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THE ASSOCIATION OF 41 CLUBS OF INDIA

OUR STORIES. OUR MAGAZINE. VOLUME 3 I MAY 2019

FRIENDSHIPS FOREVER

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Contents

Homage ...........................................................................................03

Editors Desk ....................................................................................04

President’s Address ........................................................................05

President’s Travel Dairy....................................................................07

India 41ers on the Board of 41 International...................................09

NEX ................................................................................................10

Cover theme: Friendships Forver ................................................... 16

FAMIT – Bekal, Kerala ....................................................................20

Club Charter ...................................................................................22

MTM .............................................................................................. 25

Supply House..................................................................................41

41ers World..................................................................................... 44

Tangent’s World...............................................................................59

NAGM Goa 2019, Dum Dum Diga Diga..........................................61

S.L.Chitale or Krish as known to friends is the founding member of MRT1, Round Table India, 41 Clubs of India,

Masonic Lodge of India and a distinguished Rotarian has breathed his last early hours on May 20. He was 87.

An inspiring leader, mentored many a tablers and

41ers to be fine young leaders. He was a famous architect who

designed some of the best known buildings of South.

Like no other man, he was a tall leader leaving deep impact &

impression on Round Table movement and many of us. .

He shall always be remembered for his contribution to

RTI and India at large.

May His Soul Rest In Peace

Homage:

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Krish Chitale

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Dear 41ers

Greetings. I am happy to present the 8th edition of Selfie for the year 2018-19.

First off, apologies for the delay in publishing the e-mag this month.

It has been a great month of reporting with NEX board meeting, MTM,

Club Charter and numerous events & socials in the world of 41ers. It’s always a

pleasure to be flooded with photos & notes to be published in Selfie.

This month the theme is Friendships Forever. President’s vision to bring closer

not just 41ers but also 41ers and Tablers. The work to lay strong foundation would

yield great results esp in attracting Tablers into 41er movement. Selfie & FB page

plays an important role in forwarding this vision.

FB first strategy is yielding great results. We post on FB close to real time to

keep 41ers abreast of the happenings in the world of 41ers. We have over 1000+

followers now.

Request all of you to Like and share the FB page of Association of 41 Clubs of

India – you get to see the happenings around the 41ers World. Click the link and

Like the Page https://www.facebook.com/41ClubsOfIndia/

Send your stories, photos, memories and what have you to me at

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See you soon on FB & next Selfie

Best Regards

Srini

(Srinivasu Saraswatula)

Srinivasu Saraswatula (Srini)Editor - Selfie & Fellowship | 2018-19

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Dear Friends,

Another exciting month in this 41er year has gone by. This month we have seen

extensive activity in the association with clubs contributing to all facets of the

association be it fellowship or projects. Met up with many old friends and made

many more new ones. This month focus has been Area 6.

The month started with the 3rd NEX board meeting being hosted by the clubs of

Bhubaneswar. A two day event which was attended by all the members of the

NEX. A fantastic board meeting with a lot of constructive positive thinking for the

way ahead was had. Many deliberations right from forming an Area board to

reorganization of Areas etc were discussed. The same shall be presented at the

AGM in Goa for floor approval. The Host clubs of Bhubaneswar went out of the

way in organizing two excellent socials for the board. Thank you Area Chairman

Bikram and the NEX meeting convener Pompy and Ravi for all the efforts put in

by you.

Post the board meeting I travelled to Vizag to meet up with the 41ers there.

A great joint social of all clubs of Vizag was held in the evening. It was a pleasure

to meet and interact with the members of Vizag clubs. Thank you Area 7

Chairman Aanand Khara for organizing such a memorable meet.

The next travel took me to Pune once again for the charter of Sholapur club no

231. This is the 6th club chartered by Area 4 this year. I applaud the efforts of

Area chairman Kiran and his team. A special mention of 41er Karan Gehani the

Area extension Convener for the efforts he has taken in forming a club in a

complete unchartered territory of Sholapur. Looking forward to the the 3 more

charters promised by Area 4.

Friends, I do not have words to express about my experience attending the Area

6 MTM “Darling Darjeeling”. One of the finest events attended by me ever. It was

meticulously planned and reminded me of my old tabling days. I went to Kolkata

from where the team had booked an entire coach by train for Darjeeling. A 47

member contingent left from Kolkata by train called the fellowship express.

Rajiv MehraPresident 2018-19Association of 41 Clubs India

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We reached the next day morning at Siliguri where we met up with Siliguri 41ers.

Then we got into cars and drove down to Darjeeling. A fun filled two day event

was organized by the Siliguri 41ers. One had to experience it to believe it. Hats

off Area 6 Chairman Bikram and the conveners Pawan from Siliguri and Raja

Shah from Kolkata for a wonderfully organized MTM. I had the pleasure of

meeting members from Kolkata, Siliguri and Bhubaneswar at the MTM.Thank

you Area 6 for giving me lifetime memories.

Post the MTM I left along with a contingent of 25 members from India for the

international AGM at Brussels. For the first time such a large representation went

from India for the international AGM. I am happy to announce that Past President

Gopal Chopra won the elections at Brussels and is now the International

Secretary. 41er Luke from Brussels took over as the International President and

his theme for the year is “Let’s Make Tablers (and Circlers)”. Also happy to inform

that Past President Doc. Sid is once again appointed as the editor for the 41

communiqué magazine of 41 International.

Friends, this has been a hectic month of travel and all I can say is that I'm lovin

it!! This has only been due to your love, support and cooperation. I am sure the

next few months will see more activity and will be equally vibrant if not more.

Lastly have you registered for the NAGM DUM DUM DIGA DIGA? If not then

kindly do so as I assure you that it’s going to be the mother of all fellowships.

Looking forward to your love, support and cooperation as always.

Friendship Forever.

Rajiv Mehra.

Rajiv MehraPresident 2018-19Association of 41 Clubs India

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#PresidentsTravelDairy

Rajiv Mehra

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Rajiv MehraFriends, back from a fantastic joint social of the clubs of Vizag. It was a wish list of mine, which became a reality by this visit. Amazing group of 41ers. A small meeting followed by some amazing fellowship. Thank you AC 7 Aanand for making this wish of mine a reality. For the very first time all 4 clubs of Vizag have come together for a joint social. I am happy that I could be the catalyst to bring about this change. Thank you VP Babji, AGM Convener Sanjiv for having travelled with me. Also I specially appreciate the effort of incoming Area 7 Chairman Satyanarayana for having travelled especially for this meet. Very good response from the 41ers of Vizag. Total of 7 medallions sold and a confirmation of many more received.

Thanks to Novi and the 41er team who were responsible for making this meeting happen.

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Rajiv Mehra

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India 41ers on the Board of 41 International

PP Gopal Chopra

41 Clubs of India isProud of You

Secretary, 41 Clubs International

PP Dr V.SiddharthanEditor, 41 Communique

Congrats and

Best Wishes.

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#NEXMeeting

3rd NEX Meeting at BhubaneswarB.K. Singh DeoArea Chairman VI

Area VI and all members of the 41 clubs of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack were honoured that President Rajiv Mehra chose Capital City of Odisha as the venue for the 3rd NEX Board meeting of the Association of the 41 Clubs of India

The meeting was successfully held on the 6th of April 2019 at Hotel Marrion, Bhubaneswar. I am grateful to the Chairman of Club 37 Sunil Taneja, Club 82 Akhil Poddar, Club 160 Bhupender Singh (Pompy) and Club 163 Tutul Das for spontaneously coming forward to extend all possible help. Ravi Sabat Secretary Club 37 who too worked very hard with us side by side.

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Social April 5Most of the members started arriving by evening of 5th April 2019 where a joint social of all clubs of Bhubaneswar/Cuttack was awaiting them.The party began in full steam, there was a lot of singing, specially brilliant stuff by Rani Sabat and dancing to the tune of the theme song of the Goa NAGM Dum Dum Diga Diga led by Sanjiv Shah.

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#NEXMeeting

Board Meeting After breakfast on Day 2, ie the Day of the Board meeting 06.04.2019, it was time to start the proceedings. The meeting began and President appointed yours faithfully (AC 6) as the Sgt- at – Arms – a pleasant task after a gap of more than 20 years.

Finally after a marathon session and lighter moments in Sgt’s time the meeting came to an end and it was time for everyone to freshen up and get into a bus for an evening Jt. social at Hotel Crown.

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Board Meeting

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Social April 6The evening program was held at The Hotel Crown Bhubaneswar and was hosted by Debjyoti Patnaik (Lulia) and members of Club 160. It was a wonderful ambience and all credit goes to Mrs. Minu Patnaik, wife of Debjyoti who single handedly oversaw all arrangements – wonderful and delicious food, choice of menu party setting and a very good musician and music. Our very own Khushroo Kalyanwala belting out popular and vintage English numbers was a revelation. With Sanjiv Shah around there had to be a lot of dancing too.

10 members became owners of the 41 Star Medallions,

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Social April 6

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#CoverTheme

Friendships Forever.Little did I know that when I joined Round Table India 29 years ago I was going be a part of worldwide movement of friends, and make friends for life. January 1990 I became a part of the wonderful movement called Round Table India. Throughout my journey through this movement I have made friends who have now become an inherent part of my Family. This institution gave me friends whom in my normal course of life I would never ever meet and today they are a part of me forever. This is the beauty of this wonderful movement. These friends have been with me in my good times and in my bad times when I have been down and out and supported me selflessly. That’s what true Friendship is all about.

The association of 41 clubs of India too has evolved out of RTI, as a friend, mentor and Guide to RTI. This relationship is also very unique as we stand with RTI side by side and help work towards all its initiatives selflessly. The beauty is that members of 41 India still contribute in any way they can to RTI because of their love for the movement that gave them friends for Life.

This relation between the two organizations is “Friendships Forever” one that shall continue and exist infinitely.

FRIENDSHIPS FOREVER

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#CoverTheme

Yeh Dositi Hum Nahi Todenge

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Dr Prashant Ramanagoudar (specs) with right to left sq leg Steve Abraham, 41ers Dr Shrikanth

Ramanagoudar, Jitendra Nayak

Mohit Mehta of Hubli 122

Jitender with Ramesh of Club 178 Hyderabad

Rajesh Sunda 41 Club No. 28 Delhi South with B.K.Singh Deo

IIMA Dudes Kumar Ruparelia Club 213 with Kelvin Singh Kohli -

Jatin Desai of Table 6

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Rajesh Sunda of Club No. 28 Delhi South with Praveen Vats Nat Extn Convener

Rajiv Mehra with Club 110 members-Friends For Life

Sanjiv with Prez Rajiv Mehra- Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan

Rajiv Mehra with Club 110 members - Friends For Life_ 1

RP Venkatesh with Viny of VRT 68

Suren Ugale (2nd from left) with Challa,Sanjay Sanghani, Ram, Harish. Club 51

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Vineet Parikh withPrakash Udeshi -#PartyContinues

Srini Club 213 - L to R Piyush, Srini, Samir, Bhavin, Ashish, Rajesh & Kumar

Srini Club 213. (L to R) Samir, Srini, Swapnil & sq leg Chandresh with their respective wives (Ex LC10)

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2nd famit + nex meeting

August 2ND& 3RD (Friday & Saturday)

Venue:

Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala

Please join with your spouse for an exhilarating experience at Taj Bekal Resort & Spa,

The National Board will have a

its meeting and all will have a great time, bonding with the 41‛rs from all over India.

The cost:

Rs:

30,000 (Thirty Thousand)

payable to Taj for 2 nights

(August 2nd

and 3rd) with full board.

The nearest Airport to reach Taj Bekal is Mangalore.

Please transfer the amount as soon as possible. Rooms on a first come

first served

basis.

Satyan Bhatt,

FAMIT Conveyer.

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A/c Details: TAJ BEKAL RESORT AND SPA, KERALA

Bank Transfer Detail

1 Title of Account in the Bank TAJ BEKAL RESORTS AND SPA, A UNIT OF KHANNA HOTELS PVT LTD

2 Bank Account No. 15258620000170

3 Bank Branch MICR Code 671240002 4 Bank Branch IFSC Code HDFC0001525 5 Swift Code HDFCINBB

6 Bank Branch Code 1525 7 Name and Address of Bank HDFC Bank

TIGER HILLS M.G.ROAD

KASARAGOD PH : 04994-304080

Pan Card No. AAACK0075E Tan No. CHNK04080G GST Reg No. 32AAACK0075E1Z6

Tin No. 32130647133C

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#ClubCharter

Sholapur Club 231 | April 13, 2019 | PunePresident Rajiv Mehra welcomed the newest club our association Sholapur club no 231. This is 12th charter for the year. A bunch of vibrant and young friends. Truly a big change coming in our association.

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#ClubCharter

Sholapur Club 231 | April 13, 2019 | Pune

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#ClubCharter

Sholapur Club 231 | April 13, 2019 | Pune

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#MTM Darjeeling Darling

Team Bhubaneswar at the Railway Station on April 18

Team Mumbai

The MTM of Area VI DARJEELING DARJEELING was held at Darjeeling from 19-21 April 2019 with about 70 participants including President Rajiv Mehra & Priti Mehra and Sanjiv Shah NAGM Convener. A lot of effort and planning went into its organizing. The Siliguri Tigers of Club 180 led by Rajesh Dalmia, Manish Agarwal, Pawan Agarwal and others worked overtime to give us a memorable time, while Raja Shah at Kolkata did wonders by organizing a exclusive reserved AC 2 tier coach to Siliguri and back and motivated members to register for the MTM.

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Enjoyable afternoon at the residence of Shalni and Nirmal Agarwal on 18.04.2019

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Sealdah Railway Station on April 18

Social on Wheels

By evening on 18th April evening, everybody gathered at The Sealdah station, chatting, catching up, photographs, friendly banter, leg – pulling ......etc. The train journey was a unique SOCIAL ON WHEELS, with merry making, free flowing beverages and food

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Arrival at Siliguri April 19

Breakfast at 4 Vedas Siliguri and on to Darjeeling April 19

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MTM Meeting on April 19

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Gala Evening April 19

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After an impressive MTM meeting in which Hitesh Dani was declared elected as the Area Chairman VI for 2019-20, the scene then shifted to the Gymkhana Club where the evening programme unfolded first with a local and enjoyable cultural programme, followed by some brilliant track singing and then DJ time, thoroughly enjoyed by all.

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Gala Evening April 19

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Visit to Tiger Hill April 20

The 20th morning, was devoted to sightseeing beginning with Tiger Hill to see the the sunrise over The Kanchenjunga peak.

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Sight Seeing at Darjeeling on April 20

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Sight Seeing at Darjeeling on April 20

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Bollywood Nite April 20In the evening the scene shifted back to the Gymkhana Club where the proceedings

started with a Karaoke programme followed by DJ time. In the words of President

Rajiv Mehra “ Today was the crescendo where fellowship was at its peak. A fantastic

Bollywood night organized with full on Karaoke and DJ. Pleasantly happy to see

so much singing talent. Total final count 13 medallions sold. Hats of to Siliguri Tigers

Club No. 180 “

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Bollywood Nite April 20

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Bollywood Nite April 20

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MIRIKOn 21st morning the descent to Siliguri began. Some went to Mirik for lunch and

reached the railway station while others came via Kurseong. Finally the descent

began for Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri Railway station and after a wonderful drive

we were there at the Railway station.

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MIRIK

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NJP to Sealdah on April 21. Birthday on WheelsThere was a long wait at the station as the train was late and we boarded at

around 9.30 pm for SOCIAL ON WHEELS 2. However, all though we enjoyed the

return journey thoroughly and celebrated Rani Sabat’s ‘Birthday on Wheels’,

people were a little tired after the long weekend and retired early. Of course the

grand finale of the evening was a cabaret number preformed by Pradip Kanti

Bose to the delight of all.

It was finally curtains on DARLING DARRJEELING with the Kolkata group

alighting at Sealdah and the Bhubaneswar team reaching their destinattion in the

evening. A big thank you to all who made it a memorable Easter holiday.

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#SupplyHouseExciting news - hold thy hearts, never before. For the first time in the history - THE ASSOCIATION OF 41 ers INDIA - TIE AND BOW TIE. In a smart navy blue color with our logo in miniature in a distinct pattern on a Italian silk fabric.

The tie is 3” at its widest and comes with a lining inside and a keeper at the back. The bow - Made using the same Italian silk fabric in the same distinct pattern of the logo comes in a Butterfly self tie bow with adjustable size strap.

Inaugural offer.Combo set - 1000/-(limited time)Tie - 650/-Bow tie - 450/-

Ideal for self use, gifting to international delegates visiting India or for u to carry when u travel abroad, light to carry and a huge wow to the receiver.

Launching the smart linen shirt sleeve shirt with self logo . Available in sunshine naughty yellow color with association logo in self embroidery design on the pocket . The half sleeve shirt comes in natural fiber fabric with a fabliano like finish normally found in linens of Belguim and France. 1000/- a piece .

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The above set comes in a leather hard case with six crystal glasses, one hip flask, one peg measure , one ice tongs and space for a whiskey bottle . Going cheap at 5100/- only .plus courier charges .

Payment can be deposited into:

A/C.Name:- Association Of 41 Clubs Of IndiaBank Name: Axis Bank LtdAccount No: 914010042622856Branch Name: Sterling Road, Chennai - 600034IFS Code:UTIB0002018

Supply house Convenor Punit Sampat 984091579741 Club Secretariat Ms Jyoti 044 28274539

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Darling Darjeeling saw new proud owners of 41 Star Medallion. Proceeds go towards RTI's Freedom Through Education efforts

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#41ersWorld

Club 39 Social | Delhi | Host PP Sameer | April 20Club 39 meeting at Past President Sameer s residence where all Delhi clubs were represented

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Club 84 | Kolkata | April 7 | Hotel AstorClub 84 organized an AREA FELLOWSHIP DAY at the Hotel Astor, Kolkata on 7th April 2019. It was well attended and very enjoyable.The highlights were that it was 41er Deven Shah's birthday and Hitesh Dani became the proud owner of a 41 Star Medallion.

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#41ersWorld

Club 158 I Gully Boy theme Social | Windflower Lounge Bar | April 27Fellowship convenor Nithin hosted the Gully Boy themed social & 7th meeting for the year @ Windflower lounge bar it was a much awaited socials for the club every one enjoyed it and to foot taping music. There was an induction of new 41r Ramachandra Gowda taking the club member strength to 24. The fun and frolic went on till midnight with mouth watering snacks and food and free flow of liqor.

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#41ersWorld

Everest Base Camp

41 Ramesh - I did it

41er Ramesh - Peace - Happiness

Sunil Vijaynagar of Club 110 at Everest Base Camp 2

41er Ramesh - Trek to Base Camp

Sunil Vijaynagar Trek to Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp trek - 41 Sunil Vijayanagar of Club 110 Mumbai and 41er P. Ramesh Kumar of Club 178 Hyderabad set new benchmarks for 41ers by trekking the Everest Base Camp at a height of 5364m. Add to your bucket list

41er P.Ramesh Kumar, Hyd (6th from left)

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#41ersWorld

Joint Hyderabad Clubs First Monday Meeting | April 1, 2019What got you here won’t get you there session was taken by Jawahar Vadlamani on 1st April the First Monday meeting of 41 clubs of Hyderabad.

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Meeting of Club 200 Pune

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My Vote. My Voice. Better India

AC3 Drs NarayanNagarekha Hebsur

Arun & SwapnaFlamin 40 club 158 Mysore

Sanjiv and Vaishali Shah Srinivasu SaraswatulaClub 213

Bhawani and Sushmita Pani

Sats n Smith Club 46 Ravi Sabat Rani Sabat

Dr Prashant and Dr Vanishree Ramanagoudar Club 176 Dharwad

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My Vote. My Voice. Better India

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Mohan from club 25 Rishi Tiwari club 124 Khusroo Kalyanwala

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Club 94 - social at Calcutta South Club PP Ajit Khullar with 41ers Darshan Singla Nawal Khanna (host - from Club 136)

and Rajesh Luthra

Social hosted by 41r SRINATH of SLM 115 1 Social hosted by 41r SRINATH of SLM 115 2

Social hosted by 41er Prashant & Tangent India VP Bijal Kalbag with PP Harsh Sehgal & TI PP Renuka Sehgal, PP Rajan Mittal & Jogi Mittal, Rahul & Shruti Nandkeolyar

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Others

Surat Club 104, Gudi Padwa Fellowship at Darshan_s Residence

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Social of Club 28

Valentino Spl cake cutting

Gorgeous Ladies of Delhi - Gurgaon

Past Chairman - Secretary, current Chairman - Secretary with host Tojo

Slice of cake - help yourself

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Social of Club 28

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Tojo Mtng -19 pics-4

Traditional lamp lighting



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#41ersWorld

Social of Club 28

3 friends

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Dhamaal BemisaalThose 2 words summarize the Kesari Baisakhi Milan hosted jointly by the 41ers & Tablers of Hyderabad, a first in itself. The rustic decor, charpai's , traditional dhol, kukkad shukkad and the dildaar Punjabi hospitality...aur kya chahiye.... daaru was flowing way past deadline in true punjabi spirit.

The tying of pagg at the enterance, parandi for the kudi's, best of music(folk and contemporary)... attention was paid to the minutest of the details and the attendance showed how much we loved being a part of it.

To all the veer's, pra's and the parjaiji's...

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Dhamaal Bemisaal

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#TangentWorld

Game Of Themes … Tangent India Comes TogetherChallenges in hand … to grow as an organisation … to get members to be more interested and more participative!

A brewing issue, as every organisation’s health is in its growth! Tangent India attempted an experiment with a game weaving fun features into the mundane events of an existing system! Gamification, the new Corporate mantra, introducing techniques with an intent to leverage people's natural desires for socializing, learning, competition, achievement, self-expression or simply play!

Little things can make such a huge impact on friendships we build, at times, with people we have never even met at the other side of the world. Little activities to get a country together! The BINGO card, gave us the answer to the big question, how to CELEBRATE FRIENDSHIP together, especially when all are so far apart, by culture, by habits and by distances.

The BINGO CARD, suggested 25 simple activities over 12 months. The GOAL … a full black out! Black out when you darken every box … And the clubs lapped it all up! Suddenly there was a window which showed us what to do, showed us a way forward, showed us a way to play a healthy competition, a celebration of friendship! Social media was soon abuzz with clubs sharing their activities and together playing #BINGO #Superfun #TangentIndia #CelebrateFriendship

From the serious (Breast Cancer Awareness, health camps) … to philanthropic (Projects for the under-privileged) … to sporty (Runs, Walks, Rallies) … to fun (Parties, Outings) … to unique fundraising ideas (Silent Disco).

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So here is a year to LIKE & SHARE … the pride of being a Tangent member!

Siliguri T28 (EAST)fundraising event, Silent Disco

Bhubaneshwar T8 (EAST)President Visit, Kala Bhoomi... Crafts MuseumSilk Trail ... From cocoon to loom

Mumbai T15 (WEST)Heritage Walk...Discovering Mumbai

Hubli T29 (SOUTH), World Labor Day, Health Camp for all Housemaids

Bhilwara T16 (NORTH)World Laughter Day

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Send photos of all events happening in a calendar month

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