PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE AUGUST 2020
Rtn. Gaurav Jaggi President Rotary Club of Capital City New Delhi RI District 3012
Dear Fellow Rotarians, I wish and hope that you and your loved ones are in great health and spirits. The Rotary International monthly theme for August is “Membership and New Club Development”. We excite our membership with new blood and forming new friendships. We have worked towards attracting new members, retaining and recognizing the existing members. In furtherance to this, on 15th August, 2020, we welcomed, Rtn. Deepa Digani into the Rotary Club of Capital City New Delhi. Exciting times in Rotary as we look to add names to our rosters and to form new alliances! The month of August has been very eventful for Our Club as we have scaled our activities at South Asia level with Rotarians and Rotaractors. We have celebrated the Independence Day by marking the entry of Yoga and its benefit at South Asia level which was appreciated by Rotarians and Rotaractors throughout South Asia Chapters of Rotary.
As usual we also celebrated the Independence Day with the under privileged children of Change I Network and conducted the painting competitions along with the flag march. I am really thankful to all over members for supporting me and attending all events of the club. We are trying our best to do the required activities even during this pandemic and I really need the continuous support of the club members for doing these activites on regular basis. Rtn. Gaurav Jaggi President Rotary Club of Capital City New Delhi RI District 3012
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CLUB ACTIVITIES INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Rotary Club of Capital City New Delhi along with Change I Network (‘CIN’) celebrated Independence Day on 15th August 2020 with underprivileged children studying at Change I Network. The program was attended by IPP Rtn. Manoj Agarwal and program was followed by Flag Ceremony, Tree Plantation, and Stationery Distribution to underprivileged children.
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WORLD RELAXATION DAY
On 15th August 2020 Our Club in association with Rotaract District Organization RID 3012 and Rotaract South Asia MDIO celebrated World Relaxation Day on Yoga and its benefits. The programme was organized in association with RFM group owned by Mr. Saksham Chawla. It was a very interactive session as all the club members and other participants were enriched with various benefits of Yoga.
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The sessions were conducted by renowned Yoga Guru Rtn. T.N. Malhotra ji and the team of RFM. The Club received lot of appreciation from Rotary Clubs throughout South Asia as 1356 number of Rotarians and Rotaractors attended the event. Rtr. Bhargavi Puri, President of Rotractor Club of Capital City New Delhi was the master of the ceremony.
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MUSICAL NIGHT
Members of the Rotary Club of Capital City New Delhi celebrated Independence Day together on 15th August 2020 with a musical night by famous singer Alankar Mahtolia to stay connected with each other and to stress out themselves during this tough time of the pandemic. The musical event organized virtually and thoroughly enjoyed by all the club members. 5.
WOMEN’S HEALTH TALK
On Occasion of Women’s Equality Day, 26th August, Rotary Club of Capital City New Delhi in association with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj held a women’s health talk session. Dr. Mayur Das, Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology was the speaker for the session, who shared in-depth knowledge of PCOD & PCOS. It was a very interactive session as all the club members and other participants were enriched with the knowledge and many young ladies from the participants participated in the conversation and cleared their doubts.
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INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBER
On 15th August 2020, the First Lady of Rotary, Rtn. Pooja Jaggi led the induction of Rtn. Deepa Digani into the Rotary Club of Capital City New Delhi.
This will be marked as a wonderful addition to the club and we look forward to working with her.
CELEBRATIONS
Birthday: 2nd August Rtn. Anil Sahay
Birthday: 4th August Rtn. Shreya Aggarwal
Anniversary: 27th August Rtn. Pooja Jaggi & Gaurav Jaggi
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TEACHING THE TASTE OF ROYALTY & ELEGANCE Equiwings Sports, a leading name in India’s Equestrian Circuit has been at the forefront of making Champions at the National & International levels. Led by Rtn. Ahmad Afsar, Former National player and Former Coach & Manager of India’s Most successful Indian Equestrian Tent Pegging Team, Equiwings offers Individuals, Children, Corporates, Ladies to transform their lives through Horse Riding & Equestrian Sports. Horse Riding has always been considered a Lifestyle order for the World’s Elite. The sheer Elegance that a Horse Rider carries with him/ her is unmatched since ages. Considered as one of the Most Expensive Passions or Lifestyle Hobbies, the dream of many always had remained unfulfilled to mount of an exclusive breed of a Horse and Learn the Art of Horsemanship. Equiwings Sports is transforming the mindset and have devised strategies to make this Royal Hobby & a Royal Sport affordable Rtn. Ahmad Afsar and convenient for a wider audience. Equiwings Sports through its School Outsourcing Programs offers the Best Horsemanship Training modules for kids, Corporates and Special Children. With its Therapeutic Effects, Horse Riding brings a massive positive transformation in every Individuals life. More so, in these times of Covid-19, it is the Top “No Contact” Sport, that any Student, Parent, Professional can take up with ease at any of the Equiwings Centres, which are predominantly in Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurugram. Besides, being having Majestic flavour, Horse Riding and Equestrian Sports have tremendous Physical & Mental Health Benefits. Majestic, noble, proud, magical, powerful, beautiful, living breathing art, the embodiment of grace, athleticism and strength, are just a few ways we humans describe horses. Qualities such as loyalty, integrity and honesty are a part of the horse’s natural being. A horse always gives us an honest response of what is represented to it. It has no ego to cloud its perception. Through interaction with horses we can learn to know ourselves better as the feelings of trust are learned by children and horse the same way. Horses are totally honest. They never lie; they are incapable of doing so since they are more forthcoming in their feelings, physically and emotionally as they are not concerned with an “Image”. Horse riding teaches us to communicate, learn patience, timing, institution and awareness. Riding horse’s entails much more than just sitting on a horseback and waiting for the horse to take you for a ride. It is not about winning or losing like many other sports, it is about being in touch with one’s self and finding one’s unique talents and abilities. Just think of horse riding as a metaphor for empowerment, a metaphor for concentration, a metaphor for the strength we all have but do not think we have. Mastering horse-back riding and doing it well gives people a strong sense of self confidence and achievement. The Best exercise termed by top doctors of the world which energises every cell of the body and provides relaxation to the mind. Horse Riding is the Best Anti-Stress Medication prescribed by several European Doctors. Equiwings Sports offers it all. The organisation has the distinction of organising several State, National and International Championships. It also has produced several National and International Medal Winners. Equiwings offers various other Sports Programs like Archery training, Shooting, Table Tennis, Modern Pentathlon and The Tentathlon, it also focusses on full school sports outsourcing programs and helping schools and its students find the best Sport of Interest and then nurtures the interest into talent & training. But the main focus is on Equestrian & Horse Riding because it is a Lifestyle Sport that can be taken up at any age, from a 4 Year old to an 80 Year old adult. The results of taking up the Sport are amazing. Being the Only Recognised ITPF Certified Coach & Jury in India, Rtn Ahmad Afsar in association with the World’s Best Sporting Brains, have devised very easy learning mechanisms to make it easy for people to take up Horse Riding and Pursue Equestrian Sports.
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THE NEW ICON OF INDIAN EQUESTRIAN
RIS. AJAY SAWANT “ARJUNA AWARDEE”
It was in March 2015 at Gautambudh University, Greater Noida that Equiwings Sports, Company of our member Rtn. Ahmad Afsar under the aegis of Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) and in association with Uttar Pradesh Sports Department were organising Asian & International Equestrian Tent Pegging Championship.
Indian Team had been long deprived of playing abroad, because the Indian Equestrian Federation had their focus only on Asian Games that did not have Tent Pegging as a discipline after 1982. But destiny changed and the Federation decided to field an Indian Team at the ITPF World Cup Qualifiers & Emirates International Championship in December 2015 in Abu Dhabi.
EFI’s National’s were also conducted prior to the International Event where Risaldar Ajay Sawant stormed into the Top 4 Players out of over One Hundred Riders of various Units of Indian Army, Various Police Units, State Teams and other Paramilitary Teams.
When all training & preparations had been completed, to the shock of Indian Team, the federation informed that the Sports Ministry will not be funding the travel and other Training program for the International event. This is when Mr. Brijesh Mathur, a philanthropist and a member of EFI came forward to help the team.
The Silent Jawan of India’s prestigious 61st Cavalry Unit of the Great Indian Army, had all the requisite Training, Determination and zeal to succeed. He made a mark at the International & Asian Championship where 12 other Top Nations were participating. Sawant not only won several International Medals but was Adjudged the Best Rider from ASIA. His India Team Manager, Ahmad Afsar says, “Sawant gets success because of his clear thought process for the Game. At the Start of his run, when his steed picks the top gear and in control of his line & length at the Tent Pegging Track, a resounding voice with a slogan “HEY SHIVAA” mesmerises the crowd; not just Indians, but International players and spectators repeat after him the magical words…HEY SHIVAA…” says Ahmad.
The team made way to Abu Dhabi, but a mistake in Sawant’s VISA deprived him to board the flight. Sawant was heart-broken. For the first time, he had the opportunity to represent his country abroad for a 4 Day Championship and that was not seemingly possible as the next two days were holidays in Abu Dhabi and no official work could take place. The Team Mentor and Chef ‘D Equipe Mr. Brijesh Mathur assured Sawant that he would play in the tournament and would arrange a chartered flight for him after resolving his visa issue in Abu Dhabi. Sawant was not very convinced. The feeling of being left behind left him in tears, which he never showed, being from the INDIAN ARMY.
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Mr. Mathur, committed to his words, made no stone unturned to get Sawant his new Official Visa on a holiday. The game had already begun and the Indian Team was playing when Sawant boarded his flight to Abu Dhabi. It was 2 days and 2 nights that Sawant had only prayed to join his team and win laurels for the country. These 2 sleepless days seemed to be long years for Sawant. On landing at Abu Dhabi, Sawant did not go to the hotel, but insisted to go to the Venue of the Championship. He had missed his practise sessions on the Horses provided by UAE Federation. The team Coach Ahmad Afsar was Happy on Sawants return but concerned that due to the stress Sawant may not be able to give his 100%. Sawant was determined. He requested his inclusion in the playing four with a promise of winning a medal. Sawant did not just keep his promise of winning a medal for India, but won an Individual Gold. The Quest that had begun became an onslaught on the other Countries like Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain. Out of 8 Events, India had won 7 Gold Medals and 1 Silver, a record in the History of Indian Equestrian for an International Event. The Indian Team emerged as the Champion Team in Emirates International and Qualified for the World Cup scheduled in Egypt.
The onslaught continued in April 2016 in Egypt. The Indian Team now lead by Ajay Sawant bagged Five Gold Medals out of Eight, the maximum ever by any team in A World Cup. Ajay Sawant continued giving good performances in National Championships and retained his place in the Indian Team in 2018, where he represented India again at World Cup Qualifiers in Australia and won medals. Subsequently, at the Biggest ever World Cup of Equestrian Tent Pegging in Abu Dhabi, Sawant and the Indian Team won a Silver Medal. 61st Cavalry pursued his candidature for Arjuna Award, but Sawant lost to Fouad Mirza, who had won an Individual Silver Medal and A Team Silver Medal in Eventing at Asian Games held in Jakarta in 2018. Finally, in 2020 , the Sports Ministry acknowledged his accomplishments and Risaldar Ajay Sawant was Honoured with India’s Most Prestigious Sports Awards, the ARJUNA AWARD. Sawant says he would continue to perform at the National level and try to be a part of the Indian Team again and win laurels for the country.
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ARTICLE OF OUR CLUB MEMBERS WEAKER LIVER CAN BE AN INDICATOR OF YOUR DECLINING FERTILITY
Dr. RP Singh MBBS, MS, MCh, PDCC, FIAGES, Fellow Liver/Kidney Transplant
Dr. Tanudeep Kaur MBBS, MS, DNB, PDC, Urogynaecology Fellow AIIMS Delhi
Director, Healthy Human Clinics
Co-Director, Healthy Human Clinics
Fertility issues have been on a rise since the past decade, for innumerable reasons. But a lesser-known fact is that liver is one of the leading role players in your fertility. It is widely known that for disorders related to the liver – alcohol is to be blamed for. Though this fact is true that binge alcoholism leads to liver cirrhosis and failure, apart from filtering out alcohol, it has more than 300 other functions too. It is the most important organ of the body and hence its power shouldnot be underestimated. To name a few functions of the liver – » It purifies the complete blood twice within a minute. » Produces bile to regulate metabolism. » Detoxifies the body. » Stores vitamins and minerals for producing energy. » Produces HDL required for brain and CNS functioning. Everyday liver is exposed to almost 300 types of toxins of which half of them get
glued up to it, leading to impaired liver function and fertility issues. Though the design of the liver is such that it grows on its own, even if its half left, this self maintainability gets hindered.
How liver health impact fertility? Apart from the dietary intake, the estrogen receptors in the liver have an impact on fertility. The receptors are powered by amino acids (the basic building blocks of proteins) and are critical for the maintenance of normal fertility. Lack of a protein-rich diet causes a lesser breakdown into amino acids causing improper functioning of the estrogen receptors in the liver. This condition leads to a lack of hormone known as IGF – 1, which is responsible for increasing the sensitivity of the ovaries for
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stimulation of Follicle stimulating Hormone (FSH) & gonadotropin that enhances follicular development. In the absence of this hormone, the uterine lining becomes weak and unable to develop properly, leading to irregular menstrual cycles. The liver is the only organ with the highest activation of the estrogen receptors. When the levels of the hormones drop in the blood, there is an inadequate growth of the uterus lining and improper progression of the menstrual cycle. Chronic liver and kidney diseases are known to impair with the fertility as they tend to interfere with the proper functioning of the pituitary glands that are responsible for producing growth hormones. These hormones convert the androgens into estrogen, lack of which may also lead to menstrual irregularities. In case of males, liver functioning affects the pituitary gland and creates a deficiency in release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone. This is the primary hormone responsible for signalling the release of testosterone and other reproductive hormones (FSH and LH) responsible for male fertility and virility. Absence or low levels of testosterone can cause to produce defective sperms.
Keep your liver healthy for better fertility The way of ensuring optimum liver health is to follow a toxin free lifestyle, exercising to keep metabolism intact, avoiding coffee and caffeine products, avoiding smoking and exposure to chemicals and any other stuff that affects the health negatively.
in normal ovulatory cycles in females and improved sperm quality in males. In order to keep the liver healthy, limit the amount of toxins exposure that includes smoking, drinking, and excess fat consumption to name a few. Consume a healthy diet that is rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains, as it contains antioxidants and vitamins effective in recovering the liver. Overall good health is attributable to natural fertility that is attained when the metabolic processes are well balanced. So, ensuring better liver health is necessary for peak health and fertility. According to Dr R.P. Singh a renowned Liver and GI surgery specialist, there has been a considerable rise in recent years in such fertility issues in young couples due to their underlying liver disorders and once we correct their liver health by giving proper diet, lifestyle advice and medicine, there is significant improvement in patients outcome related to conceiving and fertility.
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Anorexic people (who are obsessed with their weight and what they eat) are generally infertile due to the fact that they consume a diet with too many carbohydrates and a negligible amount of protein in it. A protein-rich diet is capable of increasing the functioning of the estrogen receptors thereby improving the hormone balance resulting 15.
ACTIVITIES OF ROTARACT CLUBS ROTARACT CLUB OF CAPITAL CITY NEW DELHI
Rotaract Club of Capital City New Delhi, with assistance and undeniable contributions from our dedicated team aided us in pulling off 5 successful events this month which received great support and appreciation.
Events undertaken this month: 1. Project Raksha: This Raksha Bandhan, members of RaCCCND along with other Club members took the Period Positivity Pledge under Project Sangiene, vowing to support their sisters & friends during their time of period and to break the shackles revolving around periods, encouraging people to talk openly regarding the same. 2. On World Relaxation Day, members of RaCCCND attended a profoundly impacting yoga session organised by Rotaract District Organisation 3012 and RSAMDIO, supported by Rotary Club of Capital City New Delhi. Our president, Rtr. Bhargavi Puri was the master of ceremony and our Vice President, Rtr. Manisha Jain acted as a part of organising committee. The objective behind the session was to promote Yoga amongst the masses and to ensure that the light of awareness passes into the darkest corners of the body.
3. Paving the Way Ahead: An informative and interactive session, ‘Paving the Way Ahead’ was organized by Rtr. Bhargavi Puri, Rtr. Vipul and Rtr. Ayush Vij to align the members with the functionality of the team and the long term projects of the club. The newcomers shared their experiences which led to integration of the members as a group and increased the feeling of teamwork. 4. #SuperSheroes a campaign initiated by Whisper, was taken forward by our club under Project Sangiene, wherein the main objective was to celebrate the ‘sheroic’ moments. Females from all walks of life came forward to share stories when they did not let their periods come in between their dreams and goals. A massive response from a lot of clubs across RID 3012 made this campaign super successful. 5. Excel Workshop: To help people enhance their skills in the professional front, RacCCND organised a 2-Day Microsoft Excel Workshop conducted by CA Rajeev Ranjan Pandey for Rotaractors as well as non Rotaractors. The club received 200+ registrations in 48 hours. All the attendees found the workshop to be highly informative and useful.
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ROTARACT CLUB OF DYAL SINGH COLLEGE
LinkedIn, how to use it and how it can be of great benefit to them. 5. Yoga for everyone: An event conducted by the Rotary club of the Capital City New Delhi where we were recognised as the club to bring maximum participants and made this event leave an indelible mark. Since the inception of the Rotaract Club in Dyal Singh College, new heights have been touched within a matter of months under the visionary leadership of Rtr. Bhavya Agarwal. We were able to pull off 15 Events & 2 letterhead exchanges this month with the altruistic efforts of the RaCDSC team.
Events undertaken this month: 1. Webinars: 3 webinars were conducted on Career Guidance (in collabration with T.I.M.E), Stress management and Menstrual Hygiene. 2. Project Sahyog: Our project to help people with technology was a huge success as we lent a helping hand to teachers and people aged 25+ to get a better hold of mobile applications and technology in the form of online teaching format. The classes were conducted every week and feedback received for this project was magnanimous. 3. Project Jagrukta: An unorthodox project to give the people an open platform to discuss PCOD/ PCOS. Participants shared their experiences and helped create awareness about PCOD. This project received an inordinate amount of positive response. 4. Project Israar: A professional service avenue project, to develop the club members professionally by organising a fruitful workshop for them on
6. Photography Day: Organized an online photography event that was judged by a professional photographer who has worked for Vogue Italia. The funds raised by the event were donated to a blind school. 7. Letters to Strangers: This was an activity under club services in which all the club members wrote positive notes for each other which created a sense of oneness among the members. 8. Friendship Day: It was celebrated by reminiscing the first impression that we had of our friends and our club members’ projected active participation for the same. Their photos with their friends were posted on our handles. 9. Letterhead Exchanges: Rac DSC has done 2 letterhead exchanges to date with RaCRIMS & RaCGMW respectively. The possibilities of joint projects, collaborations and large scale event possibilities have been discovered and are being worked upon. 10. Collaborations in a Glimpse: Collaborations with several colleges for their projects has been done/is being done with massive participation and enthusiasm. » Eco Bandhan » Aaina » Shakti
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DISTRICT NEWS
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ROTARY GLOBAL NEWS AFRICA IS POLIO FREE The World Health Organization (WHO) on 25 August announced that transmission of the wild poliovirus has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of its African region. This is a historic and vital step toward global eradication of polio, which is Rotary’s top priority. After decades of hard won gains in the region, Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) —WHO, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the vaccine alliance — are proclaiming the milestone an achievement in public health. They offer it as proof that strong commitment, coordination, and perseverance can rid the world of polio.
African region. The funds have allowed Rotary to issue Polio Plus grants to fund polio surveillance, transportation, awareness campaigns, and National Immunization Days. Dr. Tunji Funsho, chair of Rotary’s Nigeria PolioPlus committee, noted Rotarians’ tremendous contributions to polioeradication efforts in Africa: “From raising funds and immunizing children, to providing ‘polio plusses,’ such as soap and healthkits, Rotary members have shown resilience andsteadfast dedication to our top priority of ending polio.” Challenges still ahead: To eradicate polio, multiple high-quality immunization campaigns must continue to be given priority. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s necessary to keep children vaccinated against polio while also protecting health workers from COVID-19 and making sure they don’t contribute to its transmission.
The certification that the African region is free of wild poliovirus comes after the independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) conducted thorough field verifications that confirmed no new cases and analyzed documentation of polio surveillance, immunization, and laboratory capacity by Cameroon, Central African Republic, Nigeria, and South Sudan. The last cases of polio caused by the wild virus in the African region were recorded in Nigeria’s northern state of Borno in August 2016, after two years with no cases. Rotary members have contributed nearly $890 million toward polio eradication efforts in the
Rotary members still have a critical role to play in keeping the African region free of wild poliovirus and eliminating the virus in the two countries where polio remains endemic. As Knaack said, “This is a big step in our journey to a polio-free world, but the fight is not over yet. We still need the support of our Rotary members, donors, and heroic effort of health care workers to finish the job.”
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ROTARY GLOBAL NEWS August 2020 is a Membership and New Club Development Month. After the success of first ever virtual convention; the new leadership Team gets in to action making plans, setting up agendas and work closely with members to execute them successfully.
As RI President Holger Knaack says, an increase in membership is meaningless if the next year, those new members leave our clubs. We need to grow Rotary sustainably, so it is important to add new members but even more important to retain existing ones.
Key features of Rotary Global this month are:
Jennifer E. Jones makes history, becomes first woman in 115-year history of Rotary to be nominated as named Rotary International president in year 2022-23. Ms. Jones understand how important it is to follow through on Rotary’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. “I believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion… begins at the top and for us to realize growth in female membershipand members under the age of forty — these demographics need to see their own reflection in leadership,” Jones said. “I will champion double-digit growth in both categories while never losing sight of our entire family.”
Binesh Desai, a former Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Inventor and Entrepreneur began working on eco-friendly brick made out of recycling and waste when he was 11 years old. Desai insists, there is nothing that is useless in this world. “The concept of waste does not exist in nature. It’s human consumption that creates it, so it’s our responsibility to get rid of it. And in the process of converting trash into treasure, we can also generate lot of employment. 20.