INDEX 06 General • New Members • People who made it possible – Mohan Valrani 08 Social Events • Navratri • Eid Celebrations • Diwali Celebrations • Gandhiji’s Exhibits 14 Sports Activities • Inter-State Badminton Tournament • Junior Badminton Tournament • Squash Tournament Winners • Bowling Winners • Cricket Fun Day • Annual Tennis Tournament • Mickey Mehta’s Workshops – Exercises /Swimming 18 • Kids <strong>Club</strong> • Voice Modulation Barakat Factory Visit 20 Interview •Interview with Shobhana Chandramohan Ladies Coffee <strong>Club</strong> • Karva Chauth 21• Rainbow Cooking Demonstration 23 MNC • H.E. Moh’d Al Marri - Luncheon • Kapil Sibal - Luncheon • Jaipal Reddy - Dinner • HH Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan - Luncheon 28 Staff/Winners Events & Timings • Staff Birthdays • Bi-Monthly Star Employee Award • Training Programme • Events • Winners • Contact 29 Affiliated <strong>Club</strong>s In various cities in <strong>India</strong> with <strong>India</strong> <strong>Club</strong> - <strong>Dubai</strong> 30 • GM’s Notes • Pink Walkathon Golf Cart MAIL BAG We at the <strong>India</strong> <strong>Club</strong> magazine, would love to hear from you. Just about anything will do, something you’d like to share with us – a suggestion, a complaint, gossip or simply pure praise! We’ll be happy to put it across for you in your favourite magazine. And what’s more, there’s a reward for your efforts. The best letter gets a fantastic prize – a pearl necklace from Liali Jewellers. Other letters get rewarded as well – lovely perfume hampers from Sapil. So go ahead and keep writing... and drop in those letters at the <strong>India</strong> <strong>Club</strong> mail box now! Delightful experience with Micky Mehta - Thanks to the club I used to see Micky Mehta on the TV with lots of celebrities in Bombay and thanks to <strong>India</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, we got the opportunity to meet him in person. Meeting him and listening to him was a real delight for me. He has a very practical meaningful attitude for life and I gained a lot from him. Spending 2 days with him and learning his exercises in the water was great too. Best Letter His positive vibration with all the <strong>India</strong> <strong>Club</strong> members was amazing. His teaching will be with me throughout my life. According to him, be positive, practical and most importantly, do one good deed everyday and be focussed in life in whatever we do. Three cheers for him! I wish he can make more trips to the club and we all can benefit with his mind and body knowledge. Treat our mind and body as a temple. Once again thanks to our <strong>India</strong> <strong>Club</strong>. Renu Mendiratta Membership No. 1885 Eid Celebration – Qawali Night When I heard about “Eid Celebration – Qawali Night”, I just could not resist from attending, as this was something I cannot afford to miss. I have always noted that <strong>India</strong> <strong>Club</strong> has the art of giving the best shot at any festive events, from “Holi” to “Onam” and from “Navratri” to “EID Celebrations”. The entire ambience was changed to suit the theme of music. Pleasant weather, Outdoor setting under the open sky, along with great music took me to a different world, enabling my mind to totally unwind. Toshi’s performance was at its best, from “Raag” to “Sufi”. The music filled the air with so much of energy, that the guests were on the floor dancing to the rhythm, enjoying every beat of the music. A big thanks to <strong>India</strong> club for all their efforts and initiative to keep us connected to our roots. I look forward to many more such events, as such musical events enhance our love for music & bring synergy of both body & mind. Najeeb Mithvani Membership No. 4279 4 <strong>India</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Two great nights of Dandiya Dhamaka! The eagerly awaited, the most popular dance festival - Dandiya Night was amazing! It was awesome to see everyone dressed in colourful costumes - ghagra cholis with mirror work, etc. All were mesmerized by the dancers spinning to the choreographed tunes with the colourful dance sticks! Each one was in their own groups, enjoying the fun, dancing to the latest re-mixes and beats. The bright lights, the ethnic wear, the ethnic jewelry, the loud music added to the enthusiasm of the crowds. It was enthralling to see the youngsters dance to the beat of the fusion music. A troupe dancing to the traditional Garba dance took the cake. One and all enjoyed the evening. Dr. Rajashree Rele Membership No. 3508 OBITUARY With deep regret we announce the sad demise of Dinesh Chandru Nainani Membership No. 4908 who left for heavenly abode on Thursday, 22nd November, 2012 On behalf of the Chairman, Board Of Trustees, Executive Committee, Members and the Management of <strong>India</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, we wish to convey our very sincere condolences to the families in their bereavement. May the departed soul rest in peace.