Volume No.60 | Issue No. 08 | August 21, 2018

The World Through Our Windshield

f someone were to tell you that a couple - grandparents to three grandchildren - travelled I16,500 kilometres by road all within 49 days, you probably would not believe it. Well, the Jatias will change your mind.

R/anne Vatsala and Rtn. Ashok the idea. Curious, he delved 18 countries via the ancient Silk Jatia journeyed through 18 deeper into the subject without Route. Their journey was flagged countries during their voyage informing anybody. Upon covertly off by the Chief Minister of by car from India all the way contacting the trip’s organisers, he Manipur as they commenced at to London. Last week, the was given more literature to read, the Indo-Myanmar Exit. duo narrated their engrossing which made him ever more eager experiences to a spellbound to begin the journey. An enthused In Myanmar, the couple was audience. Ashok then discussed the trip with amidst 4,000 pagodas and his wife - who asserted that she temples over a 1,000 years old. It all began when Ashok would only permit him to go if she Next, they arrived in Thailand, received a flyer in his email tagged along for the ride. where they witnessed surreal about a road trip from India to London. About to mark Hence, it had begun: the duo’s the notification as spam, he journey of rediscovering the paused and pondered over charm of road travel by crossing President's Message Dear Friends, It is saddening to see our fellow Indians in Kerala going through such a tumultuous experience due to the floods.

I humbly reach out to all of you and sincerely request if we could gather funds to be sent to Kerala.

Let us show our solidarity and come together. Now is the time to truly show who Rotarians really are. It is time to put our words into actions and work towards betterment for the society at large. countrysides and beautiful also spotted some pandas, before The week gone by had many villages. The duo was reminded continuing their breathtaking activities with the inauguration of cross-cultural similarities when drive to Xining. Next, the Jatias of the Lighthouse Project, they observed how even young traversed the snow-laden Qilian inauguration of the Primary Section at the Colaba Municipal School, monks were offered reverence in mountains and then the Great Independence Day celebrations this country. Wall of China, which they climbed at our Bhavishya Yaan schools, eye via the Western End, the route less check up camp at Ananda Yaan, 2nd Unfortunately, the mood took a travelled by. This was followed installation of the Rotaract Club at ISME and much more. turn in Laos, where Vatsala fell by a journey through Dunhuang sick and fainted during transit in the Gobi Desert that boasted I look forward to receive your through the China border. After a magnificent landscape of sand support. reviving her zeal, the couple dunes. Vatsala summarised her journeyed on. They visited the experience with the punchline, Thank You, 1,200-year old Giant Lord Buddha “You can shake the sand off your Rtn. Vijay Jatia, of Leshan carved in stone and shoes, but not [off] your soul.” President In Camera Kick-off Today's Speaker Mr. Amit Bhandari on Chinese Investments in India's Join us to hear interesting anecdotes about Neighbourhood. Mahabaleshwar's history and myths reflected even today in the restoration of its colonial homes with brilliant architect Dhruti Vaidya. In this Issue Wednesday 29th August at 7pm followed by drinks & In Camera Kick-off Meeting ...... 3 dinner Lighthouse Project Inauguration ...... 4 Hosted by Radhika & Dipan Mehta at E/4 Breach Candy Water Cup Award Ceremony ...... 4 Apartments, Lane next to Miami Apts, 70/C Bhulabhai Independence Day Celebrations at BY Schools ...... 5 Desai Rd. Lighthouse Students' Surprise Celebrations ...... 5 Please RSVP in advance: Primary Section Inauguration ...... 6 Rahil Shah - 98200 12396 Forthcoming Events & Menu ...... 7 [email protected] Next Week's Speaker ...... 8 Ritu Desai - 98200 49520

2 AUGUST 21, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay Another interesting sight was the the White Cliffs of Dover and The were on Westminster Bridge on Crescent Lake amidst the Gobi English Channel, the Jatias finally the 1st of June at 5pm. Truly, this Desert. 17 days later, they crossed reached London after a long but duo evinces C.S. Lewis’ timeless over to Kyrgyzstan after a 22-hour worthy 49 days. As predicted, they quote, “You are never too old to road journey due to a delay at the set another goal or to dream a China border. new dream.” Or experience the world from a different perspective Following were the countries of - even if it’s behind a windshield. Uzbekistan, where they interacted with a lady with a golden smile - due to her golden teeth; Kazakhstan, where they took a picture at the exact spot where the Microsoft Windows screen image was photographed; and finally, they entered the city of Moscow Rtn. Vandan Shah is presented with the Paul Harris in Russia where they learnt it is a Fellow Pin criminal offence to drive a dirty car. Soon, they were in Prague in the Czech Republic - making this the 13th country on their list. Interestingly, the Czech Republic is the only country to have not been bombed during World War II, thus leaving its architecture Rtn. Satya Bansal is presented with the Paul Harris intact. Fellow Certificate

Proceeding this was their final journey to London, which entailed a 900 kilometre drive that involved breakfast in the Czech Republic, lunch in Germany, tea in the Netherlands, and dinner Rtn. Gautam Doshi is presented with the Paul Harris in Belgium. Post driving through Fellow Certificate

Rtn. Peter Born is presented with the Paul Harris Fellow Pin

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The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay AUGUST 21, 2018 3 Lighthouse Project Inauguration

Bhandarkar Machimar Nagar fishing community at Cuffe Parade.

Lighthouse aims to empower underprivileged children with a combination of aural, visual, physical skills and above all, a conducive social environment.

All this is made possible at the Centre through various activities To welcome the Rotarians, guests like creative art and craft, drama, and the parents, the children elocution, storytelling and yoga showcased a few performances with dance. These activities help to of the activities done at the build confidence and self-worth in Lighthouse Project premises. the children which brings out the best in them, in a non-competitive They started with young environment. Kindergarten stars singing a n the 9th of August, 2018, the prayer, "Gods Love". Then, a We help these children and Child Welfare Committee story telling through puppets O their parents to prepare for of Rotary Club of Bombay was demonstrated, followed by a interviews so that they get into inaugurated their first initiative— poem "Piggy On The Railway Line" English medium schools and st nd Project Lighthouse in association by the 1 and the 2 Std. students. post admission, the students are with NGO Vidya our educational guided and supported to be able partners in the project. Std. 4 children did a small to assimilate with their peers. dramatisation of a school Project Lighthouse is an after interview, showing how The goal is to develop their school program providing Lighthouse activities helps personality and nurture them in educational support and the children and parents cope an overall holistic way so as to guidance for children from KG with school interviews in the help them grow up to become to 4th Standard from the Bhai mainstream English medium hardworking and confident adults. schools.

Water Cup Award Ceremony

he Water Cup Award ceremony of `75 lakhs to a minimum of `10 Twas attended by Rtn. Abhishek lakhs. The CM added another `5 Saraf and PP Rtn. Sandip Agarwala lakhs to each winner and also an on Sunday, 12th August. amount of `5 lakhs and `3 lakhs to each of the 75 villages who It was a very uplifting experience finished 2nd and 3rd. to witness 80 winners selected from over 4000 villages for their Rotary is committed to providing achievements in Water Self safe drinking water facilities to Sufficiency. each of the 80 winning villages at an average cost of `7-8 lakhs per Each village received prizes villlage. We already have sponsors ranging from the top cash award in place for 40 villages.

4 AUGUST 21, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay Independence Day Celebrations at BY Schools

ndependence day was Icelebrated across Bhavishya Yaan schools with lot of enthusiasm and fervour.

Bhavishya Yaan student, Kaushal Tetgure who topped the SSC with 85.4 % hoisted the flag amidst 150 students, all BY teachers and Principals . Fellowship Night There was an elocution Past President Rtn. Arun competition where children spoke Sanghi and his wife Arti about India of their dreams and Sanghi hosted a wonderful their favourite leader. A drawing fellowship at their lovely home competition where children on Thursday, 9th August. drew different things related to Independence. It was attended by President Vijay Jatia, President Elect Beautiful rangolis were drawn Preeti Mehta, Past President by students. There was a dance Sandip Agarwalla as well performance and songs were as the Chairpersons of the sung too. various committees.

Everyone enjoyed their warm hospitality and delicious food. Surprise celebration by Lighthouse students CB Lighthouse students Donations Received Rsurprised their community with for the Week: an Independence Day celebration. ` 21,96,001 They sang patriotic songs in English, gave a speech on Rtn. Rtn. Arif Lokhandwala Independence Day and took a Rtn. Hormazdiyaar Vakil pledge to be responsible citizens. Mrs. Janak Agarwal donated through Rtn. Arvind Agarwal The head of the community Mr. Mahabirprasad Jatia Foundation Moreshwar Patil was very happy Rtn. Mahesh Khubchandani with this RCB initiative and mentioned the Lighthouse class Rtn. Mayank Kummar twice in his speech addressing Rtn. Dr. Sorab Javeri around 100 community members. MK Tata Trust The committee members Sunteck Welfare Fund of Machimar Nagar gave all VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. individual speakers an eraser- Shriyans Prasad Charitable Trust cum-sharpener as a gift and each group participant got a paintbox Kokuyo Camlin Ltd. as a gift. Radhi Kamalnayan Parekh

The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay AUGUST 21, 2018 5 Primary Section Inauguration at Colaba Municipal School

Many Rotarians attended the inaugural event making it a memorable morning. President Vijay Jatia along with PP Rtn. Arun Sanghi cut the red ribbon. President Vijay then addressed the children followed by Chairman Rtn. Jamshed Vakharia. Principal Bhusara was extremely cooperative and helpful and in his speech expressed his desire to make the Colaba primary school on par with private schools. R/anne Beena Yargop mentor of he grand opening of the BY at Colaba school was filled with TColaba primary section took pride and joy at admitting 300 place on Thursday 16th August more students into the Bhavishya amid much excitement and Yaan fold taking the count of fanfare. The Bhavishya Yaan team Colaba school to a staggering 550 was excited about welcoming 300 children. new children to the BY family. The new Bhavishya Yaan classroom RCB endeavours to support a was beautifully decorated by generation of children and enable our enthusiastic alumni student them to learn, grow, flourish and Shadab and teacher Nisrin. The be prepared for the exciting colourful floor mats and folding challenges that lie ahead for them. tables gave the room a festive air.

Assimilation Dinner with the Piramals

e had our second He also recognised President Vijay WAssimilation dinner on 11th Jatia and all the Past Presidents in August 2018 at Rtn. Dilip and attendance. R/anne Shalini Piramal’s very tastefully done residence in Worli. The evening continued over The evening began at 7.45pm cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The with 70 members in attendance. fabulous food was paired with some live music from the 70s to As has now become the format the latest hits. Many members for these events, we started by danced to some of the rocking requesting all the new Rotarians numbers before they broke to and their partners to introduce enjoy a traditional Indian meal. themselves. Thereafter, PP Rtn. The evening ended with several Nirav Shah talked briefly about the members participating in singing Rotary movement as well as our old Hindi songs along with Club in particular. He talked about karaoke music. All in all, it was a the importance of new members wonderful Assimilation event and contributing the three T’s i.e. Time, we look forward to having many Treasure and Talent to the Rotary. more through the year.

6 AUGUST 21, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay Menu (Pan-Asian)

28th August 2018 SOUP Hot & Sour Soup

SALAD BAR Kimchi Thai Mushrooms Salad Pommelo Salad With Crushed Peanut and Crispy Onion

VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSE Mixed Vegetable in Schezwan Sauce Stir Fried Greens Balinese Curry Tsing Hai Mushrooms and Babycorn

NON VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSE Chicken in Chili Garlic Coriander Sauce Sliced Fish Ginger Pepper Sauce

ACCOMPANIMENTS Red Cabbage Fried Rice Veg Hakka Noodles

DESSERTS Apple Fritters Orange and Chocolate Ice Cream

Forthcoming Events

• August 23rd 2018 • August 29th 2018 In Camera Event with renowned Parsi Nite architect Dhruti Vaidya hosted by Radhika & Dipan The Coronation, Imperial Club House from Mehta at 7 pm. Kindly contact Rtn. Rahil Shah 7:30pm onwards • September 2nd 2018 • August 28th 2018 Fellowship-cum-service trip to Talwada Speaker: Mr. Anil Dharker Register in advance with Rashmi at the RCB office “Shooting the Bullet?”

The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay AUGUST 21, 2018 7 ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS NEXT WEEK'S SPEAKER : Mr. Anil Dharkar TRUSTEES 2018 - 2019 Dr. Rahim Muljiani Anil Dharker He is currently a columnist for The Arvind Jolly is the Founder Huffington Post , Open magazine and On Arun Sanghi and Director Stage - the NCPA journal. Dr. Adi Dastur of the OFFICE-BEARERS 2018 - 19 International He is the author of 6 books. President Vijay Jatia Literary Festival, President Elect Preeti Mehta now in its eighth Anil Dharker started life as an engineer, President Nominee Framroze Mehta year. graduating from London University and IPP Ramesh Narayan joining the academic staff of Glasgow Hon. Secretary Rekha Tanna He has been the University. He came back to India to Jt. Honorary Secretary Bimal Mehta Editor of India`s become a Consultant Engineer. Hon. Treasurer Shivkumar Israni oldest magazine, SPECIAL DIRECTOR: SANDIP AGARWALLA The Illustrated Anil Dharker has been the Creative DIRECTOR: Preeti Mehta Weekly of Director of Zee TV and was also involved Classifications, Membership Ashish Vaid & India, as well as of newspapers like The in starting a new TV channel for the Dalal & Information Pradeep Saxena Independent and Mid-day. Street Journal group. He was instrumental Sergeant-at-Arms Deepak Kapadia in NFDC, co-producing Richard Legal Aid Ashwin Thakkar Over the years, he has been a columnist Attenborough`s multi Oscar winning film Gender Equality Ravi Fotedar for , The Hindu, The "Gandhi". DIRECTOR: Tara DesHpande Economic Times, Gulf News, Khaleej Fellowship Vrinda Rajgarhia Times, Asian Age, and Next week he will be speaking to us about Assimilation Gautam Doshi other publications. ‘Shooting the Bullet?’ In Camera Rahil Shah DIRECTOR: Nandan Maluste Literacy Jamshed Vakharia All Directors and Committee Chairpersons are requested to send their project write ups Programs Shernaz Vakil with high resolution pictures to Rtn. Satyan Israni for publishing in the Gateway at the Public Image Jamshed Banaji following email id: [email protected] Rotary Public Awards Poornima Advani DIRECTOR: Mehul Sampat Social Media, Website & Satyan Israni Birthdays & Anniversary Greetings Bulletin Scholarships Meera Alreja Attendance Anand Dalal DIRECTOR: Dr. Ashok Kirpalani Chairman Emeritus Talwada Dr. Rahim Muljiani Vice Chairman Emeritus Talwada Dr. Rumi Jehangir Ajit Deshpande Medical Dr. Mehernosh Dotivala Centre (ADMC) Rtn. Girdharilal Vaid Rtn. Sanjay Agarwal Rtn. Manoj Israni Rtn. Narinder Kumar Nayar Phiroz Ratanshah Vakil Eye Arin Master 21st August 23rd August 24th August 24th August Centre Cancer Aid Suresh Goklaney RCB Medical Centre - Manoj Patodia Partners Cotton Green DIRECTOR: Homi Katgara 21st August - R/anne Irma Chinai Animal Welfare Samir Chinai Environment Priyasri Patodia R/anne Samira Merchant Urban Heritage Natasha Treasurywala Rtn. Cyrus Patel Rtn. Ranjit Sinh 26th August 27th August Water Resources & Vineet Suchanti nd Sanitation - Jal Jeevan 22 August - R/anne Manjula Mehta DIRECTOR: Madhusudan Daga R/anne Manju Sinha Care of Elders Paul George Sports Sanjiv Saran Mehra th Yoga Sitaram Shah Anniversaries 26 August - R/anne Dina Golwalla Skill Development S.V. Prasad DIRECTOR: Pradeep Gupta 27th August - R/anne Shobha & 27th August - R/anne Neelima Baliga The Rotary Foundation Mudit Jain PP Rtn. Haresh Jagtiani Corporate Social Responsibility Swati Mayekar R/anne Neeraja Taparia Fund Raising Abhishek Sharman DIRECTOR : Hiranmay Biswas Printed & Published by President Rtn. Vijay Jatia on behalf Interact Zeenia Master of Rotary Club of Bombay Statistics for last week's meeting Rotaract Murad Currawalla Editorial Content Design & Layout by ONEUPWORKS Rotary Club Bombay Members 132 Night Study Centres Raj Ajmera www.oneupworks.in • +919920473331 R/Annes 21 Vocational Training Centres Varsha Daiya Printed at: Indigo Press, Plot No.1C/716, Off Dadoji Visiting Rotarians 01 Child Welfare Rajesh Shah Konddeo Cross Road, Between Sussex and Retiwala Ind. Invitees & Guests 23 Estate, Byculla (E), Mumbai 400027. Rotaractors 2 +91 22 23705200 /01/ 02 / 03 • [email protected] Total attendance 179 Regd. No. MCS/091/2015-17; R.N.I No. 14015/60. WP P Rotary Club of Bombay, 97/B Mittal Tower, License No. MR/TECH/WPP-89/South 2015 Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021 Community Service Box Collection ` 660/- +91 22 22024089 • [email protected] 8 AUGUST 21, 2018 The Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bombay