The Borivli Malayali Samajam

VISHU EASTER 2017

2017-04-23T10:34:00.003-07:00

Amidst a tight run of preparations began the Vishu Easter program, yesterday the 22nd April, 2017.

It was a karaoke filled music session; well coordinated by the members in charge of the committee.

There was talent, each of them in house, and they performed with great perfection and without a flaw. Indeed, the practice made a huge impact on them ensuring that the audience stayed enthralled, cheering and participative.

Within the session, issuance of Membership ID cards were also undertaken and inaugurated, similarly the Legal Cells division of introducing legal literacy for the benefit of the members and those who want to take an opportunity of being legally empowered was also initiated.

The launch of NISHKA - the collectors issue for the benefit of members and their families was also announced. NISHKA will essentially have inputs from members - be it short stories, poems, drawings, recipes, medical tips, legal tips and photographs; besides messages from dignitaries of BMS and the State. But yes, it has to be commercially viable, hence the importance of getting advertisement, as well.

All in all an evening filled with entertainment, enjoying the company of each other, MUSIC and Food.

For a change, it was good to see the Borivli Malayalis dancing and enjoying the Music as one big large family.

If you have been part of it, the highlights have been uploaded on YOU TUBE (click on the link below) across 8 different uploads, besides the pictures below.

Just ENJOY - Cheers!!!

MEDIA 360D BMS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqNm4uU2LCs

Women’s Day 2013 on 8th March at Eskay Resorts India Limited, Borivali West.

2013-03-05T19:17:00.001-08:00

Vanita Vedi has decided to celebrate Women’s Day 2013 on 8th March at Eskay Resorts India Limited, Borivali West. It is a get together exclusively for Ladies. All Vanita Vedi Members and friends are coridally invited for the occassion.

TIMING : 6 pm to 10 pm

Menu : Pav Bhaji, Fried rice, Manchow. Lime juice and Jelebi etc.. alongwith music

Contribution / person ; Rs. 250/-

Please contact Mrs. Rekha Nair Ph: 98697 38662 to confirm your participation in the event

Website : http://www.eskayresorts.com

2013-01-01T19:07:00.001-08:00

BMS has successfully conducted Free Medical Camp on 29th of December 2012..

See some snaps of the event below:

MUMBAI POORAM - MEMENTO & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE:

2012-12-26T04:06:00.002-08:00

Vanita Vedi Members who wants to collect MEMENTO & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE on 6th January 2013 during the X'mas and New Year Celebrations at V.K.Krishna Menon Academy, are requested to give their names to Girija Kallath or Lakshmi Narayanan as early as possible.

Best Regards,
Anil Kumar,
Secretary, BMS

Free Medical Camp

2012-12-26T03:51:00.005-08:00

Attention: All Vanita Vedi Members:

Co-operation from all of you are requested for the success of the Free Medical Camp on 29th December at V.K.Krishna Menon Academy..

Please ensure participation of people from the lower income group like House Maids, Security Guards of the society etc. Get the registration done as early as possible since first 100 registrations only will be accepted..

Best Regards,
Anil Kumar
Secretary, BMS

X'mas & New Year Celeberation

2012-12-24T16:13:00.000-08:00

Dear Members,

It is that time of the year when we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. And just as is traditionally done whenever we have to welcome the new, it is done with a celebration.

On January 6, 2013 (Sunday) our Samajam too will be welcoming the New Year and also double it up with our Christmas celebration.

You need to come with your family so that we can get together in an atmosphere of fun and fiesta. The cost for the family that comprise of Parents and their Children will be Rs. 200/-.Single person will cost Rs. 100/-.

The SCHEDULE:

7.30 PM: Welcome and Christmas New Year Wishes

7.40 PM: New Year Cake Cutting

7.50 PM: X’mas Carol followed by Cake & X’mas Sweets Distribution… by our Santa Claus

8.00 PM: New Year Event organised by the Youth Wing with DJ Music and Dancing.

10.00 PM: Celebratory Dinner (Veg / Non Veg)

Members are requested to contact the “ Area - in – charge , Managing Committee members, Diagnostic Centre, Email to Secretary, or School office from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 12 noon except on public holiday, “ as per the contact details printed in the back page.

We look forward to your participation in the Fun and Frolic and encourage the Youth Wing in their organizational skills.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully,

For Borivli Malayali Samajam

Anil Kumar

Hon. General Secretary

2012-12-24T16:07:00.000-08:00

THE BORIVLI MALAYALI SAMAJAM (Regd.) & APEX HOSPITAL

Jointly Conduct a

Free Medical Camp under Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayi Aarogya Yojana

Date & Time: On Saturday 29th December 2012 from 8.00 A. M. To 1.00 P. M.

Venue: V. K. Krishna Menon Academy, Plot No. 462, New MHB Colony, Borivli West, Mumbai – 400091.

CHECK UP FACILITIES

1. Blood sugar fasting
2. E. C. G.
3. Lipid Profile
4. Doctor Check-up
5. Free medication

For Registration please contact: V K Krishna Menon Academy office between 10.00 am To 1.00 pm.

Anil Kumar
General Secretary
Borivli Malayali Samajam.

MUMBAI POORAM - MEMENTO & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE

2012-12-24T16:02:00.000-08:00

The “MEMENTO & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE” towards the acknowledgment of your participation in the “MAHA KAIKOTTIKALI” orgainised by the Mumbai Pooram Foundation, is ready for distribution. The Foundation informed the scheduled as 6.00 PM on 5th Jan. 2013, at AGARWAL ESTATE GROUNDS, SWAPNA NAGARI, Off LBS Marg, MULUND WEST,MUMBAI.

For the convenience of Borivli Malayali Samajam participating members, it is decided that the Mrs. Radha Bhaskar, the team leader and Mrs. Girija Kallath, Mrs. Rekha Sadand & Mrs. Lakshmi Narayanan, from Vanitha Vedi, will collect the entire certificates and memento from the Organisers and will distribute the same to all participants from our Samajam on 06th January, 2013, during the day of our X’Mas and New year Celebration, at V K Krishna Menon Accademy, New MHB Colony, Off Goari Road, Borivli (W), Mumbai – 400092.

We have the Pooram Foundation organizers as our guests on the new year celebration event on 06th Jan. 2013 and the certificates will be distributed by them to the participants during the celebration

All are requested to get in touch with Mrs. Radha Bhaskar, Girija Kallath, Rekha Sadand & Lakshmi Narayanan in this regard.

Kindly make note of the above communication and act accordingly for better services

Anil Kumar
General Secretary
Borivli Malayali Samajam.

Some More Mumbai Pooram Photos

2012-12-17T16:02:00.000-08:00

See some more Mumbai Pooram Photos

PICNIC - A GRAND SUCCESS

2012-12-04T19:55:00.000-08:00

The picnic organised by Vanita Vedi on Sunday (2nd Dec 2012) was a grand success. All enjoyed the trip with various games, swimming in the water park and had a wonderful time.

Some of the pictures are below:

Birth day Cake Cutting of BMS

See a Video:

PICNIC SCHEDULE

2012-11-29T22:37:00.002-08:00

BMS- Vanita vedi Picnic - Silent Hills Resort, Manor, Near Palghar on 2^nd Dec 2012.

Reporting time at VKK School 6.30 a.m

Sachin’s Bus:	Time	Pick up/ Drop Points
Start up :	6.45AM	VKK SCHOOL
	6.55 AM	Shanti AshrAMBus Depot
	7.00 AM	LIC Karnataka Bank
	7. 10AM	CITIZEN Bank .IC Colony
	7.20AM	Mc Donalds .IC Extn
	7.30 AM	Dahisar east

Water and biscuits will be provided in the bus.

Break-fast, lunch and tea with snacks will be provided at the venue.

Those interested in entering the swimming pool/water park are requested to carry swimming costumes or an extra pair of clothes. SAREES and JEANS are not allowed in the water.

GET INTO THE PICNIC MOOD :enjoy the morning with antakshari / chatting with friends in the bus.

Participants to take care of their belongings/children

Expected arrival at the Resort 9.30/9.45 am

Freshen up

Breakfast on arrival 10am to 10.30am

Games: Funny and not so funny till 11.30am

(Group and individual games) Buckle up to win your prizes

Water park/swimming till 12.45noon

Lunch Break 1pm to 2.15pm

Relax with Housie games, winning prizes till 3.30pm

TEA/COFFEE BREAK till 4.15pm

Pack up : 4.45pm

Expected arrival at last stop: VKK School 6.45pm

Contact : Girija Kallath(98214 85058) Rekha Sadanand(98697 38662) Lakshmy Narayanan (98215 95575)

Mega Kaikottikali - A grand success

2012-11-09T22:36:00.001-08:00

More than 60 Borivli Malayali Samajam Vanita Members participated in the MEGA KAIKOTTIKALI organised by Mumbai Pooram , Dombivli. The event was a grand success due to the full hearted co-operation of all members.

Some pictures of the event is below:

MEGA Kaikottikali

2012-11-01T10:51:00.002-07:00

The much awaited grand Mumbai Pooram 2012, the world’s biggest Kerala festival held outside the state is scheduled to be held at Dombivli from 9^th to 11^th November 2012.

Kaikottikkali is one of the major items in the various mega programmes. Kaikottikkali in Mumbai Pooram 2011 entered in the Limca Books of World Records for maximum number of participants. Mumbai Pooram 2012 intends to bring Kaikottikkali, with 3000 participants, into the Guinness Book of World Records for highest number of participants.

The Vanithas of Borivli Malayali Samajam have come forward with much enthusiasm and vigour to make the Kaikottikkali of this year’s Pooram a grand success. The daily practice at the Samjam’s school premises bears testimony to the dedication of the participants.

The curtain raiser held at the Poisar Gymkhana on 28^th October 2012 saw the Borivli participants mingling with effortless ease with the rest of the teams from the Western Suburbs. It was indeed heartening to witness the excellent performance of our team, to the praise of the organizers present.

In the capacity of Secretary of Vanitha Vedi of the Borivli Malayali Samajam, I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all the participants for their active interest. I also thank Smt. Radha Bhaskaran who worked extremely hard to organise and train the participants. My thanks are also due to Smt. Rakhee Sunil for coordinating the event for all participants from the Western Suburbs.The Managing Committee of Borivli malayali Samajam also deserve our praise for their abiding support on this occasion.

Let us maintain the tempo and ensure that the mega kaikottikkali exceeds all expectations and that the participants get the rare chance of winning the Guinness Book of Records award.

Regards,
Secretary,
Vanita Vedi

Picnic date is changed to 2nd December 2012

2012-11-01T10:50:00.000-07:00

We wish to inform that the date of PICNIC at Manor resort is postponed to 2nd December 2012.

On 25th November, the resort will be heavily crowded and hence our members may not be able to enjoy the trip to the fullest. We expect more members to join the picnic team as the date is revised to 2nd Dec. 2012.

Request co operation from all members and their family.

Regards,
Vanita Vedii

Family Picnic at Manor

2012-10-26T20:13:00.001-07:00

Vanita Vedi has organised a Family Picnic at a beautiful resort at Manor on 25th November 2012.

Those who wants to be part of the picnic, please give the details to Mrs. Girija Kallath ( Mobile : 98214 85058)

Secretary
Vanita Vedi

Kaikottikali - Curtain Raiser at Poisar Gymkhana on 28th Oct. at 2.30 pm

2012-10-26T20:12:00.000-07:00

A Curtain Raiser to Kaikottikali, to be performed at Mumbai Pooram, is organised at Poisar Gymkhana (Near Raghu Leela Mall, Borivali West) on 28th October 2012 at 2.30 pm.

All participants and well wishers are invited for the curtain raiser.

Secretary,
Vanita Vedi

Onam Celeberations - 2012

2012-10-14T23:23:00.000-07:00

Onam Celeberations was held on 7th October 2012 at V.K.Krishna Menon Academy Premises with various colourful activities and events.

Inter-School Drawing Competition - 2012

2012-10-12T07:16:00.000-07:00

As a part of the Onam celeberations, a painting competition was conducted for students from schools in Mumbai on 30th September at the VKK Academy. So many schools participated in the event

Independence Day - 2012

2012-08-20T01:20:00.001-07:00

As in every year, this year too, the Independence Day was marked with the flag hoisting followed by the cultural showcase of the students at the V K Krishna Menon Academy of The Borivli Malayali Samajam.

The feeling of patriotism was well performed by the students in the various national dresses and with the vision statement of the great leaders.

We have added another feather in our PALM TREE.

2012-08-03T04:27:00.001-07:00

And YES:

The Malayalam Classes have STARTED.

The 29th of July 2012 will be recorded as the day when the Malayalam classes restarted after decades. This writer had the privilege of learning Malayalam then. And hence, very proudly tells his relatives and friends that yes I can read and write Malayalam though when I speak, it may be heard as Malglish, more because of the English diction that one is used to over the years. But yes, I can bravely travel in Kerala - cos I can read all the destination sign boards, and at times, even the locals asks you for direction, thanks to the confidence personified, due to the knowledge of the language.

The classes was inaugurated by well known writer Dr. C N N Nair, and among the guests of honor were the Past President Mr. A K G Nair and the Past Sr. Vice - President - Mr. M Vijayaraghavan, both who have contributed immensely to the growth of the Borivli Malayali Samajam in general and for establishing the land and the school where it stands in particular.

They were accompanied by the current Managing Committee Members, with the introduction given by Mr. Shriraj Nair (President) Mr. Anil Kumar ( Secretary) and Mr. Damodaran.

Oh Yes, and the classes were attended by Children, their Mothers and also some Fathers all learning the art of the Malayalam language in toto, with established teachers trained professionally as an initiative of the Kerala Government; unlike when I learned, this time it promises to be a more dedicated affair and more complete with good amount of literature, too.

If any of you, out there, wants to join this momentum, please free to log onto www.borivlimalayalisamajam.com for further details.

Until then, ബെസ്റ്റ് രീഗാര്‍ദ്സ് .....പവിത്രന്‍

Malayalam Classes ... Now in Borivali

2012-07-14T01:18:00.000-07:00

Kerala Govt. has initiated ‘Malayalam Mission’ through which teachers are being trained to teach the language and more to Malayalees living in Borivli…

It’s an offering from God’s own country that Keralites in the city will find hard to resist. Malayalees, especially the second and third generation, can now be rest assured that they are not bereft of the language or the culture of their homeland.

Through ‘Malayalam Mission’, the Kerala government is training teachers who will in turn educate the young Malayalees in the city about their native state.

The teaching module includes four textbooks that have been scientifically prepared. These include ‘Kannikona’, ‘Suryagandhi’, ‘Ambal’ and ‘Neelkurani’, all of which are named after flowers. “The earlier two are certificate courses, each of two years while the latter two are diploma courses of three years. These ten years of courses are equivalent to class 10 of Kerala board,”

Spread across these four books is not only reading and writing the Malayalam script but beyond, “We are witnessing a huge gap in the second generation Keralites who do not know how to read the language. Now, with this, we are sure that the participant families will get a chance to bring back what is lost. Anybody who wishes to learn can join. It can be a six-year-old or an 80-year-old.”

Sunday morning classes

Classes will be held every Sunday morning for two hours. The teachers will be trained by the mission and they teach the students joining for learning Malayalam Class.

Enquiry and registration

Office of V.K. Krishna Menon Academy , New M H B Colony, Off- Gorai Rod, Borivli ( W), Mumbai – 92

Time: 10 am to 12 noon from Monday to Friday

Mail to: secretary@borivlimalayalisamajam.com; alavacodu@yahoo.co.in

Web Site : www. Borivlimalayalisamajam.com

Golden Jubilee Snaps.. and More

2012-06-15T01:16:00.000-07:00

The Grand Finale... 2012

2012-06-14T13:59:00.002-07:00

The Golden Jubilee celebration was finally celebrated on 11^th February and 12^th February 2012.

Without doubt, it was a grand affair, what with the Keralites’ taste for being culturally tasteful.. The members and the managing committee of BMS ensured the grandeur of celebration befitting the occasion was presented.

It did start with the usual hiccups as far as the Chief Guest was concerned, the team met Shri A K Anthony, our Defence minister and also met Shri, K Shankanarayanan the Governor of Maharashtra – but both of them could not come due to important engagements. The big thing is that the bouquet of BMS and the greetings of each of you members of BMS reached our Defence Minister and the Governor of Maharashtra.

Our First President of BMS – Shri K A Ooomman was the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honor was Shri M P Ramachandran – MD of Jyothy Laboratories Ltd.

The President - Mr. Shriraj Nair endorsed his commitment to the Samajam by pledging to turn our School project to a land mark Educational and Sports Center and to ensure all our services like Diagnostic Centre and Ayurvedic Panchkarma Centre are made available to all sections of the society.

Mr. Anil Kumar - the Secretary also addressed the gathering and gave an impromptu assessment of the years that went by and the commitment of the committee to ensure that the Samajam reach great heights not just within the Malayalis but also among other communities.

The Cultural Extravaganza on the 11^th February interspersed with the felicitation ceremony of those who were part of the Samajam for the last 25 years, went exceedingly well with the cheers and accolades of those present.

The 2^nd day celebration on 12^th February was a fund raising program, and hence we had renowned performers like Biju Narayanan, Durga Vishwanath, Salish Syam, Rekha, Kalabhavan Ravindran, Kalabhavan Pradeep Lal and their Troupe.

All those who were there enjoyed and went back home with pleasant memories of the achievements of their Samajams Golden Jubilee celebrations and those who were unfortunate to be present can update themselves with the snaps below.

Cheers to the Samajam and Cheers to all those wonderful people who put their soul and mind to ensure that a great program was hosted.

The Samajam takes great pride in thanking each one of the audience, without whom we would have lacked the enthusiasm and the vibrancy of our performance.

The audience was approximately 1000 people consisting of elite invitees, members and their family from in and around Borivli, and representatives from other Samajams of Kerala origin who attended the event.

The entire event was held in the beautifully scaped lawn of Borivli Malayli Samajam’s V.K.Krishana Menon Academy, New MHB Colony, Gorai Road, Borivli (W).

Before the Grand Finale the following event was held as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations:

Events celebrated as a part of the Golden Jubilee Year:

Painting Competition with a participation of 675 students from KG class to 10^th Standard was conducted on 25^th September 2011.

On 2^nd October2011, we had a grand Onam celebration with traditional cultural program and ONA sadhya. Many non Malayalis, including elected representatives’ viz. MPs, MLAs and Corporators and celebrated artists participated and appreciated our oneness and preservation of culture and showcase of programs by three generations.

On 20^th November 2011 we organized a free Seminar on Redevelopment and Deemed Conveyance, jointly with Maharashtra Societies Welfare Association(R.) at Kamala Vihar Sports Club, Mahavir Nagar, Kandivli (W), Mumbai – 400067. To our surprise, there were big number of participants from Kurla, Bandra, Andheri and Virar.IX Inter-School Folk Dance Competition was held on 8^th December 2011 at Prabodhan Thackery Hall, Soda Wala Lane Borivli ( W) in which children from 9 Schools of Municipal N ward, Borivli East and West participated.

Lecture on Cancer awareness – Conducted by Tata Memorial Hospital on 08^th January 2012 at V.K. Krishna Menon Academy, New MHB Colony, Gorai Road, Borivli (W).

Plan from HDFC

2012-01-09T20:23:00.000-08:00

Check this Plan send to you by HDFC

Plan 1

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Following are some important features of the HDFC CREST plan:

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2) Tax Benefit (Sec 80 C and Sec. 10(10D))

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4) Loan Facility Available within first 5 years.

5) Fixed Policy Term 10 years and Premium Paying Term 5 years only.

6) Minimum Insurance cover 10 times of annualised premium or maximum Insurance cover 20 times of annualised premium.

7) Minimum Annualised premium Rs.50000/- and Maximum no limit.

8) Partial Withdrawl is allowed after 5 years.

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How to Avoid Cancer

2012-01-08T10:34:00.000-08:00

Today thanks to the efforts of The Borivli Malayali Samajam, a whole lot of people had the privilege of understanding how the dreaded disease Cancer is caused and how it can be avoided.

The presentation on the subject was done by Dr. Nilesh Ingole, Preventive Oncologist at Tata Memorial Centre and with him was Dr. Kshama Vairagi, who is a Clinical Psychologist at Tata Memorial Centre. The challenge for her is to play the Breaking News.

How you break the news to a patient, so that they undergo the medication course and or come – back for the follow up, and or just be told that 6 Months from now…..!!!

Well Dr. Kshama – no doubt plays a very important role in handling the most important assignment of easing the patient, mentally.

Dr. Nilesh emphasizes that the best way to avoid succumbing to Cancer is to get TREATED EARLY. For most of us, our Vehicle is more important than oneself. The moment your vehicles mileage drops, or starts a little late during ignition, or has a little dry sound while driving, we are sure to take the vehicle to a Garage and get it completely checked up but at the same time we hesitate to take care of ourselves as much, even when we see the symptoms. Or is it that we don’t read the symptoms.

Cancer:

Growth of lump or tumor in your body. This means the combination of cells that grow abnormally in your body. These can be benign or cancerous, but needs to be checked immediately with a qualified doctor. The earlier it is checked, it is ensured that it does not spread in the body. This can be treated by Surgery, Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy, as may be suggested by the doctor.

Certain Cancers like Breast Cancer, Career of the Cervix and Oral Cancer is detected earlier and can be easily prevented from spreading in the body.

7 Warning Signals of Cancer:

1. Hoarseness of Voice

2. Difficult in swallowing solids and liquids

3. Change in Bowel / Bladder habits

4. Change in Wart size / Mole Size.

5.Unusual bleeding from the body outlets – while coughing (indicative of Lung Cancer), while Urinating ( indicative of Urinary Cancer) and Stools ( indicative of Stomach or internal bleeding). Irregular periods and Forced Menopause are also indicative of the need to be checked.

6. Non – healing ulcers in the mouth and Lump in the breast

7. Post – coital bleeding.

Risk Factors:

Þ 60% of detected Cancer is due to the use of Tobacco. It comes in various formats including Cigarette, Gutka, Hookah, Areca Nut, Lime, Bidis, Mashir, Khaini, etc.

Over 9lac people die every year due to tobacco related diseases every year – this translates to 1 death every 40 seconds.

Þ HPV (Human Papilova Virus) causes Cervix Cancer

Þ Hepatitis B Virus Causes Liver Cancer

Þ Continuous exposure to Chemicals and Dyes can cause Skin Cancer

Þ Lack of Healthy Exercise / Junk food are also causes of Cancer

The important thing to note is EARLY DETECTION IS COMPLETE CURE.

Also ensuring good diet while undergoing treatment also helps you to recover soon.

Those having any queries and need to be answered can write to: kshamavairagi@gmail.com.

Remember healthy life style and early detection is the guard to a good happy life.