Day: September 1, 2016
When Kutch threw up a hero
We would stack about 20 bodies, one on top of another, get the relatives out of sight and pour petrol on the heap of bodies
From the Editor’s Desk – September 2016
Girl Power at Rio It was exhilarating to note the spontaneous manner in which the entire country went gaga over the performance of two of
From the Editor’s Desk – August 2016
The gift of education… I am sure thousands of Rotarians will agree with me that a single image that really cheers the heart is the
Letters to the Editor – September 2016
Raja of Rotary The interview of Raja Saboo and Usha is a treat for our hearts and souls. His contributions to Rotary have no
Club Matters – September 2016
RC Pondicherry — D 2981 Cancer patients in need of a smile get more than just that at the JIPMER Hospital, Puducherry. The club’s Rotaract
Rides for a cause
Tour de Rotary, a cycling expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, is being organised by RC Madras Midtown, D 3230, from November 6 to December 9,
Rotary recommits to ending polio in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation has confirmed two cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in Nigeria, the first cases in the country since July
Literacy Focus – September 2016
Dear Fellow Rotarians, With the progress of the new Rotary year, momentum for the literacy programme is rising to a crescendo. Some exciting events are
Southern Comfort
Unlike some parts of the American South (looking at you, Lone Star State), Atlanta doesn’t often boast about size. But insiders know about its long
We need Lifestyle Medicine not Medication
People visit doctors when they are unwell. This means they are likely to be ‘treated’, usually with medication. This also means they are followed up,
Towards a winning Strategy
Life is not about making an income; it is about making an impact. We will ensure that all schools in South India have toilets by
Sam Owori to be RI President 2018-19
Owori says he sees in Rotary “an incredible passion to make a difference.” As president, he plans to “harness that enthusiasm and pride so that
Focusing attention on Special children
To fulfil the wish of their DG M Muruganandam, D 3000, to begin this Rotary year with a project involving special children, Rotarians from the
A lost world of true secularism
This is the sort of book that some Tamil Brahmin might write one day about being a Brahmin in Tamil Nadu, about what it feels
I have more than I need…
He is passionate about education of girl children and women’s welfare, ardently advocating family planning so that their health does not suffer and raises his
Soda, chilly powder and a buoyant equity market
In the mid-1970s, there was a Kerala restaurant in Delhi where you could eat as much as you wanted for only two rupees. It was
Say ‘No’ to drugs
Over 1,500 youngsters from various colleges in Chennai participated in the ‘Say no to drugs’ campaign held at Ethiraj College. The initiative was jointly conducted
Records Galore
Record Swearing-in A record 110 Rotarians gathered at Nazrul Manch in Kolkata on July 1 to be sworn in as Club Presidents for the current
The cells that save lives
Every year 24 million babies are born in India and along with the placenta and the umbilical cord that is disposed as biological waste, precious
Facelift for Jaipur schools
It is a sight to behold as the boys and girls assemble for their morning prayers, dressed in their spanking new uniforms, seeking the