Volume No.60 | Issue No. 03 | July 17, 2018

President's Message

am happy to announce Bombay Meri Jaan that all committees have Ienthusiastically kick started this year with detailed plans laid down for various projects.

Having a plan in place is the only way to keep ourselves on track. There is a saying that goes, “When you know where you are going, the universe will pave a path for you”.

We will be publishing the plans of each committee in The Gateway. Every week we shall highlight one committee and its projects.

It was my privilege to attend the installation of District 314 Inner Wheel President, Pallavi Nerker on 10th July. It is noteworthy that they are not far behind us in raising funds. I applaud their efforts in collecting funds worth ` 35 lakhs within the first few Guest Speaker - Ms. Sooni Taraporevala weeks.

Great effort on their part. adma Shri recipient Sooni Taraporevala Rtn. Vijay Jatia, has permanent displays for her photographs in the National Gallery President P of Modern Art, Delhi and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Her work has also been exhibited in art galleries across the USA, France, and in the Tate Modern Gallery in Today's Speaker Mr. Ishaat Hussain London.

A rendezvous with legendary photographer In this Issue Raghubir Singh after her return from NYU put her on the path to photographing Parsis Reliance Foundation Hospital Partnership ...... 3 in Mumbai. Looking through her photos, he Career Counselling at Bhavishya Yaan ...... 4 advised her to concentrate on Parsis because ECHO awarded Best Joint Project ...... 4 he believed that not only did she have a flair Message from Rtn. Ashok Mahajan ...... 5 for capturing their culture and lifestyle, but Corporate / Financial Compliance Calendar ...... 5 she had a unique access to the community. Next Week's Panelists ...... 6 Lunch Menu ...... 7 Forthcoming Events ...... 7 Next Week's Panel Discussion...... 7 Rtn. Purnima Sheth introduces the guest speaker Hon. Secretary Rtn. Rekha Tanna makes a few Club announcements in time through her exclusive exhibiting her photographs. snippets. A lady excitedly came up to her. It turned out that she had Moreover, he encouraged her to From photographing the boys featured as a little girl in one of start shooting in colour, lending who inspired Mira Nair and Taraporevala’s photos. In that rolls of film, lenses and tripods to Taraporevala to pursue their moment, so many years later Taraporevala. cinematic debuts with “Salaam after the original photo was Bombay!” to Mumbai landmarks, taken, she was finally able to take Making Mumbai’s past the juxtaposition of a camel with another picture of her. “That’s and evolution her muse, a car at Marine Drive to the sets been one of the joys of my book; Taraporevala’s black and white of a movie, Taraporevala has finding out who people are, images evoke a feeling of truly captured the essence of people [coming] up [to] say ‘This nostalgia. Thus, the Rotarians Mumbai. is me,’ or ‘This is my granddad.’ were honoured to hear the That’s been really nice,” she said. unique and captivating stories Ending her speech, Taraporevala behind her photographs as she recounted an experience at Taraporevala’s work is a flipped through a presentation The Chemould Art Gallery in journey through Mumbai. She filled with them, travelling back Mumbai, where she was once concluded, “Some things have

Rtn. Dr. Ashok Kirpalani asks a question Happy Birthday Rtn. Hariprasad Nevatia!

2 JUly 17, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay Happy Birthday PP Rtn. Nirav Shah! stayed the same, some things are absolutely unchanged… Then some things have drastically changed.” Taraporevala has captured the changed, Rtn. Priyasri Patodia gives a vote of thanks changing, and unchanged; She hasn’t just shown us the different eras of Mumbai – she has frozen them in a frame.

Sir H.N Reliance Foundation Hospital and RCB are partnering for health

Special offer for Rotarians with the following 2. Additional Visitor Passes on request features: 3. Parking for one vehicle • Co-branded Registration Cards will be given to all members from Rotary Club of Bombay 4. Express Admission & Discharge services on the IP floor • Out-Patient Services 5. Complimentary Yoga Session for 1 1. 15% Discount on all Health Check attendant daily during hospital stay Packages to all Rotary Club members 6. 24-hour deposit – free admission in case 2.15% Discount on additional diagnostics of an emergency taken within 7 days of the Executive Health Checkup (EHC)

3. Venue for your smaller group meetings on same day as check-up once a month, with prior notice and subject to availability

4. Complimentary Yoga Session on EHC day

• In-Patient (IP) Services

1. Complimentary Pick Up & Drop from Home / Airport in Ambulance on request

The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 17, 2018 3 Career Counselling at Bhavishya Yaan

r. Vraj Patel held a career entrance exam – English, guidance session for the Mathematics and Logic. Mchildren of Dr. Babasaheb While preparing for Ambedkar school, Worli. 54 IAS exams these three children from the 9th to the 12th subjects along with listened attentively to Mr. Patel's general knowledge have humorous and inspirational talk. to be studied.

He spoke about all the He also spoke about competitive entrance the Maharshi Dayanand examinations and encouraged the Foundation which children to study for these exams coaches students for IAS, in order to get into reputable UPSC, MPSC, medical Today he guides children educational institutes. Mr. Vraj and engineering among many especially for the IAS examination. Patel explained that there are other competitive examinations. He has offered to conduct free 3 common subjects that are The session ended with a question aptitude tests for all Bhavishya to be studied for almost every answer round. Yaan children.

ECHO awarded Best Joint Project by Rotaract District 3141

nder the were given laptops and a hamper passionate from Dr. Batra's Clinic and apart Uleadership from this all the 200 participants of Rtn. Freyaz received a stationary kit to help Shroff, ECHO has them in college. We also had our touched great very own Rtn. Dr. Mukesh Batra heights. The who was our first speaker and Rotaract Club of spoke on how to be an effective Rtn. Freyaz Shroff District Officer HR College along leader. His speech was also an eye Avenue Co-Chair, with the other opener for all the students. Youth I - Interact & Rotaract Clubs, Rotaract managed to This year ECHO was a great educate 230 students this year. success because of the hard work and determination put in by all the We made sure we started our Rotaractors. ECHO was awarded training sessions for the mentors as the best joint project by the two months in advance to ensure district 3141at the Academy for everything went on smoothly. awarding Rotaract achievements and it was the best feeling. All the rotaractors also went to the slums to understand their Thanking You, situations and problems in a Yours-in-Rotaract, much better manner. There were Rtr. Mehak Mehta 4 zones this year and every zone Rtr. Palak Shah had different types of people who changed in just 5 days and Taskforce Team 2018 - 2019, managed to get on the right path Rotaract Club of H.R.College, of life. This year the winnners R.I. Dist. 3141

4 JUly 17, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay LIFE IS ALL ABOUT SERVICE A man asked Dr. Carl the Rotary world "Real Happiness Menninger "What would he Is Helping Others," the message advise a person to do if he of PRIP Rajendra K. Saboo also felt a nervous breakdown speaks more or less of the same coming on?" Most people "Look Beyond Your Self," and see expected him to reply how nicely PRIP Kalyan Banerjee "Consult a psychiatrist." puts it "Reach Within to Embrace To their astonishment and Humanity,"and lastly, PRIP K. R. surprise he replied, "Lock up Ravindran said "Be a Gift to the your house, go across the rail World." All the world Leaders of road tracks, find someone in Rotary try to convey the message need and do something to of Service in some form or the help that person." other.

"Nobody cares how much "Remember the measure of life you know until they know is not in its duration, but in its ervice is an act of personal how much you care." says donation. Everyone can be great involvement. It is the result John Cassis. Life is a lot like the because everyone can serve," Sof an innate desire to give a game of tennis. Those who do not reminds Peter Marshall. No one little back to the society that has serve well, end up losing. achieves greatness without being supported us, and has given us of service. Never reach out your what we possess. Service is not If you are dissatisfied with hands unless you are willing to due to what happens to us. It is your lot in life, build a service extend an arm and your heart. due to what happens with us. station on it. A good way to The riches we enjoy are due to forget your troubles is to help YES FRIENDS, LIFE IS ALL others who have made it possible. others out of theirs. Almost all ABOUT SERVICE. Returning a part of what we have of our unhappiness is a result to the community is not only our of selfishness. Instead, think in Rtn. Ashok Mahajan, duty, but our obligation terms of what the other person wants, not just what you want. It Director, Rotary International There seems to be some value to is absolutely true that you can (2007 - 09) Rotarians to observe the needy succeed the best and quickest Trustee, The Rotary Foundation at close quarters. The pain of way by helping others to succeed. (2009 - 13) others should generate pain in us – pain which is painful enough to We all know what message our stimulate compassion. PRIP Clifford Dochterman gave to

Corporate / Financial Compliance Calendar for July, 2018 - by Satyan Israni

Wednesday, 18th July, 2018 • Tax Returns for AY 2018 - 19 for Individuals and • Filing of GSTR - 4 (April to June 2018) HUFs to whom tax audit is not applicable

th Friday, 20 July, 2018 Disclaimer: The contents of the above compliance calendar • Filing of GSTR - 3B, GSTR - 5, GSTR - 5A (June 2018) being of a general nature are for general guidance and should not be construed as legal advice. While all reasonable care has been Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 taken to ensure that the information provided herein is fair and • Filing of GSTR - 1 (April to June 2018) for registered accurate, neither Rotary Club of Bombay nor its Trustees / Office persons with aggregate turnover up to `1.50 Crores Bearers / Members / Employees, shall in any way be responsible for • Filing of GSTR - 6 (July 2017 - June 2018) the consequences of any action taken on the basis of reliance upon • Quarterly statement of TDS deposited for the quarter the contents of the above compliance calendar. ending June 30, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 17, 2018 5 July 24th Panelists : “Is Our Obsession With Cricket Hindering Olympic Glory?”

Kaustubh Radkar (35) is the first decades. He loves travelling and is Indian to both qualify and complete huge foodie. the Ironman World Championship, which was held in Kona, Hawaii, AIR Vice Marshal Baladitya on October 14, 2017. Former National Swimming Champion, Air Vice he has become well-known across Marshal M. the world as a seasoned Iron Baladitya, was Man athlete. An average student commissioned at school, it was a swimming in 1983 in scholarship that helped him move the Indian to the United States after his 12th Air Force. grade, where he chose to study An alumnus Exercise Science and Sports at the of Defence Mr. Milind Rege Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Services Staff College and National Defence College, he has been a A Former Mumbai Cricket Captain keen sportsman throughout. He has and Chairman of Selectors, Mumbai been in-charge of Services Sports Cricket Association for over two Control Board where he handled decades. 28 disciplines of Services Teams at National and International levels. He has been the Secretary of the Currently, he is the Chairman & Tata Sports Club for more than two General Manager of Canteen Stores decades and the President of the Department. Association of Cricket Umpires of Mumbai and Member Secretary He was also an official Delegate of of the Cricket Improvement the Indian Olympics Association Committee. He is also the West at the Olympics in Athens. He was Zone representative of the Media Deputy Chief of Mission for World Committee for the Board of Control Military Games In Rio de Janeiro, for Cricket in India. Brazil. He was the Manager of the Indian Hockey Team for the London Games in 2011.

Mr. Milind Wagle

Mr. Wagle started commentating on 2nd Oct 1975, on TV and Radio, his 43rd year in the field of broadcasting. Over this period he commentated on over 30 different sports / disciplines. He also commentated on various Armed Forces Events, covered Dr. Kaustubh Radkar Cricket World Cups, 6 Olympic, Common Wealth and Asian Games, Iron Man of India and the only commentated on 4 Presidents Fleet Indian to achieve the feat in 6 Reviews and various Raising days continents. He trains youth to be of Armed Forces. He is also a Quiz Iron Men. Master and Anchor on TV for over 3

6 JUly 17, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay Menu(Indian)

24th July 2018

SOUP Bhune Makai ka Shorba Assorted Bread Rolls & Butter

SALAD BAR Hara Chana Chaat Dahi Bhalle with Imli & Khajoor Chutney Shakarkandi Chaat

VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSE Paneer Pasanda Dum Aloo Benarasi Amritsari Chole, Kulcha Yellow Dal Tadka

NON VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSE Chicken Tikka Masala

ACCOMPANIMENTS Vegetable Biryani Assorted Indian Breads Mix Vegetable Raita Papad / Pickle / Kachumber

DESSERTS Kesari Ras Malai Anjir Halwa

Forthcoming Events

• July 16th 2018 Inauguration of Computer Lab • July 27th 2018 Annual Day of Bhavishya at GK Marg Municipal School, Lower Parel at Yaan at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal 10.00am School, Worli at 3.30pm

• July 24th 2018 Panel Discusion by Mr. Milind • July 31st 2018 Dr. Anil D’cruz Rege, Dr. Kaustubh Radkar, Mr. Milind Wagle & Air Vice Marshal Baladitya – "Is Our Obsession • August 7th 2018 Speaker: Ms. Asha Khatau With Cricket Hindering Olympic Glory?" You Are What You Eat

The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay JUly 17, 2018 7 ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS TRUSTEES 2018 - 2019 NEXT WEEK – Panel Discussion Dr. Rahim Muljiani Arvind Jolly Today in India 90% of the kids know is the first Indian to both qualify Arun Sanghi the names of all the Indian team and complete the Ironman World Dr. Adi Dastur OFFICE-BEARERS 2018 - 19 Cricketers but most of them do not Championship. President Vijay Jatia know the names of Indian hockey, Mr. Milind Wagle, a noted President Elect Preeti Mehta kabbadi or football players. President Nominee Framroze Mehta broadcaster, radio and TV IPP Ramesh Narayan We will be hosting a discussion on commentator of 30 different sports Hon. Secretary Rekha Tanna the topic by a panel of renowned / disciplines, is also a Quiz Master Jt. Honorary Secretary Bimal Mehta Hon. Treasurer Shivkumar Israni sports persons. and a TV Anchor. SPECIAL DIRECTOR: SANDIP AGARWALLA The panelists consists of Mr. Milind Air Vice Marshal Baladitya, a wing DIRECTOR: Preeti Mehta Classifications, Membership Ashish Vaid & Rege, former Mumbai Cricket commander in the Indian Airforce, & Information (CMI) Pradeep Saxena Captain and Chairman of Selectors, was also an official Delegate of the Sergeant-at-Arms Deepak Kapadia Legal Aid Ashwin Thakkar Mumbai Cricket Association for over Indian Olympics Association at the Gender Equality Ravi Fotedar two decades. Olympics in Athens. Currently, he is DIRECTOR: Tara Despande Dr. Kaustubh Radkar, Former the Chairman and General Manager Fellowship Vrinda Rajgarhia of Canteen Stores Department. Assimilation Gautam Doshi National Swimming Champion, In Camera Rahil Shah DIRECTOR: Nandan Maluste Literacy (Bhavishya Yaan) + Jamshed Vakharia All Directors and Committee Chairpersons are requested to send their project Talwada School/College write ups with high resolution pictures to Rtn. Satyan Israni for publishing in Programs Shernaz Vakil the Gateway at the following email id: [email protected] Public Image Jaideep Gandhi Rotary Public Awards Poornima Advani DIRECTOR: Mehul Sampat Social Media, Website & Satyan Israni Bulletin Birthdays & Anniversary Greetings Scholarships Meera Alreja Attendance Anand Dalal DIRECTOR: Dr. Ashok Kirpalani Chairman Emeritus Talwada Dr. Rahim Muljiani Centres Vice Chairman Emeritus Talwada Dr. Rumi Jehangir Centres Ajit Deshpande Medical Dr. Mehernosh Dotivala Rtn. Dr. Indu Shahani Rtn. Kamal Bulchandani Rtn. Framroze Mehta Rtn. Dr. Ashok Kirpalani Centre (ADMC) 17th July 18th July 18th July 19th July Phiroz Ratanshah Vakil Eye Arin Master Centre Cancer Aid Suresh Goklaney RCB Medical Centre - Manoj Patodia Cotton Green DIRECTOR: Homi Katgara Animal Welfare Samir Chinai Environment Priyasri Patodia Rtn. Pradeep Gupta Rtn. Sushil Jalan Urban Heritage Natasha Treasurywala 20th July 23rd July Water Resources & Vineet Suchanti Sanitation - Jal Jeevan DIRECTOR: Madhusudan Daga Rotaryanne Anniversaries th th Care of Elders Paul George 18 July - R/anne Yasmin Chibber 18 July - R/anne Dr. Renu & Sports Sanjiv Saran Mehra R/anne Malti Jain Rtn. Dr. Shailesh Raina Yoga Sitaram Shah R/anne Ekta Shah th Skill Development S.V. Prasad 20 July - R/anne Neha Jotwani DIRECTOR: Pradeep Gupta The Rotary Foundation Mudit Jain Corporate Social Responsibility Swati Mayekar Fund Raising Abhishek Sharman Printed & Published by President Rtn. Vijay Jatia on behalf DIRECTOR : Hiranmay Biswas Statistics for last week's meeting of Rotary Club of Bombay Interact Zeenia Master Rotary Club Bombay Members 95 Editorial Content Design & Layout by ONEUPWORKS - Rotaract Murad Currawalla R/Annes 08 www.oneupworks.in • +919920473331 Night Study Centres Raj Ajmera Invitees & Guests 02 Vocational Training Centres Varsha Daiya Printed at: Indigo Press, Plot No.1C/716, Off Dadoji Konddeo Cross Road, Between Sussex and Retiwala Ind. Rotractors 05 Child Welfare Rajesh Shah Estate, Byculla (E), Mumbai 400027. Total attendance 110 +91 22 23705200 /01/ 02 / 03 • [email protected] Regd. No. MCS/091/2015-17; R.N.I No. 14015/60. WP P Community Service Box Collection ` 2750/- License No. MR/TECH/WPP-89/South 2015 8 JUly 17, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay