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IASOWA Celebrates Holi with Balwadi Kids
 
IASOWA President  Mrs. Kanta Dange distributing  pichkaris to Balwadi kids
Our tiny tots eagerly wait for the Holi colour cannons
IASOWA President  Mrs. Kanta Dange distributing  pichkaris to Balwadi kids  

Our tiny tots eagerly wait for the Holi colour cannons

     
 
President IASOWA Mrs. Kanta Dange shares ‘Holi moments’ with kids, alongside Vice president Mrs. Seema Patil and Secretary Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya
Miss Sheetal Vidhani, Rotary Club, distributing the sweets to Balwadi children

President  IASOWA Mrs. Kanta Dange shares ‘Holi moments’ with kids, alongside Vice president Mrs. Seema Patil  and Secretary Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya

 

Miss Sheetal Vidhani, Rotary Club, distributing the sweets to Balwadi children

     
 
From right: Mrs.Kanta Dange, Mrs. Kshatriya &

From right: Mrs.Kanta Dange, Mrs. Kshatriya &
Mrs. Nandini Kumar sharing a lighter moment!

   
     
 
 
 
Working Committee meeting in progress
 
Working Committee meeting in progress
Committee members in a meeting
Working Committee meeting in progress   Committee members in a meeting
     
 
 
 
Balwadi celebrates its Annual Day
 
Tiny tots of Balwadi participating in the Annual Day
Students of Balwadi putting up a splendid performance
Tiny tots of Balwadi participating in the Annual Day   Students of Balwadi putting up a splendid performance
     
 
The world is our stage
Behind the scenes – Preperation for the Annual Day
The world is our stage   Behind the scenes – Preperation for the Annual Day
     
 
We are one – The children with a message
The President Mrs  Kanta  Dange felicitating a student of Balwadi on the Annual Day. Vice President Mrs Gaikwad looks on
We are one – The children with a message   The President Mrs  Kanta  Dange felicitating a student of Balwadi on the Annual Day. Vice President Mrs Gaikwad looks on
     
 
Vice President Mrs Seema Patil , Ex President Mrs Reena Joseph , President Mrs  Kanta  Dange  and Vice President  Mrs  ShivGanga Gaikwad at the Balwadi  Annual Day
President Mrs.  Kanta  Dange  interacting with the staff of Balwadi
Vice President Mrs Seema Patil , Ex President Mrs Reena Joseph , President Mrs  Kanta  Dange  and Vice President  Mrs  ShivGanga Gaikwad at the Balwadi  Annual Day   President Mrs.  Kanta  Dange  interacting with the staff of Balwadi
     
 
Vice President  Mrs. Seema Patil , Ex President Mrs. Reena Joseph , President Mrs.  Kanta  Dange  and Vice President  Mrs.  ShivGanga Gaikwad distributing colouring material at the Balwadi  Annual Day
Vice President Mrs.  ShivGanga Gaikwad  felicitating the staff of Balwadi . President Mrs.  Kanta  Dange  and Ex President Mrs. Reena Joseph  look on
Vice President  Mrs. Seema Patil , Ex President Mrs. Reena Joseph , President Mrs.  Kanta  Dange  and Vice President  Mrs.  ShivGanga Gaikwad distributing colouring material at the Balwadi  Annual Day   Vice President Mrs.  ShivGanga Gaikwad  felicitating the staff of Balwadi . President Mrs.  Kanta  Dange  and Ex President Mrs. Reena Joseph  look on
     
 
 
 
IASOWA function held at Balewadi organized by Rotary Club
 
The Rotary Club members , Vice President Mrs Shivganga Gaikwad , President Mrs. Kanta Dange and Vice President Mrs. Seema Patil in Sushil Balwadi for distribution of colouring kits
Vice President Mrs. Shivganga Gaikwad , President Mrs. Kanta Dange , Vice President Mrs. Seema Patil and Treasurer Mrs. Rachita Ratho with Rotary Club members and Balwadi children
The Rotary  Club members , Vice President Mrs Shivganga  Gaikwad , President Mrs. Kanta Dange and Vice President Mrs. Seema Patil in Sushil Balwadi for distribution of colouring kits   Vice President Mrs. Shivganga  Gaikwad , President Mrs. Kanta Dange , Vice President Mrs. Seema Patil  and Treasurer Mrs. Rachita Ratho with  Rotary Club members and Balwadi children
     
 
President Mrs. Kanta Dange and Vice President
President Mrs. Kanta Dange distributing the colouring kits
President Mrs. Kanta Dange and  Vice President
Mrs. Seema Patil  appreciating the colouring material
  President Mrs. Kanta Dange distributing the colouring kits
     
 
Secretary Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya distributing the colouring kits
Secretary Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya , Vice President
Secretary Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya  distributing the colouring kits   Secretary Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya , Vice President
Mrs. Shivganga  Gaikwad, President Mrs Kanta Dange,
Vice President Mrs. Seema Patil  and  Rotary Club members
with  a  clock gifted by Rotary Club for Balwadi
     
 
 
 
Sneh Milan
 
Mrs Reena Joseph welcoming  the guests
Dancing Duo Kiran and Urvinder Madan
Mrs. Reena Joseph welcoming the guests   Dancing Duo  Kiran and Urvinder Madan
     
 
IAS clan - Gautam Chatterji (82), Medha Gadgil ('83). UPS Madan ('83). Malini Shankar('84)
Participants
IAS clan - Gautam Chatterji (82), Medha Gadgil ('83). UPS Madan ('83). Malini Shankar('84)   Participants
     
 
(L-R) Mrs. Tanuja Mullick, Mrs. Reena Joseph and Mrs. Sweta Chatterji
'Itni Shakti Dena' IASOA members
(L-R) Mrs. Tanuja Mullick, Mrs. Reena Joseph and Mrs. Sweta Chatterji   'Itni Shakti Dena' IASOA members
     
 
Anchor Tanuja with 'Sutradar' Gautam
A Pledge
Anchor Tanuja with 'Sutradar' Gautam   A Pledge
     
 
Felicitation
Jai ho (L-R, Sweta, Reena, Chandra, Tanuja)
Felicitation   Jai ho (L-R, Sweta, Reena, Chandra, Tanuja)
     
 
Jai Ho!
Lighter moment
Jai Ho!   Lighter moment
     
 
Appreciative Audience
Sparkle S. Biswas and Tanisha Diggikar dancing on Hare Ram
Appreciative Audience   Sparkle S. Biswas and Tanisha Diggikar dancing on Hare Ram
     
 
'Itni Shakti Dena' IASOA members
IASOWA members dancing on Maa Sherowali
'Itni Shakti Dena' IASOA members   IASOWA members dancing on Maa Sherowali
     
 
Mrs. Chandra Iyengar, ('73), ACS Home
Pranjali OP Gupta performing  Ganesh  Vandana
Mrs. Chandra Iyengar, ('73), ACS Home   Pranjali OP Gupta performing Ganesh Vandana
     
Arunima A. Kumar and Amartyaraj Rajiv dancing on What’s your mobile no.
Sneha B. Srimali dancing on Dhoondo Dhoondo re Kaan ka Bala
Arunima A. Kumar and Amartyaraj Rajiv dancing on What’s your mobile no.   Sneha B. Srimali dancing on Dhoondo Dhoondo re Kaan ka Bala
     
 
Nandini A. Kumar and Asha Shinde performing a Lavani Dance
Harsheen Madan and Pranjali OP Gupta dancing on Sone de Nakhre
Nandini A. Kumar and Asha Shinde performing a Lavani Dance   Harsheen Madan and Pranjali OP Gupta dancing on Sone de Nakhre
     
 
Nandini A. Kumar and Asha Shinde performing a Lavani Dance
Tanisha Diggikar dancing on Bidi Jalayle
Rakhi OP Gupta dancing on Paan Khaye Saainya Hamaro   Tanisha Diggikar dancing on Bidi Jalayle
     
 
Hemal Doshi , Anuja  B . Srimali , Sakshi Chahande dancing on Nach Baleya
Mrs. Gaikwad Felicitating Mrs Joseph
Hemal Doshi , Anuja  B . Srimali , Sakshi Chahande dancing on Nach Baleya   Mrs. Gaikwad Felicitating Mrs Joseph
     
 
 
 
Health Camp
 
Balwadi Children at the Medical camp organized by IASOWA on 6th Nov, "09
A warm welcome- Mrs. Reena Joseph, Pres IASOWA receives Chief Guest Mrs. Chandra Iyengar, IAS ('73)
Balwadi Children at the Medical camp organized by IASOWA on 6th Nov, "09   A warm welcome- Mrs. Reena Joseph, Pres IASOWA receives Chief Guest Mrs. Chandra Iyengar, IAS ('73)
     
 
Inaugural
With Dental fraternity
Inaugural   With Dental fraternity
     
 
Principal Mrs. Purnima Rao with Pres IASOWA and ACS ( Home)
Meeting the children of Balwadi
Principal Mrs. Purnima Rao with Pres IASOWA and ACS ( Home)   Meeting the children of Balwadi
     
 
Children and their wards
Check-up
Children and their wards   Check-up
     
 
The Health Camp
Geriatric care
The Health Camp   Geriatric care
     
 
Health for all    
     
 
 
Diwali Function
 
Bonhomie
Mingle Tingle
Bonhomie   Mingle Tingle
     
 
Random
G. Chatterji,IAS ('82) with UPS Madan,IAS('83)
Random   G. Chatterji,IAS ('82) with UPS Madan,IAS('83)
     
 
Dance the night away
Hazy
Dance the night away   Hazy
     
 
Spotlight
President Mrs. Reena Joseph with Rachita, Vatsala, Nandini, Tanuja & Anjana
Spotlight   President Mrs. Reena Joseph with Rachita, Vatsala, Nandini, Tanuja & Anjana
     
 
The youngsters gather
IASOWA members (L-R) Dr. Bhanu Kapoor, Vatsala Jambunathan, Nandini Kumar. Anjana Kshatriya, Tanuja Mullick, Rachita Ratho, Sweta Chatterji, Reena Joseph and Anju Bhargava
The youngsters gather   IASOWA members (L-R) Dr. Bhanu Kapoor, Vatsala Jambunathan, Nandini Kumar. Anjana Kshatriya, Tanuja Mullick, Rachita Ratho, Sweta Chatterji, Reena Joseph and Anju Bhargava
     
 
Taking the floor
Mr. Jambunathan with prize and colleagues
Taking the floor   Mr. Jambunathan with prize and colleagues
     
 
IASOWA Pres, Secy, Jt. Secy and Treasurer
Mrs. Joseph with Lucky draw winner Mr. Navin Kumar
IASOWA Pres, Secy, Jt. Secy and Treasurer   Mrs. Joseph with Lucky draw winner Mr. Navin Kumar
     
 
Mrs. Chandra Iyengar,( IAS,('73) ACS -Home) has something to say
Lucky draw winner Malini Shankar, IAS ('84)
Mrs. Chandra Iyengar,( IAS,('73) ACS -Home) has something to say   Lucky draw winner Malini Shankar, IAS ('84)
     
 
Over to you- Mrs. Iyengar and Mrs. Joseph
Our men in rapt attention
Over to you- Mrs. Iyengar and Mrs. Joseph   Our men in rapt attention
     
 
In a queue - musical arms
In a queue - musical arms    
     
 
Inauguration of VIP Nursing Home at St. George Hospital
 
Chief Secretary Mr. Johny Joseph unveils the cornerstone at VIP Nursing Home Inaugural
To good health and good care (Chief Secretary and President IASOWA with well wishers)
Chief Secretary  Mr. Johny Joseph unveils the cornerstone
at VIP Nursing Home Inaugural
  To good health and good care (Chief Secretary and President IASOWA with well wishers)
     
 
Secretary Mrs. Anjana Kshtriya presents linen to Head Nurse 3.	President Mrs. Reena Joseph and IASOWA member with specialist
Secretary Mrs. Anjana Kshtriya presents linen to Head Nurse   President Mrs. Reena Joseph and IASOWA member with specialist
     
 
Linen samples donated to the Nursing Home by IASOWA
Linen samples donated to the Nursing Home by IASOWA    
     
 
International Women’s Day Celebration
 
Engrossed- Members at The International Women’s Day Celebration
Members in the audience
Engrossed- Members at The International Women’s Day Celebration   Members in the audience
     
 
“Fourtified”, Foreground (L-R) Sweta Chatterjee & Bela Jain; Tanuja Mullick & Rachita Ratho
The making of a Risotto.

“Fourtified”, Foreground (L-R) Sweta Chatterjee & Bela Jain; Tanuja Mullick & Rachita Ratho

  The making of a Risotto.
     
 
 
 
 
Sneh-Milan
 
President's Address: Mrs Reena Joseph speaking at Sneh Milan
Rajasthani Folk Dance - Mrs Anjana Kshatriya, Mrs. Rachita Ratho, Mrs. Rakhi Gupta & Mrs. Sneha Srimali
President's Address: Mrs. Reena Joseph speaking at Sneh Milan   Rajasthani Folk Dance - Mrs Anjana Kshatriya, Mrs. Rachita
Ratho, Mrs. Rakhi Gupta & Mrs. Sneha Srimali
     
 
Mr. Parag Jain ('96) singing a Mukesh Number
The First Lady and Troupe, at "Sneh-Milan"
Mr. Parag Jain ('96) singing a Mukesh Number   The First Lady and Troupe, at "Sneh-Milan"
     
 
Taking Centre Stage - Mrs. Joseph, The President, and Members
A Bollywood take. Members dance at Sneh Milan
Taking Centre Stage - Mrs. Joseph, The President, and Members   A Bollywood take. Members dance at Sneh Milan
     
 
Boogie Woogie (L-R Poonam Shivaji, Tanuja Mullick, Nina Singh, Sweta Chatterjee,Anjana Kshatriya, Vinita Porwal, Jyothi Gajbhaye, Rachita Ratho, Raki Gupta & Sneha Srimali.
United, We stand.
Boogie Woogie (L-R Poonam Shivaji, Tanuja Mullick, Nina Singh, Sweta Chatterjee,Anjana Kshatriya, Vinita Porwal, Jyothi Gajbhaye, Rachita Ratho, Raki Gupta & Sneha Srimali.   United, We stand.
     
 
All the World's a Stage
Let us dance - Mr. Johny Joseph, Chief Secretary, with Officers and Members of IASOWA
All the World's a Stage   Let us dance - Mr. Johny Joseph, Chief Secretary, with Officers and Members of IASOWA
     
 
Presidential Beat, President of IASOA, CS, Mr. Johny Joseph and President IASOWA, Mrs. Reena Johny Joseph.
Dinner Time: (L -R) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph with Mr S. K. Mahajan, IAS.
Presidential Beat, President of IASOA, CS, Mr. Johny Joseph and President IASOWA, Mrs. Reena Johny Joseph.   Dinner Time: (L -R) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph with Mr S. K. Mahajan, IAS.
     
 
 
 
 
 
In Collaboration with MAVIM and Sophia Polytech
 
L-R Mrs Vijaylakshmi Bidri, IAS, Rev. Sr. Anila (Principal of Sophias). Pres. Mrs. Reena Joseph and Secretary Mrs Anjana Kshatriya at the inaugural of the training course for below povery line women
L-R Mrs. Vijaylakshmi Bidri, IAS, Rev. Sr. Anila (Principal of Sophias). Pres. Mrs. Reena Joseph and Secretary Mrs Anjana Kshatriya at the inaugural of the training course for below povery line women   Rev. Sr Anila presnting a green token to Mrs. Joseph
     
 
Mrs. Joseph presenting the cheque from IASOWA to the Principal
Get set go - A Participant with President Mrs. Joseph
Mrs. Joseph presenting the cheque from IASOWA to the Principal   Get set go - A Participant with President Mrs. Joseph
     
 
Kits being given to participants
Mrs. Bidri, IAS (acting MD of MAVIM) handing out the kits
Kits being given to participants   Mrs. Bidri, IAS (acting MD of MAVIM) handing out the kits
     
 
Treasurer Rachita Ratho presenting a kit to a participan IASOWA Committee Members, Principal & Faculty of Sophias with Participants
Treasurer Mrs. Rachita Ratho presenting a kit to a participan   IASOWA Committee Members, Principal & Faculty of Sophias with Participants
     
 
Secretary Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya doing the needful
 
Secretary Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya doing the needful    
     
 
 
 
 
Inter Services Interaction
 
Our in - house models with Shaina NC, Designer and Activist President Mrs. Reena Joseph with Judge Mrs. Vijaya Tahilramani
Our in - house models with Shaina NC, Designer and Activist   President Mrs. Reena Joseph with Judge Mrs. Vijaya Tahilramani
     
 
Shaina Speaks Say it with Flowers - (L-R) Rachita Ratho, Shaina Munot and Reena Joseph
Shaina Speaks   Say it with Flowers - (L-R) Rachita Ratho, Shaina Munot and Reena Joseph
     
 
French Connection, Mme Mayumi Pujolas, Wife of Consul General of France with Mrs. Reena Joseph Audience at the Shaina NC Show
French Connection, Mme Mayumi Pujolas, Wife of Consul General of France with Mrs. Reena Joseph   Audience at the Shaina NC Show
     
 
Power Ladies At a IPSOWA (Police) Function - Our President with Police Wives' President and Diva Ila Arun
Power Ladies   At a IPSOWA (Police) Function - Our President with Police Wives' President and Diva Ila Arun
     
 
Past President, Late Sneha Prem Kumar Paying Tribute to Mrs. Prem Kumar
Past President, Late Sneha Prem Kumar   Paying Tribute to Mrs. Prem Kumar
     
         
A Grief - Stricken IASOWA Family  
A Grief - Stricken IASOWA Family    
     
 
 
Inauguration of IASOWA Website
 
The Chief guest Mrs. Vaishali Deshmuh with Pres of IC&ASOWA, Mrs. Reena Joseph and Vice President Mrs. Ranjana Sinha, IAS A traditional welcome to the Chief guest - VP Mrs. Seema Patil performs the 'Haldi-kumkum' rite
The Chief guest Mrs. Vaishali Deshmuh with Pres of IC&ASOWA, Mrs. Reena Joseph and Vice President Mrs. Ranjana Sinha, IAS   A traditional welcome to the Chief guest - VP Mrs. Seema Patil performs the 'Haldi-kumkum' rite
     
 
L-R Mrs. Ranjana Sinha, IAS, Mrs. Vandana Kumar, Mrs. Rachita Ratho, Mrs. Suman Mahajan, Mrs. Madhavi Singh, Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya and in the foreground, Mrs. Vaishali Deshmukh and Lighting of the Lamp - Mrs. Vaishali Deshmukh lights the lamp as Mrs. Joseph looks on
L-R Mrs. Ranjana Sinha, IAS, Mrs. Vandana Kumar, Mrs. Rachita Ratho, Mrs. Suman Mahajan, Mrs. Madhavi Singh, Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya and in the foreground, Mrs. Vaishali Deshmukh and
Mrs. Reena Joseph
  Lighting of the Lamp - Mrs. Vaishali Deshmukh lights the lamp as Mrs. Joseph looks on
     
 
In the Audience- (L-R), Mrs. Madhavi Singh, President of IPSOWA Mrs. Mona Roy, Presidnet of IASOA Mr. Johny Joseph, IAS, and Secy of IASOA, Mr. Swadheen kshatriya, IAS The inaugural of the portal with a click - (L-R), Mrs. Namita Pandey, Chief guest Mrs. Vaisahli Deshmukh, Mrs. Reena Joseph and Mrs. Seema Patil
In the Audience- (L-R), Mrs. Madhavi Singh, President of IPSOWA Mrs. Mona Roy, Presidnet of IASOA Mr. Johny Joseph, IAS, and Secy of IASOA, Mr. Swadheen kshatriya, IAS   The inaugural of the portal with a click - (L-R), Mrs. Namita Pandey, Chief guest Mrs. Vaisahli Deshmukh, Mrs. Reena Joseph and Mrs. Seema Patil
     
 
Eyes on the screen Attentively listening
Eyes on the screen   Attentively listening
     
 
Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya, Secy IC&ASOWA with Mrs. Mona Roy, A light moment
Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya, Secy IC&ASOWA with Mrs. Mona Roy,
Pres of IPSOWA
  A light moment
     
 
Mrs. Vaishali Deshmukh bestows a fortune plant on sponsor Mrs. Vaishali Deshmukh greets Mr. Ronald Monis,
Mrs. Vaishali Deshmukh bestows a fortune plant on sponsor
Mrs. Nahar of 'Inch by inch'
  Mrs. Vaishali Deshmukh greets Mr. Ronald Monis,
founder of Delian Web & Multimedia
     
 
A small token of good luck- Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya to Pres of IASOA Mr. Johny Joseph Many steps. Mrs. Vaishal Deshmukh with Mrs. Reena Joseph, Mr. Swadheen Kshatriya, IAS, Mrs.Vandana Kumar, Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya, Mrs. Namita Pandey
A small token of good luck- Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya to Pres of IASOA Mr. Johny Joseph   Many steps. Mrs. Vaishal Deshmukh with Mrs. Reena Joseph, Mr. Swadheen Kshatriya, IAS, Mrs.Vandana Kumar, Mrs. Anjana Kshatriya, Mrs. Namita Pandey
     
 
President and Secretary of the IASOA
Mrs. Vaishali Deshmukh & Mrs. Manisha
President and Secretary of the IASOA   Mrs. Vaishali Deshmukh & Mrs. Manisha
Maiskar, IAS
     
 
Projects
 
Reena Joseph & W. C. Members along with T. Theklakara visited Tabela to solve the problems of the Tabela Laboursup in Vasai Taluka (in July 2007) Actor Riteish Deshmukh inaugurating Project Clean Neighbourhood (Class IV Govt. Colony - Bandra) in 2006
Reena Joseph & W. C. Members along with T. Theklakara visited Tabela to solve the problems of the Tabela Laboursup in Vasai Taluka (in July 2007)   Actor Riteish Deshmukh inaugurating Project Clean Neighbourhood (Class IV Govt. Colony - Bandra) in 2006
     
     
Project Clean Neighbourhood Actor Riteish Deshmukh speaking at Project Clean Neighbourhood
Project Clean Neighbourhood   Actor Riteish Deshmukh speaking at Project Clean Neighbourhood
     
 
     
Flood Relief July 2005 Chief Secretary (2005) Mr. Premkumar & Mrs. Premkumar at Flood Relief Work undertaken by the Association
Flood Relief July 2005   Chief Secretary (2005) Mr. Premkumar & Mrs. Premkumar at Flood Relief Work undertaken by the Association in Bandra Govt Colony after July 26 flood in 2005
     
       
For Chief Minister's Tsunami Relief Fund 2005 January IASOWA's Contribution Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, and Chief Secretary Mr. Premkumar and Mrs. Premkumar with Managing Committee Members 26 July 2005 Mumbai Flood Relief work in Bandra Clan IV Colony
For Chief Minister's Tsunami Relief Fund 2005 January IASOWA's Contribution
Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, and Chief Secretary Mr. Premkumar and Mrs. Premkumar with Managing Committee Members
    26 July 2005 Mumbai Flood Relief work in Bandra Clan IV Colony
       
       
Projects - BETA Project (Vocational Training) Dr. Smriti Swaroop (of Special Education Department, S.N.D.T. University) explaining the projects to Chief Secy Mr. Premkuar in 2005 Flood Relief Food Items being packed by Working Committee Members July - August 2005 Rajee Gill (L) & Sneha Premkumar (R)
Projects - BETA Project (Vocational Training) Dr. Smriti Swaroop (of Special Education Department, S.N.D.T. University) explaining the projects to Chief Secy Mr. Premkuar in 2005   Flood Relief Food Items being packed by Working Committee Members July - August 2005 Rajee Gill (L) & Sneha Premkumar (R)
     
 
Events
       
Cooking demo by Jaffer Bhai's Delhi Darbar Member's enjoying a tasty treat
Cooking demo by Jaffer Bhai's Delhi Darbar   Member's enjoying a tasty treat
     
     
Ruchi Soya Products Nutrela arranged an Exhibition cum Working Demonstration in June 2007
Ruchi Soya Products Nutrela arranged an Exhibition cum Working Demonstration in June 2007