celebrating india @ 60

Bindaas Bangalore went bonkers, celebrating the 60th year of Indian Independence. TWB presents a glimpse of some of the events:
AIR FORCE SCHOOL: The Air Force School, ASTE, celebrated the 60th year of Indian Independence with singing of patriotic songs, cultural shows, martial arts display, etc. The school’s annual sports meet was also conducted to coincide with the celebrations, which added to the gaiety.
The celebrations were flagged off by the hoisting of the tricolour by chief guest, Air Cmdr M. Matheswaran VM, Commandant, ASTE (416AF Stn).

Mrs. Sumathi Matheswaran, President, AFWWA (L), gave away the prizes to the winners of various events.
Addressing the gathering, the chief guest complimented the management, the teachers and students for ensuring that their school was declared the best school of the southern region for the second year, and handed over the Best School Award to Mrs Banumathi, Principal.

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THE FAMILY INDIA AT E-ZONE CLUB: Probably there’s no better way to celebrate 60 years of Indian Independence than this. The Family India (TFI), a voluntary organization of families and individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving people in need, did something which would stay forever in the minds of the participants, and went beyond giving a mere adrenalin push to patriotic feelings.

TFI organized a get-together for hundreds of underprivileged children at E-Zone Club, where they got a taste of games they would never get a chance to play or even see, like bowling alley, golf, Tic Tac, Taekwondo, etc. They also were served delicious food, sponsored by Hotel Leela Palace.

The post-lunch session unveiled a variety of colourful cultural events, music, and a round-the-world experience of seven continents, through different pavilions specially mounted for the purpose. There were prizes for the children who won in various events, and interactions with corporates.

Mrs Mary Ann, one of the organizers said, the event gave the children a great opportunity to interact and mingle with people from different continents, cultures and social standing with the goal of giving self confidence, improving their social skills and bridging their awareness.

Jonathan Raj, the coordinator of TFI, said the organization’s goal was to “to change the world one heart at a time, through helping people to find a positive purpose, build better inter-personal relations and learn to reach out and help others”.

“We invest in today’s children and young people - the leaders of tomorrow - by providing knowledge and character-building education to help strengthen them and their families. We also give practical assistance to those who are poor, suffering or otherwise disadvantaged.” TFI holds fun and educational carnivals for underprivileged children every year to celebrate Independence day.
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ROTARY CLUB OF B’LORE: Rotary Club of Bangalore, celebrated its 60th year of Independence Day by organizing a get-together on India’s March to 2020, Bridging the economic divide’. Union Minisgter of Sports and Panchayat Raj, Mani Shankar Aiyar presided. Eminent speakers gave presentations on strategies and suggestions to bridge the economic divide and reduce the gap between the rich and the poor.
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SAMARTHANAM TRUST FOR THE DISABLED: Thirty nine visually impaired students of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled took part in the March Past held at Manekshaw Parade Ground, Bangalore, and were awarded the 3rd prize by Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.  They later joined other visually impaired and physically challenged students and hoisted the national tricolour. Several corporates and banks distributed sweets and hosted a lunch for the differently abled children. Bags, uniforms, books and other study materials were distributed to them on the occasion. Sri MV Vedamurthy, Director, Dept of Welfare of Disabled, presided.