Music and Youth
Radio City urges citizens to donate for good cause
Mumbai: Many people find it difficult to resist the urge of an unexpected shopping spree, eventually cluttering the house with heaps of unused goods is definitely not a good idea, especially when there are people around us who may be in need of basic essentials. With this thought in mind along with the intention to make a difference in the lives of those who are needy, Radio City launched ‘Naya Laaye To Purana – Khali Karo’ campaign to inspire its listeners to give away their old belongings such as books, clothes, shoes and donate them to the less fortunate.
The radio network launched its morning-led activity namely Radio City ‘Khali Karo,’ appealing to Radio City’s millions of listeners in Mumbai city to donate for a noble cause, while also helping them get rid of their old items in the process. The idea of the campaign is to encourage listeners to fill joy in the lives of underprivileged people and help contribute positively to society.
“Our radio channel was built on the strong foundation of bringing people together, and connecting countless listeners all across the country. All our campaigns and initiatives are an amalgamation of universal emotions and good content that can transform lives, and this initiative is yet another extension of the same,” Radio City chief creative officer Kartik Kalla said. “There is no bigger collective experience than coming together for a noble cause, and using one’s platform to spread and encourage an activity that can benefit thousands of underprivileged people, and give them a better standard of life. At Radio City, we will continue to launch initiatives that brings the world together, just like our platform.”
The campaign received an overwhelming response from the citizens of Mumbai. The collection drive was conducted by Radio City over the course of a week and the team collected approximately 80 bags of clothes, WiFi routers, sofa, beds, shoes, books, toys, chairs, fans which were all then handed over to the NGO Goonj Foundation, in order to support and benefit the underprivileged community in the city, said the radio network in a statement.
Recently, Radio City also culminated award-winning social cause campaigns namely ‘Ek Kapda Abhiyaan,’ ‘Thand Se Jung’ in regions such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh. The objective of the initiative was to spread warmth in the lives of the underprivileged.
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
Tickets available on BookMyShow. Visit youthfestival.srmd.org or follow @globalyouthfestival on Instagram.
