July 2013

@ th 12 Issue An initiative by Youth Wing of Global Bhatia Foundation For Private Circulation Only Youth Wing - GBF Message from Chairman

Editor Haridas Raigaga Vhala Vachakmitro , Jai Shri Krishna ! Correspondents Nisha Gandhi Heraj Kutchhi navu varas vyo- an nimitte anke manike Nave Varas ji khub vadhaayun! Tedi j rite, 6 August jo Divase jo parva aay-panji maday bheniye ke Diwase ji Design & Layout shubhechha ! Dharmesh Gandhi Diwase nimitte Bharatiya Stree Mandal dar varse saras ujavani karadha aavya aay. Ani Inside this issue pase GBF ke sakhe jedo aay! Ana manthi gana jana GBF ji National Meet je 3 March jo MV Hall me yojani vui, 1. Gate, Lahore teme aavya hundha athva anjo webcast narya hundha. GBF je Trustee Board vati 2. Earstwhile Bhatti Kingdoms aanke manike khub dhanyavad, karan ke ayi made hi National meet me vadi sankhya me avya, bahu utsav thi 3. Chanakya Management bhagidar thya. Hi made anubhavi ne asanke bahu santosh thy ne heda program karejo asanjo utsah vadhyo. 4. NÉÖWùÉlÉÒ HÉ´«ÉÉà Panji GBF ke hane ba varas mathe thya. Chella ba adhi varas me gana program ane activities kyo.Mane 5. Wonderfully described definitions...... program karejo anand avyo, temathi gane made sakhe lay pan malyo. 6. Ten Laws Newton Forgot To State. 7. Brilliant Answers GBF Trustee Mandal ja pahela Chairman Shri Vithalbhai Udeshi va, je GBF je formation me ne uchher me 8. Educational Institutions saras yogdan danaun.Vithalbhai panji vache thi viday thya. Aun aniji saras yaadgiri ne contribution ke yaad 9. HSUÒ ~É{{ÉÖÅ kariyan to ne shradhanjali diya to. 10. My Fight Against Cancer GBF je ba adhi varas je anubhav te her chhela 2-3 mahineme GBF jo uddesh, kam kareji paddhati, niti niyam 11. Institutional News vagere jo Trustee Mandal review kyaun ne jeda sudhara-vadhara athava badlav ji jarur lagi teda, saran e 12. 2nd Annaul General Meeting of GBF anubhavi experts ji salah gain, ne ferfar kya ayin, je AGM je 13 July jo teme pasar karela ayin. 13. The Tax Man Drummeth `GBF jo uddesh ne approach rules je preamble me vani ganeji try ki aay, je hada raju kareji ichha thieti – 14. NÉÉÅcÒ«ÉÉ ~ÉÖùÉiÉ 15. Vividha The Bhatia community with its roots in Kutch and Halar regions of Gujarat, which spread out to different 16. When Parents Give Their Money parts of India as also to many parts of the world, over last few centuries, have been a hard working and 17. From the pages of History enterprising community engaged in many businesses and professions. They have generally done well in their vocations and have generally been a progressive and generous community , displaying concerns for the well- being of not only their own community members but also for the society at large. Several Trusts, Charities and Institutions established by members of the community bear testimony to this. In order to continue these values and traditions, as also to inculcate these in the younger members of the community, some like-minded members of the community thought of establishing an organization styled as Global Bhatia Foundation, whereby a platform, a forum, an institution is created to channelize the resources contributed by the community - individuals, families, trusts as also business establishments, for the growth and welfare of the society at large. The affairs of the Global Bhatia Foundation shall be managed by a Board of Trustees. The GBF founding members desire that the Board of Trustees will consist of individuals who are community service oriented, selfless, resourceful, have credibility in society and have demonstrated capability and expertise in managing affairs of public organizations and who are willing to give adequate time to fulfill the objects of GBF and its activities. Aun asha rakha to ke panji Bhatia kom ja sanskar ne approach hanme aanke dekhandha ne aayi anthi sahmat thindha. Bhatia History ji Volume - 1 me sara sara Bhatia vyakti ne kutumb jo samavesh Mangalaben Purandare kyan vun. Hane Volume - 2 taiyar thi ryo aay. Teme panke bya saras vyakti ne kutumb cover thiye se nare lay maldha. Teme fakta na pan Mumbai sivay desh deshavar me pan rela Bhatia kutumb jo samavesh thindho. Hekadi gaal jen lay panji kom janiti aay se Enterpreneurship, Sahasikta, Honesty, Sakhavat, Charity. Hi made gun, hi made chiju ki chalu ron, ki vadhan, se nare ji jaroor aay. GBF Entrepreneurship mathe LÉÉùÒ yÉùlÉÒ{Éà LÉÉùà ~ÉÉiÉÒ, kam kare lay prayatna kareti. Teme aanjo manijo saath ne sahakar khapdho tenji munke aay. {Éà ©ÉÒcÉ ©ÉÉeÖ > +«É ~ÉÉÅY Ê{ɶÉÉ{ÉÒ. Ashwin Shroff +É´É> +ºÉÉhÒ ¥ÉÒW +{Éà +ÉÅHà {É´Éà ´ÉùàY NÉSÉ NÉSÉ ´ÉyÉÉ> Page 1 Editorial

Dear Readers ,

The joy of monsoon is visible with every living being and also in nature. This one season brings everything for all of us for the rest of the year. Wise men right from the ancient times have guided the generations for preserving the greenery and plant more trees. The joy of living begins with the understanding the gifts of nature. That is why people worship trees in India.

This is a 12th issue of Youth@GBF and we very gratefully acknowledge the contributors who are part of the journey to reach this milestone. They are - Shri Arun Bhatia, Shri Ajay Jesrani, Shri Yashwant Sampat, Mrs. Neeta Bipin, Mrs. Bhadra Vadgama, Shri Ajit Saraiya, Dr. Neeta Ramaiya, Mrs. Shakuntala Sampat, Smt. Damyanti Danthi & Smt. Bindu Danthi, Dr. Mangala Purandare, Miss Sonal Bhatia, Miss Hemisha Raigaga, Dr. Mukul Asher, Shri Mukesh Anjaria, Shri Bhatia Mahajan, Shri Daresalam Bhatia Mahajan, Bhatia Association-UK, Bhatia Samaj – Jesalmer, Shri Dharmesh Gandhi, Miss Nisha Gandhi, Miss Purvi Kapadia, Shri Pradip Zaveri & All the Trustees of GBF.

From this issue, we are including a one-page "From the pages of History". Hope our readers will like it as we've a great History & Heritage. We have quite fascinating contents that are collected for Volume-2 of "History of Bhatia Community" (To be published) and this information will reach you in bits and pieces in every issue of Newsletter. NÉWiÉ NÉWà {Éà ©ÉÉàù±ÉÉ ¥ÉÉà±Éà, ©ÉoÉà SÉ©ÉHàlÉÒ ¥ÉÒW, ¾±ÉÉà ~ÉÉÅWà HSUeà©Éá +É´ÉÒ +ºÉÉhÒ ¥ÉÒW

Bhati Gate, Lahore EARSTWHILE BHATTI KINGDOMS

(1) Afghanistan (Kabul, Gazni) - Maharaj Baland Yadvka Rajya (2) Baluchistan - Maharaj Baland Yadvka Rajya (3) (Multan, Lahore, Patiala) - Maharaj Baland Yadvka Rajya (4) Mathura (UP) - Maharaj Baland Yadvka Rajya (5) Marusthal (Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Barmer) - Maharaj Baland Yadvka Rajya (6) Hisar (Haryana) - Maharaj Baland Yadvka Rajya Bhati Gate is situated at the western entrance to the (7) Devraval () – Bhatti walled city. It is named so because it opens in the (8) Lodrava (Rajasthan) – Bhatti Rajputs direction of Saandal Bar, named after Rai Saandal (9) Amarkot – Sindh () – Bhatti Bhatti, grandfather of the renowned Punjabi hero Dulla Rajputs Bhatti.

An Appeal to Youth Disclaimer Global Bhatia Foundation invites Bhatia Youth from the Globe to serve as volunteers. GBF youth has education, sports & cultural Views expressed by the authors need not be assumed as the events on its agenda and success of such projects is possible with views of Global Bhatia Foundation. t h e s e r v i c e o f s e l f l e s s v o l u n t e e r s . C o n t a c t : [email protected] All The Copyrights Are Acknowledged.

YOUTH@GBF is an in-house ENewsletter distributed freely to the members of Bhatia community and published from Mumbai by Global Bhatia Foundation, a not for profit organization.

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Page 3 Wonderfully described Ten Laws Newton definitions...... Forgot To State.

CIGARETTE : A pinch of tobacco rolled in paper with fire at 1. LAW OF QUEUE: one end and a fool at the other! If you change queues, the one you have left will start to move MARRIAGE : It's an agreement wherein a man loses his faster than the one you are in now. bachelor degree and a woman gains her master. 2. LAW OF TELEPHONE: LECTURE : An art of transmitting Information from the notes of the lecturer to the notes of students without passing When you dial a wrong number, you never get an engaged one. through the minds of either 3. LAW OF MECHANICAL REPAIR: CONFERENCE : The confusion of one man multiplied by After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin the number present. to itch. COMPROMISE : The art of dividing a cake in such a way 4. LAW OF THE WORKSHOP: that everybody believes he got the biggest piece Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner. TEARS : The hydraulic force by which masculine will power 5. LAW OF THE ALIBI: is defeated by feminine water-power! If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat DICTIONARY : A place where divorce comes before tyre, the next morning you will have a flat tyre. marriage. 6. BATH THEOREM: CONFERENCE ROOM : A place where everybody talks, When the body is immersed in water, the telephone rings. nobody listens and everybody disagrees later on. 7. LAW OF ENCOUNTERS: ECSTASY : A feeling when you feel you are going to feel a The probability of meeting someone you know increases when feeling you have never felt before. you are with someone you don't want to be seen with. CLASSIC : A book which people praise, but never read. 8. LAW OF THE RESULT: SMILE : A curve that can set a lot of things straight! OFFICE : A place where you can relax after your strenuous When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it home life. will! YAWN : The only time when some married men ever get to 9. LAW OF BIO-MECHANICS: open their mouth. The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach. ETC : A sign to make others believe that you know more than 10. LAW OF COFFEE: you actually do. As soon as you sit down for a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask COMMITTEE : Individuals who can do nothing individually you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold. and sit to decide that nothing can be done together. How can Newton the greatest scientist of our times be left EXPERIENCE : The name men give to their Mistakes. behind ? ATOM BOMB : An invention to bring an end to all NEWTON STRIKES BACK WITH LAW NO. 11. THE LAW OF MOTION. inventions. LOOSE MOTION CANNOT BE DONE IN SLOW MOTION!!! PHILOSOPHER : A fool who torments himself during life, to be spoken of when dead. DIPLOMAT : A person who tells you to go to hell in such a Brilliant Answers But way that you actually look forward to the trip. Exams Point Wrong. OPPORTUNIST : A person who starts taking bath if he accidentally falls into a river. A Student who got 0% Marks, was surprised because his all OPTIMIST : A person who while falling from EIFFEL answers were correct! Don't you feel that he was wrongly TOWER says in midway "SEE I AM NOT INJURED YET!" penalised? PESSIMIST : A person who says that O is the last letter in Q.1- In which battle did Tipu Sultan Died ? ZERO, Instead of the first letter in OPPORTUNITY Ans.- In his Last Battle. MISER : A person who lives poor so that he can die RICH! Q.2- Where was the Declaration of Independence Signed ? FATHER : A banker provided by nature. CRIMINAL : A guy no different from the other, unless he gets Ans.- At the Bottom of the Page. caught. Q.3- What is the Main Reason for Divorce ? POLITICIAN : One who shakes your hand before elections Ans.- Marriage. and your Confidence Later Q.4- Ganga Flows in which State ? DOCTOR : A person who kills your ills by pills, and kills you Ans.- Liquid State. by his bills! Q.5- When was Mahatma Gandhi Born ? Ans.- On His Birthday. THE BEST ONE……… Q.6- How will you Distribute 8 Mangoes among 6 People ? BOSS : Someone who is early when you are late and late when Ans.- By Preparing Mango Shake..!! you are early. Q.7- India Me saal bhar Sabse Zyada Baraf Kaha Girti Hai...??? Awesome Reply By Student:- .."Daaru K Glass Me...”

Page 4 Names Of Educational Institutions Established By Bhatias Or By Major Donation From Bhatias

1. Shri Bhatia BalRakshak Vidyalaya, Borivali-W, Mumbai-400092 46 Chatrabhuj Damodar Ramaiya Memorial Bldg, RD Balmandir-Mundra 2 Shri Bhatia Vidyarthi Bhavan, Rajkot 47 Hansraj Damodar Toprani Bhatia Balashram- (Closed) 3 Smt. Nathibai Damodar Women's University, Churchgate, Mumbai 48 Smt. Zaverbai Gokuldas Hansraj Trantukar Kanya Vidyalay, Mandvi 4 Sheth Mulji Karsondas High School, Borivali-West, Mumbai-400092 49 Sheth Shri Liladhar Morarji Bhimani Prathmik Shala, Mandvi 5 Sheth Gopalji Hemraj High School, Borivali-East, Mumbai-400066 50 Shri Vivekanand Research and Training Institute, Mandvi & Naliya (Kutch) 6 Shri M.K.N. Bhatia High School, Borivali-West,Mumbai-400092 51 Sheth Jivandas Liladhar Matani Sarvajanik Kanyashala, Mandvi 7 Smt. Lilavati Lalji Dayal High School, Prathna Samaj, Mumbai-400004 52 Sw. Virmati ben Liladhar Bhimani Balmandir, Mandvi 8 Sheth Khimji Ramdas Kanya Vidyalaya, Mandvi, Kutch 53 Sheth Dayal Purshottam Toprani Prathmik Shala, Mandvi 9 Hansraj Pragji Thackersey High School, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020 54 Sheth Narandas Ravji Matani Sarvajanik Balmandir, Mandvi 10 Sheth Gokuldas Tejpal High School, Kothara Kutch 55 Shri Sheth Dharamsinh Vallabhdas Sarkari 11 Sheth Vallabhdas Karsondas Natha Kanyashala, Kothara Kutch Uchchtar Madhyamik Shala, Anjar 12 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel High School, Kandivali-West, Mumbai 56 Sheth Shri Khimji Virji Ashar School-Bibbar,Kutch 13 Kandivali Education Society College, Kandivali-West, Mumbai 57 Sheth Khimji Ramdas Kanya Vidyalay Girls Hostel, Mandvi-Kutch 14 Tikamdas P. Bhatia Science College, Kandivali-West, Mumbai 58 Ratanbai Dharamsi Kanya Prathmik Shala -Anjar 15 Ratansi Pragji Municipal School, Kandivali-West, Mumbai 59 Late Virmatiben Vijaysinh Bhimani Balmandir - Mandvi 16 Vissanji Academy, Andheri (e) Mumbai - 400069 60 Shri Ratansi Mulji Primary Girls school, Mandvi 17 Sheth I.H.Bhatia High School & Jr. College (Karachi Jr.College), 61 Sheth Jivandas Liladhar Matani Sarvajanik Kanyashala - Mandvi Kurla(W), Mumbai 62 VRTI Primary school, VRTI, Mandvi Kutch 18 Mathuradas Vissanji & LU College, Andheri Bhavan's Campus (Mumbai) 63 Sheth Dayal Purshottam Toprani Prathmik Shala - Mandvi 19 Sanskardham Vidyalaya, Goregaon-W, Mumbai-400062 64 Shri Vijaysinh Liladhar Computer Lab-Mandvi 20 Sheth Madhavdas Amersey High School, Andheri-W, Mumbai 65 Smt. Zaverbai Gokuldas Hansraj Trantukar Kanya Vidyalaya-Mandvi 21 Shri Purshottam Vishram Mavji Girls High School, Dwarka, Gujarat State 66 Sheth Narandas Ravji Matani Sarvajanik Balmandir – Mandvi 22 Sheth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Parel, Mumbai 67 Sheth Narandas Thackersey Mulji High School, Surendranagar, Gujarat 23 Bai Kabibai High School, Fort, Mumbai-400001 68 Haridas Liladhar Danthi Sanskrit Pathshala Kadiadara,Gujarat State 24 Ramji Ashar Vidyalay High School, Ghatkoper 69 Vanita Vishram High School, Surat, Gujarat 395001 25 Kanji Khetsi Girls Hostel, Fort, Mumbai-400001 70 Sheth P.T.Mahila College, Vanita Vishram, Surat 26 Sheth Gokuldas Tejpal Boarding School, Gowalia Tank, Mumbai-400007 71 Womens College of Commerce, Vanita Vishram, Surat 27 Andheri Girls High School, Andheri-W, Mumbai-400056 72 Navibai Ramji Ashar Vidyalay High School At & Post-Bhiloda,Dist. Sabarkantha, 28 Sheth Gokuldas Tejpal High School, Mandvi Kutch 73 Thackersey Sanskrit Pathshala & Library-Chandod 29 Blossoms English Medium School, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020 74 Sheth Damodar Govindji Middle School, Khambhaliya 30 Smt. Nathibai Damodar Women's University, 75 Bhatia Thakkar Dhanji Mulji Ranparia Balmandir, Khambhaliya Santacruz-W, Mumbai-400057 76 Bhatia Sheth Padamsi Manji Hostel & Library-Khambhaliya 31 M.D.Bhatia English Medium School, Ghatkoper 77 SNDT High School-Khambhaliya 32 SNDT Girls High School-Marathi Medium, VP Road, 78 Shri Gopalji Valji Jerajani High School, Khambhaliya Sikka Nagar,Mumbai 79 Nathibai Damodar Haloo High School-Dwarka 33 Jadavji Jethabhai Primary School, Borivali-East, Mumbai 80 Bhatia Sheth Padamsi Hirji Virjiani Girls English School-Khambhaliya 34 Shri M.K.N. Bhatia High School, Dahisar, Mumbai-400068 81 Sheth Mulji Jetha College, Jalgaon, Maharashtra State 35 Devji Bhimji School-Kandivali(W) – closed 82 Sheth Lalji Naranji High School-Jalgaon 36 Shri M.K.N. Bhatia High School, Borivali-West, Mumbai 83 Smt.Indiraji Kapadia Commerce College-Amravati (Maharashtra) 37 Sheth Gokuldas Tejpal Primary School, Kothara 84 Smt. Sushila Kapadia High School-Amravati (Maharashtra) 38 Shri Vallabhdas Karsondas Natha Boys Hostel, Kothara 85 Dr. Babla Diani Secondary School-Mombasa 39 Shri Poonja Anandji High School, Nirona, 86 Arabic School, Bahrain (Built by Thathai Bhatia) Taluka Nakhatrana, Kutch 87 Pratap Public School (Jarnailly colony) 40 Sakarbai Khimji Ramdas Memorial School (English Medium), Karnal, Haryana. Established by Dr. R.S.Bhatia Mandvi, Kutch 88 Pratap Public School (Sector-6) 41 Shri Ajitsinh Gopaldas Mulani Vidya Mandir (English Medium), Karnal, Haryana. Established by Dr. R.S.Bhatia Vedhar (Nirona), Kutch 89 Pratap Public School (Model Town) 42 Trikamdas Bhavan & Bai Manekbai Free Library & Karnal, Haryana. Established by Dr. R.S.Bhatia Reading Room, Mandvi-Kutch 90 Pratap Public School (Jundla) 43 Gokuldas Bambhdai Chhatralay, Mandvi Karnal, Haryana. Established by Dr. R.S.Bhatia 44 Gokuldas Bambhdai Primary School, Mandvi 91. Shri Ratansi Bajaria Primary School, Borivali. 45 Gokuldas Hansraj Trantukar Vividhlakshi Vidyalay, Mandvi-Kutch Page 5 ÉÖÅ Bhatia Cuisine Ò ~É{{ HSU HSUÒ H¾à´ÉlÉ

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(Born: 07-10-1907) an author, journalist, playwright, film writer, TV writer; radio My father wrote 26 episodes of the T.V. serial “Savitri” in 1990-1991 for Smt. Hema plays writer, musician, singer and also sports-man, who suffered cancer twice: Malini. He also wrote for T.V. serial “MAA (Adyashakti Bhuvaneshwari)” which first in 1976-77, at the age of 70 and again at the old age of 83. Both times, he faced was telecast on Zee T.V. in 1995. Many a times he had been interviewed on this disease bravely with undaunted spirit and courage. His larynx (voice box) television when he spoke with the help of electronic larynx machine. As he had was removed in 1977 following major surgery in Tata Memorial Hospital to been interviewed for Akashwani for one-hour audio recording for Bombay remove a cancerous growth in his throat. In spite of this handicap, he continued Archives, so also even after his cancer operation, he was interviewed by the to make his voice heard by millions all over the world through his prolific pen. At N.C.P.A. for one hour video recording for National Archives in March 1992. the time of his laryngectomy operation in April 1977, he was a lecturer in I.N.T.'s Only the patient knows how much a laryngeal cancer victim has to suffer even Children's Wing and also in two other institutions. Being a singer himself, he had after a successful laryngectomy operation. On several occasions, my father had also studied Indian Classical Music as a pupil of Sangeet Samrat Pandit accumulation of phlegm in his wind-pipe and could not breathe properly. We had Omkarnathji Thakur. At that time he was writing a history of the Gujarati stage to rush him to Jaslok Hospital to alleviate the suffocation with the aid of suction from the year 1852, besides writing stories, dialogues and screenplays of feature machine. Dr. R.S.Rao who operated my father for Larynx Cancer in Tata films. On the third day after his operation, with the permission of his doctor, he Memorial Hospital in 1977 always took great personal care during his post- started writing again. operative quarterly, half-yearly and later, yearly check-ups and also during He also underwent plastic surgery twice on his neck as the skin had become dead emergencies. In spite of all these physical sufferings, he was active with new due to the after effects of Cobalt Radiation. For this purpose, a piece of skin 6” x literary creations in various fields till his very last, whether it be Dramas, Plays, 2” in size was removed from his arm to be grafted on his neck as required. Radio Plays, Children's Theatre & Plays for Children, Journalism, Novels, Films, Two months later, he was awarded A.I.R. Akashwani Golden Jubilee Memento T.V.Serials, Music, taking Interviews of Eminent Great Personalities or being presented by then Prime Minister of India, Shri Morarji Desai. My father Shri interviewed by others. This, he always said, kept his mind and soul very active PRAGJIBHAI was personally present in Akashwani Auditorium with bandage to and energetic. receive this award on stage from Shri Morarji Desai. This was followed by five In February 1996, his oesophagus (food-pipe) became constricted with the result more awards and honours in the years 1978, 1979 and 1980; Gujarat Rajya Sangeet that the food he ate was not able to pass through it. Even liquids like milk, tea and Nritya Natak Akedemy Award, Gold Medal and Tamrapatra presented by then soups could only pass through drop by drop, resulting in it coming out by way of Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Babubhai J. Patel in 1980 and his appointment as mouth or even nose. Ultimately in June 1996, he underwent endoscopic Special Executive Magistrate, Maharashtra State for 1980-1983. oesophageal dilatation operation. The food-pipe was widened a bit, since on The death of my mother in July, 1982 was a severe blow which he had to accept as account of his old age, the risk of fully widening it could not be undertaken. But God's will. within three months, the same problem started again, hence in October 1996 the My father continued with his writings from 3.45 in the morning, leading a same operation was performed. The surgeon informed my father that in case the disciplined life regularly practicing meditation and yoga. trouble persisted, this operation could not be carried out again as there was a risk On his 75th birthday, in recognition of his great services and contributions in the of the food-pipe rupturing. Thereafter, eating even half a chapati took him one to field of Drama, Literature, Children's Theatre, Films, Music and Radio, he one and a half hours. His weight was reduced from 55 kg to 39 kg. received messages of goodwill and felicitations from then Chief Minister of In spite of this, his writings continued as usual much before sunrise. On 18th Gujarat, Shri Madhavsinh and also from France, Germany, London, December, 1996, he was honoured with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Czechoslovakia and East Africa. He also received a letter from Washington, DC Award for playwriting for 1995, presented to him by then President of India, Dr. informing him that on this special occasion, a flag of the United States was flown Shankar Dayal Sharma at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. Even with his frail over the capitol in his honour. This flag was subsequently sent to him with a and weak body, at the very old age of 89 he showed great stamina and will power, certificate and picture of it flying over the capitol. In November 1982, travelling to New Delhi in cold and wintry weather to receive the award. It was a immediately after his 75th birthday, my father was also felicitated and honoured moving sight to see him slowly walking with the support of a stick in the Durbar on the occasion of release of his book "Takhto bole Chhe - part 2" by the Chief Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Thereafter, several associations paid tribute to him Guest reputed classical Bharat Natyam dancer Smt. Mrinalini Sarabhai along on his receipt of this very prestigious award and honour. with other dignitaries, chief among whom were Film Producer & Director Shri. As fate would have it, on 15th August, 1997, while walking at home in the early Vijay Bhatt, famous Test Cricketer Shri. Vijay Merchant, PujyaPad Shri. morning, he lost his balance and fell down and fractured his right hip-bone. He Mukundraiji Goswami, Managing Editors of leading Gujarati Newspapers & was admitted to Bhatia General Hospital, where in spite of his pain, he insisted many other artistes. on carrying all his writing material. Through all the tests and intense pain he This was immediately followed by the Soviet Land Nehru Award and Gold Medal always mainatained a smiling face. He was operated on 19th August, but his heart presented to him by Shri Rajiv Gandhi in 1983. It is ironic that he had received this gave way on the morning of 20th and he collapsed in the Intensive Care Unit. All prestigious award earlier in 1966 from then Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi. efforts by the doctors and nurses to resuscitate and revive his heart were of no He was given four more Awards and Honours from 1985 to 1989 by Chief avail. Ministers of Maharashtra, namely, Shri Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar in 1985 and At this time, he was working on “Bal-Pratibha”, on the lives of great men and Shri Shankarrao B. Chavan in 1987 during the release of writer Pragji Dossa's women during their childhood. He had earlier written such stories for Mumbai book 'Nayika Bhed' by him (5th June, 1987). (Photograph of Shri S. B. Chavan Samachar. He told me that he wanted to write on this subject as he knew of many honouring Pragji Dossa to be shown here). leaders whose childhood had been equally brilliant and noteworthy. Fate plays a prominent and unpredictable part in one's life. In February 1990, Subsequently, V-Care Foundation gave him the “Victor Award” for deserving during an investigation for enlargement of prostate, his biopsy revealed cancer patients who have faced the hardships and hazards of life after being Adenocarcinoma. The cancer had struck him again. After a month, he was afflicted with cancer bravely, posthumously on 14th February, 1998 for being “a operated upon for the removal of the prostate. Though physically he was not source of inspiration and hope to cancer victims during a span of 20 years after strong and stout, mentally he was made of sterner stuff. Fate tested his strength suffering cancer through his immense courage, resilience and strength in his very often but he was not to be cowed down. He possessed tremendous stamina victory over cancer.” and will power. In spite of having suffered cancer twice, a physically Pragji Dossa's Creations after Suffering from Cancer: handicapped old and infirm person who had earlier lost his voice, fighting 138 Children's Plays, 78 Full Length Plays, 14 Films-Story, Screenplay, Dialogues, against all odds, trying to maintain himself, he continued to write and received 140 Radio Programmes, 130 T.V. Programmes, more than 1500 Articles in various five more awards and honours. Magazines and Newspapers, 26 Books more published. My father who being appointed on the Western Regional Advisory Board of Wrote Story, Screenplay, and/or Dialogues for Mythological Subjects - Maa Soviet Land Nehru awards committee for Gujarati language from the year 1970 Adyashakti Bhuvaneshwari, Durga, Savitri, Shiv Mahapuran, Narad etc. for Film continued to serve even after cancer till the year 1982. and T.V. Producers. 9 Interviews of several eminent famous personalities in He was also selected : As member of script panel of National Film Development different fields taken and Published. Corporation since 1990. On the panel of jury for Kabir Samman award for 1991-92. Operated on for larynx cancer on 01 – 04 – 1977. On the panel of jury for Purashkar for 1992-93. He was appointed as one of the judges for Filmfare awards for best story in 1989 Page 7 Institutional News

The Saurashtra region will be divided into four link zones – east, west, central and south zones. Narmada water will be filled through gravity in 115 dams of seven districts by 1115 km. long link canals of all the four zones. He exuded faith that the scheme will add Shri Narendra Modi on new strength to economy of Saurashtra. Cover page of ‘TIME’ Magazine 2nd Annual General Meeting of GBF

The Second AGM of GBF to place on July 13, 2013 at HPT School, Churchgate. Shri Kaushal Sampat made a presentation of the activities undertaken during the year.

1. Release of an e-publication “Kutchh Kamagari Paintings – A Forgotten Heritage” by Shri Pradip Zaveri at the hands of Shri Narayan Mulani. This e-Publication features 164 traditional Kutchhi Wall Paintings (Bhitchitro) and is an important archive of this dying art. This e-Publication is the outcome of Shri Zaveri’s painstaking research on the subject.

2. Medical Camp covering diagnostic tests and physician examinations was held in February 2013 at Kanji Khetsi Wadi, Mumbai. 272 people from all communities attended the Camp and benefited from it.

3. Parichay Milan 2013 was organised on Feb 17, 2013 at Sunderbai Hall and was a resounding success with 245 participants. 28 engagements have been reported as a result of Parichay Milan 2013. 15 couples have been married as a result of the past 3 years of Parichay Milan. Each of the couples have received Rs. 5,100/- as a gift from GBF. GBF Chairman Shri Ashwinbhai Shroff addressing the AGM and Shri Nitinbhai Dossa (Vice Chairman) besides him. 4. Indoor Sports for youth were held on Feb 24, 2013. The sports were very well attended and we had over 300 participants. 6. Our publication History of The Bhatia Community: Volume 1 by 5. Organised the Second National Conference of Bhatia Organisations Prof. Mangalaben Purandare, GBF’s official archivist/ historian, and Community on March 3, 2013 at Mumbai. Over 300 people won the first prize at the Konkan Itihas Parishad held in Goa . All attended both from all over India and overseas (US, UK, Oman, 1,000 copies of this publication have been sold out. UAE, Africa). We deliberated on important issues before the community such as education, culture, entrepreneurship, 7. Two students from the US are currently working on their Ph.Ds on professional careers and philanthropy. The Event was webcast live the Bhatia Community and GBF is assisting them with their and we had a global viewership. 75 prominent achievers (families research. and individuals) across various categories were felicitated at the Conference. Some of those felicitated include Shri Vanraj Bhatia, 8. Youth@GBF, our e-newsletter, aimed at connecting the whole Shri Harish Bhimani, Shri Rajjubhai & Smt Sandra Shroff, Shri Ajit community is going from strength to strength. We have circulated 11 Bhimani, Smt Sushila Bhatia, Shri Sushil & Sudhir Gokuldas Tejpal, issues so far to an audience of more than 3,000 readers. Shri Krishnakant Mulji Jetha, Shri Kishor Mariwala, Shri Dipesh Shroff, Mrs Varsha Bhatia, Smt Binduben Danthi. An Information 9. The GBF Facebook group now has over 2,500 members. Visit us at: Booklet was also released on this occasion. The function was https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalbhatiafoundation/ followed by a traditional Bhatia Lunch. Page 8 The Tax Man Drummeth - by Arun Bhatia (Bangalore) A percussion quartet rattles a city's deadbeats BANGALORE – Swaying in the heat of downtown Bangalore, a young man named Manu gives his fellow percussionists a look. And, as surely as if he'd hollered “faster,” the tempo rises. Hunched outside a local builder's posh mansion, Manu, Anil, Gopal and John bang their tamate drums more and more feverishly, aiming for that moment when their audience can take no more. This rhythmic quartet isn't meant to be an act; it's meant to be a nuisance. The drummers are paid by the Bangalore city council to perform outside the residences and businesses of tax evaders. They come with banners bearing their target's name and the amount owed, and aim to embarrass and annoy deadbeat into submission. “This is much cheaper and faster than prolonged litigation in the courts,” explains Madappa, a clerk in the city office. “Quite often, the defaulters cough up at least part of the money owed.” Manu, the goateed leader of the drummers playing today, is in his 20s. Having dropped out of school, he makes a living mainly as a construction worker and a decorator, but taught himself to play the tamate in order to earn a little income on the side. “The only things certain in life are death and taxes,” he says. “Wetamate boys figure into that.” In addition to the ongoing debt-collection gig, Manu's group earns money by performing in funeral processions. The work is sporadic and not very lucrative, but that's becoming increasingly less important to the four friends. “We forget everything when we beat the drums,” Manu says. “It comes instinctively.” NÉÉÅcÒ«ÉÉ ~ÉÖùÉiÉ

Pragji Dossa receiving the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 1995 from then President of India HE Dr. S D Sharma at New Delhi 1996

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Kesarbai Bhimani Working Women's Hostel, Juhu, Mumbai Page 10 When Parents Give Their Money Too Early . . . Article by: Letty Jacinto-Lopez At their 54th anniversary, my friends made a decision to want to help your children, do give, but not to the extent that distribute their combined assets among their living heirs. you wipe out your life's earnings, singing heroically not a shirt Their rationale, Para walang gulo. (To avoid trouble). They on my back nor a penny to my name. Staying solvent and in added one proviso: While still alive, income from these the black is a good hedge against all kinds of tempests. You properties will be used to maintain our present lifestyle will sleep better, you will not be afraid to express your opinion inclusive of medical expenses, extravagant trips and and you will be confident about yourself. unlimited shopping. 4. Don't believe your children's promise to care for you when That's easy, replied the heirs. The income was substantial to you grow old. Priorities change. Many children are not guilt- indulge the old folks with a bonus that the heirs can use in any ridden or filled with a sense of moral obligation when the wife manner they wanted. and offspring take top billing in their lives. There are still children who would consider it a privilege to show The first year passed without a hitch, but soon the problem compassion, genuine love and deep concern for their parents surfaced. Each child used all kinds of tactics to keep the but be warned that not all children think alike. money from his parents. It reached a point where the poor retirees had to beg for sustenance, robbing them of the 5. Expand your circle of friends to include young ones who dignity they worked hard to uphold. will definitely outlive your old BFFs. Keep up with new inventions, trends, music and lifestyle including all the scams What went wrong? and schemes you should guard against. Remember that when Bad decision, said a cautious friend who warned the couple you mix with the young, you also open a fresh avenue to of this scenario. Children are so unreliable when it comes to channel your thoughts, experiences and values through so inherited money. Money received, which was not expected that the lessons you learned are not lost, forgotten or buried and not a direct result of something they worked for, is not with you. given the same value as money earned with their own sweat 6. Be well groomed and smelling fresh of spring water all the and tears. They lose their sense of propriety; gratitude is time. There's nothing more depressing than seeing people tainted by greed and decency gone. This is compounded by exhale when you walk by because you reek of baul (camphor in-laws who can tilt or convince their respective spouses to chest) or lupa (dirt). Old age or bust, don't look and smell like throw out good sense and filial affection like soiled rugs, a corpse when you're not one yet. Honey, they're going to die anyway, so why waste good money on them? 7. Do not meddle in the life of your children. If they ask for your counsel, give it, but be ready to accept that they may not To avoid falling into this vulnerable, pitiful state, keep these take it. Their situations in life cannot be compared to the 10 tips in mind: situations that you experienced in your life. The playing field 1. Do not retire. If you're over-aged, retire and get all the has changed and they need to develop their own set of benefits but find another income-generating job or open a survival skills. If you raised them to be street smart, they can business that will keep you active physically and mentally. handle themselves in tough situations and be able to read Travel and bond with true friends, play a sport, learn a new people. Champion and encourage their dreams and desires hobby and volunteer in your community or parish. Don't loaf but on their own terms. around. Your spouse will hate you because you've become a 8. Do not use old age as your shield and justification for sloppy, listless bum with nothing good to say about the turning grumpy. There's nothing more annoying than an household and things that you never bothered about before. arrogant, old fool. Welcome each day as another chance to be Solve crossword puzzles, play Scrabble, write your memoirs, kind and forgiving, to yourself and to others. and above all, read ...this will keep you alert and keep Alzheimer's at bay. 9. Listen to what others may say. Do not throw your weight around just because you are a septuagenarian or a 2. Live in your own place to enjoy independence, privacy and a nonagenarian. You are not a depository of knowledge. Even solo life. If you move in with your children, your rank or if the roles have been reversed, make growing old a fun-filled, degree of importance is reduced to that of a bed spacer who pleasant experience for you and your brood. has no place of honor or, worse, like crumbling furniture merely displayed with no added value. Might you kowtow to 10. Pray always and focus on your eternal life. You will conform to their own rules that are not kind, considerate or definitely leave everything behind, a final journey detached mindful of you? If you witness your children engaged in a war from burden and care. Be more accepting that, sooner, not of will and wits with your grandchildren, whom will you side later, you will croak. Prepare your swan song with a humble with? Will they even appreciate your arbitration? Remind your and contrite heart. If you believe in a merciful and loving children that silence is not a sign of weakness; you are merely God, there is no need to strut like a star. Nobody is. processing data that is taking longer to complete. 3. Hold on to your nest egg, bank deposits and assets. If you Money - Your last power at old age !

Page 11 From the pages of History CLANS YADU : Bhatti,, Samma, ,Yaduvanshi Ahirs, Jadaun, , Rathor,Tanwar,Tomar SURYAVANSHI : Bachal, , Bargujar, Bersal, Bisen, , Chattar, , Dabhi, Dogra, Gahlot, Ghik, Ghorewaha, Gohil, , , , Jasrotia, Jayas, Jodhra, Kachwaha, Katil, , In the Punjab (Pakistan) province, Bhatti Rajputs are found in Kirar, Kohaal, Mandahar, Mian, , Nankana Sahib, Jhang, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Lahore, Naga, Nagyal, Naroo, Nathawat, Nikumbh, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Jhelum, Gujarkhan, Chakwal, Sialkot, Sahiwal, , Raghav, Raghuwanshi, Rajawat, Okara, Sargodha, Fateh Jang (Hattar), Talagang, Hafizabad, Narowal, , Ror, Saharan, Seyan, , Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Multan, Lodhran, , Shakya, , , Khanpur, Liaquatpur, Rawalpindi and Bahawalnagar, Vehari, Thakial, Thathal Pakpattan , Kotmurad district Sheikhupura, Sheikhupura cities of the CHANDRAVANSHI : Yadav, Alpial, Punjab. In Sindh Province they are found in the districts of Sukkur, Babaria, Bhati, Barhiya, Chadar, Chadhar, Ghotki, Hyderabad, Nawabshah, Sanghar, Tando Adam, Thatta, Chandela, Chib, Chudasama, Dahiya, Doad, Dadu, Hala, Khairpur, Mirpur Khas, Shahdadpur, Tharparkar i.e. Gungal, Harral, Hattar, Jadaun, Jadeja, Mithi and Bhit Island, in Karachi. In azad they found dhal qazian,surrol,malot,rangla and dheerkot in district bagh. Also found in , , , , Jodhra, , muzaffarabad, rawalakot and poonch. , Lodhi, , Mahaar, , Marral, Manj, Moonga, Nai, Naipal, Nathyal, Noon, Raizada, Ranial, , ORIGIN OF NAME Sulehria, , Tomaras, Wattu, Wejhwa, Wijhalke Jaisalmer is named after its AGNIVANSHI : Baghial, Bhakral, founder Maharawal Jaisal Chauhan, Deora, Dor, Hon, , Lak, Kheechee, Harral, Mekan, Mori, Narma, Singh, a Rajput king in 1156 Paramara, Rawat Rajputs, Sial, Sodha, AD. “Jaisalmer” means “the Sohlan, Solanki, Tiwana Hill Fort of Jaisal”. Jaisalmer OTHERS : , Punjabi is sometimes called the Rajputs, Sikh Rajputs, Gadia Lohar “Golden City of India” because the yellow sand and YADUVANSHI RAJPUT CLANS the yellow sandstone used in Ahir clans Chauhan Rathor every architecture of the city Jadaun gives a yellowish-golden tinge Bhatti Tanwar Jadeja Portrait of Maharawal Jaisal Singh to the city and its surrounding Samma Tomar inside Jaisalmer Fort. area. Yadav Saini Maharaja Porus (Puru) belongs to Chandravanshi Rajput Clan (Yaduvanshi) “ Puru (Purushottam) became the patronymic of this branch of the Lunar race. Of this Alexander's historians made Porus. The Suraseni of Methoras (descendants of the Soor Sen of Mathura) were all Purus, the Prasioi of Megasthenes... ”

Shoorsaini Porus on War Elephant

Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, James Tod, pp 36, Published by Higginbotham and co., 1873

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