Oct – Nov 2015 - The Club Mumbai

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OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2015
Chef Gajendar Singh
Chef Kiran Parmar
Chef Sur Sing
GARDEN GRILL
WATERSIDE CAFE
ORIENTAL WOK
Director - Dinesh Khanna
Executive Director - Nishi Khanna
Vice President (Finance) - Hemanshu Joshi
President & COO - Tushar Khanna
General Manager & Vice President Operations - Rakesh Gurung
Executive Assistant Manager
(Food & Beverage) - Bernard D’souza
Vice President - Sales and Marketing Sarina Menezes
Executive Chef - Krishna Kumar
Executive Publisher Maneck Davar
Spenta Multimedia
Dear Member,
We look forward to celebrating with you this festive season. This is also wedding season where
love is in the air. In comes our classy Colonial Hall, perfect for a fall wedding for the wonderful
young couples at The Club.
We are also pleased to present our wonderful new chefs at our iconic restaurants. They speak
about their journey, how they became chefs and their specialities. Also, they are ever-ready
to serve up a fire for members, with some of the best in Oriental, Continental and Tandoori
cuisines.
There is much in store for the children at The Club. Celebrate Halloween with your little ones
at a Halloween brunch, engage in some wonderful and creative Reading Circle activities, enjoy
Navratri celebrations and much, much more. Furthermore, with the monsoons far behind,
outdoors are back with adventure sports, basketball, football and tennis.
To round off, Diwali is a festival that is best enjoyed in the company of your near and dear ones,
so we look forward to seeing you at the festive family Diwali party. Happy holidays to all!
Editorial
Trishala Patel
Sr. Graphic Designer
Bharti Khule
Also, don’t forget to log on to our new and improved website, www.theclubmumbai.com.
Find us on Facebook and Instagram at The Club Mumbai and hashtag at #theclubmumbai.
Digital Imaging
Vikas Padloskar
Have a great festive season and the warmest regards from The Club.
Administration
Bobby Daniel
THE MANAGEMENT
Group Vice-President
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28 TRAVEL
08 COVER STORY
30 BEKAL
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Mrs. Farzana Contractor
Mr. Udyan Bose
Mrs. Rashmi Uday Singh
Mr. K.N. Gandhi
Dr. Narendra Pandya
Mr. Sandip Shah
Mr. Anil Harish
Mr. Subhash K.D. Ghai
Mr. Nana Chudasama
Mr. Rajpal Singh Chowdhury
Mr. Gary Harilela
Mr. K.K. Nohria
Mr. A.K. Bhalla
Mr. S. K. Alagh
Mr. Sharad Patel
Mrs. Sabira Merchant
Mr. Ben Trivedi
Mr. Kirit Damania
Mr. Asif Adil
Tanya Balsara on her unique venture New Chefs at The Club
Driving through Iceland
Enjoy Bekal at Taj, Vivanta
12 ANADA WINE CLUB 32 MEMBER PROFILE
Wine Wednesdays with Sula
Sushobhan Dasgupta on healthcare in India
14 HEALTH & BEAUTY 34 BANQUETS
Mita Vashisht on holistic wellbeing
16 GASTRONOMIA
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Mrs. Meka Rajyalaxmi Rao Mr. Ajit G. Khimji
Mr. Ghanshyam Sheth
BOARD OF ADVISORS AT THE CLUB
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04 MY STORY
What’s new this season
Planning an event at The Club
38 UPCOMING EVENTS
Exciting events to look forward to
MY STORY
NEW
HORIZONS
The Club member Tanya Balsara talks about
her venture to help those with visual disabilities.
I
have lived a very simple and
normal life in spite of my partial
visual disability. My parents never
treated me differently but always
encouraged me to do whatever I’d like. I
went to school and college and majored
in Sociology at St. Xavier’s College in
2012 and after that I started working at
my father’s office. I then got to know
of a basic computer course in Microsoft
Office from the Indian Association
for the Visually Handicapped. I also
did a short course in ‘ABCD’ which is
‘Announcing, Broadcasting, Compering
and Dubbing’. At one point I wanted to
become a radio jockey, however, every
time I wore the big headphones during
training. I could hear nothing of the
outside world. It was so quiet; that’s when
I decided it’s not for me.
Sometime in year 2004, a partially blind
man approached me, asking for some
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help with computers. I didn’t know
him personally but he found out from
someone that I’ve done a computer
course and could help him. After I
started meeting and helping him with
his problems, it was my dad who saw a
bigger opportunity here and approached
a trustee of the Muncherjee Nowrojee
Banajee Industrial Home for the Blind in
Jogeshwari West. My dad thought that I
could start a small computer class there
to train more students. That was back in
March 2006. I did this until I recently
started the Tanya Computer Center
independently in the premises of my
home. The course is free of cost; however,
I do take a refundable deposit of Rs. 500
because I feel that only when one pays for
something do they see the value in it. My
father has helped me a lot in advertising
and promoting my classes and at present I
run two batches with around six students
each. Gaining computer knowledge has
become possible
today through a
licensed American
software called
‘JAWS’ which is a
screen reader and
enables a person
to hear what he/
she types. Starting
classes on my own
also leaves me
with some time to
exercise at the gym
at The Club. The trainers there are very
helpful and guide me so it’s fun.
I sincerely feel that having at least basic
computer knowledge is a must for
everyone. It opens up a possibility for
State Government jobs. A lot of visually
impaired people I know are employed in
banks and other corporate companies. It
gives me immense satisfaction when my
students learn and become confident day
by day. I was blessed with a very loving
family and wonderful, supportive friends,
but many do not have such a privilege.
A lot of people feel pity for those with
disabilities and, hence, do not encourage
them to learn or do something new in
their lives. I always believe that ‘disabled
people don’t do different things, they just
do things differently’. The sympathetic
attitude of people should change and
they need to become more encouraging,
especially parents.
My dream is that all visually impaired
people will attain basic computer
knowledge and eventually I would like
to start a recruitment service for them.
This world is beautiful and filled with
people who are ready to help and instate
confidence in us.
If you know someone who might benefit
from this course, or for more information,
please feel free to write to me on
[email protected] 
TRIBUTE
A TRIBUTE TO
DR RAM TARNEJA
Mr Dinesh Khanna pays tribute to
Dr Ram Tarneja, Board of Advisor at The Club,
who passed away on 7th August, 2015.
W
hile it seems like I lost a
friend, a mentor and a
guide, Dr Ram Tarneja’s
contribution to The Club
and his affection towards my family will
always continue to live in our hearts.
Dr Ram Tarneja, Board of Advisor at The
Club, was former Managing Director of
Bennett Coleman (BCCL). He was also
former President of IMC and Director
on board of leading companies such as
Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC, ITC,
Priyadarshini and many others. He was
widely respected in the industry and
passed away in Mumbai on 7th August,
2015. He was 83.
Going back to 1991, when the idea
of The Club birthed in our hearts,
Rambhai was a pillar of support and
encouragement to Nishi and myself.
Later on, when we built our Management
team, he was always accessible, offering
advice every step of the way. Humble
and polite, he built good relations even
amongst our social circles and was always
aware of the growing trends in the Indian
corporate industry. His wisdom, guidance
and experience have made The Club a
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successful venture.
Nishi and our family have fond
memories of time spent with Dr Ram
Tarneja and his family. He has always
been an inspiration. On behalf of the
Management team at The Club and
my family, we wish his wife, Rani, their
daughters, Rumah and Ruchi, and their
families great comfort and our heartfelt
condolences.
Rambhai will be missed. 
COVER STORY
MEET
THE
CHEFS!
CHEF SUR SING
Chef Sur Sing of Oriental
Wok welcomes you to
his specialty - a delightful
Oriental fare!
Meet the wonderful new
Chefs at The Club
WE
ALSO
DELIVER
Tell us about your past experience and
background as a Chef.
I started with an apprenticeship in the
kitchens of JW Marriott Mumbai, first at
The Lotus and then the other kitchens.
After this, I cooked Thai and Chinese
cuisines at the Marriott. With my newly
acquired Thai and Chinese knowledge,
I moved on to the Sahara Star Hotel
but was soon back to the Marriot as I
enjoyed cooking Chinese. I joined The
Club mid-year at the Oriental Wok as
my forte is, as I mentioned, Thai and
Chinese cuisines, especially Szechwan.
I have always enjoyed cooking. I have
not formally studied the culinary arts,
rather just ‘learnt on the job’ through my
apprenticeships and worked my way up
from there. Now I live here in Mumbai
and I like the life in Mumbai and the
pace of the city.
What are of your favourite Oriental
items you enjoy cooking and improving?
I love making dim sums. It takes practice,
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patience and skill, and
can be very tricky for
beginners. But I think
that is the reason I
liked mastering it so
much, because it was
so challenging. I would
like all the members and
customers at The Club
to visit the Oriental
Wok for a taste of my
dim sums which I am
sure they will enjoy.
I find it incredible that you have learnt
such authentic oriental cooking all on
your own, it is amazing!
Yes, I have worked under a Chinese
Specialty Chef at the Marriott. After
my first taste of oriental cooking, there
was no going back. I delved deeper into
Chinese flavours and experimented with
Thai food. There are so many flavours
and ingredients involved in Oriental
cooking which means there is so much
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to offer at our restaurant. At the Oriental
Wok, we keep exploring, developing and
introducing new dishes and items that
making Oriental dining a discovery.
Once again, I look forward to cooking
for all the members of The Club at the
Oriental Wok and presenting some of
our best dishes when they dine with their
family and friends. 
For more details and
table reservations call on 022-6611 7762
COVER STORY
CHEF KIRAN
PARMAR
Chef Kiran Parmar on
the beauty, freshness
and simplicity of
the celebrated
Mediterranean
cuisine.
Tell us about your background as a
chef.
My grandfather was an Italian and
Continental chef and he would also make
delicious Parsi dishes. I used to help my
mother in the kitchen since the age of
seven years and I really enjoyed the whole
process. My uncle was a bakery sous chef
and asked me to start apprenticeship
with him at the Ambassador Sky Chef in
Andheri East. I worked as an apprentice
for a year, post which I became an
assistant chef for two years in the main
kitchen. While in bakery, I learnt baking
breads, pizzas, buns and croissants. Later
I moved to the Indian Tandoor and the
continental kitchen.
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WE
ALSO
DELIVER
call on 9819420133 or
022-66939999
You specialise in Mediterranean cuisine.
Tell us about that.
In 2010, I joined Moshe’s, a well
known Mediterranean restaurant. While
working with them I also got to learn
Turkish, Lebanese, Spanish, Moroccan
and Egyptian cuisines. The beauty of
Mediterranean cuisine is its simplicity.
Everything is prepared fresh and is very
tasty. It also doesn’t take very long to
prepare. I also have a lot of scope to play
around with the presentation of the dish
to make it look appealing. Mediterranean
cuisine is not very famous in India yet.
Not many know that the cuisine is very
close to the Indian taste and palate. They
use a lot of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom,
start anise, ginger, garlic powder and
chilies. All of these are used in the garam
masala used in Indian dishes.
How has your experience been as a Chef?
I love my job. It gives me immense
pleasure to see people enjoy and relish
what I prepare. I also love being part of
a team. It’s not just me who makes the
dish; it’s the entire team. At The Club, it’s
even more exciting to present the dishes
because our members are all well-travelled
and exposed to different cultures. So it’s
a big challenge and opportunity for me
to present the best here. Also, The Club
is very particular about quality, which is a
must for any dish. 
For more details and
table reservations call on 022-6611 7757
Tell us about your journey as a chef.
My journey as a chef started in
Uttarakhand when I joined a restaurant
as a trainee in the tandoor department.
My father is also a chef and he inspired
me to take up this profession and learn
the art of cooking authentic North
Indian cuisine. I specialised in the
tandoor department and loved cooking
kebabs and other tandoori dishes. I
worked in several hotels located in
different cities like Chandigarh, Amritsar,
and Jaipur. The job presented a new
challenge and that helped me master my
skills as a tandoor chef. And now, here
at The Club, I am quite excited about
showcasing my skills at the Garden Grill
restaurant, which our members look
forward to.
CHEF GAJENDAR
SINGH
Chef Gajendar Singh
talks about his tryst with
tandoori cuisine
What made you choose Tandoor as your
specialty over the varied other cuisines?
Tandoor takes us back to our roots. It
has the perfect mix and blend of all the
Indian flavours which is just right for the
Indian palate. Although the dishes are
best enjoyed when they are hot and spicy,
it can also be modified for those who
can’t eat very spicy food. So everyone has
a chance to enjoy.
How are you preparing for the much
awaited opening of the Garden Grill
restaurant at The Club?
Garden Grill is an open air restaurant
and that in itself contributes to the whole
dining experience at The Club. Tandoori
cuisine is best enjoyed in the open air
WE
ALSO
DELIVER
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where the guests can, relax,
be themselves and also enjoy
the music in the background.
My specialty is Amritsari
chhole and kulche, Amritsari
tava mutton and soya tikkas.
I work hard to make sure that
the food I cook is perfect and
that all the guests love it. I
also look forward to meeting
all the members who will
certainly enjoy the various
kebabs and tikkas and Indian
curries that I have planned
for them. 
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ANADA WINE CLUB
WINE WEDNESDAYS
WITH SULA
A memorable evening of sampling
some of the best wines from the
Sula Vineyards.
A
nada Wine Club was founded
in 2004 by Mr. Dinesh Khanna
and Mr. Ranjan Kapur.
Anada Wine Club aims to
promote and encourage wine appreciation
in environments that are conducive to
wine drinking. Anada Wine Club is a true
community of likeminded individuals;
its members increase the knowledge on
appreciation of wines, whether beginners or
passionate wine enthusiasts.
Currently we have 37 couples who are
active members with the wine club.
Its been our endeavor to organise
experiential wine tasting evenings in the
past. Apart from the wine tasting evening
with Indian wines, Anada Wine Club
has hosted French, German, Israeli,
Australian, South African and New
Zealand Wine Evenings. International
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wines paired with delectable cuisines have
added to the starry affairs of the wine
evenings.
Recently, members enjoyed a memorable
Sula event, hosted as part of the Wine
Wednesdays on 22nd July, 2015. This
event was was organized with a view to
introduce and sample some of Sula’s most
well-known and delicious wines.
Each guest was welcomed with a
refreshing glass of Sula Seco Blush Rose, a
delicious sparkling desert wine. Hereafter
was a presentation on the Sula company
and the wines on display at the event. The
presentation was conducted by Sovna
Puri, Head of Tasting & Training and
General Manager of Sales & Marketing.
The event had three tasting tables, one for
each, reds, whites and dessert & sparkling
wines. Representatives at each table made
the entire ordeal very interactive, giving
guests all the information required on
each of the wines on display, including
the manufacturing and storing processes,
what types of grapes were used and what
food it goes well with.
The white wine tasting table displayed
the Sula Riesling and the Sula Chenin
Blanc. The Sula Riesling is a delicious,
fruity, aromatic wine with hints of green
apples, grapefruit, peach and honey. It
is best served chilled, and because of its
sugar and acidity, it is quite versatile
when paired with food. The Sula Chenin
Blanch is a semi-dry, refreshingly
light wine bursting with tropical fruit
flavours of pineapple, pear and green
apple. Both wines should be served
chilled at 8 to 10°C.
Love wine? Join the Anada Wine Club
and be a part of the celebration that
felicitates this beautiful drink!
The red wine tasting table displayed the luscious Sula Zinfandel
and the refined Sula Rasa Shiraz. The Sula Zinfandel is a
succulent, jammy red wine, made of Zinfandel, a sophisticated
variety of black-skinned wine grape, with blackberry aromas
and cinnamon and plum flavours. Rasa Shiraz, the finest red
wine ever to be produced from the estate vineyards of Sula,
is a complex wine, with power and finesse. Rasa will only be
produced in the best vintage years.
The dessert and sparkling wine tasting table served the Sula
Late Harvest Chenin Blanc and the welcome wine, the Sula
Seco Rose. Late Harvest Chenin Blanc is the perfect close to
a delicious meal and an elegant aperitif. Sula Seco Rosé is a
medium dry rosé sparkling wine with a lovely pink colour and
sweet fruity aromas of nectarine, water melon, soft white fruits
and deep scented white flowers.
Also on offer was Sula’s delicious Grapeseed Oil, perfect for
dressings, dips and starters. It was served with Balsamic Vinegar
and French baguettes to dip. All in all, the entire evening was a
complete success, with a live band and some delicious food that
complimented the wines served. 
For more details call on 022-6691 9082
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
CELEBRATING THE
BODY AND SOUL
Actress and member Mita Vashisht
talks about the importance of taking
care of one’s body and the role of
Antara’s massages in holistic wellbeing.
What do you like about The Club?
I came to Mumbai in 1989. Coming
from an army life, open spaces, traveling
etc. I couldn’t fathom the idea of living
in flats layered one on top of one another.
That’s why I love The Club. There’s a
great sense of aesthetics and space. It is
very elegant and there’s a style to it that’s
subtle and not in your face. It makes you
comfortable the moment you enter. What
I also like about The Club is that they are
very strict about their selection process.
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How do you like to rejuvenate and
relax?
I love to walk bare feet on the green grass
at The Club. It’s so hard to find such
places in cities. I have learnt Iyengar yoga
and regularly practice it. I also love the
sea. Sometimes I go into the waters up
to half my legs. I love spending time in
the library. It’s a nice quiet place with a
good collection of books and magazine
to read. I also love swimming and come
here almost every day in the morning.
Hopefully, soon I will start squash, too.
And most importantly I love to get
a good massage that relaxes my body
completely. For that, the Antara Spa is
one such place.
Why do you think massages are
important for the body?
Your body is your ID card on earth. Tell
me, what is the proof that you exist on
this earth? This is the first question I often
ask student actors and student directors
in my acting workshops,; what is the
proof that you are you? And the answers
are often really funny. Someone says,
‘my family, my friends, my passport, my
drivers license’ (it’s always about things
and other people creating your identity)
and then I say if all that is taken away,
then what is the proof that you are here?
And then it comes home to them that it
is the physical body. I feel the only proof
of our existence is our body. Sure, you
can exist as a soul, a ghost, a spirit but
who has seen them? You can debate on
whether they really exist, but your body
gives you a form, a proof. It’s not wrong
when our shastras say that your body is
the temple of your soul. You live through
your body. Keeping this in mind, it’s very
important to look after your body.
I believe that massages are a good way to
spend time with your body. A massage
helps you detox, cleanse, open up your
lymph glands and completely relax.
After a hectic week at work or traveling,
going for a nice massage is a great way to
rejuvenate. You learn to understand your
body and take care of it, to connect to it.
Tell us about your experience at Antara
Spa.
I have visited the Antara Spa about
three or four times since the last few
months and I really like it. The décor and
design is very simple, elegant and serene.
It’s minimalistic with a style. There’s
something splendid about it. It is also very
sensibly located. The ladies changing room
connects to the spa. You don’t have to
walk out in the open. The rooms are also
very well designed and have just the right
look and feel to them. It’s of the right size
with just the essential things. It’s private,
quiet and peaceful. No one can peep into
your room. It’s not very compact like in
other Spas. It’s also well lit; I’ve been to
spas that are so dark and dim.
Finally, how has your experience with
the therapists been?
I’ve tried the different therapies here
such as the Swedish massage, the Antara
signature massage and each one has its
own benefits. The therapists are nice too.
They are gentle and know what to do.
They are soft-spoken and very professional.
I would certainly recommend everyone
to visit the Antara Spa at least once every
15 days. 
ANTARA’S
POLISHES
AND WRAPS
A body polish exfoliates dry skin and
stimulates blood circulation which
reveals glowing skin. Choose from our
range of body polishes:
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Sandalwood Polish
Fruit and Nut Polish
Saffron Polish
Choco-Vanilla Polish
Jasmine Polish
Body Wraps are rich in minerals,
vitamins and micronutrients, activating
circulation, increasing metabolism
and relieving aches and pains. Choose
from our range of body wraps:
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Bastar Mud Wrap
Saffron Body Wrap
Choco Vanilla Wrap
Jasmine Body Wrap
For more details and appointments, call on 65141224 / 66117774
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LIVE SHOW!
I SCREAM, ICE CREAM!
Enjoy an array of delicious Thai classics and savour the hot, fresh,
aromatic flavours of the orient.
Can one ever say no to ice cream? We didn’t think so. Come by the
Pastry Shop for a homemade ice cream station, and try our delicious ice
cream, made with a cold plate. You can sample a variety of flavours and
toppings.
At the Oriental Wok | 5th October onwards | 7:30 pm onwards
At the Patisserie | 3rd October onwards on every Staurday | 5 pm to 7 pm
BRING ON THE
FESTIVITIES!
BBQ FRIDAYS!
Enjoy an evening of barbeque; good food,
good drinks and good company, under the
stars. Enjoy live grills, salad counters, cocktails,
live music and desserts.
At the Poolside in November |
7:30 pm onwards
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Enjoy the festive season with some delicious treats
and great food. Whether it is yummy offerings from
the Patisserie or our exotic dinners, be excited about a
very exciting upcoming season.
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GASTRONOMIA
A TASTE OF
AMRITSAR
Enjoy amritsari delights through the expertise of our
amazing chefs.
At the Garden Grill | Dinners on Saturdays and
Sundays in November | 7:30 pm onwards
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Bring your little ones to our Halloween brunch
and enjoy food with a Halloween touch. The
Halloween décor will surely get you in the festive
mood. Don’t forget to dress up in costume to
imbibe the Halloween spirit.
At the Waterside Café |
1st November | 12 noon onwards
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HEALTH ZONE
TOURNAMENTS
AT THE CLUB
Tap into your competitive
side with our fun
competitions coming up.
GET READY TO RUMBLE!
SKATING TOURNAMENT
Date – November 7 | Time – 4.30 pm onwards
Age – 5 years and above
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STRONG STROKES!
DRIBBLE, DODGE, AIM!
THE CLUB SWIMMING CHAMPS COMPETITION
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Date – October 10 | Time – 4 pm onwards
Date – December 5 | Time – 4.30 pm onwards
Age – 5 to 15 years
Age – 7 to 15 years
HEALTH ZONE
LEARN AND MASTER YOUR
FAVOURITE SPORTS
COACHING CLASSES IN CHESS, BASKETBALL,
SKATING, FOOTBALL, TENNIS, SWIMMING,
SQUASH AND FITKIDZ™!
Contact the Health Zone reception for further information
The Fitness FITKIDZ™ Program, an internationally accredited program, is
designed especially for children between 3.5 to 12 years of age and includes
both fitness and dance regimes. It enhances all the 10 elements of fitness
of the child in a progressive manner. The curriculum includes tele-games,
junior kickboxing, x-training kidz, aerobics, hip-hop, bollywood and many
other activities. The programme blends fitness and fun together for the
benefit of the young enthusiasts.
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HEALTH ZONE
HOLISTIC
HEALTH
Get healthy and fit this season with our amazing yoga and
zumba classes at The Club
ZUMBA, NOW IN
STEFANO EMBER/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
THE EVENINGS!
Every Tuesday & Thursday,
5.30 to 6.30pm with Mahek Shah
Enroll at the Health Zone reception.
YOGA CLASSES
ART AND FIT YOGA
by Chandan
8.30-9.30 am & 10 am to 11 am
Mon/Wed/Fri
RESILIENCE YOGA
by Shilpa Sangle
7 am to 8 am Mon/Wed/Fri
TRADITIONAL YOGA
For more details and enrollment call on 022-6611 7777 / 022-66939999
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GET CENTRED AT
THE CLUB
by Rajeev Ranjan
5 pm to 6 pm Mon/Wed/Fri
HEALTH ZONE
YOUNG
CHAMPIONS
A mention to our talented youngsters and tomorrow’s sports stars.
NAYNA TANEJA
Nayna started playing squash at the age
of seven, following her father to the
court. Her coach, Ajaz, is also her mentor
for the sport. The first tournament in
which she participated was the Juhu
Gymkhana Squash Championship, in
which played mixed Under-11 when she
was just eight-years-old. Her major break
came in November 2014 when she took
part in MSSA and played Girls Under-11
against the top seeds No. 1 and No. 5.
She was ranked third in MSSA. Nayna
AKASH GANDHI
Young Akash, at 14-years-old, started
playing tennis two years ago. His dad
introduced him to the sport, and once
he started playing, he knew he had
found his calling. He was training under
Anjan Viplav at The Club and loves
playing tennis here because he feels the
team is very passionate, the coaches
are fantastic and The Club has the best
facility for tennis in Mumbai. It also
requires a lot of patience and mental
and physical strength. To remain fit, he
visits the gym regularly and also does
aqua aerobics with the swimming coach,
Anand, at The Club. He has participated
in IATA at a national level held in places
like Aurangabad, Pune and Hyderabad.
He also represented his school in MSSA.
His latest achievement was visiting
Orlando with Coach Anjan and other
team members. They participated in
various tournaments spread over four
months. He won two matches in the
Under-16 categories. He wants to take
up tennis professionally and will soon be
a part of the Elite program in Orlando.
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was the winner of the Under-9 category
at The Club Squash Tournament in 2014
and was runner up in the Under-11
category. She played at the Matunga
Gymkhana in February 2015 and
reached the quarterfinals. Recently, she
was a participant of NSCI Junior Open
Squash 2015, where she made it to the
quarterfinals, losing to seed No. 2 with a
close score. She holds Rank 38 in the all
India Girls Under-11 group.
CLUB CHAMPS
Every Friday, Saturday
& Sunday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
OCTOBER
FRIDAY – STORY TELLING
2nd - The Young Head of the Family
9th - In Search of the Magic Lake
16th - Princess Kate Crackernuts
23rd - Princess Amaradevi
30th - Susu and the Magic Mirror
SATURDAY – ARTS & CRAFT
ACTIVITIES
3rd - Fabric Painting
24th - Origami
SUNDAY – MOVIE SCREENING
(Chronicles of Narnia Series)
4th - The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
11th - Prince Caspian
18th - The Voyage of the Dawn Trader
25th - The Silver Chair
TODDLER THURSDAYS
Every Thursday
Age : 2 to 5 years | Timing : 5 pm to 6pm
Venue : Library
Fun time for your little toddlers with stories,
songs, rhymes and activities.
NOVEMBER
FRIDAY – STORY TELLING
6th - The Native American Cinderella
13th - The Talking Fish
20th - The Empty Pot
27th - Blonde Carrie & Brunette Carrie
SATURDAY – ARTS & CRAFT
ACTIVITIES
7th - Lantern making
28th - Keychain making
SUNDAY – MOVIE SCREENING
Fairy Tales Series
1st - Beauty and the Beast
8th - The Little Mermaid
15th - Sleeping Beauty
22nd- Cinderella
29th - Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
SUNDAY BRUNCH
ACTIVITIES
Every Sunday | 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
at the Waterside Café
OCTOBER- AROUND THE WORLD
4th : Paris - Eiffel tower canvas painting
11th : India - Decorate your dandiya sticks
18th : China - Fan or Chinese lantern painting
25th : Mexico - Mexican hat décor
NOVEMBER
1st : Halloween theme
8th : Foam rangoli making floating material, mirrors, pearls etc.
15th : Flower making with origami.
22nd : Charlie Chaplin show
29th : Scenery of pine trees in snow
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STEFANO EMBER/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
PIZZA PARTY
NAVRATRI NIGHT
Saturday, 10th October,
5 pm to 6 pm at the Waterside Café
Meet our pizza chef and learn the tricks of the trade of making
pizza and enjoy eating it with your friends at your very own
Pizza party.
Saturday, 17th October at the Library
Dandiya night for our little champs. Come dressed in your
traditional best.
Open to children from age 5 to 12 years
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SPORTS
Why go to an exotic location to have an adventure when you can have one at The Club.
Offered this season are some thrilling adventure sports that will awaken the daredevil in you!
Enroll at the Health Zone reception.
Date – October 24 | Age – 7 to 17 yrs.
Noon to 7 pm
Zip Line (Wet & Dry)
Tyre Traverse
Cage Climbing
Water Zorbing
Cargo Net
Suspension Bridge
For more details, call Vaishali on 9167683324
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TRAVEL
DRIVING AMONG
GIANTS
Saifuddin Colombowala and his wife,
Sakina, share their roadtrip adventure in one
of the world’s most elusive countries, Iceland.
Text by Saifuddin Colombowala
O
ur journey began once we landed at Keflavik airport,
where we rented a car that would serve as our
mode of transport for our entire stay in Iceland.
We drove to Iceland’s charming capital, Reykjavik,
a town of medium size, with museums, chapels, and lots of
restaurants, bars and pubs. Our first sight was the Blue Lagoon,
a geothermal spa, 46 km away from Reykjavik. It comprises
of a large hot-water spring of hot geothermal water, and is an
absolute delight to step into when it is an almost freezing 2
degrees Celsius outside.
The next day we spent in Reykjavik, visiting Hallgrímskirkja,
a Lutheran parish church, Tjörnin, a beautiful and prominent
lake that the city seems to be built around and Perlan,
Reykjavik’s landmark building, which offers some of the best
views of the area.
After exploring Reykjavik, we carried on to Stykkishólmur,
a small town situated slightly east of the capital. There are
two main attractions on the way to this municipality; the
Snaefellsnes Peninsula and the Snaefellsjokill glacier, both
of which are magnificent. No journey to Iceland is complete
without visiting these places. Upon reaching Stykkishólmur,
we stayed at the cosy Egilsen Hotel. Although a hotel, it
has the warmth of a homestay and overlooks the stunning
Stykkishólmur harbour. This area is surrounded by 3000 tiny
islands and is a nesting sea bird area. You also get to see seals!
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ICELAND IS A
MUST-VISIT PLACE
WHERE ONE CAN
TRULY EXPERIENCE
UNTOUCHED
NATURAL BEAUTY.
a mysterious waterfall. The water is pure and blue, and like
every other sight in this mysterious country, this waterfall was
exquisite. After, we drove back to Reykjavik and flew out of
Iceland to Geneva.
After this, we visited the Látrabjarg Cliffs, the breathtaking
western most point in Iceland. The cliffs are 441 meters high
and one can spot a beautiful variety of avifauna, including
puffins, gannets, guillemots and razor bills. This area is truly a
sculpture of nature, and not ruined by inhabitants. In fact, it’s
only inhabited by people to maintain it. If you have a powerful
set of binoculars you can also see the Arctic.
We drove to the Thunderer Waterfall which is at Dynjandi, a
lush valley facing the sea and an ideal picnic spot. Enroute, we
visited Thingeyri, a quaint fishing village. We experienced a
delicious fish buffet here, which served a huge variety of seafood;
we couldn’t stop eating. After that, we went to Ísafjörður, a
charming fishing village in the region.
We proceeded on to Hólmavík in Strandir and then Lauger
Saelingsdalur. This area consists of a series of rugged beaches
and vast desolate wilderness. From Saelingsdalur we went
on to Borgarfjörður to visit Hraunfoss Waterfall, known as
Iceland is a must-visit place where one can truly experience
untouched, natural beauty. The Icelandic people are very
religious and god fearing. It’s a safe place and you can drive
around at night too. It’s a very down to earth country and not
very expensive. People are very friendly and go out of their way
to help. If they can’t speak the language, they’ll try to explain
using signs. The staple food is fish and sheep, and the cuisine is
definitely not for the faint of heart, or vegetarians.
One needs to be a confident driver to drive through Iceland.
The terrain is tough and there’s a steep valley at one end. There
are clear directions on the roads, and highways are well designed
and connected. I love to drive around because when you
drive you can see the interiors and enjoy the local life. There’s
no fun in taking the public transport that will only take you
from one end to another. Driving afforded us the flexibility of
experiencing the local life of the Westfjords, that we probably
wouldn’t have seen taking flights or trains. We recommend
that everyone try to visit this charming, untouched country; we
thoroughly enjoyed our time here. 
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BEKAL
UNWINDING IN
PARADISE
Radhika Goradia talks about her relaxing and
rejuvenating days at Vivanta by Taj, Bekal.
W
e desperately needed a getaway
from our hectic everyday lives
and so, a bunch of us decided to
unwind at the Vivanta by Taj,
Bekal, for the weekend. And unwind we did!
Set along the picturesque backwaters of Kerala,
the Taj Bekal is the perfect weekend getaway! Be it
sipping coffee while lazing around on your very own
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“ALTHOUGH I TELL
MY HUSBAND MY
FAVOURITE PART OF
THE HOLIDAY WAS
SPENDING TIME WITH
HIM, I’LL LET YOU IN
ON A LITTLE SECRET;
IT WAS THE JIVA SPA!”
swing-bed, enjoying a heady cocktail
at the bar, tasting some local fare at the
coffee shop or simply relaxing at the Spa,
there is something for everyone. We were
thoroughly pampered and came back to
the city totally rejuvenated, longing to
return to beautiful Bekal.
How was the travel from the airport to
the Resort? Were you sent a car from the
hotel or did you travel on your own?
The hotel arranged for a car to pick us up
at Mangalore airport. The two hour drive
to the property was quite comfortable.
Being in a big group, what activities did
you enjoy?
The hotel has a gorgeous swimming pool,
overlooking the idyllic backwaters. We
spent an evening relaxing here. Whilst
some of us visited the spa, a few of us spent
the evening at the activity centre playing
snooker. The hotel also offers archery
sessions and kayaking in the backwaters,
both of which we unfortunately could not
do because of the rains. I would highly
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recommend kayaking in the backwaters if
you get a chance!
How was your experience at Jiva Spa?
Although I tell my husband my favourite
part of the holiday was spending time with
him, I’ll let you in on a little secret; it was
the Jiva Spa! After a hectic few months at
work, without a single day off, I desperately
needed to unwind and give those tired
muscles some rest, and the spa did not
disappoint me. The massage therapies, body
scrubs and body wraps made me feel like a
princess at the end of my therapy sessions.
Simply bliss, I tell you!
How was the food?
The local fare at the all-day dining
restaurant is a must-try. The chef cooks
up some amazing Mangalorean food. For
those who cannot palate spicy South India
curries, the international cuisine is also
quite good. I highly recommend the Ivory
Bar. We’ve had some of the most delectable
cocktails there. The elderflower cocktail
and the peach and chilli martini were my
favourites. Cheers to the bartender!
Did the service and hospitality at Vivanta
by Taj, Bekal, meet your expectations?
Nothing can match the Taj hospitality. The
ever-smiling staff at the Vivanta by Taj,
Bekal, made our stay a memorable one.
We were celebrating a friend’s birthday
there and the staff made sure our party did
not end! 
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MEMBER PROFILE
A TOUCH OF
GOOD HEALTH
Member Sushobhan Dasgupta, MD,
Johnson & Johnson India, talks about his
measures towards improving healthcare
in India.
being a part of one of the best companies
in the world and earning well. However,
after losing my dad, my whole perception
toward healthcare changed. It became so
personal to me. Every day when I get up
in the morning it energises me thinking
that every decision or action I make at
J&J would help positively impact the
lives of several patients who are in need of
proper and timely treatment.
Tell us about your experience in the
healthcare industry.
Healthcare is actually a very emotional
subject for me. In January 1993, I lost my
dad to a cerebral stroke - that morning,
we realised there was something wrong
with him and doctors dismissed it saying
that it’s just fever and that we should
wait. But then we noticed that he wasn’t
moving at all. By the time we took him
to the hospital, he was pronounced dead.
That’s the day I realised that, in spite
of being in the healthcare industry, I
couldn’t do much to save him, imagine
what would be the situation of others
who aren’t connected to healthcare at all.
I had joined Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in
April 1992. At that time it was all about
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You’ve been with Johnson & Johnson
for 23 years now and initiated many
projects toward improving healthcare in
India, one of them being the ‘Neonatal
Resuscitation Project’. Can you tell us a
little more about it?
The infant mortality rate is quite high
in India and one of the major reasons
for this is birth asphyxia, an inability
to breathe at birth, often termed as the
golden minute after birth. It happens
with approximately one out of ten babies.
Birth asphyxia can also later contribute
to developmental issues such as cerebral
palsy and mental retardation. In India,
as you may be aware, there is a lack of
trained nurses and healthcare workers.
Hence we tied up with IAP (Indian
Academy of Paediatrics) whose members
are experts in the art of resuscitation and
through them we have trained 200000
allied healthcare workers mainly in the
rural and semi-urban areas – this in turn
has helped save so many babies in India.
When we visited your office, we were
very impressed by the support you
provide to young mothers through the
state-of-the-art crèche facility that was
pioneered by you. Please tell us a little
more about it.
J&J has been always focused on having a
good diversity in our work force, people
from diverse cultural backgrounds, with
diverse thinking and, most importantly,
a diverse mix of both men and women.
One of our initiatives is to encourage
women’s leadership (WLI). But it was
a common observation that women
generally let go of their careers after
giving birth and the primary reason was
due to lack of family support to take care
of the child, especially in a very busy city
like Mumbai (my wife Swarnali being
a real-life example when she quit her
successful career in scientific research
when our daughter Srey was born). That’s
when we felt the need to have a facility
for our women employees so that they
could leave their kids in the crèche and
continue with their jobs without any
stress. With the crèche facility in the
office, the mothers can see their child
whenever they want. This has led to more
enthusiasm and engagement among
women employees and they are able to
give their best for the company. Their
focus and productivity has improved and
they are now energised to progress their
career at J&J.
What are the facilities that you enjoy as
a family at The Club?
We just simply love The Club. Srey
learnt skating, swimming and tennis
here through the help of skilled coaches.
After her coaching she loved going to the
Waterside Café for a sandwich. Now, at
seventeen her priorities have shifted a bit
and she visits the Salon quite often with
her mother. Whenever given the choice,
Swarnali and Srey always prefer coming
to The Club. I played a lot of squash
and tennis and also swam. As a family
we enjoyed bowling – unfortunately the
bowling alley isn’t there anymore. We
love Chinese food and love visiting the
Oriental Wok as a family. Several of my
daughter’s birthdays were celebrated here,
some of my office gatherings were hosted
here and my wife collaborated with the
very benevolent Mr and Mrs Khanna
and other management members of the
Club on several occasions to organise
“Nothing is more important than being authentic,
humble and honest. Assess yourself, take feedback from
people, work on yourself and get better in everything
you do. Success will follow.”
some relaxing and fun filled mornings for
inmates of an old age home and patients
from Tata Memorial Hospital under the
beautiful settings of the Club.
Through your busy work schedule how
do you manage work-personal life
balance?
I feel that work-life balance is very
personal and varies from person to
person. I travel close to 10-15 days
a month. However, I try my best to
keep myself free on weekends to spend
time with my family. I work very hard
throughout the week, completely focused
and finish all my work commitments by
Friday. Weekend afternoons you may
find me going through a strenuous work
out at the gym to keep myself fit.
A message you would like to give to
young entrepreneurs?
A simple message and something I
strongly believe is that success is not
only about being successful in a certain
career or job. Be successful 24 hours of
your day in everything you do. Don’t
chase success. It’ll come to you if you
are good in what you do and have a
continuous agility towards learning.
Nothing is more important than being
authentic, humble and honest. Assess
yourself, take feedback from people,
work on yourself and get better
in everything you do. Success will
follow. 
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BANQUETS
A PERFECT WEDDING
AT THE CLUB
At The Club, we can help deliver the
perfect wedding and eliminate some of
the stress involved with organising such
an important event.
Text by Ranjan Mukerjee
A
wedding should be an occasion of joy and jubilation;
it is the celebration of two people expressing their
love by committing their futures to each other. It
goes without saying that of all the occasions in a
person’s life, their wedding is the one that is expected to go off
without a hitch. Planning the perfect wedding might not quite
be the fun-filled activity one would imagine. However, there
is absolutely no reason why insight, forethought and a wee
bit of help cannot make the wedding-planning experience an
enjoyable one.
The Venue
Most couples and their parents will spend a lot of time looking
for the perfect venue, and rightly so. A huge chunk of wedding
planning efforts are usually dedicated to finding a venue that
is just right. The Club offers the perfect location that takes
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a number of important factors into
consideration. The Colonial Courtyard
at The Club is ideal for hosting
outdoor wedding receptions. With a
sprawling 23,000 sq. feet comfortably
accommodating large parties, the
Colonial Courtyard can also be setup
to provide protection to your guests
should the weather turn dour. The Club’s
location ensures that the venue is easy to
find for guests and despite being served
by major roads, The Club is far away
from the hustle-bustle of the crowds to
assure a calm and serene environment
for guests. In Mumbai, finding a parking
spot is one of the biggest challenges.
Thankfully, the Colonial Courtyard
offers parking accommodation for up to
200 cars for guests, along with a separate
entrance for greater convenience.
of decorations going haywire due to the
decorators not having prior experience of
working at a venue.
The Catering
Considering that most catering
operations don’t start until the day
before the wedding, it is the one aspect of
wedding preparations people can be most
flexible with and provides leeway to make
late changes. However, to find the right
caterers for the job can be a monumental
task. One major benefit of choosing The
Club as a wedding venue is the in-house
catering service. The Colonial Courtyard
features built-in buffet counters and bars,
which play host to the fantastic food and
drinks from The Club’s catering team.
Guests can enjoy a range of dishes from
a number of different cuisines, including
North Indian, South Indian, Guajarati,
Rajasthani, Continental, Chinese, and
even savoury chaat.
Hosting a wedding reception can seem
daunting, but at The Club, the goal is
to make the experience a pleasant and
stress-free one. After all, there is no caveat
about making compromises when trying
to have a classy reception. The venue,
the decoration services, and the catering
facilities combine to form the perfect
trinity that make The Club one of the
finest locations in Mumbai for hosting
wedding banquets. 
For more details and banquet enquiries, call on 022- 6611 7747 / 022-6611 7751
The Decorations
A wedding is only as grand as the
decorations at the venue. The Club
provides an in-house decorating service
that helps create the perfect wedding
location. No matter what the theme or
style, the decorators at The Club work
with the wedding planner to ensure that
the ornamentations and trimmings are
perfect. Whether the wedding theme calls
for a simple and elegant look, or a lavish
outlay with plenty of floral touches, the
decorating team at The Club is up to
the task of making a dream venue into
reality. This also eliminates the chance
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PHOTO GALLERY
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2
4
3
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5
SNAP
SHOTS
7
1.
Little masterchefs at the
chocolate modak-making
activity.
2.
Bagfuls of chocolate modaks
made by the kids.
3.
Aviral Khanna at the Billiards
Tournament
4.
Sharan Multani at the Billiards
Tournament
5.
Umbrella decorated by a Club
Champ
6.
Umbrella decoration activity
8
9
7, 8. Members bust with the Chess
tournament
9.
Winners and runners-up
with parents at the Squash
Tournament, 2015
Fun & Activities @ The Club: July - September 2015
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11
10. Dr. Shalini and Dr. Suchetan Pradhan with their sons
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11. Siddharth and Niyati Arya with Deepak and Tina Khatwani
12. Parvez Damania with his children
13. Deepak and Tina Khatwani
14. Rohit Sood
15. Mr Dinesh and Nishi Khanna with Dr. Himanshu and Amita
Mehta
16. Mr Dinesh Khanna, Mrs McKenna, Consul General of New
Zealand Kevin McKenna, Consul General of South Africa Pule
Malafane, Mrs Malafane and Sarina Menezes
17. Sam Balsara, Simmi Sakhuja and Mr Dinesh Khanna
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16
14
15
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UPCOMING EVENTS
DIWALI
DAZZLE
Please join us for an evening full of sensational Bollywood
music, fun, crackers and more with family and friends. Talented
Indian idol contestant Mridul Gosh and the pretty voice of
Anita Bhatt will enlighten the evening! Book your table at the
reception or call on 02266117777.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
At the Main Lawns, 8 pm onwards
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FUN
FAIR
The Annual Fun Fair—for and by our very own Club Champs—is back and promises to be
an exciting evening for the entire family, with games, music, food and lots of prizes to be won.
Children, this is your chance to exhibit your entrepreneurship skills through your game stalls and
truly enjoy Children’s Day. Parents, do encourage your children to book stalls at this unique Fun
Fair. Forms will be available at the reception October 20 onwards.
Friday, November 14, 2015
At the Main Lawns, 4.30 pm onwards
ART
CARNIVAL
Calling all children and their parents to get creative
at our annual Art Carnival! Draw, sketch, colour,
paint and have a great time. Come along and let
your passion for art show. Open for children from
5 years and above.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
At the Library & Main Lawns, 10 am onwards
For more details and how you can be part of it, call
Vaishali on 9167683324
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Oct – Nov 2015 - The Club Mumbai

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