Dear Friends, Let me begin by wishing you and your family members a Very Happy Diwali and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! As the festival of lights illuminates our lives, so too does the spirit of service and camaraderie within our club. In October, we were fortunate to witness the collective efforts of...
Dear Fellow Rotarians, I reflect on the vibrant month of September, my heart swells with pride for the energy and dedication that flows through the Rotary Club of Bombay. September brought some incredible speakers to our weekly meetings, sparking conversations and sharing insights. We were honoured to host Anupama Chopra, a film critic and National Award-winning author,...
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...
Dear Friends, It is with a sense of profound gratitude and excitement that I address you today, marking the completion of one month as your President. This past month has been a whirlwind of activity, marked by renewed purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to service. We started off the year with a bang with the Installation...
Fellow Rotarians, The echoes of laughter and the warmth of fellowship still linger from our installation ceremony. As the new Rotary year has begun, my heart overflows with gratitude. This spectacular event wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless efforts of our dedicated organizing team comprising of Past President Vijay Jatia, PDG Sandip Agarwalla, Rtn. Moy Biswas,...
President Satyan Israni sets vision for a Vibrant year The installation ceremony of President Satyan Israni on July 2nd, 2024, was a testament to leadership, commitment, and community spirit, marked by insightful speeches and ambitious plans for the year ahead. Immediate Past President Manoj Patodia opened the ceremony with a reflective address, emphasising the importance of approach...
Today, I am acutely aware of the legacy I inherit. To be elected President of this prestigious Club, with its rich history of service and fellowship, is an honour that humbles me. I am specially thankful to my mom and dad because of whom I have been exposed to the Rotary eco-system since my college days....
Today, I am acutely aware of the legacy I inherit. To be elected President of this prestigious Club, with its rich history of service and fellowship, is an honour that humbles me. I am specially thankful to my mom and dad because of whom I have been exposed to the Rotary eco-system since my college...
“Leadership is service and there is power in that giving: to help people, to inspire and motivate them to reach their fullest potential…” – Denise Morrison. As the present competitive world brings a multitude of challenges to life and living, thought leadership has gained acceptance as a key enabler in making a difference. Thought leaders can...
When Two Plus Two Equals Ten Groups, companies, and communities that work in unison, bonded by shared beliefs and trust, are always certain of amplified outcomes. In the last 70-80 years, post-World War II, we have witnessed stellar examples of what great teams can accomplish. Highly successful corporations, thriving families, and the best military units...
Life is beautiful because of the people we meet, and not because of the things we own, see or do. Human beings are at their finest when they help each other. It’s the way to build trust and with that trust you can create communities and businesses and help the human race progress. Trust is a...
Earlier this week, I was acquainted with the theme of Rotary International for the next year – Create Hope in the World. Upon reflection, I realised how powerful these words are. “Hope” is an abstract noun but “Create Hope” makes it an action verb. A deliberate attempt to capture the essence of what is created...