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...
Juhi Chawla In her life, my friend Juhi captures chances like a child gathering sand and making a dream sand castle.She won a scholarship at Bombay University but, one day, a friend filled a form for a beauty contest. The Miss India 1984 title was hers, the best costume at Miss Universe.A chance meeting with Director...
Shobhaa Dé Shobhaa is a double Dé —both words describe her Beautiful, graceful, literate and a giver Like Saraswati on a white swan Her books taught at University of London, students writing scores of dissertations She has the gift of design and the power of her pen 10 million people read her words Founded and edited...
Raymond Nelson Always have a point when you communicate “Good afternoon to all of you. Today, Raymond Nelson will talk to us about communication and help you with tips to make a good presentation. Raymond is the founder of Black Isle Communication, a company that he founded in Australia 20 years ago. He currently operates from UK,...
Diwali Nite update Diwali Nite - a bright, beautiful and festive evening The festival of lights was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Emperor Hall, NSCI on Saturday, October 26. The mood was celebratory, the colours were vibrant and the entire ambience was joyous and gay. Enlivening practice sessions for the event had begun in the second...
Ashish Shelar “Mumbai must be driven by technology” – Ashish Shelar “Ashish Shelar is a visionary and strives to realise all his dreams. During his term as Bombay Municipal Corporation councillor, I have seen him study issues in depth and then discuss serious and viable solutions with other members. His modern outlook and competent manner got...
Alyque Padamsee Having grown up in Mumbai in the mid-1980s, I remember Alyque as the brand father of Indian advertising. I remember the Rin lightening ad, the famous Liril girl, Lalithaji of Surf, MRF and many other brands. I also remember the great role played by him in Gandhi. Alyque is the guru of Indian theatre...
Rubi Arya Good afternoon, and thank you for the kind words, Mr. Pranay Vakil. Before I tell my personal story and the challenges that I have faced in the last two years, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Nirav Shah, Mr. Deepak Kapadia and everyone who has made it possible for me...
Meera Sanyal Introducing Meera is a difficult task, and so I am not going to tell you about her qualifications, or her banking career, or that she is Chairperson, India Services and Foundation, Royal Bank of Scotland, or the many awards that she has received… I am just going to ask the person who has the...
Anupama Chopra 2013-10-01-The_Gateway_Oct_1_Oct_7 Being a film critic sounded so much fun when I heard Vita Jalaj Dani introduce me. Wow! I have never heard my life described so glamorously. But then, it is not half as glamorous. I want to give you some idea of what film critics do and what our lives are like as far...
Mr. Magar and Mr. Zend The Somchand Parikh Award for the Best Teacher 2013 has been presented to Mr. Ambarsingh Magar, Principal of Colaba Municipal Secondary School. His undying love for the profession and endless support towards his students make him an inspiring personality. Mr. Ambarsingh Magar: I’m grateful to the Rotary Club of Bombay. Thanks...