The large-hearted R/Anne Divya and Rtn. Pradeep Mafatlal
March 18, 2014
R/Anne Divya and Rtn. Pradeep Mafatlal ...
Speaker / Gateway
Approximately 5.7 lakh girls go missing annually because of prenatal sex selection – Anuja Gulati
March 11, 2014
Anuja Gulati 2014-03-11-March_11_to_17Good afternoon, fellow Rotarians, ladies and gentlemen. It is my pleasure to introduce Anuja Gulati. Anuja is the State Programme Officer of the United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA), Maharashtra. She has earned a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from the Birla Institute of Technology and has worked in the area of Population and...
First lady District Governor Lata Subraidu visits the 30th largest Club in the world
March 4, 2014
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...
You can train your mind through meditation” – Kruti Parekh
February 18, 2014
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...
A woman’s reproduction potential is short-lived
February 11, 2014
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...
The power of the brain is incredible, so remain positive
February 4, 2014
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...
India’s philanthropic journey is still evolving
January 28, 2014
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...
Mahabaleshwar – A Trip Divine
January 21, 2014
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...
Winning the war against cancer
January 14, 2014
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...
Glimpses of December…
January 7, 2014
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...
Celebrating Christmas — The Rotary Way!
December 28, 2013
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...
Business has an impact on society that is beyond what it does
December 24, 2013
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...