That’s my jam

A band member rests with his drumset laid out at Century Bazaar in Prabhadevi

Where donation and devotion do meet

A section of the blood donation app

Donation is donation and devotion is devotion and sometimes, the twain do meet.  As the festival draws to a close, Ganesh Mandals can participate in a special competition. Mandals up for that need to download the free Sanjeevani Blood Group Registry App from the Google Play Store and register. Mandal volunteers can then urge devotees to sign up as prospective donors by downloading the app and filling in details, including the Mandal code given at the time of registration. This contest has been conceptualised by Wockhardt Foundation and enables blood banks to connect with registered donors at just one click in emergencies. Prospective donors receive a notification and can donate blood immediately, depending on availability. The Foundation has recognised the huge potential of devotees who can form a substantial blood donor base. This newspaper had earlier featured a prominent Mandal who had tied up with a hospital to raise awareness about organ donation and urging devotees to pledge their organs. Now, this is yet another sterling initiative. Give to live: this life giving donation is the highest form of prayer to the Divine. We have no doubt even Ganeshji agrees. For registration and information, call 8169374092 or mail sanjivanibloodapp@gmail.