures, it is believed that storks bring babies. I would say, “You go get Firuza and babies will follow.” Dr. Firuza Parikh is the Director of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre. She has trained at KEM Hospital, Seth G.S. Medical College and Yale University School...
Peter Rumford I am delighted to introduce our guest speaker, Peter Rumford. Peter is the Clinical Director of Vardan, a state-of-the-art physiotherapy clinic in Mumbai and Delhi. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from California and, thereafter, did his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco. In 2012, Peter qualified as...
Amit Chandra Helen Keller once said that the best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt only with the heart. Our guest speaker today has touched millions of hearts. Amit Chandra spent over 13 years at the DSP Merrill Lynch and retired in 2007 as...
Abhinav Aggarwal The New Year began with a bang for the Rotary Club of Bombay with the trip of a lifetime organised meticulously by Fellowship Chair Rtn. Ashok Minawala and Fellowship Co-chair Rtn. Manoj Murarka under the direction of President Rtn. Nirav Shah and First Lady R/Anne Devina Shah. This fellowship was also...
Dr. Sultan Pradhan Dr. Sultan Pradhan’s contribution to the field of medicine and oncology in particular has resulted in radical improvements. He has worked with several NGO groups and has been instrumental in improving the lives of Mumbai’s citizens. For his lifelong dedication to medicine and the people of Mumbai, we are proud to present the...
Manoj and Swapana Murarka Hosted by Rtn. Manoj Muraka and R/Anne Swapana Murarka, the Christmas fellowship on December 24 saw Rotarians and their spouses bond over a sumptuous lunch. The event drew an attendance of approximately 200 Rotarians and Rotaryannes. The Taj Mahal Hotel usually sports a formal look for all Rotary meetings. However, the venue was...
Manoj Murarka and Swapana Murarka It’s that special time of the year when everyone is soaking in the festive spirit. Lit up streets, decorated houses coupled with the aroma of cake and wine immediately puts you in the mood for celebration. And as they say happiness is infectious, the celebratory mood caught up with the Rotarians...
Nitin Nohria In the 16th century in Amer, Rajasthan, there was a Prime Minister who was a very worried man. His King, the Raja of Amer had married a new and beautiful young Queen and for a whole year had forgotten the affairs of the state. The minister called the poet Bihari who knew Urdu and...
Dinesh Vazirani Death, divorce and distress are the reasons why most people sell art Dinesh Vazirani, Co-founder of Saffronart, takes Rotarians through the history of Indian art, the contemporary art market and Saffronart I think most people here know Dinesh Vazirani. So this is a very short introduction. Dinesh has been a friend for many years. He walked...
Vinod Shetty It gives me great pleasure to introduce Vinod Shetty. Shetty is a human rights lawyer, practising in the Industrial court, labour court and High Court of Mumbai. He has been actively involved in social movements since his college days. In his legal practice, he represents the marginalised sections of society, and has stood for...