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| Daljit S Sethi |
- Chairman, Aura Art
- Director, Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd
- Member, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) - Advisory Committee, Mumbai
(Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India)
- Co-Chairman-Dist Focus Area-Asmita Rotary International (R I) Dist 3140
- Deputy Governor R I Dist 3140 (1998-1999)
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- An ardent fan and lover of Art, always eager to promote emerging artists. Invested significant time and energy in the study of art in all its manifestations over the last 27 years.
- Entrepreneur, always in search of pursuits. Past and present business ventures include timber and forest business in Kashmir, mines and orchards in Rajasthan, stocks and finance at Vadodara and Mumbai.
- B Com, Diploma in Business Management.
- A Sportsman: Hockey, Football and Shooting and in the year 1973 was allocated a special .22 Bore Rifle by the National Rifle Association of India, Delhi.
- Founder: Kota Heart Foundation and Noble Heart Foundation - has been serving heart patients for over 30 years.
- Founder Member of School for Deaf, Dumb and Blind at Kota.
- Joined Rotary in 1976. Held all important positions since then. To name a few - Deputy Governor R I Dist 3140 in 1998-1999, Chairman Promotion of Arts & Culture R I DIST 3140 for the Rotary Year 2006-2007 and Director Promotion of Arts & Culture for 2007-2008. Currently, the Co-Chairman - Dist. Focus Area - Asmita R I Dist. 3140.
- Won more than 50 trophies and awards including "OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD" and "SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" by Rotary International President, "EXCEPTIONAL PROJECT AWARD" in the year 1990, prestigious "LOK SEVA AWARD" for service to Heart Patients, "RAJIV GANDHI EXCELLENCE AWARD" for outstanding services, achievements and contributions, 1996.
- ADDITIONAL CHIEF CONVENER - Bombay for HANDS OF HARMONY ACROSS INDIA organized at ALL INDIA LEVEL to express solidarity for peace and communal harmony. "Ekta Raksha Bandan Din" was organized in all State Capitals and District Towns of India from 1050 to 1115 hours on Martyrs Day, January 30, 1994.
- For the UPLIFTMENT of brother and sister humans, convening and organizing talks by enlightened Masters, Philosophers, Scientists, Scholars and Selfless Social Workers on Rotary and other platforms, with special emphasis on subjects such as Peace, Harmony, Integration, Rebuilding India through right values, Art in all its magnificent facets and its softening and elevating effect etc.
- Took very active and keen interest in eradication of leprosy.
- Preservation of Playgrounds, Parks and open spaces with passion. In association with (late) Shri Chatrabhuj Bhai Narsee, an educationist and philanthropist and other friends, organized many lectures on the subject. Ensured students are not deprived of the necessary facility of playgrounds and open spaces for harmonious growth.
- Member, ICCR - Advisory Committee, Mumbai (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India).
- Organiser, Charity auctions of Art conducted by Rotary as Deputy Governor of R I Dist 3140. Path -breaking initiatives were emulated at several other centres.
- I love my India campaign: To create national pride and patriotism in youth and citizens. It was inaugurated by then President of India Shri KR Narayanan in Mumbai. This programme was held under auspicious of Rotary when he was Deputy District Governor RI Dist 3140.
- When he was Deputy District Governor RI Dist 3140, RI Dist 3140 along with UNAIDS organized to sponsor an International conference on HIV/AIDS in Mumbai and invited Rotary Governors of India, Pakistan, Srilanka, Bangladesh, Nepal. Executive Director of UNAIDS and Assistant Secretary General of UN Dr Peter Piot, NACO, Health Officials of States of India and NGOs participated. |
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| Harmeet S Sethi |
- CEO, Aura Art
- Director, Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd
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- An ardent Art lover. Has comprehensively studied Art and traveled extensively throughout India gaining finer insights into Art and Artists over the last 7 years. Relentlessly pursued quest for identifying high quality artworks and building deep relationships with artists across the country.
- Largest contribution in building the enviable Aura Art collection over the last few years and in catalysing the development and promotional efforts of various artists.
- Managing family business of stocks and finance in Vadodara since 1995. Developed and successfully implemented trading techniques, relying significantly on Technical Analysis.
- Was Gold medalist at Stock Market Operations programme conducted by Vadodara Stock Exchange Ltd in 1995.
- Bachelor of Business Administration.
- A Sportsman - was Captain of Junior Hockey team at school and played Lawn Tennis upto state level in Maharashtra. Has completed basic course in Rifle shooting conducted by Baroda Rifle Club.
- Exhibits a deep sense of commitment and is very passionate about all endeavours he undertakes. A leader with high motivational and persuasive skills. |
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| Rishiraj S Sethi |
- Chief Strategist, Aura Art
- Director, Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd
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- Significant focus on research, related to investing in Art, over the last 4 years, including creating awareness of Art as an asset class. Formulated strategy for Aura Art and closely involved in forging and maintaining alliances.
- Worked with Ernst & Young/Andersen for 11 years (June 1997 to July 2008). As an Associate Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services, over the last couple of years, primarily focussed on M&A and fund raising for players in Healthcare, Pharma, Biotech and Real Estate industry. Prior to that, was part of the Global Tax Advisory Services team.
- Educational background:
- Chartered Financial Analyst, US - AIMR, US (2000-2003, awarded CFA Charter in 2004)
- Chartered Accountant - ICAI (1997-2000, secured 32nd rank on all-India basis at Intermediate level)
- Diploma in Business Finance - ICFAI, Hyderabad (1997)
- BCom from Narsee Monjee College (1997, overall 76%)
- ICSE from Jamnabai Narsee School (1992, secured highest in Maths:99% & English:94%, overall 90%)
- Assisted a range of clients in identifying their investment objectives and designing (and periodically reviewing) a portfolio that achieves the objectives. This involved asset allocation over a range of available options and selection of individual investments that complement each other in a portfolio to maximise returns, given the risk profile.
- Authored a series of articles on Technical Analysis for a finance weekly, on specific buy/ sell/hold recommendations on stocks, over a period of one and a half years.
- Involved in various community service projects, including teaching at St Catherine's Home for 2 years, organising sports events/movies and Christmas celebrations for the children over the past 12 years.
- Extensively involved in various Rotary projects. Also, elected as Community Service Director of Rotaract.
- Other interests include reading, writing poetry and meditation (practising Sahaj Marg system, offered through Shri Ram Chandra Mission, under the guidance of Shri Parthasarathi Rajagopalachari). |
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| Patrons |
Dr Karan Singh (Patron-In-Chief)
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
President of Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Chairman, Committee of Ethics |
Mrs Supriya Sule
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) |
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Shrimant Ranjitsinh Gaekwad
Son of Late Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad of
Baroda |
Shri Bobby Parikh
Managing Partner, BMR Advisors |
Shri KN Memani
Former Chairman and CEO, Ernst & Young India |
Dr AD Sawant
Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai
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Shri Anil Dharker
Eminent Writer & Journalist |
Shri HC
Parikh
Ex-Director General of
Income Tax
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Shri PL Roongta
Ex-Chief Commissioner of Income Tax |
Ms Renu Dalal
Director, Dalal Engineering |
Shri Shahzaad Dalal
VC & MD, IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd |
Shri Basant Agarwal
Managing Director, Valpro |
Shri Utkarsh Palnitkar
Executive Director, Centrum Capital Ltd |
Shri
Parvaiz Dalal
Director - Head Structured Trade and Asset Distribution, Asia Pacific, Citi Bank NA |
Dr Ramakanta Panda
Chief Consultant - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Asian Heart Institute |
Dr JT Vyas
HOD, Surgery, Nanavati Hospital |
Dr Hrishikesh D Pai
Gynaec & Head IVF Unit
Lilavati Hospital |
Mrs Anita Dongre
Leading Fashion Designer |
Shri Nitin Killawala
Leading Architect
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Mrs Inseeyah & Mr Lamak Ezzuddin
Director & MD, Master Pieces
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Padma Bhushan Dr Girija Devi
World renowned classical singer |
Shri Jaspal Singh
Ex-Commissioner of Police, Vadodara
Ex-Minister, Gujarat
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| Management Advisors |
Shri Nilesh Ganjwala
CEO, Innergize Solutions Pvt Ltd
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S Sewakpal A Bedi
Director, Hotel Diplomat |
Shri Vinit Ganjwala
Director
Pinnacle & Mystique Promotions Pvt Ltd |
Shri Premal Mehta
MD, Wealth First Advisors Pvt Ltd |
Shri Navroz Mahudawala
Founder, Candle Partners |
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| Technical Advisors |
Shri Keshav Malik
Art critic and scholar, New Delhi |
Shri Sidharth
New Delhi
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Dr Shailendra K Kushwaha
Dean of Faculty of Fine Arts and Head of Department of Art History & Aesthetics, Faculty of Fine Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
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Shri Dilip Ranade
Mumbai |
Shri Wasim Kapoor
Kolkata
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Shri Vrundavan Solanki
Ahmedabad |
Shri Vasudeo Kamath
Mumbai
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Shri Anil Naik
Mumbai | |
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| Design & Publications |
Shri Satish Pillai
Mumbai (Head)
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Mrs Parzeeb K Sethi
Vadodara
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| Relationship Managers |
Jacky Baroukh
Paris, France
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Shivangi Bhuta
Singapore |
Dharmil Gandhi
Dubai, UAE
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Suniti Kanodia
New York, USA |
Devalina Chadha
Michigan, USA
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Rajhans Jain
Ahmedabad, India |
Gautam Khandelwal
Jaipur, India
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Archana Sarda Mody
Mumbai, India |
Priya Subnis Arte
Mumbai, India
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Nitin Parab
Pune, India |
Arjun Khanna
Chandigarh, India
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Shanu Kapoor
Kingdom of Bahrain |
Surneet S Sethi
Delhi, India
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| With Blessings from |
Shri Parthasarathi Rajagopalachari
President, Shri Ram Chandra Mission, Chennai |
Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Founder, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Coimbatore |
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