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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

New School On The Block - Podar International School - Powai


There is good news for Powai Parents as another school opens in our vicinity. 

With a pretty good track record at other branches Podar International School opened its doors as admissions began in full swing a couple of months ago. 

Here are some helpful details for Parents in Powai looking for school options. 
The school is yet to begin but here is a preview of the school. 
If you have any more details please feel free to share with us :)

Infrastructure

The school building is right opposite Hiranandani Hospital at Hiranandani Knowledge Park. 

Address

Hiranandani Knowledge Park,
Opp to Dr L. N.Hiranandani Hospital,
Powai. Mumbai
Toll Free No : 1800-103-8866
Contact No : 8879621277
Email Address : admissions@podar.org
Admin Officer : Ms. Harjot Kaur
Admin Email Address : admin.powai@podar.org

ADMISSION PROCESS

1. What is the admission process?

Parents to come to the admission office and collect a registration kit for Jumbo Kids
or application form for Std 1 onwards.
A completed form along with the cheque for 1st term fees is to be returned by the parents
to the school office.
The student will only be considered a confirmed admission once the first term fees are
paid by the student.

2. What is the cost of the registration Kit?

The application form and brochure for admissions in Podar International School (Std 1 onwards) is free.
The Jumbo Kids registration kit is on a chargeable basis. The registration kit includes an Application Form,
PJK brochure and a book on Good Parenting.

3. What are the documents required at the time of admission?

For Jumbo Kids – only a Xerox copy of the child’s birth certificate required.

For School admission:
Xerox copy of birth certificate
Original school leaving certificate
Original last Report Card

4. What kind of entrance test will be taken at the time of admission?

No written test is conducted at Podar School. Admissions are taken on a first come, first serve basis.
In fact, any sort of entrance test is illegal as per law.

Parents Experience So Far - 

According to a parent who has admitted his/her child in the school the infrastructure is fine but there are
some teething problems which they are facing. The fact, that Dr.Ms.Lulla is taking keen interest in this branch
is reassuring and hope that it continues. 

If you have any feedback, opinion or info feel free to share by leaving your comments. 
The school is scheduled to open on 19th June 2014 - So lets see how it goes. 

Hope the above helps. 

All the very best. 



Sunday, July 29, 2012

Parenting in Powai / Toys On Rent:: Planet Powai Article

Monday, November 14, 2011

Dealing With Eve Teasers

I always felt that Mumbai is one of the safest cities for women but the recent eve teasing and double murders of Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandes made me rethink. 




Eve teasing has been a nuisance for women for quite a while but this incident really shook me up. 
So, this article is for all the ladies who deal with the creeps in buses, local trains or on the road. It is high time we as women fight back and take matters in our own hands rather than just depending on the men around or on the police. 

Here are a few things YOU can do: 



 1. Be aware and careful in crowded places 
 2. If you notice anyone leering at you or passing lewd remark, ignore it if you are alone. However, if you are being touched, scream loudly for help. A person is always afraid in a crowd and when you yell and people may come forward to help. 
3. Carry a pepper spray / stun gun or any small item which can be handy in situations. You can buy online from here or from here and here
4. Learn Self defense 
5. Form a group of volunteers from a particular area who are ready to fight for the victim and stand together against eve teasers. 
6. Create awareness about anti eve teasing campaign 
7. Here are some important numbers which might help women is distress: 

Some of the Women helplines in Mumbai where NGO’s and Mumbai Police can help women in need. 

> Helpline Number of Women: 1298 - Link here


> SNEHA Mumbai # 24042627 / 24086011 
> MAJLIS Mumbai - Majlis is a legal and cultural resource centre working in the area of women and minority rights. 
> POLICE HELPLINE FOR WOMEN # 26180394 / 26160252. 
 > WOMEN RIGHT INITIATIVE – MUMBAI - This is a special police helpline who takes action on crime against women through police intervention. 
 # 43411603 / 43411604 . 
Email : wri.bombay@lawyerscollective.org, 
Website : http://www.lawyerscollective.org/wri 

This organization runs a pro bono (free) legal aid cell for domestic violence cases. 
(Above details courtesy - http://news.inmumbai.org/2011/03/15/women-helplines-mumbai/)

Save the required numbers on your mobile. 

I have just touched upon some points which might help. 
If you have any information or suggestions please feel free to send an email or leave a comment. Also, do share this info. as it might help someone in need.  Lets join hands and stand against eve teasers. 

Cheers and Stay Safe :)
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