Four important projects took place that contributed to the evolution of Bombay to the Mumbai we know it as today. These were the Hornby Vellard project, major migration, explosion in population and international political events. These changed the way people ate, lived, dined, and entertained. There are few known eating establishments. All restaurants and café culture...
You began composing at the age of 14; can you share a glimpse? My father, Shri Sardar Malik Sahab, who is no more with us, but a certain generation may remember his iconic song: ‘Saranga teri yaad mein’. Daddy had no work; he was immensely talented but no work. I realised that when I was only...
Ayaz Memon (AM): You mentioned about being sport freak; sometimes, I wonder if I am a failed sportsman, therefore, I became a sports journalist or am I just a journalist who enjoys sports? What has been your story? To be honest, I have really been a ‘gadha’ who is blessed with somebody up above. And this...
In 1889, the Indian team beat the English side at the Azad Maidan. It was a Parsi team. As you know, Parsis are a fantastic community; they gel well with everybody and certainly gelled well with the British as well. They were given the first option to make a cricket team and they played against...
Rtn. Dr. Aashish Contractor (AC): Today marks almost two years since the lockdown. All that we have spoken about is the big C but there are two other big Cs that we mustn’t forget – cardiovascular disease and cancer. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death across the world in both men and women....
I have been coming to your Club for many years; I remember my co-President from this Club was Gul, in 2005-’06. After that, I worked a lot with PP Dr. Mukesh Batra. So, your Club is an absolutely iconic club, doing fantastic, meaningful projects and making a difference to the community. But, I would like...
There is no industry suffering as much globally as airlines, hospitality, and tourism. The reality is this (hospitality) sector contributes more than 10% to the global GDP, more than 10% to the jobs in the world and, more interestingly, one out of every job comes from this sector. This includes everyone. In India, we finished the meeting...
On International Women’s Day, I am celebrating all the men. Yes, men, who have stood in solidarity with women and created a bold and united force for equality. So, a big round of applause to all the men who outnumber the women at the Rotary Club of Bombay today, on International Women’s Day. Recently, during the...
I am thankful to the Rotary Club of Bombay and the Godrej family for this award. I remember being in the audience when my father got it some years ago, so there is a considerable familial pride as well. Sohrab Godrej was not only the founder of the Godrej Empire but he was a philanthropist,...
This is a company called Kerala Banana Chips; the founder Manas came to us two years ago. He said he wanted to manufacture banana chips from Nendran Bananas, found only in Kerala. They are supposed to be healthy, nutritious and also tasty. He wanted to make banana chips untouched by hand, hygienic, in oil that...
My mission is to see what we can do to make family relationships thrive and survive beyond three generations. So, what is a conflict? A conflict is a disagreement or a different point of view amongst family members. Research in the last 50-60 years shows the top reasons for conflicts in different families around the world: SIBLING...
Rtn. Anil Harish The finance minister was commended for brevity in presenting the budget speech, it was shorter than the last few years. She talked about 13 different tax proposals: the amendment she proposed to the Income Tax Act and then in para 138 of her speech she said there are a few more amendments....