30/06/2023
Visit our website at : www.thevoiceofmalabarhills.com
THE VOICE OF MALABAR HILLS is a page for residents of Malabar Hill, Napean Sea Road, Walkeshwar, Altamont Road, Pedder Road & adjoining areas.
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THE VOICE OF MALABAR HILLS is a newspaper for residents of Malabar Hill, Nepean Sea Road, Walkeshwar, Kemps Corner, Altamont Road, Carmicheal Road, Pedder Road, Breach Candy and adjoining areas. This newspaper which shall be brought out on a monthly basis shall be in tabloid format. With an initial start-up of four pages it will be a forum to highlight issues of importance to the local community.
It will be distributed free to households and offices in the area. The focus of the newspaper will be on issues which impact the community in general though they might not have a great relevance on the scale of a city of teeming millions. It may not be a newspaper focusing on all the issues that plague a city of over 20 million and would rather look at problems of a local nature and help give them a voice. Content would generally be dictated by local needs rather than sensationalism or national issues alone. For example if there is a civic problems affecting a few buildings in a lane we would highlight the same and work with local authorities by giving a voice to the problem which is local and not so important on any other scale. Besides this a community newspaper, as in overseas markets, would play a role in highlighting local business and creating awareness about the same. For example, giving on hand information on where to get a local to handle a plumbing or an electrical job, providing information as well as increasing reliability of local labour needs. Where one could go out to eat or order foods in the local area with regular food reviews and write ups. Similarly event lists and places of interest where one could go, information and support to talented locals who are self-employed and don’t have advertising budget, or new gyms highlighting their convenience and worth to the community, local traffic handling and congestion points to aid better flow, noise pollution, locally and controlling it, schools and their events would find a forum. It is a newspaper for the local community and hence would have regular columns for anyone local who might wish to bring forth local issues for which a voice is needed. The ideology behind it being a free newsletter is to create a local forum where the collective has a voice for local issues generally ignored in comparison to issues of a larger reach. Such a newspaper would not be a success without the support of local members and businesses who would in turn benefit as well. We are a team of individuals not motivated by profit mantra and look at it as a social initiative; hence we approach you to seek support, by participating in any manner possible, not necessarily monetary, in making this venture viable for the good of our entire neighbourhood. Contents of the Newspaper:
1. Headline: An important issue or event related to the Area. For example a detailed report on Infrastructure project which is delayed, long pending area development issues, traffic problems, law & order problems which requires attention or any event occurred which is important to the Area will be the headline. The headline will not be reported and forgotten, but will be followed up in subsequent issues or till a logical conclusion is arrived.
2. Civic and Police News: Information from Resident Associations and their works. Issues/problems which require Municipality attention and follow-up with Local Municipal ward office for resolution and informational reporting of the same. For example highlighting unattended problems of footpaths, sewerage lines, water supply issues, traffic problems, fire safety, law & order problems, these will be followed up with concerned authorities and information given in the newspaper. Reporting safety measures regarding law & order and health for citizens undertaken by both Police and Municipal authorities. Information on functioning of civic authorities – where to lodge complaint and follow-ups.
3. Children: Covering local school events, creative projects and initiatives done by students. Promoting children who have excelled in academics, sports and talent.
4. Food: Information on a particular local restaurant or food outlet, giving details of the food they serve with its specialities, ambience, rates, location and owner’s profile etc.
5. Shops: Information on a particular local shop/outlet selling clothes, life style products, home décor, fashion accessories, consumer products, showcasing their products with its specialities, rates, location and owner’s profile etc.
6. Health & Sports: Information on local health and fitness – Sport activities available locally, Gymnasiums, Yoga, Spiritualism. Covering local sports events and showcasing local sports talent.
7. Art & Culture: Information on Local events – classical/western dance, theatre, art exhibitions, book launch, literature readings and promoting upcoming local talents with respect to same.
8. Classifieds: Giving information on local availability of handyman services – electricians, plumbers, carpenters, masonry, periodic directory giving information on local businesses, hospitals, shops, professionals, doctors, restaurants, chemists, fast food, pubs, gift shops, florists, cake shops, laundry, book shops, ambulance services, dance and music classes, tuitions and others. Forum for promoting local - talented, upcoming self-employed entrepreneurs.
9. Real Estate: Information on new projects in the area. Information on the rates of sale/purchase of properties.
10. Social messages: Promoting animal welfare and initiatives for bird protection.
20/01/2023
Story of Mahalaxmi Temple in our Neighbourhood
The city we know of today was not built in a day but over a few centuries. If only rocks could speak we would hear their tales, but unfortunately that is not to be. We must be content with stories of the amalgamation of our seven islands into Mumbai and the creation of the largest and best port in the East and the Goddesses who made this possible.
On 23rd April 1662 the marriage of Catherine of Braganza, daughter of King John IV of Portugal with Charles-II of England by proxy changed the history of our city. Our Seven islands - Colaba, Little Colaba, Mumbai, Mazagaon, Parel, Mahim and Worli were given as Dowry to Charles-II. These islands were inhabited by Koli Fisherman, Bhandari and Agri farmers. Coconut and Palmyra Palms covered the islands and at low tide the sand banks joined them together.
The East India Company, a joint stock company formed by the Charter of Queen Elizabeth –I, to pursue trade, only had control of Surat on the western coast which was silting fast. Their factory warehouse manager, Gerald Aungier came down from Surat in search of a suitable alternative. The Company needed better facilities for their fast growing trade routes. He inspected the seven islands and dreamt of a harbour waiting to be created. The Crown was persuaded to rent the islands in 1668 for just 10 pounds per annum and a loan of 50,000 pounds @ 6% interest. From 1668 onwards destiny changed for this city of dreams to be built with God's assistance. With the creation of the port and its related business activities people started migrating to this city in search of employment and opportunities. Labours came mostly from Kokan coast and Deccan plateau.
By the middle of 18th century, the Fort and the main island was 'too crowded' and Governor William Hornby set out to unite the seven islands with causeways. The first of these envisaged by him was to block the Worli creek. He requested the East India Company for permission in 1782, but this was refused. He instead went ahead and held a lottery to raise funds and began construction of the causeways to join the islands. He was suspended and recalled, but he ignored the order and completed the work before end of his term in 1784. He realised his dream and gave us the first linkage, called Hornby Vellard in his honour, renamed later as Lala Lajpatrai Marg.
Goddesses who came out of the seas
The contract for construction of this first 'bund' was awarded to a firm named 'Dadaji Dhakji'. It was a very difficult task as nature rebelled against this attempt at human intervention. The mighty waters of the Arabian Sea would rush in and destroy any built portion. Then one night, the chief engineer, had a dream. A dream wherein the Goddess Mahalakshmi appeared before him, and told him to find a statue of Her at the southern side of the planned causeway. If he would then construct a temple at that site, She would allow the waters to recede for him to complete his task. He found the little statue, built a small temple and completed the first linking of islands to expand Bombay.
The Shilaharas, who ruled the islands from the 8th to 13th centuries, worshiped three goddesses, Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi and Mahakali. They built several temples and carved statues of their deities. It is believed that the statue that was found is one of them. Locals had immersed the idols of these Goddesses into the sea to avoid destruction by invaders.
While these accounts are well known and written as part of Mumbai's history, there is another story told to us by Mahalaxmi resident Yashodhan Bhopi, who is the descendant of Krishna More, the Koli who actually found the idols of the Goddesses. He said it was Krishna More who had a dream in which Goddess appeared and told him to retrieve the idols from the sea and a few days later Krishna More found the idols in his fishing net. He then built a small temple on a hill and placed these idols for worshiping. Yashodhan, further says that they are descendants and heirs of Krishna More and live next to the temple and are called 'Bhopis'. They are given certain rights - to reside, conduct business and perform few rituals.
However, there is a belief that after the appearance of these Goddesses, the linking of two islands was possible and was the first major civil engineering project that combined the seven islands.
Locals believe that Goddess Mahalaxmi bestows her blessings on Mumbai, also known as India's financial capital. Many people refer to Mumbai as "Mayanagari" because it rose from the seas by combining seven islands. It is full of stories of people who came here with nothing and went on to make fortunes.
20/01/2023
Our People on the Hills - MRS. (JUSTICE) SUJATA VASANT MANOHAR (RETD.)
Our country celebrated 75th year of Independence on 15th August with the theme “Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. All citizens proudly hoisted our 'Tiranga' outside their homes and balconies in response to the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign of the Government.
After this joyous occasion, we feel honoured to write about Retired Justice Sujata Manohar, a resident of our Hills. In 1978, she was the first woman Judge to be appointed in the Bombay High Court. She was also the first woman Chief Justice of the Bombay and Kerala High Courts in 1994 and was elevated to the Supreme Court in November 1994. She has numerous awards, honours, and recognitions; in Mumbai she will always be remembered as the first woman Judge and Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
Mrs. Sujata Manohar was born in 1934, into a distinguished legal family; her father, Late Mr. K.T. Desai, was the Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court. She has an excellent academic record. She finished first among girls, in the Bombay State Level Secondary School Certificate Examination in 1950 with three scholarships and prizes. Elphinstone College, Bombay, awarded her a first-class Honours degree in Philosophy and Sanskrit in 1954. She received six scholarships and prizes from Bombay University, then a university record. She went abroad for further studies and obtained her M.A. from Oxford University in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and then became Barrister-at-Law from Lincoln's Inn, London.
She enrolled as a Barrister in the Bombay High Court and started her legal practice in 1958. During those days the legal profession was dominated by men. She recalls a senior advocate asking her "What are you doing here?" on her first day in court. “Education gives you the knowledge; eventually you have to gain practical experience if you have to succeed and be good at it. I started taking up cases, read the applicable laws, studied previous judgments, drafted pleadings, appeared in court, and did my best to get justice for my clients, and then slowly over a period of time I started getting work and respect though I was a woman. I must say that Bombay has a more acceptable attitude towards working and professional women. Now things have improved a lot.”
She took on numerous cases and made her presence and efforts known in the courts. Her arguments were known for being exact, precise, and focused. As an advocate, she accepted many pro bono cases, many of which involved women's issues. She did this at a time when the government did not provide women with free legal assistance. Very humbly she says “Those women wanted justice but didn't have the resources or expertise to get it and I just helped them”. She was invited to give lectures and talks in numerous governmental and social organizations for welfare of women. She was consulted when the Government was framing a free legal aid scheme by Committee of Justice Krishna Iyer and Justice P.N. Bhagwati.
Based on her dedication, knowledge, experience, and conduct, she was appointed as a Judge of the Bombay High Court in 1978 and then as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court in 1994, making her the first woman to hold both positions. She was elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India in 1994 and retired from there in 1999.
Justice Sujata Manohar was given many responsibilities because of her abilities. She was In-charge of the setting up of Family Courts in Maharashtra. She was Vice Chairman of the Maharashtra State Legal Aid and Advisory Board and first chair of the Board of Advisors, Judicial Officers Training Institute.
After her retirement, she was appointed as a member, National Human Rights Commission. She was invited by the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights to be on the advisory board of judges on enforcement of human rights. She is an Honorary Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, and an Honorary Bencher of Lincoln's Inn, London, the first Indian judge to be so honoured. She is also a patron of the Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal and Honorary Fellow, Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
Justice Manohar, because of her interest in academics, was involved with educational institutions both before and after her retirement. She is former Chairman of the Managing Council of Bombay's Chanda Ramji Girls High School, former Chairman of the Board of Governors of Welham Girls School in Dehradun, and former trustee of the Bombay International School in Mumbai. She has keen interest in Indian Classical Music and was also the Chair, Board of Trustees of the Asiatic Society of Bombay.
On the personal front, she maintained a good balance between her profession and her family. She attributes her success to the love and support she received from her family, particularly her husband and children. Academics were a common interest among the family members. Her husband Vasant Manohar, Electrical Engineer was the head of Tata Consulting Engineers had stood first in the University from VJTI. Her son, Aneesh Manohar, had stood first in India in his IIT Entrance Exams.
Her list of accomplishments, awards, recognitions, and honours is so long that space is limited. She will always be remembered, as the first woman Judge and Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. She is the pride of our neighbourhood. We wish her a long and healthy life!
Editorial Committee of ‘The Voice of Malabar Hills”.
20/01/2023
Our People on the Hills - DR FAROKH ERACH UDWADIA
Dr. Farokh Udwadia is a well-known and respected Physician in the medical community and among his patients for his ability to make correct diagnoses and treatment. Dr Udwadia always says 'Medicine is learnt at the bedside'. He is more known for his diagnosis based on physical examination with human qualities of doctor-patient interaction, empathy, compassion and care.
Dr. Udwadia has a long list of medical credentials. Dr. Udwadia graduated from the University of Bombay, with MBBS in 1953 and MD in 1956. In the year 1969, at 38 years of age, he was the youngest Indian to be elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, England. Since 1958 he is associated with B.D. Petit Parsee General Hospital as an Honorary Consultant Physician and since 1964, as a Consultant Physician and Consultant-in-Charge of the Intensive Care Unit at the Breach Candy Hospital.
He is an Emeritus Professor of Medicine at Grant Medical College and the JJ Group of Hospitals, where he has taught many medical students for over 5 decades. He has received numerous prizes and accolades for his medical work. He has written books and research papers that have been published in international and national journals. In 1987, Dr Udwadia was honoured with the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Medicine.
Many of Dr Udwadia's lectures and talks are accessible for public viewing which are uploaded on YouTube. Just type Dr Farokh Udwadia on google search and click on videos. He is also a very good speaker, the manner in which he expresses the diction, phrasing, all are perfect like his diagnosis.
In his medical talks Dr. Udwadia highlights the need of listening to patients with empathy and deep caring which helps in building faith and forming a doctor-patient bond. Faith he says has a remarkable ability to heal since it dwells in the mind and influences the body. Dr Udwadia shares his views on why he believes the study of arts, culture, music, painting and other humanities are essential to help a physician in their practice of medicine. He says only a good man can be a great physician and talks about essential qualities such as generosity, beneficence, equanimity and judgment, besides medical competence in their field.
This is how family members of patients who were under Dr. Udwadia's medical care describe him.
Roshan, resident of Nepean Sea Road, rushed her husband to Parsi General Hospital when he suddenly fell sick. He was referred to Dr. Udwadia, who conducted a thorough physical examination while constantly interacting with him. After the examination he took Roshan into confidence and told her he suspected cancer. Later the medical reports validated his diagnosis. After studying the reports he asked Roshan to take him home, in few weeks her husband passed away as the illness was in a very advanced stage. Roshan says Dr. Farokh Udwadia is a good doctor having human qualities; his advice was right as it spared her husband of painful cancer treatments with no beneficial results apart from running huge hospital bills.
Hormazd, resident of Grant Road says his aunt was under treatment of Dr. Udwadia for high diabetes. At the Parsi General Hospital he says Dr. Udwadia was disciplined with his staff but his behavior towards his aunt was the exactly opposite. I will never forget the compassionate way he treated his patients.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Director General, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) says “Dr. Farokh Udwadia is a multifaceted personality who we know for many years. Of course, his contribution in medical science is known to everyone. What we do not know about him is his deep interest in history, art, and culture. He is a prolific speaker who addresses many critical issues related to medical, social, and cultural history. Dr. Udwadia's recent major publication 'Tabiyat - Medicine and Healing in India' was an eye-opener. His research and interpretation has always been guided by history, tradition, art, literature and science but his emphasis on human sensibilities touched us most”.
Anita Garware, resident of our Hills, says “To me Farokh has been a most loving friend, guide and philosopher for over 50 years. We have had most memorable journeys in India and overseas. Often I wonder when he had the time to acquire the in-depth knowledge on history, art, archaeology and music, besides medicine. Farokh has written several books on medicine. After seeing the play 'Oganga' scripted by him on the life of Dr Albert Schweitzer I truly respect his wonderful mind". They share their passion to serve humanity and reverence for all life.
We are happy and privileged to publish this article about Dr. Farokh Udwadia and wish him a long and healthy life.
Editorial Committee of 'The Voice of Malabar Hills'.
20/01/2023
Our People on the Hills - CHARLES CORREA
Charles Mark Correa, resident of our Hills was an Architect and Urban Planner known for his contribution towards building a post-independent modern India. He reintroduced many features of traditional Indian architecture. He wasn't just creating physical infrastructure but also developing convenient spaces and residences that blended in with their locality & climate.
He attended St. Xavier's College, Mumbai from 1946 to 1948 before going on to study architecture at the University of Michigan (B.Arch., 1953) and (M.Arch., 1955) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in USA. In 1958, he established his own professional practice in Bombay.
Correa taught at a number of universities in India and abroad, including MIT and Harvard University as well as the University of London. He was honored with Padma Shri (1972) and Padma Vibushan (2006), two of India's highest civil honours; the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture (1984) from the Royal Institute of British Architects; the Japan Art Association's Praemium Imperiale prize for architecture (1994) are among the many awards he received.
Gandhi Ashram, Sabarmati, in Ahmedabad was one of his first projects in 1958. He incorporated rural Indian architectural styles to subtly showcase Gandhiji's prolific journey. This museum bought the world's attention towards Indian architecture.
He served as Navi Mumbai's (New Bombay) Chief Architect from 1970 to 1975. He and his long time friend and associate, Architect Shirish Patel, also another resident of our Hills, are cre-dited for creating Navi Mumbai. In 1964 the Bombay Municipality pub-lished the first development plan for Greater Bombay. In 1965 Charles Correa and Shirish Patel wrote an article that Bombay was growing and suggested planned development of New Bombay. For another 5 years they both promoted this plan talking to bureaucrats and others. Finally it was a conversation with Mr. Shrinivasan, a senior bureaucrat, who ultimately convinced the then CM and CIDCO was formed in 1970 and land was acquired for development.
About the New Bombay development Mr Shirish Patel says “We did feel that the most powerful push forward for the New Bombay project would come if the government decided to shift its capital there. We said we already had an example of this being done in our own country fifty years ago, when the Government of India decided to shift its capital to New Delhi. Can you imagine the chaos that would have ensued if the capital had been in old Delhi? We argued that on the mainland the city would have ample scope to expand and grow, something that was virtually impossible in South Bombay”. When we asked Mr. Patel to give a quote for Charles Correa he said “I think it is impossible for me to quote what Charles alone was saying because we worked very closely together and we were both saying the same thing. The only quote that is exclusively Charles is "Bombay is a great city but a terrible place".
Charles Correa developed semi-housing environments in the midst of overcrowded cities, in Belapur residential sector in Navi Mumbai he built independent resident units despite of the area being congested. In his urban planning commissions, he focused on low-rise units that, when combined with common spaces and facilities highlighted the contemporary style and created a sense of belonging.
In 1996, Maharashtra government set up a study group, headed by Charles Correa, to come up with an integrated development plan for mill land in the Parel. The group submitted the so called Charles Correa committee report. It proposed a three-way split: one-third of the land for public spaces that could accommodate gardens, schools and hospitals, one-third to be developed by the government for affordable housing, and one-third to be given to the erstwhile owners for residential or commercial purposes.
At Sonmarg, in our neighbourhood, he successfully attempted to blend nature with architecture, this Nepean Sea Road building houses two units on each floor which each unit featuring three open sides for cross-ventilation and ample of sunlight.
Kanchanjunga Apartments at Pedder Road is also the work of his architectural genius. This 32 storey building with interlocking levels hosts open terraces and offer excellent view of the South Mumbai skyline. The open terraces try to imitate the traditional Indian bungalow feature known as the veranda. Courtyards have been a part of Indian architecture since a very long time, Correa restored them to promote natural ventilation and not for aesthetic reasons. In his essay 'A Place in the Sun' he states that “For in a warm climate, many of a family's most essential activities like cooking, or sleeping, or entertaining friends, do not require to take place within the four walls of a box, but can occur in verandahs, and courtyards.”
Surya Kund (1986) in Delhi, the Inter-University Centre for Astrology and Astrophysics (1988–92) in Pune, and the Jawahar Kala Kendra arts complex (1986–92) in Jaipur, Rajasthan were among his later works that reflected his lengthy interests. From 1985 to 1988, he was the chairman of India's National Commission on Urbanization, and since 1999, he worked as a Consultant Architect for the Goa government.
We are happy and privileged to write this article about Charles Correa, a resident of our Hills and pride of our country.
Editorial Committee of 'The Voice of Malabar Hills'.
(In his long career of almost 6 decades there are many exclusive Architectural projects which Charles Correa created and completed. They can viewed on Google).
20/01/2023
Dr. Mrs. Anita Garware, resident of our Hills
We are happy to publish this article about Dr. Anita Garware, wife of industrialist Late Chandrakant Garware and daughter in law of Late Padma Bhushan Abbasaheb Garware. She is a resident of our Hills and for over 50 years she has silently worked for social causes and for good of humanity without self promotion or publicity.
Dr Garware does not like to talk about her achievements, when we told her we are publishing this article she jokingly said, “My family has always laughed that I have never earned. I have only spent time, efforts and their hard earnings on social causes”.
Dr Garware, as Vice President of the Garware Foundation, established the University of Mumbai's Garware Institute of Career Education and Development. This institute is well known in Mumbai to prepare students for a successful professional career and builds their overall personality. In appreciation of her efforts and dedication, the Chancellor of the University of Mumbai, Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra, appointed her to the Senate of University of Mumbai for two 5-year terms.
From 1972 to 1989, she served as a trustee for the Fellowship of the Physically Handicapped (FPH), she took lead and constructed the ‘Garware Sabhagriha’ to augment income of FPH. From 1989 to 2017 she served as the Honorary General Secretary of the Society for the Rehabilitation of Crippled Children (SRCC), Mumbai. As a trustee of SRCC she was able to successfully redevelop the Children's Orthopedic Hospital and established India's premier world-class 'SRCC Children's Hospital' in Haji Ali.
Rohini Haksar, President Emeritus of SRCC, Haji Ali praising Anita Garware said, “She was sincere and dedicated to the cause of SRCC, for the redevelopment of the SRCC Hospital she put in lot of hardwork to get the plans and various permissions”.
As Chairperson of the Indian Heritage Society-Mumbai (IHS), she has led several initiatives and made every effort to bring awareness of cultural and built heritage, and to carry it forward to future generations.
She initiated the annual 'Banganga Festival' in January 1992 to raise awareness of this stunning water reservoir built in the 12th century by the Shilhara Dynasty that ruled the islands. This ensured that the reservoir was designated as a heritage precinct and would not be filled to construct high-rise buildings on this historical tank. From 1994 to 2006, this was a much-anticipated international classical music event until the Bombay High Court's order on sound limits forced it to be relocated to another location. Under IHS the effort to "Use Music to Save Heritage" continues as 'Mumbai Sanskriti' on the steps of the iconic Asiatic Library on the second weekend of January every year.
Alka Vanage, who retired as Senior Manager, Festivals, MTDC said "Banganga festival and conservation efforts were only possible because of Anita Garware's hard work and persistence; there were many hurdles we had to overcome”.
In 1995, IHS, organized a 'son et lumiere', a light and sound show on the history of Mumbai using the heritage buildings of Mumbai University's Fort campus, the Rajabai Clock Tower and its adjacent Library. This show contributed towards raising necessary funds for the campus building restoration. Later the restoration effort was also recognized and appreciated by the UNESCO.
Vijay Gupchup, ex- Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai, said “I have known Mrs Anita Garware for the past thirty years since the 1990’s when she was the Chancellor’s nominee on the Senate of the University of Mumbai and I was the then Pro Vice Chancellor. She has been passionate about working on various projects of importance, be they in the field of Education, Heritage Coservation or Cultural Activities. Her dedicated and selfless contribution to the restoration and renovation of the Rajabai Tower and the Library of the University, completion of the SRCC children’s hospital at Haji Ali, organisation of the Banganga Music festival and many more is truly noteworthy. It has been a privilege knowing Anita and I wish her well in all her future endeavours”.
In 2013, IHS started the 'Art in the Park' festival to use open spaces and bring local citizens together. This initiative promotes the idea of community participation regardless of economic class, culture or religion. This event is held at our Priyadarshini Park (PDP) every year and in 2019 it was also held at Ballard Estate in collaboration with Bombay Port Trust and Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
Ashok Barat, ex-President of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry said, “Anita Didi is the last of the generation who were not only knowledgeable about our heritage, but also willing to commit her time and energy in spreading that knowledge and preserving it for posterity”.
In 2019, Dr. Ajeenkya D.Y.Patil University, Pune presented her with a Doctor of Letters, 'Honoris Causa', an Honorary Doctorate for her 'outstanding contribution to children's causes' and 'for dedicated contribution to the cause of healthcare, heritage and education'.
Since 2015 she has been writing cover page articles for this publication 'The Voice of Malabar Hills' which tell a tale of Mumbai city about it’s past history and heritage. She has also conceptualised and co-ordinated publication of a coffee-table book for the Government of Maharashtra on the 'Raj Bhavans of Maharashtra' in 2002.
Lately she's also helping St Elizabeth's Hospital in their major redevelopment project to transform this hospital into a modern multi-specialty facility which will hugely benefit residents of our Malabar Hill.
Sister Sarla, CEO of St Elizabeth's Hospital said “When we look at our dear Anita ma'am we see a woman who exudes great love with enthusiasm and dynamism and a wealth of academic vibrancy. St Elizabeth's Hospital is grateful that Anita ma'am has become an irreplaceable part of our lives”.
We wish Dr Anita Garware good health and a long life!
By Editorial Commiite of “The Voice of Malabar Hills”
20/01/2023
ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT
A 3-year old boy had an accidental head injury at home. Since he was a resident of our Hills he was rushed to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Emergency ward. He was breathing, but was blue; his pulse was low and heart rate irregular. There was a lot of blood in his mouth and ear. The attending emergency Doctor cleared his airway and removed a big clot from his breathing pipe. They inserted a breathing tube and helped the child to breathe and started emergency treatment. He received an optimal emergency treatment during the golden hour and more importantly in the first 15 minutes. Within 3 days he was off life support, after 7 days he was shifted out of the ICU and in 2 weeks he was discharged.
This shows that how important it is to have a hospital nearby. Getting treated in the first 15 minutes and in the golden hour saves life.
Importance of a good hospital in the neighbourhood
As in the above emergency, prompt medical attention and treatment saved a life. During a medical emergency, we often become confused and do not know who to call or what to do to get help. In a busy city like Mumbai, it is often difficult to reach a hospital due to heavy traffic. Having a hospital within the locality improves the chances of receiving an immediate treatment. Because of its convenient location, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in our Malabar Hill neighbourhood is an excellent choice for residents since it can be reached immediately. They have successfully handled medical emergencies in the past.
Many of our residents are familiar with St. Elizabeth's for its excellent maternity nursing care. Many recall their experiences at this hospital and the joy of becoming parents. Even today, they have a reputation for providing excellent care of their patients. Being in the neighbourhood there is a certain sense of comfort at this place and is also relatively convenient for follow-up on the hospital and medical care.
A good hospital is known by the healing qualities it offers its patients which is only possible through an excellent panel of qualified and competent doctors, excellent support staff, premium and modern medical facilities and equipments. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital's medical services are detailed on their website, www.elizabeth-hospital.org.
Started as a nursing home at Grant Road in 1922, over the years it has evolved into a multi-speciality hospital offering a full range of medical and surgical services such as ICU, NICU, Dialysis Unit, Modular Operation Theatre, and a Diagnostic Department. The Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross manages the hospital. They have always welcomed people from all communities, regardless of caste, creed, or economic status.
In keeping with their duty of providing medical treatment with compassion to the suffering, St. Elizabeth's Hospital holds medical camps in rural Maharashtra, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Gujarat. Patients are screened and treated by Specialists and those who require monitoring or surgery are brought to St. Elizabeth's Hospital and treatment is given free or at minimal costs.
In preparation for their centennial year in 2022, they have undertaken a major redevelopment project to transform their hospital into a modern multi-specialty facility.
The administration of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital requires financial support through donations to realize their redevelopment project to build a modern multi specialty hospital.
This is a positive development for our neighbourhood as our residents will now have access to excellent medical facilities including emergency care when required.
So let’s open our purses and donate to build a modern hospital in our neighbourhood. No donation is small when it is for a noble cause what is important is the involvement for our common good.
If you wish to donate or know more about the hospital redevelopment plan, please call Sr Sarla Macwan on mobile no 9920550828.
By Editorial Committee of “The Voice of Malabar Hills”.
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