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 Greetings! As we get set for the uncertainty of the monsoons, allow me to tell you about an unusual session we have planned for Friday, 8th June on how to buy diamonds smartly. Rajiv Wadhwa of Titan will explain to you issues like clarity, cut and caratage – so register now and don't miss this opportunity! Details here |
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| We also plan a session on how to buy gold and understand issues of wastage, caratage, hallmarking etc., so keep a watch for that one by registering with Moneylife Foundation. |
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| We had a busy month, which ended with two very special programmes: The Mumbai launch of Prof Shridhar Acharyulu’s (Central Information Commissioner) newest book – “Is Bribery a Family Business” -- at the hands of Maharashtra’s former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chauhan at a well-attended event in Mumbai, on 26th May; and a very interesting talk by Vithal Nadkarni, former Science Editor of Times of India on “Magical Properties of Everyday Foods That Can Transform Your Health”. |
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At a time when the Right to Information Act (RTI) has been under threat, our programme with Dr Acharyulu and Mr Chavan discussed RTI is an undeniable and uncompromising fundamental right. This was followed by a very illuminating discussion with an eminent panel comprising Shailesh Gandhi, Dr Anupam Saraph and Advocate Jamshed Mistry. I would urge you to watch the video of their speeches and the book launch here: https://youtu.be/vUgUOS8HYV4
Do read the write up of the event as well: “Information not given to citizens under RTI is leading to corruption across institutions” says Prof M Sridhar Acharyulu
Here is a link to the video of the panel discussion: https://youtu.be/Cz8YYic9mT0 |
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| In addition to providing free guidance in his daily clinic sessions every Wednesday, Shailesh Gandhi also gave a brief talk on 'Appeals under the RTI Act' this month. We also had renowned railway activist Samir Zaveri giving a talk on resolving railways related issues, focusing mainly on mobile phone thefts. We ended this month with another immensely informative seminar on the magical properties of ordinary foods by Vithal Nadkarni, former science editor at Time of India. |
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| If you are not a Mumbaikar, you can always catch our events on Facebook live or watch them on our YouTube channel. |
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| As always, you will find below a list on activities and programmes conducted in May. Watch out for announcements in June by becoming a member and getting on to our mailing list. |
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| Planned Programme: |
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 8th June, 2018 Rajiv Wadhwa, area business manager at the Titan Company, will deliver a talk on diamonds - their cut, clarity, carat-age and valuation. Learn what makes one particular diamond better than any other. Register Here
Venue: Moneylife Foundation Knowledge Center, Dadar West
Date & Time: 8 June 2018 from 4pm to 6pm |
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16th May: “Appeals under the RTI act” by Shailesh Gandhi
In lieu of his usual daily clinic session, renowned RTI activist and former Central Information Commissioner, Shailesh Gandhi conducted an informative seminar explaining appeals under the RTI act. He was also available to provide free one to one guidance on RTI applications to the attendees post session.
Watch the video here |
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 17th May: “Guidance on all railway related issues” by Samir Zaveri
Samir Zaveri, renown railways activist was invited to Moneylife Foundation to provide guidance on railways related issues. He also conducted a seminar talking about mobile phone thefts on Indian Railways. A variety of case studies were discussed and individual issues were also taken up by Samir Zaveri.
Read: Mobile phone thefts on Indian Railways; solution and an app
Watch video on our YouTube Channel |
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18th May: “Guidance & Counselling on banking and credit related issues” by DG Kale
After his wildly successful seminar on the many bank charges that we pay, DG Kale retired Customer Services General Manager at RBI, was invited to provide free guidance and counselling on banking and credit related issues. Concerned customers were present with their documents to get guidance on their banking/credit related issues. He was available to resolve queries on a one to one basis. |
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| 26th May: “RTI: A constitutional right; book launch and panel discussion” |
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Dr. Sridhar Acharyulu’s new book “Is bribing a family affair?” was launched by former CM Prithviraj Chavan in the presence of a packed audience at Pu La Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy. The book launch was followed by an interesting panel discussion moderated by Sucheta Dalal with panelists Shailesh Gandhi, Dr Anupam Saraph and Advocate Jamshed Mistry.
Read: “Information not given to citizens under RTI is leading to corruption across institutions,” says Prof M Sridhar Acharyulu
Watch video on our YouTube Channel (https://youtu.be/vUgUOS8HYV4 https://youtu.be/Cz8YYic9mT0) |
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| 31st May: “Magical Properties of Everyday foods that can transform your Health” |
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Vithal Nadkarni, former science editor of Times of India provided insight on the magical properties of certain “super foods” that can aid in leading a healthier life. Although a condensed session, it was packed with a lot of information beneficial to all our attendees.
Read: “Eat everyday foods that have superfood properties for a healthy life: Vithal Nadkarni
Watch video on our YouTube Channel |
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| Best regards, |
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| Sucheta Dalal |
| Founder-Trustee, Moneylife Foundation |
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