Chairman meets former Tennis Champion Mary Pierce the ambassador of TCS World 10K 2018, Bengaluru

Eleventh edition of the TCS World 10K Marathon was held on Sunday the 27th of May 2018 in Bengaluru. Ms Mary Pierce was the ambassador of this mega event. Ms Pierce has won four Grand Slam titles: two in Singles, one in Doubles and one in Mixed Doubles. Her Grand Slam Singles title came in the recent past. She is the last French player, to win the Singles title. Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, Bhandary Foundation was a part of the event. On meeting Ms Pierce, he said that career story of Ms Pierce inspired the runners of the World 10K.
This event is a great way to increase TCS' engagement with the community, raise funds for charity as well as create societal awareness about the necessity of good health and fitness.


Ms. Deeksha Bhandary, daughter of Mr. Manjunath Bhandary was also a part of the event. Ms. Spatika, a friend and classmate of Ms. Deeksha at Rishi Valley School, was present. Ms. Spatika is now into modeling and has been crowned as Miss Hyderabad. Her aim is to become Miss Universe.

Likewise, various celebrities took part in the event and ran for a noble cause.

Dr. Molly Chaudhuri attends the District 92 Annual Conference of Toastmasters International “Coronation 2018”

Dr Molly Chaudhuri, HoD Training and Area Director of Area F1 of Toastmasters International attended the District 92 Annual Conference, “Coronation 2018”held at the Holiday Inn Kochi, from 25th to 27th May 2018. The Conference was attended by over 400 toastmaster members from across Karnataka and Kerala.

The chief guests at the inaugural session were Mr. A P M Mohamed Hanish IAS, MD, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, Chairman & MD, Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation, and CEO of Cochin Smart Mission Ltd. Theguests of honour were DTM Derek Wong, International Director of Region 13 of Toastmasters International,Hongkong and TM Mohammed alQahtani, the World champion of Public Speaking from Saudi Arabia.

The highlights of the conference were:
a) Elections of the new district 92 top committee and various district officers for 2018-19
b) Educational programmes by renowned speakers like Ms. ShaliniWarrier, COO, The Federal Bank Ltd; Dr. SajiGopinath, IIMK, CEO, Kerala Startup Mission; Dr. Ushy Mohandas, Founder CEO & Principal Mind Coach, Dr. Ushy’s Wisdom Works, and
c) The district awards for the current year.

Dr. Molly Chaudhuri was awarded the Area Director Award for her service to the Toastmasters District 92.The District level international speech contests and table topics contest were also conducted. The first place winner will contest in the semifinal contests, against 110 other contestants. Thbe contestants are from 110 districts of 140 countries around the world. This will be held at Chicago, Illinois, USA in August 2018.

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