The threat to our natural environment and resources is at the forefront of current global conversation, with the devastating effects of climate change being felt worldwide. In the past week in Udaipur, Rajasthan, officials convened for the first Sherpa meeting of India’s G20 presidency. Among other pressing issues, key officials met to discuss the topic of green development. On the ground, the situation is becoming extremely critical, with impacts felt across all development sectors.
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March 2015 Newsletter – Two Different Worlds Coming Together
The Second Best Exotic Hotel premiered in London on 17 February, and producer Graham Broadbent and director John Madden supported a series of private screenings which enabled us to promote Seva Mandir to over 200 current and prospective supporters. We were privileged to have Dame Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup, Diana Hardcastle, Tom Wilkinson, Lillete Dubey and Tena Desae come along.Read More
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
We are delighted that the Producers of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel are working with the Friends to help promote the good doings of Seva Mandir. Much of the filming took place close to Udaipur so the stellar cast were able to see for themselves the area in which Seva Mandir does so much good.
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel will be premiered in London on the 17th February and is released nationally on the 26th February.
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Autumn Newsletter
What an excellent summer, beginning in June with our extraordinary evening at King’s and continuing with Priyanka Singh’s visit to the UK in September.Read More
April Newsletter – Babes in arms
On the 4th of every month, Seva Mandir holds an immunisation clinic in the village of Mohan Dungri in Girwa, south of Udaipur. The village is no more than a cluster of simple huts with a few goats. The camp is very well attended by pregnant women and mothers with young children. …Read More
The sad passing of Jagat Mehta
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jagat Mehta, Trustee and former President of Seva Mandir. For more on his life and past achievements, please click here.
Silver Fodder by Firouz Ardalan
Silver Fodder, by Firouz Ardalan, is a warm and inspiring account of what it means to be a leader on the road to progress which at times threatens so much on its path… Read more and order your copy. All proceeds go directly to The Friends of Seva Mandir.
News Flash – April 2013
On 10 April 2013, over 150 Friends of Seva Mandir joined together in the Great Hall of King’s College London to honour Priyanka Singh on her visit to London. It was a very special evening, and all the nicer to have along Patrons Praveen Moman, Giulia Marsan, and Baroness Williams …Read More
Yasmin Le Bon and Monsoon founder visit Seva Mandir
Monsoon founder Peter Simon visits Seva Mandir. Monsoon Trust is a key supporter of Seva Mandir. 01-04-13 : Seva Mandir is featured in Hello magazine of 1 April 2013 following the visit of Yasmin Le Bon and Peter Simon. 06-01-13 : The Sunday Times talk about Monsoon and their work …Read More