ugust seems to be an actionpacked month for the Bhavishya Yaan Committee – beginning with the Bhavishya Yaan Annual Day and then with ‘Taare Zameen Par’. The Bhavishya Yaan Annual Day is slated be a momentous one wherein 127 students will be awarded for the successful completion of SSC and each of the BY schools...
Rotarian Samir Chinai and Rotaryanne Alpana were the warm and gracious hosts as the Assimilation Committee held its first Mini-Fellowship of the year, on Wednesday, July 27, (at the Chinai residence at Worli). Over 40 Rotarians and their spouses, including President, Dr. Mukesh Batra, and our most recent members Vivek and Amisha Himatsingka were treated...
Amidst the magic of rains, Goa transforms itself into an ethereal beauty. With rivers joyfully overflowing with their rushing streams, trees dancing to the tune of the winds, and mountains and fields covered with a verdant green carpet, welcome you to a land of unique experiences. And that is what this fellowship was all about. Day...
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has”. Being a bit of a historian, I realized that anthropologist, Margaret Mead was right! Whether it is about changing the world for good or for evil, it requires only a small group of...
For those uninitiated, the ‘simple substance’ in Homeopathy refers to the vital force or the life force, or what most of us know it as, the immune system. What is unique about this ‘simple substance’ is that it is our only organ, which does not have a physical form. It is simple and singular; it...
In a remarkable turn of events, Guest of Honor, Mrs. Maneka Gandhi, who’s list of achievements and contribution is beyond compare, decided to give us an insight into the various projects initiated and undertaken by her Ministry. It was none of what one would expect from a Minister, but rather a truth-telling tale. Starting her tenure...
The District Thrust Committee of RCB along with other Rotary clubs in south Mumbai organized blood donation camps at the CST and Churchgate railway stations on the 1st July. As part of this drive, members of the Rotaract Club of Jai Hind Collage and the Rotaract Club of Churchgate performed a street play at CST...
On Saturday, 4th June 2016, a session on Co-operative Learning Strategy was conducted for around 30 teachers who were involved in teaching over 750 Bhavishya Yaan kids. Summer Holidays was thus utilised in preparing teachers to make a better tommorrow in the next academic year to start soon this month - 15th June. The session...
The Rotaract club of Bombay held it's installation on the 4th of June at Hinduja College. It was the outgoing ceremony of now IPP Rtr. Rushab Tijoriwala and the incoming ceremony of now President Rtr. Rishi Vora. DRR for R.I.D. 3141 Rtr. Rohan Dalmia was the chief guest while alumnus Rtn. Hiren Kara graced the...
PLANNED ACTIVITIES Installation of Gastro-Intestinal Diagnostic equipments (Colonoscope and Endoscope) at GB Pant Children's Hospital. Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir Who will benefit from this global grant? Provide the estimated number of direct beneficiaries Children of the Kashmir Valley will be directly benefiting from this grant. Approximately, 150 patients per day report to the hospital with GI diseases...
Rtn Jaidev Merchant joined Rotary in December 2001. Mr. Merchant is currently a director handling the Fund – Raising, Sports and Programs committees. He joined Rotary with the sole intention of making a difference to society. He says that Rotary excites him as it provides not only a forum for fellowship but also a platform...
The Rotary Club of Bombay, in partnership with the International Women's Association, has been running a clinic for indigent women and children in Mumbai. The clinic has been in operation for over 50 years, however our participation is more recent. Thanks to funds collected by the Rotary Club, the clinic underwent a major renovation in...