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Over 100 kids from the weaker sections of the city get Educated!
Mumbai: Rotaract Club of Mumbai DownTown (aka RCMDT), a youth wing of the Rotary International, continued its legacy of sponsoring the school fees of over 100 children from below the poverty line. Through this project we personally go to the individual beneficiary’s house; conduct a strict survey of families from very weak financial backgrounds; verify every supporting document (Income v/s Expenses) and on basis of the survey, help in their child’s education by sponsoring their annual school fees.
Gyaan Daan (A Child Education Project) is RCMDT’s flagship project which is being organized since 42 years now. A surprise visit to the beneficiaries is made in the month of May and a survey is conducted by the members based on the predefined criteria with the style of living and the supporting documents for expenses and income. The form of a child is also rejected if the standard has improved over the previous year or has completed the schooling.
Commonwealth Gold Medalist, World Wrestling Champion Sangram Singh and a Philanthropist who graced the occasion on his birthday commented, “I am highly impressed with the systems and process this Rotaract Club follows in conducting the project. Considering that they are generating funds through donations and corporate sponsorships, the money invested is genuinely going to the needy through the finest channel. Spending time with these children was one of the best birthdays I have ever celebrated. I promise to support them in this cause in every possible way like I have been doing.”
Rtr. Mustafa Disawala, President, Rotaract Club of Mumbai DownTown highlighted, “Since past 42 years we sponsor the school fees for about 100 children whose progress reports and school fee cards are regularly checked by our members, thereby ensuring that the funds provided are being utilized solely for the educational purpose. Our efforts remain to incorporate and educate more children every year from across the city.”
Along with the education fees, the children are counseled twice in a year during the special camps organized for them twice in a year and to maintain the child’s focus towards education and become a responsible youth. A month’s food grains, notebooks & writing material is distributed along with the fees. Free medical checkup and basic health medicines were given by the doctors from Workhardt Hospital.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
