Horizon -Rotary Club of Bombay Kandivli Feb-March 2022

Feb - March 2022

HORIZ N Official Newsletter of Rotary Club of Bombay Kandivli

District 3141

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From Editor’s Desk RCBK Happy Moments Ramakrishna Mission Hospital Paediatric Heart Surgery EYE Check-UP Camp

Rotary Green Fingers Initiative A Visit to Kunde Village Remembering Lata Mangeshkar An Elixir of Life: Pranayam Youth Services

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We seem to be coming out of the difficult times of the last two years and the economy seems to be opening up. With a better situation, RCBK has also gone into full drive with meetings, projects and fellowships in Feb and March. It was a high-octane month for RCBK. With our membership drive at full throttle, we achieved the invincible, of becoming a 100 member club on 3rd Feb. Kudos to Rtn. Swatantra Kumar and his team believed in this dream and worked very hard to achieve it. The growth has not stopped, and we are inching to 110. We are now the 14th largest club amongst 110 odd clubs in our District 3141. It is also heartening to see the high quality of new members and their involvement in various projects and activities. To celebrate our century mark, we organised a Mega Induction Event for new members on th

6 March, in the presence of our District Governor, Rtn. Dr Rajendra Agarwal. We inducted 15 new members and have a record of inducting 34 new members in the presence of our DG in three different events. We thank our DG for his time and blessings. It was an event, packed at Royal Court Hall at Evershine club with almost 100 guests.

In these two months, we launched two of the most significant long-term projects Happy School at Kunde Village and Rotary Green Fingers at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The commissioning of the various facilities at Kunde was the most satisfying project, RCBK had undertaken in the last few years. We had almost 45 members and their families attend this landmark programme, and the villagers created an atmosphere of a festival, which was never seen before. A very satisfying project, which would positively affect all the children of this village. All of this was possible due to the great teamwork and comradery amongst our members. Kudos to Rtn. Swatanta Kumar, Jatin, Sanjay and many more and a big thanks to our donors – Abhitech Energycon.

Parallelly, our team is led by Rtn. Dr Pradhan was working on another landmark

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project -Rotary Green Fingers, whereby we donated three Electric Vehicles to SGNP, which would facilitate the movement of Senior citizens, and others within the SGNP. This is the first such initiative in any National Park in Maharashtra. We had a grand opening on 26th March, in the presence of top officials from the Forest Department and had the presence of more than 40 Rotarians. We profusely thank our Donors – Celebi NAS and Mindteck, facilitated by Rtn. Laxman Prasad and our Charter

Rtn. SB Prasad

President Rtn.Yusuf Lanewala, respectively.

Club President 2021-22 RCBK-Dream 2 Serve More

It was also a period of a few very meaningful Medical Projects. We organised Cancer Detection Camp for BEST staff at Magathane Depot and An Eye Check-up camp at Shriram Vidya Mandir, and Kranti Nagar in association with CPAA and Sahu Hospital respectively. Very well organised by Rtn. Dr Neeta Dodwad and supported by many Rotarians. We also got a successful Pediatric Heart Surgery for a child, recommended by Rtn. Prashant Mishra. Thanks to the efforts of our PP Rtn.Deepa Goenka and our DG.

Our Director-Youth Services, Rtn. Bandana Guha was not behind, and we Installed our 2nd Rotaract Club at GD Jalan College in Malad with the induction of 35 members. This was initiated by RCBK Rotaract President Yash Savla, who worked very closely with us and the institution. We welcome President Rutveek Mehta and wish him the best.

RCBK donated medicines worth Rs.188750 to Ramkrishna Mission Hospital at Juhu to help needy patients undergoing kidney-related treatments. We acknowledge the CSR donation by M/s Kuloday Technopark and thank AG Rtn. Praveen Mukim and our PP Rtn. Raj Verma, for facilitating the donation, in a short period. In addition, our PP Rtn. Raj Verma and Rtn.PK Sultania donated Rs.44000 to this hospital. Thanks!

We also had a strong contingent of 10 RCBK members who participated in the DISCON on 20th March. It was a fantastic and unique event, with a lot of soul in it and amazing speakers. A day well spent.

These two months were also full of Fellowship programmes, which is the hallmark of Rotary.

On 20th Feb, we had an exciting and high energy fellowship programme of a cricket match between our neighbouring clubs, and it was quite entertaining and build great teamwork and friendships, which is the hallmark of any fellowship event. Thanks to Rtn.Amit Gupta and the team for this seamless and enjoyable event.

On 26th Feb, almost 40 Rotarians spend the evening at a Resort after a hard day of commissioning of Kunde Project. Apart from having a gala time, we discovered a lot of hidden talents of our members and their spouses. From 10th to 14th March, a group of 20 Rotarians and their families toured Kevadia and visited the iconic “Statue of Unity” of our great Leader, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, This is the first time that RCBK had organised such a long fellowship trip. Apart from sightseeing, which is a must for everyone, we also developed strong bonding amongst ourselves. Thanks to Rtn. Lalit and Rtn. Deepali for organising this enjoyable trip.

On 19th March, we had 40 Rotarians watch the movie “Kashmir Files” together. It was a nice experience watching a Movie together. Thanks, Rtn. Lalit. Such fellowship events bring us all together and are a nice opportunity to know and understand each other.

These two months have been very significant for us and have built our confidence and belief, that if we dream and plan well, we can conduct many major projects with long term objectives, impacting the underprivileged, the environment and various other social causes. I take this opportunity to welcome all our new members, who can redefine our activities and projects with their ideas and contribution and make RCBK, one of the most vibrant clubs in our District.

Wishing all the very best to all our members and their families and looking forward to more and more meaningful participation by everyone.

Happy Reading Rtn. SB Prasad

It was my privilege to complete a Course created by a renowned international think-tank, The Institute for Economics & Peace,

in collaboration with Rotary

International. I was awarded A Rotary Positive Peace Academy certificate of attainment on completion of the course.

This micro-qualification testifies to my expanded understanding of IEP research and demonstrates my commitment to the pursuit of peace to prospective fellow peacebuilders.

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges. By doing this Course, I am now in this league. The leaders who have completed this Course can:

From the

Secretary’s Desk

Ÿ Develop a comprehensive understanding of peace

Hon. Club Secretary

Congratulations on hosting your Rotary Day of Service! I'm proud to count you among those who have risen to the challenge and showcased the work of your club in your community. By bringing together volunteers from inside and outside Rotary, you have been a key part of expanding our reach. Each act of service you complete shows others what it means to be part of Rotary.

I celebrate your efforts to plan this day of participatory service and to make a meaningful difference improving your community. In celebration of your accomplishment, attached this certificate of recognition. I also encourage you to have more celebrations of Rotary Days of Service during the year.

Thank you for the work that you have already done, and I look forward to seeing what else we will achieve as we Serve to Change Lives.

and its implications for humanity. Ÿ Navigate the complex landscape of peace and conflict studies with an understanding of systems theory and

Rtn. Dr. Sadhana Edvankar

Dear Sadhana,

Kindest regards,

Positive and Negative peace. Ÿ Make decisions informed by leading IEP research on economics, conflict and peace. Ÿ Understand how ecological threats and COVID-19 may impact levels of global peacefulness. Ÿ Acquire the knowledge necessary to take the first steps in becoming an effective Rotary peacebuilder in our community and country — equipped with a plethora of links to IEP research and further peacebuilding opportunities with Rotary.

I am humbled and proud to be known as one of The Peace Builders in the World of Rotary.

February is

Peace Building & Conflict Prevention Month In e Rotary World.

Yours in Rotary,

Rtn.Dr. Sadhana Edvankar Club Secretary 2021-22 RCBK-Dream 2 Serve More

Rtn. Dr Sadhana Edvankar received the ROTARY PEACE BUILDER award from PDG. Rtn Praful Sharma & DG.Dr.Rajendra Agarwal.

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Moments Feb 2022 3 - Rtn.Tilak Sadana 4 - Rtn.Dr.Mamta Jain 4 - R/Ann.Shashi Mehta(Spouse of Rtn.G.S.Mehta) 7 - Rtn.Shashank Mistry 17 - Manish Edvankar (Spouse of Dr.Sadhana Edvankar) 21 - Rtn.Nalini Sharma 25 - Rtn.Ramesh Chandra 25 - Rtn.Amit Gupta

March 2022 3 - Rtn.Som Saini 4 - Rtn.S.S.Madan 7 - CP.Rtn.Yusuf Lanewala 7 - Rtn.Hitesh Maheshwari 21 - Rajeev Garud (Spouse of PP.Rtn.Aparna Garud) 22 - PP.Rtn.Raj Kamal Verma

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Editor’s Desk Rtn. Dr. Mamta Jain Director Public Image

Welcome to the February March issue of Horizon.

What a month we have had! On one hand, while we are all inching back to normalcy leaving the pandemic behind, we lost the greatest stalwart of music – Lata Manjeshwar and are currently witnessing a war!

Life still goes on. Nothing stops. However, events like these remind us how fragile life is.

What vibrant 2 months in RCBK, from a well-attended club meeting wherein new members, were inducted by DG Dr Rajendra Agarwal, to Kunde village, Green fingers launch at SGNP, to fellowships trips, movies.

Feb 2022

A perfect balance from saving lives, and providing the gift of vision to helping Ramakrishna mission in their noble service to patients.

3 - PP. Rtn.K.Mohan & R/Ann.Mythili Mohan 7 - Rtn.Dr.Vikas Agarwal & R/Ann.Veena 12 - Rtn.Amit & R/Ann.Ksshama Gupta 15 - Rtn.Shailendra & R/Ann.Sunita Mishra 15 - PP.Rtn.Vinit & R/Ann.Darshana Karnik 15 - PP Rtn.Subhash Kedia & R/Ann.Pritee Kedia 16 - PE Rtn.Dharmesh & R/Ann.Preeti Chauhan 18 - Rtn.Sagar & R/Ann.Rashmi Agarwal 21 - PP. Rtn.Aparna & Dr.Rajeev Garud 23 - Rtn.Sunit & R/Ann.Trupti Shah

Check in our small write up on yoga and Lata Mangeshkar and let us all learn from Charter President Yusuf Lanewala's journey in Rotary.

March 2022 6 - Rtn.Swatantra Kumar & R/Ann.Maya Kumar 10 - PP.Rtn.Anuj & R/Ann.Shikha Ajmera 11 - Rtn.Ramesh Chandra & R/Ann.Chandrakala Chandra 13 - PP.Raj Verma & R/Ann.Nilam Verma 16 - Rtn.Mahendra Modi & R/Ann.Meena Modi 21 - Rtn.Hirral & Dinesh Ahuja

Grab a cuppa of coffee or that steaming tea or a chilled drink, curl up your legs and enjoy reading this issue of Horizon.

Happy Reading

Yours in Rotary, Rtn. Dr. Mamta Jain Director of Public Image

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DONATION OF DIALYSIS RELATED MEDICINES TO RAMKRISHNA MISSION HOSPITAL Rtn Raj Kamal Verma a stalwart of

DONATION TO

RAMKRISHNA MISSION HOSPITALS

Pharma industry and a person actively involved in all medical projects of RCBK,

RCBK donates medicines worth

visited Ramkrishna Mission and

Rs.187750 to RK Mission Hospital

discussed with Hospital management on

related medicines to

Impressed by the systematic, and

Ramkrishna Mission Hospital at

commitment to healthcare services

Juhu which serves the poor and

offered by Ramkrishna Mission Hospitals,

underprivileged at highly

RCBK by generous support by Rtn

discounted rates for Dialysis.

Rajkamal Verma donated Rs. 22000/ to

The need was assessed by PP

Ramakrishna Mission Hospital was

Ramkrishna Mission hospitals in Mumbai

started in 1924 as a charitable dispensary

and Ooty, on 25th March 2022, which was

was started to serve people irrespective of

also his way to give back blessings that he

any divisive identity of caste/religion.

on 30/03 RCBK donated dialysis

their requirements.

Rtn.Raj Verma during his visit to the institution last week and he sprung into action when our AG

received in his life – celebrating his happy

Praveen Mukim informed about

Marriage Anniversary and Birthday.

Since then, it has grown to its present size

Rtn.PK Sultania also donated to the

with 70 beds, providing services in various

mission an amount of Rs.21000/- These

thank o ur do no r s Kulo day

disciplines as seen hereunder.

funds would be utilised, for the welfare of

Technopark Pvt Ltd for their

tribal people, living deep inside the hilly

generosity and our AG Praveen

terrain around Ooty and for their Dialysis

Mukim. Kudos to Vermaji, who

centre in Mumbai. In Rtn Pramod

never leaves an opportunity to

Sultania's word “ this visit I will always

serve any good cause.

availability of CSR funds. We

remember and I felt that I was in a completely different world, and there is a Letters of gratitude from RK Mission. RCBK thanks PP Rtn.

need to serve more and more needy

Vermaji for his benevolence and sensitivity towards the poor

people”

and underprivileged.

It was identified that Dialysis related medicines were of urgent need, as the center caters to many poor patients with Kidney failure and provides highly discounted rates for dialysis. RCBK donated dialysis related medicines worth Rs.187750 to RK Mission Hospital on 30th March 2022. PP Rtn Rajkamal Verma took help of AG Praveen Mukim and utilised available CSR funds by generous donation of Kuloday Technopark Pvt Ltd. RCBK thanks our donors Kuloday Technopark Pvt Ltd for their generosity and our AG Praveen Mukim.

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The Gift of Life

PAEDIATRIC HEART SURGERY

In 1972 worldwide Rotary International initiated - THE GIFT OF LIFE PROGRAM, with its primary purpose to help those needy children who required corrective heart surgery secure another lease on life through the miracle of open-heart surgery in a Gift of Life Participating Hospital. In India this program started in 2002.

RCBK has been supporting these programs from many years now.

Rtn Prashant Mishra connected with ever approachable Rtn Deepa Goenka and DG Rtn Dr Rajendra along with two other club's donations within no time the young Ayushi was operated at Jerbai Wadia Hospital. RCBK is thankful to Rtn Balmohan Aggarwal for his support, without whom this would not have been possible.

It is long term goodwill of Rotary District Champions and its association with Wadia Hospital, that Ayushi Jha got her Gift of Life – so now with a strong heart she is ready to mark her place in this lovely world.

Well for RCBK it is just one more smile added…… one more life saved.

The worst situation for any parents, is when their child can be saved by medical intervention, and they can't afford it.

That is the story of 5-year-old lovely g i r l Ay u s h i J h a , b o r n w i t h a congenital heart malformation, requiring surgical correction. So, when Ayushi's father Amit Jha a security guard with Vishnu Shivam Tower, approached Rtn Prashant Mishra, resident of the tower, he immediately sprung into action.

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Gift of Sight

EYE CHECK-UP CAMP

SHRIRAM VIDYA MANDIR

For school-age children, regular vision checks are important. Eye exams help uncover vision problems, detect eye diseases early and help preserve vision long-term. A child's vision can change often, and unexpectedly, from ages 6 to 18. Vision problems left uncorrected can be responsible to impaired child development, interfere with learning, cause behavioural and attention issues, and can also lead to permanent vision loss.

RCBK has been over few years has been regularly conducting free eye checkup, in schools. So, when a request to conduct on such eye check-up camp came up at at Shriram Vidya Mandir, Kranti Nagar, Lokhandwala Kandivali East, RCBK sprung to action, with the help of Dr Neeta Dodwad, Medical Director and Medical Projects Advisor Rtn PP RajKamal Verma, along with RCBK members Kalpana, Shakti, Modiji, PP Rajesh, and Ramesh Chandraji.

RCBK in association with Sahu Eye Hospital conducted this free eye check up at school th premises on 25 February, around 85 students, teachers and staff were examined. 16 students were found to have refractive errors and so were advised prescription glasses, their prescription glasses will also be sponsored by RCBK. 6 students were advised for dilated subjective refraction, 3 students advised to recheck colour vision, 1 Student was diagnosed with squint with refractive error and 1 student was referred to base hospital for chalazion treatment. 56 students were found to have normal eye vision with no abnormality detected.

RCBK thanks our new Rtn Shyam Sharma of Shamkris for sponsoring the free eye check-up camp

CANCER DETECTION CAMP FOR BEST CONDUCTORS & DRIVERS 23-Feb-2022 Early detection of cancer is the most important aspect of reducing mortality, in the busy and hectic working lifestyles of Bus drivers and conductors one thing which gets deprioritize is their health. 4th February is World Cancer Day, and entire month there are camps across the globe for cancer awareness and detection.

RCBK in association with Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) a non-profit organisation, established in 1969, that addresses cancer as a health problem through its distinctive philosophy of 'Total Management of Cancer', conducted a cancer detection camp for BEST Drivers and Conductors at Magathane Bus Depot, Borivali rd East on 23 February.

A team of doctors and paramedics from Cancer Patients Aids Association (CPAA) examined 72 drivers/ conductors. The project was conceptualised and executed by the medical team led by Medical Advisor PP Rtn Raj Verma and Director of Medical Projects Dr Neeta Dodwad.

Once again our new Rotarian Rtn Shyam Sharma sponsored Rs. 216000 for the camp, and the camp was very well assisted by voluntary service by dynamic old and new RCBK members Sunil Tiwari, Hiral, Kiran, Kapdiji, Ramesh Chandraji, Sunil Chaurasia and Modiji.

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An Initiative Save Mother Nature

ROTARY GREEN FINGERS That is what “RCBK's – Green Fingers” is all about A Dream Turning into Reality.

Our senior Rtn Dr Pradhan is driven by one

RCBK launched its prestigious dream Project Green Fingers on 26th March 2022

mission of making Sanjay Gandhi National

by handing over 3 Electric Vehicles to Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The

Park as environmentally free of pollution

enthusiasm was shared by SGNP officials too, as they invited RCBK and launched it

as possible. The impact of a dream when a

amidst big fanfare and a truly majestic opening was organised at the Auditorium

person lives 24x7 is seen when the dream

of NIC in SGNP.

starts becoming a reality. It was a dream

The first shot of boost to the project came from none other than RCBK Charter

that he was working on minutest details

president Rtn. Yusuf Lanewala, and aptly supported by one of our newest members

relentlessly since past 3 years.

Rtn Laxman Prasad.

Apart from the 3 EVs, we have also contributed in the construction of a well secured parking shed Mr.Sunil Limaye, IFS and PCCF (Wild Life) Maharashtra State was the Chief Guest and he was accompanied by many senior officials of the Forest Department.

AG Rtn. Praveen Mukim, PDG Rtn Praful Sharma, DGND Rtn. Chetan Desai, Co-Presidents, Rtn. Yashwant Gujran from RC of Borivali, Rtn. Rajesh Chaurasia from RC of Borivali East, our sponsors Representation Mr.Jigar Vasani from Mindteck, our young dynamic Rtn. Laxman Prasad who also represented Celebi NAS Airport Services.

The programme was conducted seamlessly by Rtn. Prakash Pradhan with the support of the core team of Rtn. Kiran Rakhe, Rtn. Sanjay Patkar, Rtn. Sunil Tiwari and others. Mr. Limaye appreciated RCBK's contributions and also confirmed that this is first time that EVs have been introduced in a National Park.

The forest officials have assured to get the best out of these vehicles and maintain them effectively.

Our AG has assured of financial support through various CSR contribution in future, for the expansion of our project and so has Rtn. Laxman Prasad through his organisation. The vehicles were flagged off with all the fanfare.

We at RCBK convey our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, forest officials, our senior Rotarians and all RCBK members for their presence and motivation. This project, apart from adding convenience to the senior citizens and ladies and children, is also a source of happiness and pride for all Rotarians. RCBK will continue to be part of this project and add few more e-vehicles and also be involved in installing Solar lamps across the park where required.

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KUNDE VILLAGE RCBK Adopted Village A long term relationship has been formed with Kunde village, RCBK team has planned many shortterm and long term projects for Kunde Village. In

The school play area now has a covered stage area for cultural events, Painting of

February 2022 Phase I of the Kunde village project

250 feet of artwork on the Boundary walls - concept and design developed and

was launched and a vibrant RCBK team of 45 people

executed by Malhar Garud son of PP Rtn Aparna Garud. (son of PP Aparna). Many

Rotarians and their family members visited Kunde.

RCBK members assisted in the painting. A Big Thanks to Malhar for his creativity,

Phase 1 of the Kunde Project was commissioned amidst a lot of fanfare, organised by the RCC and the School Authorities. The whole programme was meticulously conducted by the RCC, which started with dedicated parking and a march of 100 metres following the Lezim Dance performance by students. There was a dedicated seating for Rotarians with their names. Students and a few parents performed with songs and speeches were made by School, RCC and Rotarians.

New Toilets for boys were constructed and the girl's toilet was renovated in the school.

Water drinking facility integrated with the RO filter provided by Tata Foundation

dedicated Hard work and always helping in various Rotary initiatives.

On the way back RCBK team stayed

The project was efficiently executed by Sath Foundation in record time and within

back at a resort almost 40 Rotarians

budget. We wish to thank our donors M/s Abhitech Energycon for supporting us with

spend the evening at a Resort after a

funds and Tata Foundation for the water filter. The project has been closely monitored by

hard day of commissioning of Kunde

Rtn.Jatin Lakhani under the guidance of Rtn.Swatantra Kumar.

Project. Apart from having a gala time, RCBK got introduced to many hidden talents of our members and their spouses.

Not just that, entire school playground now has 4 new Play equipments and along the entire 300 feet of boundary, plants have been planted and a flower bed has been created along all the edges of the walls.

Project red session on menstrual hygiene was conducted by Rtn Sandhya and Rtn Bandana, more than 400 Ladli Kits were distributed these are not inclusive of the 150 kits distributed a couple of months ago.

Motivational session than who other than our Rtn Sawtantra Kumar and children enjoyed the

We had more than 40 Rotarians participating in this programme and we thank each and everyone for their presence

Kathak dance session by graceful Rtn Shakti Awasthi and Rtn Amit Gupta. Dr Pradhan addressed

and support. A special thanks to Vishwanath Sir and RCC team

all the teachers and appreciated their genuine efforts in improving the school environment.

led by Vaishali Patil, who gave their best to make this possible.

This was one of the best programmes and most satisfying for all of us. The school is now a landmark asset for the village and pride for everyone. RCBK, plans to complete the Kunde project by 30th April and look forward to everyone's support and cooperation.

Remembering INDIA'S PRICELESS GEM Lata Mangeshkar Ji Lata Mangeshkar Ji is a voice that all Indians have grown up with, We have lived all our emotions with her. Invariably she has been part of all our emotions.

One we all had our brush with love, her voice expressed our emotions with Piya tose naina laage, and we wanted to tease our loved one what better than that voice with hint of laughter and subtle tease - Kya karoon raam muhje buddha mil gaya.

Patriotism, when every Indian cried listening to Aye mere watan ke logon it and it is an ultimate depiction and tribute to our armed forces.

She is the 'Voice of the millennia', a priceless gem of India whose melodic voice has the transcendental power to connect with the divine!

And O palan hare nirgun ho nyare take you to a different place and make you forget your worries, showcasing the Shanta (calm) rasa.

Her voice has no boundaries and could depict all emotions, with a career spanning seven decades, singing more than 50,000 songs in more than 36 languages proved that. She enthralled us with songs covering every emotion, 'Navarasas' as it's called in the Natya Shastra.

Lata ji, at 90 years, decided to record her last song Ata visavyacha kshan..., translating to 'it's now time to take rest.' It is sung in Marathi and has a very lovely meaning.

It translates to 'I am satisfied with my long journey and the lovely memories it has given me. I am thankful for it, but now the time has come to rest, and I am going to do it with satisfaction and contentment that I have given my best...'

What a voice, what a life, what a dedication and what a journey!

What we can learn from Lata ji's life is that one needs to give their best, with earnest efforts and that is all there is to life!

Lata ji continues to live in our hearts and is eternal!

Naam gum jaayega Chehra yeh badal jaayega Meri Aawaaz hi pehchaan hai Gar Yaad rahein...

By-Dr. Mamta Jain

Bhramari Pranayam – This breathing

An Elixir of Life PRANAYAM

Pranayam is the ancient practice of controlling your breath.

Regular and continuous practice of the same enables you to connect your body and mind, along with removing toxins from your body. Resultantly, you will also observe an increase in your energy levels, vigour, and productivity.

Here are some quick tips on how to practice Pranayam:

Practice early morning The best time to do Pranayam is early morning. As soon as you get up, set aside some 15 minutes. Same time every day will help.

Fresh air is necessary Practice in a well-ventilated room that is neat and clean, and free from distractions. If possible, you should do this in your balcony or outdoors.

Breathing Techniques Start with these four simple breathing techniques and repeat it three times (three reps): Take your time:-Slow and steady practice is essential to progress and integrate Pranayam's effects into our body, soul and life.

By-Dr. Mamta Jain

Inhale / Hold / Exhale – Slowly follow the

uses sound to help you block out

order of inhale - hold - exhale and count

distractions and soothe the nervous

five for each step. This will create

system. Inhale deeply, block your ears with

breathing awareness.

your index fingers, and while exhaling, make a humming sound like a bee.

Udgeeth Pranayam – This practice uses the Om mantra to clear the mind, remove

Anuloma Viloma – Breathing in through

negative thoughts, strengthen the lungs

one nostril and breathing out through the

and improve mental focus. Inhale deeply,

other one. Repeat on the other side. This

and chant om while exhaling through your

brings harmony and balanced breathing.

mouth.

YOUTH SERVICES

Rotractors at work Rotaract Club of GD Jalan in collaboration with our Rotaract Club of Bombay Kandivli distributed 150 Sanitary Kits under Project Red in 3 villages in Aarey

AMAZING

DISCON

Colony. It was a great experience for the newly

Heartiest Congratulations to DG and the

inducted Rotractors and guided very well by RCBK

complete team for one of the best Discon

Rotaract Club at GD Jalan College in

Rotaract President Yash Savla and his team on this

witnessed by us. The programme had

Malad with the induction of 35 members. This was

meaningful programme. RCBK assisted them by

amazing speakers and the snapshots of

initiated by RCBK Rotaract President Yash Savla, who

providing Kits worth Rs 16000. Thanks to Rtn.

various projects , displayed the hard

worked very closely with us and the institution. We

Bandana for her constant guidance & motivation to

work by so many Club President's and

welcome President Rutveek Mehta and wish him the best.

both our Rotaract Clubs.

District officials. The presense of the

Our Director-Youth Services, Rtn.Bandana Guha nd

installed our 2

children ( including Munvir ) who benefitted from the largesse of Rotary.

Such events truly highlight, what Rotary is all about and makes us all very proud.

RCBK had one of the best participation with 10 members, who thoroughly enjoyed and and learnt a lot from the mega event. Our club was also appreciated on new membership, being amongst the top 5 clubs. We are also proud of our PP Deepa Goenka, who made a very impactful presentation

RCBK Sponsors fees for 5 Girl Students for their 10th Std Exams RCBK sponsored fees for 5 Girl Students, who were in dire need and would have missed their final exams.

We contributed Rs.18250 thru Shiksha Seva Foundation, whom we support every year. Thanks to the generosity of Rtn.Bandana and Rtn.Sandhya.

on Project Red.

FELLOWSHIP On 20th Feb, we had an exciting and high energy fellowship programme of a

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cricket match between our neighbouring clubs and it was quite entertaining

NEW MEMBERS

At the start of the year, Rtn Swatantra Kumar Director of New Membership had announced that RCBK will be 100 plus club. With our membership drive at full throttle, RCBK achieved the invincible, of becoming a100 member club rd

on 3 Feb.

and build great teamwork and friendships, which is the hallmark of any fellowship event. Thanks to Rtn.Amit Gupta and the team for this seamless and enjoyable event.

From 10th to 14th March, a group of 20 Rotarians and their families toured Kevadia and visited the iconic "Statue of Unity" of our great Leader, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, This is the first time that RCBK had organised such a long fellowship trip. Apart from sightseeing, which is a must for everyone, we

The enthusiasm with which Rtn.Swatantra Kumar and his team's work is

also developed strong bonding amongst us. Thanks to Rtn.Lalit and

truly infectious. believed in this dream and worked very hard to achieve it.

Rtn.Deepali for organising this enjoyable trip.

The growth has not stopped, and we are inching to 110. We are now the 14th largest club amongst 110 odd clubs in our District 3141.

It is also heartening to see the high quality of new members and their involvement in various projects and activities. To celebrate our century mark, we organised a Mega Induction Event for new members on 6th March, in the presence of our District Governor, Rtn. Dr Rajendra Agarwal.

We inducted 15 new members and have a record of inducting 34 new members in the presence of our DG in three different events. We thank our DG for his time and blessings. It was an event, packed at Royal Court Hall at Evershine club with almost 100 guests.

On 19th March, we had 40 Rotarians watch the movie "Kashmir Files" together. It was a nice experience watching a Movie together. Thanks, Rtn.Lalit.

Such fellowship events bring us all together and are a nice opportunity to know and understand each other.

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NEW MEMBERS

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Rtn. CA Laxman K Prasad

Rtn. Arvind Maheshwari

CFO with Celebi India

Project Head at DDecor Exports

Laxman was born and brought up in Rourkela Odisha, did is graduation from Sambalpur University and had completed his Chartered Accountancy (in First Attempt) from Kolkata.

During college days his extra curriculum activities includes drama, anchoring and was also involved with National Literacy Mission.

After completion of CA in 1998 he had started his career in the field of audit and consultancy. After spending short span of one year in consultancy he moved to Voltas Ltd (A Tata Enterprise) initially based in Kolkata then transferred to Mumbai in 2001, since then he is living in Mumbai. After spending about five years with Voltas he had worked with Reliance for about one year then moved to Glenmark Pharmaceutical Ltd and was heading Business Finance Function of formulation business for India and CEE (Central and Easter Europe).

After working about six years with Glenmark he moved to CELEBI group (a Turkish multinational in aviation sector) in December 2010 and since then working with them in a leadership role as Chief Finance Officer (CFO).

His interest in social area is to do sustainable things for the betterment of society and planet, however more closure to heart is activity related to environment sustainability. Personally, he enjoys in travelling and exploring new places, cooking, reading etc.

He is married to Ranjana, a house maker with keen interest in Kathak, and he is blessed with two kids Mst Himanshu (19, doing CA Inter) and Ms. Prisha (16, 11th Std) and resides at Raheja Heights, Dindoshi, Malad (East).

Currently working with DDecor Exports as Project Head, handling Key Business Expansion Initiatives, Capex Purchases and Import Operations. My work involves travel around the world to study and hand pick the best manufacturing technologies for our product line.

Hobbies - Sports, Travel, Playing Cards with Family.

Interests at RCBK - I would like to involve myself with implementation of various projects for the upliftment of less privileged fellow Indians.

Rtn. Bhumi Shah Working at ICICI Bank

Loves travelling, music and adventure sports.

Passionate about projects related to old age home, Children empowerment.

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