About Us

ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY WORLI & BALDEV SHARMA MARSHALLS FOUNDATION have a shared vision to serve a Nation building objective of encouraging youngsters to research, Innovate, invent, develop, create bodies & systems that help in raising the quality of life, enhance ease of living and establish a more secure environment whether at home, in neighborhood or on National borders.

Marshalls, the No. 1 Wallpaper brand in India since 1975 believes in "Be the change that we want to see". Safest & Fastest way to beautify walls. The brand developed an equity by consistently delivering quality. Quality that manifested itself not just in attributes of the material, but in the ideas, creativity, technology and near obsession in staying up to date with the very latest trends.

Man Behind CiiA

Baldevkrishan Sharma is a visionary scientist, inventor, industrialist, and author whose life’s work spans more than five decades of relentless curiosity, disciplined innovation, and purposeful contribution to society. His journey reflects the rare synthesis of scientific rigour, entrepreneurial courage, and philosophical depth driven by a singular quest to understand not only how the Universe functions, but why humanity exists within it.

A Rashtrapati Awardee, Baldevkrishan, received national recognition in January 1974 for his patented STD Control Device, along with a cash prize presented by the then Union Minister for Industries, Dr C. Subramanium. Recommended by the National Research Development Corporation of India and the Inventions Promotion Board, New Delhi, this early honour marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to innovation rooted in public good.

His passion for science was evident from his formative years at the (Royal) Institute of Science in Mumbai, where he pursued B.Sc. (Hon.) with Physics as his principal subject and Mathematics as a subsidiary. Even as a student, his inventive spirit stood out, earning First Prize at the Science Fair Exhibition in December 1969, and again in December 1970 for developing an Automatic Gas Control and Safety Device. These achievements revealed not only technical brilliance but a mindset focused on safety, efficiency, and real-world impact.

Upon graduating from Bombay University, Baldevkrishan entered the industrial world as a Development Officer in Madras (now Chennai). Alongside refining his own inventions, he was entrusted with developing an Automatic Gun Firing System (AGFS) for the Vijayanta Tank, an Indian adaptation of the British-made Centurion Tank. The system was successfully developed and approved by DRDO. Though commercial limitations prevented large-scale execution, this experience ignited his entrepreneurial resolve and sharpened his understanding of technology-to-application pathways.

Returning to Mumbai, Baldevkrishan transformed challenges into stepping stones. In 1975, he founded Marshalls Wallpaper Co., followed by Gratex Industries Ltd. in 1985. Over the decades, these enterprises grew into market leaders, building the trusted Marshalls brand with 18 branches across India. In 2020, he stepped back from active business, assuming the role of Chairman Emeritus, leaving behind a legacy of ethical leadership and industrial excellence.

Equally committed to social progress, Baldevkrishan channels his success into service. Through the BS Marshalls Foundation, he supports education and upliftment of the underprivileged. In 2021, he founded CiiA – Creative Ideas & Innovations In Action, a national platform empowering young student innovators through awards, recognition, and mentorship. What began as a humble initiative has evolved into a respected movement, with its landmark fifth edition scheduled for February 2026.

Parallel to his industrial journey, Baldevkrishan has devoted over 28 years to deep scientific research. His books, WHO ARE WE? WHAT FOR?? and Unmasking the Hidden Fate of Carbon Emissions and the Great Discovery of its Recycling Process, bridge science, nature, and human existence. His third book introduces the Natural Universe Expansion (NUE) Law, an alternative cosmological framework addressing the limitations of existing models.

His latest book, Secrets of the Universe Revealed through Hindu Gods, Symbols, Signs & Sounds, explores ancient Vedic wisdom through a Cosmo-Scientific lens.

While studying cosmic laws, he identified a missing dimension, the human role within universal functioning. This realisation led him to study astrology not as a matter of faith and belief, but as an ancient observational science linking planetary motion with human behaviour. He has since completed a comprehensive Astrology textbook integrated with a predictive software application, scheduled for publication in 2026.

Through his expanding body of work, Baldevkrishan Sharma seeks to offer humanity a unified understanding, one that bridges cosmology, nature, science, and human consciousness, inviting future generations to look at the Universe not as distant and abstract but as intimately connected to human life itself.

SECRETS OF UNIVERSE revealed through HINDU GODS, SYMBOLS, SIGNS & SOUNDS

Empower your understanding and unlock the hidden science within your religion & faith

The symbolic representations of Hindu deities in mythology, such as Lord GANESHA, depicted with an elephant's head on an obese childlike body riding a mouse; VISHNU, with a lotus stem emerging from His navel and BRAHMA seated upon it; BRAHMA is portrayed as an elder being, with a crown symbolising authority, a white beard, four arms, and four heads; DURGA riding a tiger with ten arms; or GAYATRI with five heads, often appear unusual to modern, logic-driven minds, particularly among younger generations. While these forms are deeply rooted in spiritual symbolism, they are at times mocked by followers of other faiths or misinterpreted, leading to confusion, doubt, and a weakening connection with Hindu culture and traditions.

This book offers a thoughtful, research-based exploration of the science, cosmology, astronomy, and philosophy underlying these ancient depictions. Each symbol is carefully decoded to uncover the hidden logic and its connection to the functioning of the Universe, as embedded within mythological narratives. Far from being merely fantasy-driven, these forms are revealed as a sacred symbolic language, crafted to communicate profound concepts about creation and the relationship between the cosmos and humanity.

By bridging tradition with rationality, the book empowers readers— especially young people-to rediscover their cultural heritage with clarity and understanding, rather than through blind adherence. It restores respect for spiritual Vedic wisdom by showing how mythological symbols encapsulate deep scientific and philosophical insights. Ultimately, it charts a pathway where faith and reason coexist, enriching both cultural identity and intellectual curiosity.

Click this link to purchase the book: https://arf-research.com/books

“NATURAL UNIVERSE EXPANSION” (NUE):

The Revolutionary Theory that Challenges Hubble’s Law and presents a New Model Of The “LIVING ORGANIC UNIVERSE” and its Dynamics.

Hubble’s Law, presented in 1929 by Edwin Hubble and their team, suffered a big flaw due to finding a fixed age of the Universe that was not linked to the increasing time factor.

This groundbreaking research study presents the theory of “Natural Universe Expansion” (NUE), which overcomes the flaws of Hubble’s theory and removes the need for a hypothesised dark energy to explain the acceleration of the Universe's Expansion.

The ‘Nu’ Constant is an upgraded Hubble's Constant (Ho) integrated with the Time factor, and it lays the foundation for evolving a “Living Organic Universe (LOU)”. It solves various limitations of the Big Bang, Steady State, and Plate Tectonic Theory, presented with mathematical derivations, scientific principles, and laws of Cosmology.

The Theory challenges existing paradigms and inspires new research that brings us closer to unlocking the Universe’s most profound mysteries.

Click this link to purchase the book: https://arf-research.com/books

Unmasking the Hidden Fate of Carbon Emissions!

The Great Discovery of its Recycling Process

The researcher correlates the number of animal slaughters with natural human killings* and proposes solutions to reduce fatal human accidents and grievous injuries. *Natural human killings happen through accidents on roads, railways, airlines, riots, murders, fatal suicides, civil unrest, terrorist attacks, conflicts, wars, etc.

In this current publication, the author presents his research to the scientists dealing with Earth Sciences.

The propounded Theory is to be studied and verified. The author needed clarification in understanding the carbon emissions emitted in bulk and how and where these suddenly disappear in bulk. In contrast, oxygen is consumed in bulk, whereas how and where it is generated is unknown. This paradox made him consider analyzing it to understand the science & technology of the Earth's natural system involved for bridging the carbon-oxygen cycle. While resolving this matter, he consequently discovered why nature had to create animals and food in civilian areas and in forest areas, the reason for carnivorous animal and prey animals to be present & flourishing.

A by-product of the above study led to the discovery of Oxygen generation*, the creation of enriched fortified Oxygen, the causes of fatal deaths, grievous injuries, seasickness, massive fires, etc., and solutions to prevent or manage them. The author asks and responds, “Are carbon emissions solely responsible for global warming?”

Note: This book will be delivered on an FOC basis (FOC: FREE of COST) to all libraries with science books, especially those from Pharma, Bio, and Chemical Technology institutions.

NB: More books from the same Library shall be available at a subsidised cost. However, the Flip-book is also available on this website for free reading.

Click this link to purchase the book: https://arf-research.com/books

Who are we? & What for?

Discovering Human-Cosmos Connection

In his above-referred published book, in Section B the author has dealt with the laws of the Universe, i.e., the laws of gravitation, space, and science, which also apply to humans. Since humans are created from the Earth elements, it is also an integralpart of the Earth System. The Earth is an integral part of the Solar system and, consequently, an integral part of the Universe. The depth and size of the Universe are too huge and vast to comprehend with the present human-evolved knowledge and technologies.Instead of searching into the vast unknown realms of infinite space and the Universe, it could also be understood via the study of humans, the tech deployed in their creation, the laws of nature influencing human activities and the hidden purpose of their activities.

Section B of the above-referred book WHO ARE WE? explores the Universe via humans. It also guides humans in natural relationship management and with whom the partnerships or marriage relations shall flourish, with those it would remain neutral and those it would get doomed.

Section A is a brief biography of Baldevkrishan Sharma, Chairman, Lead Scientist & Author, Astrogenesis Research Foundation

Click this link to purchase the book: https://arf-research.com/books

A Project by

RCBW is a 39 years established NGO and a 110+ years Institution, where the legacy and motto is : "Service above Self"

RCBW Continues to provide health care for the underprivileged children, nutrition, education, infrastructure, building of toilets, school building, making available water by rainwater harvesting and check-dams.

Supporting children, the future of our nation is one of the key areas of our focus.

Other social services:

RCBW contributes Rs. One Lakh every month for several years at the TATA Memorial Hospital for Chemotherapy treatment of Cancer patients.

Free Calipers & Jaipur foot to the handicapped persons for a "Devang Mukt Bharat" Project,

Computerized Ophthalmology equipment to KEM Hospital,

Pediatric heart surgeries for needy children and other medical needs.

During the pandemic, RCBW donated has donated for Covid-19 treatment; PPE Kits & accessories to hospitals, such as 10,000 each of PPE Kits, N-95 Masks, Face Shields & Goggles for Doctors and Health Workers, 50 Quarantine Beds & 5 HFNC machines for Oxygen & Covid treatments.

During the pandemic RCBW has distributed 1 million food packets & rations to the poor and needy ones in association with other Rotary Clubs and our Members NGOs.

We have facilitated Vaccination Camps. We are offering Free packaged water & biscuits for those who come for vaccination at the BKC Jumbo Vaccination Center since April 2021 for the last 9 months.

RCBW serves the Society at large with utmost dedication and care, especially to the aspiring youth.

Our support to CiiA is part of this dedicated Service to build a Culture of Innovation among young Students so that they become a National Asset and active contributors to India's growth story.

BSMF is actively involved in collaborative charities. This is a unique concept where the beneficiary or the supporters of Beneficiaries who wish to financially help can route the funds through BSMF wherein the BSMF contributes an add on 20% to 25% more the help the beneficiary.

BSMF is actively involved in Healthcare, Education, Sports, Providing food to the needy (Maa Annapurna Project), Senior Citizens & Animal Welfare.

Many individuals have benefited from our direct donations as well as from our collaborative value added donations.

BSMF is proactively promoting and funding CiiA

Official Partners

CiiA is in PARTNERSHIP with the MUMBAI UNIVERSITY INNOVATIONS & INCUBATION CENTRE:

Mumbai University, Department of Innovation Incubation and Linkages(IIL)

University of Mumbai has started a start-up incubation centre, MU IDEAS Foundation to establish a start-up culture that encourages innovative ideas; transform novel concepts into practical industry solutions and viable businesses. It aims to promote setting up of start-ups and support them during their pre-incubation, incorporation and operations phases to enable creation of successful businesses enhancing the overall economic health of the state and country, while generating large scale employment.The incubation center has been supported by University of Mumbai and Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS).

Institute of Chemical Technology

Established on October 1, 1933 as University Department of Chemical Technology (popularly called UDCT) of the University of Bombay (now Mumbai), with the noble intention of advancing India's knowledge reserves in chemical science and technology, the Institute has grown to become a premier (deemed) university devoted to education, training, research and industrial collaboration in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Applied Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. UDCT grew in stature over the years and was granted partial autonomy by the University of Mumbai in 1985, which was taken to the next echelon under the concept of autonomy propagated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Due to its size and spread of activities, it was converted into University Institute of Chemical Technology (UICT) on 26th January 2002 and under the TEQIP of the World Bank it was granted full autonomy in 2004. Upon strong recommendation of the UGC through a peer review process, the autonomous institute status was finally converted in to a Deemed-to-be-University by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India, on 12 September 2008. Seven convocations have so far taken place in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Based on its stellar performance over the years, the Government of Maharashtra granted it the Elite Status and Centre of Excellence in the State Assembly on April 20, 2012. This is a singular distinction accorded to any institute in the entire country and speaks volumes about the achievements of the ICT.

For more information reach on website: www.ictmumbai.edu.in

SNDT Women's University
Innovation, Incubation And Linkages - Objectives
  • To create research and entrepreneurial opportunities for students, faculty and researchers.
  • To support technology entrepreneurship emerging technologies by rationalising the resources of SNDTWU.
  • To promote and nurture technology and knowledge based ventures through their start-up phase with active support of a strong network of effective mentors.
  • To assist in commercialization of innovative ideas of students/civilians through SPVs.

    • For more information: https://www.sndt.ac.in/

D. Y. Patil International University
  • D. Y. Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune (DYPIU) has recently become operational as a State Private University and has rolled out with a fundamental mission of covering a remarkable milestone in the history of Higher Education in India.
  • The University further aims to convert itself into a private University of global value by developing socially relevant and contemporary outcome-based programs, carrying out inter and intra disciplinary research in thrust areas, enhancing the scope of collaborations for research, and boosting faculty and student exchange programs worldwide.
  • For more information reach on website: https://www.dypiu.ac.in
K J Somaiya Vidyavihar University
  • The K J Somaiya Medical Trust, Girivanvasi Education Trust and sister institutions make great citizens of India and the World. In the words of Swami Vivekananda, “We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect expanded, and by which one can stand on one’s own feet.”
  • We have now grown into a multi-disciplinary and multi-campus education institution with over 1500 faculty, and 38,000 students.
  • Research Innovation Incubation Design Laboratories (Riidl) is an incubation centre which provides a nurturing environment to early based start-ups by providing them work space and mentoring which enables them to contribute to the community. We also create focused groups who want to work on projects and technology-based business ideas.
  • For more information reach on website: https://www.somaiya.edu/en
HSNC University, Mumbai
  • This University comprises of a cluster of the existing - HR College of Commerce and Economics, Churchgate, Mumbai as the lead college and Kishinchand Chellaram College, Churchgate, Mumbai and Bombay Teachers’ Training College, Colaba, Mumbai as the constituent colleges with H(S)NC Board as its parent body.
  • For more information reach on website: https://www.hsncu.edu.in
D Y Patil University
  • The D Y Patil University (DYPU) is named after its illustrious and visionary founder, Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil. Known for his philanthropic and social service, Dr. Patil, a Padma Shree awardee visualized a dream to make quality education accessible to the ever-burgeoning, aspiring youth of the nation seeking careers in professional domains like engineering and medicine. Thus, D Y Patil University stands as a symbol of excellence in education and health care, the twin objectives of the founding chancellor.
  • For more information reach on website: http://www.dypatil.edu
Swarrnim University
  • Swarrnim University is a thriving pre-eminent university that will work as a hub-and-spoke model where disciplines like Engineering, Architecture, Design, Science, Management, Paramedical, and other streams will get value enhancement through innovation, startup, and entrepreneurship.
  • For more information reach on the website: https://www.swarrnim.edu.in
Industry Association Partners
HGH India

HGH India is India’s most popular trade show for home textiles, home décor, houseware and gifts. This trade show connects international and Indian brands and manufacturers with the retailers, importers, distributors, institutional buyers and interior designers in the rapidly growing Indian domestic market.

For more information reach on website: https://www.hghindia.com

AIAI

The AIAI has over 1500 members and through its affiliates it represents over 50,000 industries. Nearly 70 percent of its members are from the SME sector. With sweeping changes brought about by rapid globalization, mergers and takeovers having become the order of the day, with new challenges for industry to a large extent AIAI meets the requirement of SMEs in this process.

For more information reach on website: https://aiaiindia.com

World Trade Center, Navi Mumbai

The WTCA began with a modest WTC Membership of 15 and has emerged as a premier organisation having WTC Membership in all the Continents : Asia & Pacific, Australia, America, Africa and Europe. A guesstimate indicates that as much as one fourth of international trade flows through the WTCs Network and about 750,000 businesses and government organisations associated with it.

For more information reach on website: http://www.wtcnavimumbai.org

Innovation Partners
STEAM ACADEMY

The STEAM Academy is dedicated to the goodness and greatness of science and is engaged in immersing the young generation in the culture of science by continuously augmenting their science capital. Since its inception the academy has reached over 100,000 students nationally and internationally through immersive science experiences at schools, colleges and museums.

For more information reach on website: https://www.academy4steam.com

riidl is a technology. business incubator backed by Department of Science & Technology, & Maharashtra State Innovation Society (M.S.I.S).

riidl provides industry & investor connect, and patent support, etc. to probable innovators.

riidl is an incubation center that provides nurturing. Environment to early-based start-ups by providing them with workspace & mentoring (idea to funding stage ) which enables them to contribute to the Community.

riidl an initiative of Somaiya Vidyavihar also provides Support to Innovation Groups who want to work On technology-based ideas.

For more information reach on website: https://riidl.org/