1. Vol. No. 44 Issue No. 10, April 2012 For Private Circulation
R. I. President District Governor Club President
Kalyan Banerjee Vijay Jalan Kersi Hilloo
April is Magazine month
President's Address
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
The second half of the Blind gave a moving performance during
February was made our meeting on February 15, which was
memorable by the applauded by all present.
visiting doctors from
Due to the unstinting efforts of Rtns. Narendra
Germany, who came
and Gaurav, we are now second in the District
to India once again
in our contribution to the ISKCON midday
to perform plastic
meal project, having paid for feeding over
surgeries in Jalna. Ten
1,200 children for the year.
German doctors and
nurses, accompanied Our Matching Grant projects are flourishing
by some of our Rotarians, carried out free and are the talk of the District. In spite of
surgeries on poor children and burn patients his illness, Rtn. PP Arrow (with the able help
in Jalna. Over 150 surgeries were performed of Rtn. Yogesh) continues to manage these
during the 10 days of this camp, with the projects efficiently, and has received several
doctors working ceaselessly from morning to compliments from our colleagues in India
night. Visiting this camp was indeed a moving and abroad.
experience for me. I must acknowledge the
Our bulletin is going from strength to strength,
tremendous contribution made by Rtn. Dr.
and I am sure we will receive prizes and
B.R. Barwale for this camp, which was jointly
accolades from the District for our efforts.
carried out with the Rotary Club of Jalna. I
Thank you, Nargis, and congratulations to
also thank Rtn. Dr. Anil Tibrewala. Without
you and your team.
the tireless efforts of these two stalwarts, this
effort would not have been possible. Thank you all for your continuing support.
The children of the Kamla Mehta School for - Kersi Hilloo
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2. Celebrations
CCC&B
Rtn. Pres. Kersi Hilloo, Rtn. Mehli Cama, Rtn. Robert and R/Anns Hansa Kejriwal and Cathrin Lenzen with First Lady
R/Ann Cathrin Lenzen Binaifer Hilloo
Rtns. Kishore Jhaveri, Kiran Shah, Dr. Varsha Vadera,
R/Ann Dr. Sandhya, Rtn. Anand and R/Ann Shivani
Rtn. PP Anil Kamath making a point Didwania Rtns. R.C. Sinha and R.P. Anand
Rtns. Gaurav Kapadia and Robert Lenzen
Cake cutting ceremony greet each other
Rtn. PP Mohan Lalvani with Mrs. Madhu Mehra
Rtn. PP Shalehbai, Rtn. Ashwin Shah and Rtn. PP First Lady Binaifer Hilloo and R/Ann Rajul Shah, Rtn. Prasanna Bhagat and
Anil Kamath Rtn. B.D. Kataria Rtn. Suruchi Chand
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3. Celebrations
(Left to Right) Rtn. Kishore Jhaveri, Rtn. PP S. B. Anand, and R/Ann Usha Pandya, R/Ann Cathrin Lenzen and First Lady
Rtns. Ramesh Sinha and Ram Prakash Anand Binaifer Hilloo
Rtn. Santosh Kejriwal, Rtn. Pres. Kersi Hilloo
Rtns. Ramgopal Mehra and B.D. Kataria R/Anns Urmila Mehra and Elinor Mirza and Rtns. Robert Lenzen and Mehli Cama
Rtn. Santosh Kejriwal, Rtn. PP Ajit Kamlani and Rtn. PP Rtns. Dr. Varsha Vadera and Kiran Shah
Mohan Lalvani with R/Ann Usha and Rtn. Yogesh Pandya Rtns. Aditi Choksey and Kiran Shah
R/Anns Sonali Jalan and Sapna Punjabi Rtns. Robert Lenzen and Kiran Shah with Rtn. PP S.B. Anand
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4. Projects
The Gardening Haven
On March 7, 2012, the Environment Committee, headed
by Rtn. PP Lalit Goculdas, organised a review visit to the
Victoria Memorial School For Blind at Tardeo, to see the
progress made on the beautification of the garden in the
premises. The members visiting the site were Rtn. Pres.
Kersi Hilloo, along with First Lady Binaifer, Rtn. PP Anil
Kamath, and Rtn. PP Firoze and R/Ann Elinor Mirza.
The members went around the school accompanied by
the head teacher and were shown the various plants
blooming with flowers – beautiful and colourful, it was
an artistic view of perfect, natural scenery.
A teacher, R/Ann Elinor Mirza, First Lady Binaifer and Rtn. Pres.
Kersi Hilloo, Rtn. Dr. Firoz Mirza and Rtn. PP Lalit Goculdas
We have helped the school a lot over the last five years.
Rtn. Dr. Kirit Mody also examined the eyes of 50 of the
students studying in the school. r
– Reported by Rtn. PP Lalit Goculdas
Students in the school's garden
Rtn. Pres. Kersi Hilloo and First Lady Binaifer walking through
the garden
A teacher explains something to the First Lady, R/Ann Elinor
and Rtn. PP Anil Kamath
Rtn. PP Lalit Goculdas viewing the plants A view of the beautified garden
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5. Projects
Transforming Lives
The ninth plastic surgery camp was held at the Jalna Mission Hospital between
February 18 and March 2, 2012.
The members of the team from Germany were received
at the airport and taken to Atithi Hotel, near the
domestic airport, for the night. We reached Jalna on the
morning of February 18. Here, we were welcomed by
the Rotarians from Jalna in the traditional Indian style of
tika and flower garlands. After breakfast, we went on to
the Jalna Mission Hospital, where a brief but mandatory
opening ceremony was held. In his speech, team leader
Dr. Schlosser stated that the main attraction of returning
to Jalna was that the camp was getting more efficient.
Thus, more people were able to benefit from it.
Screening of patients for surgery started immediately
after the inaugural function. The teams separated into the
cleft lip and palate teams (headed by Dr. Jihan Mohasseb
and Dr. Gerhard Schlosser) and the reconstructive
surgery team (headed by Dr. Fons van der Hoofd and Dr.
Detlef Cramer), and the work began! Over 300 patients
were screened, so that about 125 could be selected for
surgery. These were patients who had already been
screened by the Rotarians from Jalna — including Rtn.
Dr. Christopher Moses, Medical Superintendent, Jalna
Mission Hospital — and had been specifically selected
for the camp. The selection was based purely on the
need for surgery, and the feasibility of performing
these operations, given our circumstances. Patients
who had been operated upon in the past few years also
came for follow-ups and to meet us and express their
gratitude. I had personally sent 4-5 patients from 100 patients were operated, and over 130 procedures
Mumbai to this camp, as they were unable to afford were performed on them.
treatment in Mumbai.
The beauty of this work is manifold:
Both teams made operative schedules for the entire • The joining of hands from diverse parts of the world.
duration of the camp. As a matter of fact, the surplus
patients’ addresses were noted down, so that they can • The understanding and friendship that it is helping to
be informed about the next camp by post. More than bring about.
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6. Projects
• The single, binding common thread of selfless service him — who oversees
for someone who just could not afford it. the running of the camp
and much more, long
• The treatment is done compassionately (the German after we have all left,
team actually gets soft toys for the children who come deserves a very special
for surgery!). mention.
• Surgically, complex, state-of-the-art procedures are I needn’t add that the
being done by experts, purely for charity. deep interest taken by
our very own Rtn. Dr. B.D. Barwale smoothens out all
I must vociferously the bumps in the ride. Starting from clearing the team in
laud the role of the Customs, to arranging their tickets and generally being
members of the there at every step of the way to financially support
Rotary Club of Jalna, the camp when it is teetering – a big thank you, Sir!
including seniors A very special mention must also be made of Ms. Aban
like Mundhraji and Kapadia from Dr. Barwale’s office, who works behind the
Sharmaji, who spare scenes quietly and patiently, making sure that all the
no effort to make organisation is completely seamless. Thanks, Aban! All
this camp a success. in all, another wonderful year! r
Dr. Moses — or
Christo, as we call – Rtn. Dr. Anil Tibrewala
Health first
The womenfolk from the village line up for lunch Rtn. Kishore Sharma helping in lunch distribution
The Club’s fourth agriculture, health and hygiene shivar the Centre. Thereafter, individuals’ questions about their
was held on February 8, 2012, at the Ramakrishna Mission particular problems were answered.
Rural Health and Welfare (RMRHW) Centre, Sakwar.
Besides this, the doctors and staff of RMRHW also gave
About 180 participants from Mokhada, Javahar, Palghar, instructions on sanitation and preventive healthcare. The
Wada, Shahpur and Vasai talukas attended the shivar. next shivar was scheduled for March 28, 2012. r
Field training on subjects such as harvesting vegetables,
dairy upkeep, biogas plant upkeep and organic fertiliser – Text and Photos by Rtn. Kishore Sharma,
production was imparted by specialists in each field at Chairman, Sakwar Adivasi Area Development Committee
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7. Meetings
4th Club Assembly
The periodic meeting of the office bearers of the Club was held on Wednesday,
February 22, 2012, at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai. Here’s a report.
The Club Assembly was chaired by Asst. District Governor
Gul Kripalani. All the major committee directors were
present and many of the committee chairmen reported in
person on their activities. The one person who was unable
to attend due to health reasons, was the indefatigable
Rtn. PP Arrow, who has overseen the Club’s major thrust
in water harvesting and rural upliftment programmes.
Everyone wished him a speedy recovery.
Asst. DG Gul Kriplani was extremely pleased with the
efforts of the Club in a wide variety of service-oriented
projects, and praised Rtn. Pres. Kersi Hilloo and his
team. This was in reference to the Club as one of the
navratnas of the District. (Left to Right) Asst. DG Gul Kripalani, Rtn. Pres. Kersi Hilloo
and Coussnet Octava from Brussels
One area which needs to improve is attendance – a
problem apparently shared by many clubs!
To end, Rtn. Pres. Kersi thanked the directors and
chairmen for their continued support. r
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Subject: 4th Club Assembly
– Reported by Rtn. Nargis Wadia
The 4th Club Assembly in session
(Left to Right) Rtn. PP Tilak Raj Mehta, Rtn. Kishore Sharma,
Rtn. Dr. Deepak Garg making a point Rtn. PP S.B. Anand, Rtn. PP Lalit Goculdas
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8. Meetings
Biomechanics made simple
“Scientific way to remain mobile and pain-free – at any age!”
treatments of several problems. “Do you experience
lower back or foot pain, or even impaired mobility
without being sure of the cause?” she asked. She then
proceeded to explain, in detail, various problems caused
by a faulty posture and walking habits. She stressed the
need for a balanced posture, likening it to the importance
of ensuring the strength of a building’s foundation. Dr.
Sanover described the various Orthofit products – these
are used in the treatment of knee joints, for relief to
the feet and, most importantly, diabetic numbness in
the soles of the feet. This last condition, if not treated
correctly and on time, can lead to gangrene and even
amputation of the feet.
Speaker Chaitanya Shah
Correct evaluation of the cause of the problems is the most
important step in finding a permanent solution. Usually,
Chaitanya Shah, an Engineering graduate from North the treatment suggested is only of a temporary nature,
Carolina State University, USA, made a presentation since the actual cause is not addressed. This causes a
for the Bombay Mid-Towners about Biomechanics – the recurrence after a few weeks or months. Orthofit clinics
science of movement of a human body. He explained how conduct a thorough examination of a patient for about
muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments work together 45 minutes to find out the cause, before prescribing a
to produce movement. Faulty biomechanics can lead treatment. Mr. Shah suggested that it is best not to carry
to poor posture, muscle tightness and misalignment, on with the injury or disability but to find its root cause.
causing severe pain and reduced mobility. Orthofit’s mission is to enhance the physical performance
of the individual, at any age! r
Chaitanya Shah currently operates Orthofit, representing
companies of international repute in the health industry, Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
to market their clinical products in India. A unique Speaker: Mr. Chaitanya Shah
business model has been developed on the principles of Subject: Biomechanics
working with a network of medical practitioners who will Introduced by: Rtn. Dr. Deepak Garg
dispense the appropriate products only after conducting Vote of thanks: Rtn. Suruchi Chand
a thorough evaluation and educating the customers.
Orthofit remains committed to providing dedicated – Reported by Rtn. Nargis Wadia
customer service. It represents the following companies
in India:
(1) McDavid Knee Guard Inc., USA, for orthopaedic
braces and supports.
(2) Vasyli Int’l, Australia/USA, for prefabricated custom-
molded orthotic insoles and ready-to-wear footwear.
(3) Dr. Comfort, USA, for diabetic and complicated feet.
(4) Otto Bock, Germany, for marketing orthopaedic and
rehabilitation products (Western Zone).
Mr. Shah’s colleague, physiotherapist Tejal Sanover,
Dr. Tejal Sanover made a powerpoint presentation
made a powerpoint presentation on the causes and
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9. Meetings
Miracles in Lonavala
"The hills are live with the music of service!"
Ms. Shazar Robinson (Centre) with Satish Moon and a guest Ms. Robinson speaks about Strong Village and other projects
In the hills of Lonavala, there is a planned miracle taking rudimentary education. There were no community
place in the lives of several homeless and destitute activities and social values. In a nutshell, the children
children who roam the streets by day, and seek shelter lacked ‘role models’ and had no one to guide them.
at the railway stations by night. These kids, several of
whom are addicted to drugs, alcohol and tobacco, are To provide role models for the kids, Satish involved 30
being nurtured back into the world of love and caring volunteers and a karate expert to teach them the art.
by two Samaritans – Satish and Yogita Moon. The volunteers were also trained in nurturing skills.
Today, all of them are helping to build and set up the
Some call it a mission, some a commitment or a passion. new home for these homeless children.
For Satish and Yogita Moon, the Strong Village project is
simply their life’s work. All their efforts are focused on The Moons started an educational project called
the 86 children whom they care for (incuding two of their ‘Shikshan Gram Shelter for Homeless Children’ in a shed.
own). The Moons themselves grew up in an orphanage. Thereafter, the Lonavala Lion’s Club donated a piece of
land for expanding the activity and now a new building
To speak about their project, the Club had invited Ms. houses the Strong Village project. The new building will
Shazar Robinson, an Australian lady, who has devoted also house a library. Ms. Robinson has been speaking to
the last six months of her time to the project. several Rotary Clubs about the Strong Village project
and she appealed to Mid-Town for help.
Amongst many other projects, Mrs. Robinson is working
toward aforestation in the area, as well as educational Satish answered the question about the future of the
programmes about caring for Mother Earth. She has a children. He stressed that if the present is taken care of,
background in healthcare, counselling, public speaking, the future is bound to be good. r
web design and marketing.
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
“A conservative estimate of homeless children by Speakers: Ms. Shazar Robinson, Mr. Satish and
UNICEF stands at a staggering 11 million!” said Ms. Mrs. Yogita Moon
Robinson. To find out the root cause of why so many Subject: Strong Village project
children drift away from their homes and communities, Introduced by: Rtn. Ashwin Shah
a study of three villages around Pune was done, and the Vote of Thanks: Rtn. Manoj Jalan
causes identified. Most had dysfunctional families where
the parents were alcoholics, jobless and/or lacking in – Reported by Rtn. Nargis Wadia
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10. Meetings
No More a Chook-Chook Gadi
The members of the Rotary Club of Bombay Mid-Town were thrilled with Dr. P.C.
Sehgal’s talk on the topic of the modernisation of Mumbai’s railway system.
The Speaker, Dr. P.C. Seghal Dr. P.C. Seghal and Rtn. PP S.B. Anand
The Rotary Club of Bombay Mid-Town was privileged London. Unfortunately, in 1964, the tram service was
enough to be witness to an illuminating presentation stopped as trams were seen to be ‘choking’ the roads.
on this crucial service, which is truly the life sustaining In most developed cities of over a million, there are at
system of our metropolis. Dr. P.C. Sehgal, the recently least four transport systems, including metros.
retired CEO and MD of the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation,
made a comprehensive audiovisual presentation which • In the ‘20s, railway lines ran right up to Colaba, but
covered the early years of the Railways from the British later they were restricted to Churchgate.
era to current times.
• The two railway systems run north-south only, and
Having joined the Railways in 1974, Dr. Sehgal’s vast there is no east-west connectivity, causing hardships for
knowledge and familiarity with the service helped him the commuters.
describe the enormous hurdles a public utility faces in
coping with the problem of the unbridled growth of the • The Railways are a highly subsidised service – the
city’s population. He also spoke about the consequent charges are as low as $1 for 500km. The resulting loss
pressure on its utilities, compounded by a lack of urban of profit is taken care of by the government.
planning, which is skewed to the needs of the elite.
• In 1940, the load factor was one person sitting : two
Dr. Sehgal rued the fact that although 60-70 per standing. Today, the ratio is 1:16!
cent of the population cannot afford personal
vehicles and depends upon public transport, judicious
investments in the latter are lacking and investments
in projects such as flyovers and the sea-link are
favoured – which only results in increased congestion in
central and south Mumbai!
Here are a few observations from Dr. Sehgal’s
presentation which was replete with facts and figures:
• In 1925, there were trams and two railway companies –
the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India (BB&CI) Railway
and the Great Indian Peninsula (GPI) Railway. Later,
The audience pays attention as Dr. Sehgal delivers his talk
the British introduced buses identical to those plying in
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11. Rotaract
Dr. Sehgal's Wise Counsel A Joint Celebration
When planning a major development project,
ensure that it is:
• Socially sustainable The Rotaract Club of Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce
• Customer-wise sustainable & Economics successfully undertook a seminar and
• Energy-wise sustainable a joint meeting with the Interact Club of Walsingham
• Politically sustainable House School and its parent, Rotary Club of Bombay
• Environmentally sustainable and Mid-Town, on March 17, 2012, at Lala's College. The
• Financially sustainable seminar was held in the celebration of World Rotaract
Week. It was a one-of-a-kind meeting, as all the
Dr. Sehgal has authored books on management three partners were present for the same – Rotarians,
and has also written several articles. Interactors and Rotaractors.
Rtn. PP Anil Ambo of Rotary Club of Bombay Mid-Town
This kind of overloading results in accidents and deaths. was the main speaker. He spoke to the Interactors
In the Kargil war, we lost about 3,000 jawans. In our and Rotaractors on the important topic of ‘Personality
trains, we lose 3,000 commuters annually! Development’, and made a presentation on the roles of
the members of Rotaract and Interact.
The lack of modernisation over the past three decades
has been due to the lack of finance/investment, even Rtn. PP Anil Ambo spoke on the topic of Personality
though the city’s tax collection from stamp fees is Development for 45 minutes. He also shared his personal
R11,000 crores. Builders charge premium rates on life experiences with the Interactors and Rotaractors.
properties, proportional to their proximity to the railway Interactor Vidhi, the President of the Interact Club
stations. “Why can’t they be made to contribute to the of Walsingham House School, said, “This was a great
development of the railways?” asked Dr. Sehgal. morning, and this session will help a lot.”
The modernisation was only possible thanks to the Rtn. Kiran Shah, the RCC, was also present at the
funding and involvement of the World Bank. The Railway meeting and was witness to this extraordinary meeting.
Vikas Corporation was set up with the central and state Rtr. Neha Kayal, the District Chairman, T.R.S, and
governments, with 50 per cent shares being held by Secretary Designate for the year 2011-2012, made
each. The study took 17 years to complete and several a presentation about the origin of the Interact and
foreign consultants were involved in the project. Rotaract movements.
It was hoped that funding could be raised from selling The interaction between the three arms of the Rotary
surplus land belonging to the Railways, but that was movement was truly inspiring. It was a session which
not possible, and neither was the hope of increasing the gave guidelines for the future and had a positive effect
cost of tickets. Both of these things have resulted in a on all of us. We are thankful to the Rotaractors of Lala’s
revenue shortfall of R5,000 crores. College, who invited us for such an amazing session. r
In order to expand the service, additional land is – Reported by Rtr. Mudassir Mozawala, Vice President &
required to enable the laying down of extra tracks. Entrepreneurship Director, RC Lala's, and Vidhi Vaghela,
However, slums have heavily encroached upon railway President Interact Club, Walsingham House School
land and to release these, the Railways undertook the
enormous task of constructing new housing for about
15,000 families! The task of convincing the people who
Congratulations
lived in unhealthy shanties to move to their new homes, Rtn. PP Anil Kamath has been
was only successful thanks to the involvement of NGOs. appointed by the DGE Dr. Bal Inamdar
It’s heartwarming to hear the stories of the people who as the District Joint
received this boon – as to how their dismal lives have Secretary for Project
been changed for the better. r 11, which includes the
Rotary Club of Bombay
Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Mid-Town and 10 other
Subject: Rail Vikas Talk by Dr. P.C. Sehgal clubs. Congratulations
to him!
– Reported by Rtn. Nargis Wadia
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12. Tête-à-tête
The Legal Eagles
You don’t want to cross this couple! Nainu and
Shaunak Thacker are both high-powered lawyers,
and eminent members of their field. With great
difficulty, I was able to get an interview with them,
and was rewarded with some fascinating answers.
Nainu and Shaunak on a holiday in Egypt Family time for the Thackers
Tell us about your early years. Did your parents In hindsight, I feel that Shaunak saw a potential nag
influence your career path? in me and decided that it was the best way to keep me
Shaunak: I grew up in a family of lawyers. My grandfather busy and out of his way!
was one of the four magistrates of Bombay Presidency
during the British Raj. My father was a solicitor and Tell us about your profession.
senior-most partner of Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt S: After taking my Solicitor’s exam, I switched to
& Caroe. While I was still in school, my elder brother counsel practice in the Bombay High Court. My work
was studying Law. Often, I used to overhear discussions involves drafting and appearing in litigations in our
between him and my father on the topic. Growing up High Court, Supreme Court and various tribunals,
in this environment, I had little difficulty deciding what including commercial arbitrations. My field of practice is
career to pursue. After I took the Solicitor’s exam, I Commercial and Business Laws (such as Corporate Laws,
switched to the Bar. Admiralty, Trademark and Copyright Laws); Construction
Laws; Environment Laws and Electricity Laws. The Legal
Nainu: Although my father is a lawyer and an income tax profession is very competitive and very exciting.
consultant, it was Shaunak who insisted that I complete
my studies and take up legal practice thereafter. I was N: I have joined a law firm called DSA and mainly
studying Law and Design when we got married and, with practice Property Law.
the birth of both my children shortly after our marriage,
my studies got disrupted. Shaunak, however, encouraged How do you and Nainu juggle your professional
me to complete both my courses. This took several lives with family time?
years; I finished studying Law when my children were S: We try and plan our appointments in advance. Our
giving their 10th and 12th standard exams respectively. place of work and fields of practice are different. As far
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13. Tête-à-tête
as family is concerned, for both of us, family time is professional contacts, I have made many wonderful
completely sacrosanct. friends and have met people from so many different
walks of life, whom I wouldn't have met otherwise.
As parents, what is your philosophy on the issue of
raising children? India is not a litigious society by the standards of
S: Francis Bacon once said, “He that gives good advice, the US. Is that good or bad?
builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and S: It is a good sign if it reflects tolerance, patience and
example, builds with both.” We believe in giving our alternative dispute resolution systems. However, if this
children a good education, proper values, exposure to means that people do not know their civil rights, or they
the world and timely counsel. Thereafter, they can soar do not stand up for themselves and other weaker sections
high in the sky in the direction they choose. or when things are going wrong in our society, then
such ignorance or apathy is extremely unfortunate and
How did you meet Nainu? reflects a social problem which needs to be addressed.
S: That was a long, long time ago! Even before we met, If the affected people are avoiding legal action due to
Nainu followed me everywhere! She was born in the indefinite delays in getting results or the exorbitant costs
involved for the same, then it is an even more serious
problem which needs to be addressed urgently.
What changes are required in the legal system to
make it more streamlined and time sensitive?
S: Society cannot exist without law and order. But what
we need is stricter implementation of existing laws, rather
than having new laws. We all know that when the state
is more corrupt, the laws are most multiplied. ‘Justice
delayed is justice denied’. The way to get a speedier
disposal of litigations is by increasing the number of
judges at all levels of our judiciary. We need more judicial
manpower to do the work that is required to clear the
huge backlog of litigation, and deliver speedy justice.
Courts should think of introducing some deterrents such
as levying penal adjournment costs.
Nainu and Shaunak share a laugh
Are you a pessimist or an optimist?
same hospital as I. She went to the same colleges too S: I am an optimist. When there is hope, there is a
(Sydenham College and Government law College) and it possibility of success. But I do plan for many eventualities
seemed like Providence had decided my fate. and I prepare for the worst in any matter.
If you were not in this profession, what would you Do you have faith in God or something else?
have wanted to do? S: I do not like to personify God. I believe there is a
S: I enjoy photography, so maybe I would have been a supernatural force that has created us and our sense of
wildlife photographer. perceptions of this world and life. I have faith in this life
force and I believe it loves us and that is why it gives us a
Do you feel that life is a rat race? If so, what can new day every morning filled with so many opportunities
one do about it? and challenges, and makes it worth living!
S: I guess life can be a rat race if you look at it that way
and play like a rat. Ever wondered how an eagle looks at Is life complicated, or do we make it so?
the world and at life? S: I think life is simple if we decide to live truthfully and
simply. The choice is entirely ours.
How do you relax and unwind?
S: I stay out of Nainu’s way! And I play tennis, go for Let’s end with your philosophy on life.
long walks, listen to music, read, etc. S: The art of life is to deal with problems as they arise,
rather than destroy one’s spirit by worrying about them
How has Rotary affected your life? too far in advance. r
S: It has opened a great new window to the world
and thrown up many opportunities. Besides building – Interviewed by Manika Krishnamurti
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14. Website News
Special Feature
Rotary Online
The Internet is a place where almost everyone is present these days ­ so is the Rotary
–
Club of Bombay Mid-Town. Rtn. Pres. Kersi Hilloo explains our Club's online presence.
You will be glad to know that our Rotary Club of • Attract new, like-minded and committed members
Bombay Mid-Town has a website, which is operational (popularising our Facebook page, liking and
and regularly updated. Apart from the website, we sharing content on Facebook, mailing Mid-Town Musings'
have a Facebook page, a YouTube channel and our own PDFs, etc.).
domain-related email.
• Increase interaction and camaraderie among Rotarians
We are also publishing Mid-Town Musings in PDF (Adobe (wishing fellow Rotarians on their birthdays and
Acrobat) format, which will enable you to share the same anniversaries etc.).
with your family, friends and associates. The electronic
copy will be in addition to the usual printed copy that • Give wider coverage to our activities and projects (more
you receive. Over a period of time, we are also building photographs and video recordings will help in content
an online archive of Mid-Town Musings that is easily for the website, Facebook page, YouTube channel and
accessible. This can be found at: Mid-Town Musings). Exemplary social work, which is
documented and recorded well, has a good chance of
http://www.bombaymidtown.in/ going viral on the Internet and getting us more funding
for projects.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-
of-Bombay-Mid-Town/150717345020704 While attendance at our weekly meetings is absolutely
essential, we could explore the possibility of video
http://www.youtube.com/bombaymidtown recording some of the more interesting talks to be put
up on the YouTube channel. Those who missed attending
An Internet presence is required for most organisations a meeting could, thus, have a chance to catch up.
(whether social, government or commercial) in the
current scenario. However, the real benefit from this Screenshots of our website and Facebook page are given
presence will be reaped when our Club uses the power below for your reference:
of the Internet to effectively:
Yours in Rotary,
Kersi Hilloo
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15. Humour
Notices
Kindly note the change in Moorad Fazalbhoy’s private email ID. His new E-Mail ID is
mooradfazalbhoy@gmail.com. The old ID, mfazalbhoy@hotmail.com, is now defunct. He can also be
contacted at the office E-Mail ID, which is mail@comelindia.com.
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16. Milestones - April
ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY MID-TOWN  Birthdays 
OFFICE BEARERS 2011-12
President : Kersi Hilloo
Imm. Past President : Bipin Jain
Vice President and Pres. Elect : R.P. Anand
Hon. Secretary : James Brunner
Jt. Hon. Secretary : Manoj Jalan
Hon. Treasurer : Mehli R. Cama 1 APRIL 7 APRIL 9 APRIL
Sergeant at Arms : Munna Mitha Hector Mehta Prasanna Bhagat Arun Jatia
DIRECTORS
Gaurav Kapadia, Robert Lenzen, Anil Ambo, Jamsheed
Patel, Piyush Khaitan, Yogesh Pandya and Nirbhay Jain
INVITEES TO BOARD MEETINGS 2011-12
PP Dr. F.D. Mirza, PP Arrow Sinha Roy,
PP M.R. Currawalla, PP Mohan Lalvani
14 APRIL 21 APRIL 24 APRIL
Dr. Inge krueger Manoj Jalan Lalit Goculdas
Directors In charge and Committee Chairmen
MEMBERSHIP – Dir. Gaurav Kapadia
Classification : PP Yog Shankardas
April
Membership : Naren Mohatta
 Wedding Anniversary 
Membership Development : Ashwin Shah
Rotary Information : PP S.B. Anand 08 Nazneen & Jamsheed Patel 07 Dinesh Vadera
13 Daisy & Hector Mehta 09 Sudha Arun Mehta
CLUB ADMINISTRATION – Dir. Robert Lenzen 26 Suman & B.S. Kumar 09 Indira James Brunner
Programmes : Mahesh Krishnamurthy 26 Shoba & Gopal Motwane 13 Rupande Bharat Parekh
Fellowships Activities : PP Mohan Lalvani 29 Saroj & Ravi Prakash 13 Shakuntala Narendra Shetty
Finance : PP Vishnu Haribhakti 30 Kusum & Kishor Jhaveri 14 Nina Om Mehra
Attendance : Munna Mitha 30 Nirmal & R.P. Anand 15 Uttara Ajoy Bhandare
Bye Laws : PP Anil Kamath 30 Pushpa & Ratan Sanghi 16 Nainu Shaunak Thacker
18 Anjana Kirit Mody
PUBLIC RELATIONS – Dir. Anil Ambo
 Spouse's Birthdays  18 Rajul Ashwin Shah
Public Relations : Kishor Jhaveri 02 Neeta Rohit Patel 18 Saloni Ashok Sharma
4 Way Test : Manoj Jalan 06 Radha Lalit Goculdas 23 Asha Amulya Singh
Financial Opportunity Forum : Parag Parikh
Intouch : PP Tilak Mehta
Bulletin/ Magazine : Nargis Wadia
 EVENTS IN APRIL 
Scholarships and Awards : PP Bhushan Anand Edited and published for Rotary Club
1 Sunday National Polio
Immunisation Day of Bombay Mid-Town, Navjivan III
SERVICE PROJECTS – Dir. Jamsheed Patel Commercial Society Premises Ltd,
4 Wednesday CCC&B Fellowship -
Sakwar Adivasi Area Wodehouse Gym at 7.00 p.m. 10th Floor, Room No.10(R),
Development : Kishore Sharma Lamington Road, Mumbai - 400 008.
11 Wednesday Speaker: To be announced
Nere Village and Eye Care : Nirbhay Jain • Tel: 022 2307 6265;
18 Wednesday Speaker: 2.30 p.m - 10th
Child Welfare : Naren Mohatta Tel/ Fax: 022 2308 2279
BOD Meeting at
Medical Interpast : Dr Anil Tibrewalla Taj Mahal Hotel • Mobile: +91 98336 85849;
Career Guidance : Krishan Khanna • Email: bbyMid-Town@vsnl.net
25 Wednesday Speaker: To be announced
Senior Citizens Welfare : Kishore Jhaveri
Designed and Printed
Environment : PP Lalit Gokuldas
at Spenta Multimedia,
Congratulations
Polio and Care of Handicapped : Gaurav Kapadia
Editorial: Rashida S. Arsiwala
Interact : Jamshed Patel
Design: Payal Sumaya
Rotaract : Kiran Shah
Peninsula Spenta,
Innerwheel : PP Mohan Lalvani Kudos to Rtn. PP Ajay Gupta from
the Rotary Club of Bombay Pier, Mathuradas Mill Compound,
Sports : James Brunner
on being elected as the District Senapati Bapat Marg,
International Family Exchange
Governor Nominee for the Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013.
and Tours : Santosh Kejriwal RY 2014-2015 at the
International Projects : PP Arrow Sinha Roy recently concluded District
3140 Conference, which Page coordinated by Allan Chenyen
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION – Dir. Piyush Khaitan was held in Mumbai. The paper for the MUSINGS
Funds Raising : Mehli R. Cama is donated by Rtn. Bimal Shroff
District Meets : PP Navin Shah Please send your articles and news for for which the Club is
Rotary Foundation : Vicky Punjabi Musings to Nargis Wadia or Allan Chenyen extremely grateful.
preferably by the 16th of every month.