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Bandra Reclamation turns Zero-Waste “Waste is a misplaced resource.”

Recognising how garbage issues take an ugly turn, many organizations and apartments in Bandra Reclamation have embraced the Zero-waste movement, an increasingly popular lifestyle that aims to produce as little trash as possible. The Bandra Reclamation Area Volunteers’ Organization (BRAVO) have partnered with the Stree Mukti Sanghatana (SMS) and MCGM H-West Ward in collaboration with Bajaj Electricals CSR to successfully install 16 wet-waste compost units at subsidized costs in various institutions and residents. “The idea of making Bandra Reclamation waste-free started 10 years ago. Getting the authorities to agree took a lot of time. It is only when we had this very

active ward officer that we managed to get it going,” said BRAVO Trustee Vidya Vaidya. Union of Co-operative Societies (UNICOS) is an association of 23 buildings and hence generates different kinds of waste. “We wanted to put less pressure on the BMC and therefore came up with the idea of a waste management plant. The residents have been very cooperative and eager to participate in any initiative which is eco-friendly,” affirmed Subroto Chakraborty, Secretary of UNICOS. Deepika D’Souza, a consultant with Stree Mukti Sanghatana & coordinator for the Bandra Reclamation project, said, “The entire process is very simple. First, a waste audit of the society is done to look at the

Bandra Reclamation Area Volunteers’ Organization have partnered with Stree Mukti Sanghatana & H-West Ward to successfully install 16 wet-waste compost units amount of wet, dry & garden waste gener- will be provided for the first three months ated. The installation of the unit takes only to maintain the compost pits.” Sharlene Lobo a couple of hours. All the necessary equipContd. on Page 3 >> ment, additives, co-operatives & training

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Bandra Reclamation turns Zero-Waste Contd. from Page 1 What is an organic waste compost pit? It is a prefabricated above-ground structure scientifically designed by the BARC for Mumbai residents. Biodegradable waste is segregated at source & contained in a shallow pit for 30-45 days for decomposition. As new waste is added to the top layers everyday, the decomposed section at the bottom is released through the drawers located at the base of the unit. A A large composting unit caters to 140 families & can tackle 60 kgs of wet-waste large composting unit (installed at UNICOS Phase II) caters to 140 families and can tackle 60 kgs of wet-waste everyday while a smaller unit can handle around 40 kgs. At Ashiana building, two small pits process about 80 kgs of waste catering to 115 flats. A third type - called the Tumbler - is a set of Resident CK Narula holds the Swachh two drums that is manually rotated twice a day for aeration. Two sets of tumblers can Bharat award given by BMC to Agasti Bldg easily manage 30 kgs of trash at once. All kitchen & pulverized yard waste is unload- priced at Rs 80,000 & Rs 50,000 respeced into the pit & mixed with coco peat to tively. Under the subsidiary scheme, the curb the smell & keep away pests & insects. beneficiaries will have to pay around Rs 50,000 & Rs 25,000 for the large and small pits respectively. A step further Anand Sagar building uses their compost to grow their own organic food. A plot of Future plans land on the premises has been made avail- “Vegetable gardens are the next step,” able for fruit & vegetable plantations. “Our said Vaidya. “Things are smooth but slow. coconut plantation produces an average of It takes a lot of time for people to think Two sets of tumblers can easily manage 30 kgs of trash at once 1000 coconuts & 50 to 60 kgs of mangoes differently. There are some who are still every year that we distribute amongst flat short-sighted but we’re trying our level members,” said Najmudin Bookwala, sec- best to push them.” There are plans to meet retary of Anand Sagar. Every 60 kg of wet- with groups that can advice residents how waste yields 6 to 7 percent of compost that to reduce waste at homes & offices. As far can be used by societies to grow their own as inorganic waste is concerned, that is still going to the conservancy staff that works food or trade it as manure. in each building. Activist groups have been Each doing their own bit to make a big- very clear not to tread on their toes by severing their only source of income. ger impact Despite the activists’ efforts some sociThe mini city of Bandra Reclamation is home to four educational institutes, 26 eties are still reluctant to set up their comrestaurants, one hospital, a fire brigade, a post pits. As part of an uncompromising temple, ONGC quarters and three govern- effort, Sharad Ughade, Assistant Municipal ment and quasi government bodies. The Commissioner of H-West ward, said, “Acinstallation that began last April, now cov- cording to recent guidelines laid down by ers an array of societies like Ashiana Build- the BMC, any society that generates more ing, Mount Mary Steps, New Reclamation than 100 kgs of waste per day is regarded Ms. Idzes Kundan (AMC) felicitaties HIG colony residents for supporting Segregation Building (25, 29) and UNICOS Phase II. as bulk generator. Hence, it will be their Places like Rangsharda & Lilavati have set responsibility to segregate and process the up a 200 kg and 1 metric ton waste-plant waste. BMC will extend full support to sorespectively. They will soon be anchoring cieties undertaking this responsibility and their compost pits to a biogas plant. This for those not doing it, action will be taken will meet the cooking energy needs in against them by issuing a notice under the canteens and restaurants. Also, the New Mumbai Municipal Corporation (MMC) Reclamation area which consists of seven Act & Maharashtra Regional and Town buildings is entirely zero waste. They have Planning (MRTP) Act.” This step was deemed necessary to one big pit, one small pit & a set of tumreduce the burden on landfills that are as blers installed. tall as a five-storeyed building. Many education drives, plays and seminars by SMS Cost benefits To give a major boost to the Zero-waste and BRAVO in schools and societies have movement, the Bajaj Electricals CSR subsi- led Bandra Reclamation to herald change. dy share is available at 30-50 percent. As of The rest of Mumbai is to follow suit. Sharlene Lobo now, the large and small compost pits are Asif Zakria alongside Ms. Idzes Kundan (centre) felicitate HIG colony residents

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NEWS

MGP AWARDS 2018 - A HUGE SUCCESS

East Indian of the Year 2018: Neale Murray The East Indian awards night held at the Andrews Auditorium on 7th February was a huge success. Mobai Gaothan Panchayat had organised a super show that evening - complete with AV presentations. It was balanced with awards and entertainment, that kept the audience happy throughout. The award winners deserve our thanks for their endeavours. Among the highlights of the event were special performances by Cedric & Jane Tixeira, Valentine Machado & Luvella; Shining Stars, a cultural troupe performed

East Indian Initiative of the Year 2018: Major Leon Fonseca LIVE with their music and dance, Valentine Music Makers, the East Indian Band of the year performed before and after the show; while 22 awards were presented to those who made our Community proud. The award winners were: 1. Neale Murray 2. Fr. Magi Murzello 3. Charmaine Dsouza 4. Romell Group 5. Dr. Maria Barretto 6. Pritam Colaco

7. Orlem Bazaar Cross 8. David Cardoz 9. Bassein East Indian Association 10. Gregory 11. Valentine Music Makers 12. Ryan Menezes 13. Major Leon Fonseca 14. St. Peter’s Confraternity 15. Bishop Bosco Penha 16. Fr. Vernon Aguiar 17. Fr. Simon Borges 18. Fr. Joe Pereira 19. Pascal Lopes

East Indian Band of the Year 2018 Valentine Music Makers 20. Allan D’Mello 21. Reena Almeida 22. Melville Murzello After the awards, invitees went for dinner. The East Indian theme dinner prepared by the college students of St. Andrew’s College (Hospitality) was marvellous. The grand ambience of the air-conditioned San Andre Banquet Hall, complimented the food – with a happy ending. Kenneth Peso

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Budget - Middle class left out Poor kicked out Budget 2018 was supposed to be populist as was the guess for the Ruling Party, prophesying that they would do anything to win the next general election to stay in power by doling out 'sops' to the Electorate', specially the middle class & the weaker sections of the society as they form a major portion of the vote bank. However it does not turn out to be that way. On the contrary it appears the think tank of the Ruling Party have discovered to their astonishment after the Gujarat polls that the rural sector comprising of a sizeable portion of the vote bank cannot be simply ignored. Suddenly this party has become aware that the all important 'kissan' should be kept satisfied at all times or face the consequences of sure defeat in 2019, when the nation goes to the polls to elect new Lok Sabha. In a nutshell the whole exercise of formulating this budget has turned out to be a farce. In the first place there is no development for growth even though predictions have already made of increase in GDP to 7.5%. This is like putting the cart in front of the horse. In the same manner there has also been a new discovery called 'Modicare', just like 'Obamacare' which Donald Trump simply chewed it up like a hungry cow. So 'Modicare' with its revolutionary

idea has come up with this universal like health scheme for the poor, where the Center will bear 60% of the cost & the State to pay the remaining 40%. The BJP ruled states have not opened their mouths, but will non-BJP states accept this additional burden when they are already struggling to meet the minimum requirements for good governance. That apart has the Finance Minister put in place a gigantic infrastructure required for the health scheme or is it also one the elections slogans we heard several times calling for 'Sab ka sath, Sab ka vikas'.

Jeevan Jagriti, Satyakam & Dhara Society celebrated 50 years

On 18th February evening, residents of Jeevan Jagriti, Satyakam & Dhara Society, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill; had a grand 50 golden years celebration in their compound. This event was made memorable as it showcased a variety of spontaneous talent from the cosmopolitan flat owners – of all age groups. Indeed, this was history in the making. Early birds enjoyed some great chaat – and then were witness to superb singing and games. Oldies who owned flats when it was just built, reminisced about the society’s early days – and it was wonderful to learn a lot from their past experiences of Bandra. Comperes Dom Fernandes and

Ms Tarveen Kaur handled the event very well – giving a pep to all who participated. Shirish Nadkarni & Dr. Namrata Joshi stole the hearts of the audience with their ‘peppy’ duets. Children who sang and danced were wonderful. Dinner created a superb situation for neighbourly camaraderie, rarely found in housing societies. Saraswat Bank (where Jeevan have their housing society account) has sponsored their 50th Annual Day and Bandra Buzz were the media partner. Surely, this was a milestone for the residents, which will always be remembered. Kiran Mehta

Ever since India's Independence there was never a time when people have lauded the Finance Minister for a budget presentation & receiving a thumb's up from all sections of the society. Budgeting in India is done with the sole purpose of seeking vote banks but with no real meaning of uplifting poverty or bringing social justice, maintaining proper law & order, making living in cities & towns more comfortable with easy of transport & infrastructure. The reason why there is overall dissatisfaction in the country is due to rampant corruption, so much so that even the le-

gal department of the BMC is not spared from this malice. What is more astounding of this budget is that there is a 0% GST on Gandhi topi, puja materials, sindoor & plastic bangles. Whereas there is 12% GST for Women's Sanitary Napkins. When this ridiculous hike in tax was raised in public forums, the government came out with a smart answer stating that school girls in rural areas were provided free sanitary napkins to show how they are helping the poor. This brainless government does not understand that the need for women using sanitary napkins in rural areas is more than that of school girls. Besides how many people do we see wearing Gandhi Topi's other than a few in rural pockets of Maharashtra and up north. By taxing 0% GST on such Topi's, the Finance Minister thinks he is being more patriotic & doing a great favour to our country. A real budget should focus on less or no taxation on medicines, food, clothes & housing rather than be greedy & tear open the stomach to grab golden eggs. If this an election budget, the ruling party should get ready to vacate parliament next year or whenever the nation goes to the polls. We haven't seen anything credible in the past 4 years other than useless slogans. Amar Singh

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CAMPUS

It’s not enough to be compassionate, you ought to act

Social Responsibility Forum (SRF), NMIMS is a student initiative making efforts, taking small steps and hoping that they culminate into a big change, a change in the mind-set and the mentality of the society as a whole. The club always believed that change does not take place overnight, instead we, as a team need to work towards it passionately & fervidly. Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love and care and eventually shape this society into something, that we’ll call perfect. And that is what the club works for!

AARAMBH, the flagship event of the club, is a 5km marathon held at Bandstand, Bandra, where people from the entire city come and participate, and run for a cause. Every year, SRF addresses a new social problem and believes in coming up with solutions to eradicate it and achieve its aim of a better world, thus giving shape to its motto of ‘Dream. Believe. Achieve’. AARAMBH, this year, stood for the cause of Women Rehabilitation from Trafficking. Human Trafficking is a rapidly growing social curse, a cobweb that has victimised a

big share of people, through its clutches of sexual and labour exploitation. Amidst the need for sexual slaves and cheap labour, the fundamental rights of the women go for a toss. It’s high time that we put an end to this before this turns into a fatal vicious circle and eats us away. This year SRF had collaborated with Apne Aap Women’s Collective (AAWC), an NGO that actively aims to provide a caring & supportive platform of wholesome services to help women, girls & children in the Red Light Area of Kamathipura to make

choices for a dignified & better quality life. With a huge footfall supporting the cause; the 9th year of the titillating journey of Aarambh ’18 was a grand success. SRF is proud to present the winners of the marathon - In the male category - Swapnil (1st Finisher), Kantilal (2nd Finisher) and Akshay Aland (3rd Finisher). In the female category, Varsha Bhavari (1st Finisher), Meenakshi Patil (2nd Finisher) and Aishwarya Mishra (3rd Finisher). Dhruva Vohra

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St. Andrew’s receives Best College Award for holistic approach towards education A feather in the cap of Bandra has been added as St. Andrew’s College has received the Best College Award for 2015-16 by the Mumbai University (MU). The college was honoured by the acting Vice-Chancellor of the MU for its work done in educating large number of students since over 35 years. It is more than a college claims Fr Magi Murzello who serves as the manager of St. Andrew’s College. “It is more than just a college, just a degree. It is an exchange of information as education is a celebration. Students, teachers and faculty members exchange information to help each other to go beyond and live life,” Fr Murzello exclaimed. The college deserved this award as it has initiated various programmes, courses, events, sessions and scholarships for the transformation of the education scenario. It has increased its focus on research. Every year three International or National Conferences are organised and the college possesses four research journals with ISSN numbers. Six students have also completed their doctorate (Ph.D) study.

Apart from research, students are also part of various seminars & workshops. Annie Pinto, a student said, “We participate in various informative sessions which help us increase our knowledge & gain a broader perspective of current issues. Cultural, art & skill workshops provide us a platform to exhibit our talent & innovate ourselves.

The festivals & celebration gives us an opportunity to interact with other students, learn & grow.” The aim is to bring about an exchange of ideas and perspectives claimed Marie Fernandes who has been serving as the Principal of St. Andrew’s College since 2006. Fernandes said, “We want to focus

on holistic development of students where our students excel in academics, skills, talent and also contribute to the society in a healthy way. We want to transform our students into individuals with values and skills to become successful in life.” Students are studying Science, Commerce, Arts & other self-financing courses like Mass Media, Management Studies, Banking and Insurance, Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, Hotel Management and Masters programme at the college. Students of the second year are involved in about 20 hours of work for the downtrodden & marginalised in addition to the NSS programme of the MU. The college has also received a cash prize Rs 50,000 as part of the Best College Award. Fernandes said, “We will use these funds to introduce a scholarship for excellence for students and staff. We have the UNESCO & Cardinal Paul Poupard Chair for Inter-Religious & Inter-Cultural Dialouge. We aim to initiate many more scholarships & programmes for the benefit of students.” Ronald Rodrigues

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Stanislaus Under-14 lift DPRC Silver Jubilee trophy A power pack performance led St. Stanislaus Under-14 B team to lift the DPRC Silver Jubilee title, beating their own seniors in the final game by 2-0. The five-a-side Rink Football Tournament was held on the DPRC grounds Bandra and conducted by the Bandra Gymkhana. It was a nail-biting match.

The winning line up led by Athav Bhandare, Joshua Almeida, Vivaan Fernandes, Calvin D’Souza, Steve Fernandes, Clint Fernandes, Ruel Fernandes, Hamad Quershi and Parth Sutar (earlier) did not have a great start when St. Theresa Bandra beat them 1-0, in the league phase. But this loss proved to be a booster dose to these ‘shin-

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ing stars’, who did not look back after this game; beating St. Andrews Bandra 3-0, followed by a 13-0 victory against KVM which secured them a slot in the finals. The finals against their own seniors was a ‘never before encounter’, as there was nothing to lose for the junior boys. One could see the excitement and dilemma for the coaches - Sir Henry Furtado and Raj Shekhar, who have been training both the teams. Striker Vivaan Sanghvi broke the shackles and provided 1-0, lead in the first 5 minutes of the game. What followed next was a treat for any football fan to watch.

The seniors used all their experience and finally Zuber provided an equalizer. As one could guess, the results had to be from a nerve raising penalty shoot-out. The seniors failed to hold on and it ended in a dramatic win for the junior boys, lifting the cup 2-0. Steve Fernandes and Ruel Fernandes netted the 2 goals, providing an unforgettable win - the boys will cherish in their memories, forever. Capt. Ivan Mendonca President (SCHS) and Cornel Gonsalves Sec. (SCHS) were the chief guests and gave away the prizes. Derrick Drego

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Samita kicks up a storm with Martial Arts “The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.” Many a sportsperson have expressed this during their career. However, Samita Lalwani, a fourteen-year-old martial arts champion, has lived by and come to believe in this statement since the age of 4. Taking up after her dad, Amit Lalwani who is an expert in martial arts types like karate, kickboxing, kobudo, muay thai to name a few and is in a way a celebrity himself given his rich expertise in the field, Samita used to spend days crying due to the extreme pain in her limbs when she was younger. Unknown to many, injuries are quite p r o m i nent-more so to the lower leg, foot, ankle, hand and wrist, especially w h e n being introduced to the art; martial arts require and develop really strong limbs and core after a while. Samita loves the disciplines of karate, kickboxing, kobudo and thang ta more than the rest. Thang Ta is an ancient martial art from Manipur also known as the art of sword and spear for which she has won the Shri Bharat J Shah rotating trophy for the best student. “Now when I think of it, the pain

I used to endure then seems to be worth it. performance at this international event. Even recently at the national U14 champi- What’s more striking is at the age of nine, onship in Gujarat last year I happened to Samita was already winning medals in the break my ankle bone during the fight in under-18 age category at the district level. the finals, but it’s only after the fight did At the World Championship in Delhi in I realise the extent of the injury but more 2016 & Manchester just last year, Samita importantly I went on to win the gold for continued her winning my state,” says the beaming Samita, who ways bagging a silver at age 14 has already brought plenty of lau- & a bronze medal. rels to the country and studies at the Utpal But her Shanghvi Global School. achievements Representing the country at the World have required Championship in Malta 2015, Samita won a much discipline, dazzling gold & bronze medal in the Young Female Low Belts category, outclassing her opponents with ease. Father & Daughter Amit Lalwani with Samita

But it wasn’t an easy journey by any means. Just three weeks before the event, she was diagnosed with dengue and her doctor advised her complete bedrest. Imagine her innate strength, both physical and mental, to go on and win! She also features in the Limca Book of Records for her winning

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which is the secret to the success of most sportpersons and in her own words, “Difficult shores lead to beautiful destinations. But I can attribute my victories to the discipline and order my parents have i n c u l c at e d in me. My

mother is a crystal healer and helps me practise reiki. I also do a lot of yoga. Practise relieves me both physically and mentally of any stress. I aspire to be the Sports Leader of my school next year.” And when she isn’t practising, Samita is involved in dramatics at her school. She also is an expert at designing rangoli, listening to music and reading; the book How To Succeed by Abdussalam Chaus is her Bible! “My friends are proud of what I do and sometimes intrigued as well. Sometimes they watch me practise in school and want to try out the art.” But she isn’t content just yet and wants to do more. Samita plans to pick up the ropes of Muai Thai by training from the very region it originated-Thailand - in the coming months. “Muay Thai is the art of eight limbs and is also the national sport of Thailand,” she goes on to explain. In spite of achieving so much at such a young age, Samita remains grounded. She maintains a to-do list on a daily basis and prioritises her tasks. Her teachers also have a number of positive things to say about her including the fact that she has great grasping power. Most of all Samita appreciates the efforts her parents, school & also God on a daily basis. But that’s not to take away anything from what she has achieved with her own efforts. And if she continues with the same vigour, India could very well soon have another sportsperson! Valerian D’Costa

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Travel Trends in 2018 Right from eating a Tagliatelle Carbonara in a gorgeous seaside café along the Almafi coast of Italy, to skydiving in Interlaken right in the midst of the Swiss Alps or trekking through the dense jungles of Amazon, or to simply learning a new skill during a holiday, 2018 is going to be the year for Experiential Travel. Indian families are beginning to take short breaks multiple times a year to indulge in unique offerings. Wellness Vacations: From yoga sessions to mediation camps & cycling tours to spa salons, health-conscious travel has never been so popular. As the stress of daily life increases, people are opting for short getaways often. Wellness centres are emerging as people are starting to focus on improving their physical, emotional & mental well-being. Hot Tip: Rejuvenation centres in the foothills of the Himalayas, spa therapy in Bali, Ayurvedic & meditation camps in Kerala.

lar ways for travellers to learn more about a place, its art, music, literature & food. Food adventure tours have become popular with companies creating customised tieups with local families to offer an authentic experience of local a homemade kitchen. Taking a cook class or a course on food & wine pairings & sourcing fresh products for the local farmers market make for an exciting way of discovering a new place. One of my fond memories is the food tour I undertook in the 9th century Medina in Fes, Morocco, the world food sampling that included game meat across London’s many street markets & the Paella cooking class in Spain. 2018 is clearly making inroads for the Gourmet Traveller. Hot Tip: Go on a walking street food tour to learn more about the local food or take a half day class to learn a new dish you can try back home. The best time to visit a new place is during a festival to hook up with its locals & get a real sense of the place.

The Gourmet Traveller: What better way to immerse yourself in the local culture & tradition than though its food. Culture festivals across the globe have become popu-

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local guest house & homestays, hiring local community guides & participating in local activities to give back & experience a more real & authentic sense of the country. Hot Tip: Teaching English in South East Asia, Ecological conservation & community service in Africa, Building houses in Nepal & India, animal rescue in the Amazon, working with kids in South America. Recognising the convenience & comfort offered by tour packages particularly to certain destinations where language is a barrier, more people will opt for tour operators that specialize in providing a local & authentic experience of the place through homestays, food tours, camping in the desert & other remote locations. My personal favourite being Intrepid (that specializes in small group tours of not more than 15 people) with their local & highly informative guides, opportunities to interact with the native folk, daily adventures with plenty of free time to pursue your own interests. For 2018, there’s a clear trend towards Experiential Travel, places that were either relatively unknown or adventures that are rare & not otherwise common. At dinner parties it’s ‘bragging rights’ that matter. No kudos to be gained by telling everyone about a mainstream travel experience. Brinelle Lobo

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Dental Implants: Teeth, Smile, Confidence & more Did you know that dental implants are made of what rockets are made of? Titanium! A few years back doctors used to treat damaged teeth with root canals, dentures or bridges. However, these procedures did more damage to the adjacent teeth than supporting the damaged tooth. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. A much-celebrated gold medallist and ex-faculty at D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Dr Meghna Dang, sets herself apart from her contemporaries with her unique track record of achievements. After obtaining her Masters in Prosthodontics, she went on to get her Diploma in Laser Dentistry (Germany) and Certificate in Advanced Surgical Implantology from the Ameri-

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