Nita Ambani On September 6, Rotarians and Rotaryannes had a unique experience – they were actually happy to visit a hospital. Most hospital visits (except for the birth of babies) are very somber experiences, but this one was different. The Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital visit was kindly arranged by Rtn. Vita Dani, and more than...
Dr. Gopalakrishnan Pillai Noted author Dr. Gopalakrishnan Pillai is a national level administrator and world-renowned author with many outstanding publications to his name. He has conducted extensive research on fiscal issues and public governance policies in developing countries. He was empanelled by the Government of India for appointment as the Special Director in BIFR companies in...
Javed Ahmad Javed Ahmad is a well-known face in the police force and is ranked among the finest IPS officers in the state. He has worked as the Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Police (Law and Order) and was posted as the Additional Director-General (Law and Order) in the state police before he took over as Police...
Vijay Mukhi 2014-09-02-The_Gateway__September_2_to_8_FinalVijay Mukhi is an IT expert as well as a world-renowned writer and has taught at prestigious universities like the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. A student of VJTI, he is an authority on the cyber world and is one of the pioneers of the Indian IT industry today. After thanking the Programme Committee...
Rajesh Narain Gupta Last week’s meeting saw a distinguished panel of speakers – Rajesh Narain Gupta, Gokul Das and Gagan Rai – pioneers in their respective fields, had the Rotarians and Rotaryannes absorbed in an interactive session on will making. Rajesh Narain Gupta, an eminent lawyer and Managing Partner of SNG & Partners, commenced the discussion by...
Bharat Dabholkar Bharat Dabholkar is a man of many titles—among them, writer, director, actor, theatre personality and the brain behind the legendary Amul Butter advertising campaign. The sum of his unique traits and varied interests made him a name to reckon with; his talent and contribution to various fields has won him several national and international...
Ram Jethmalani Legal luminary Ram Jethmalani needs no introduction. Well-known amongst the legal community, the senior lawyer and former BJP member does not mince words and fearlessly calls a spade a spade. It was, hence, no surprise why Rotarians and Rotaryannes turned up in large numbers for the Club’s weekly meeting on August 5; the maverick...
Rtn. Nirav Shah Rotarians, Rotaryannes and friends got together for an evening of glitz and glamour as they bid a fond farewell to IPP Nirav Shah and R/Anne Devina Shah on June 28. The masquerade ball-themed party, which was organised by Hon. Rtn. Ajay Piramal and R/Anne Swati Piramal at the Piramal Towers, saw approximately 400...
Edmundo Da Cunha When renowned illusionist Edmundo Da Cunha took the stage at last week’s meeting, the audience’s anticipation was running high. Rotarians and Rotaryannes had heard a lot about the feats he could perform and were looking forward to his interactive session. For the past 15 years, the award-winning magician has repeatedly stunned audiences with...
Shekhar Gupta Ever since Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget 2014, there have been robust debates in various circles. Some have hailed it as progressive; some have termed it unimaginative, while some have chosen to adopt the ‘wait and watch’ stance. It, hence, came as no surprise that the Budget was also the hot...
Rtn. Shailesh Haribhakti Rotarians and Rotaryannes turned out in full strength to witness the installation ceremony of Rtn. Shailesh Haribhakti and his team on July 1 Rtn. Shailesh Haribhakti was installed as the 85th President of the Rotary Club of Bombay last Tuesday, following the successful term of outgoing President Rtn. Nirav Shah. Also installed were Rtn....
Shailesh Haribhakti Dear Fellow Rotarians, We are at the threshold of another remarkable year — a year that presents great opportunities, abundant optimism and endless possibilities for community service. Our Club has been known to develop, facilitate and execute some of the most dynamic programmes for the betterment of society. It is my honour and privilege to...