Month: November 2019
A Foundation to build on
The Rotary Foundation is recognised as one of the most effective and well-managed charitable organisations in the world, with 12 consecutive four-star ratings from Charity
Books come alive…
Mathamma works at the Madras Literary Society (MLS) located on the campus of the Directorate of Public Instruction in an early 19th century sandstone
On the racks – November 2019
An Orchestra of Minorities Author : Obioma ChigoziePublisher : Hachette IndiaPages : 528;
Travel blues in Europe
Ever since I retired six years ago, I have had all the time in the world to do whatever I want. So mostly I watch
Friendship Trees of Rotary
Rotarians have planted trees in the name of fellowship, friendship and community service since the early 20th century. These trees, planted worldwide, have grown into
Undaunted by their disability
While I am not an admirer of little girls being made to walk the ramp, or sing and dance in television competitions, a news item
A school with a difference
Jamir Sardar is a meritorious student, an avid dancer and a good painter. His teachers are fond of him and acknowledge his talent. The sixteen-year-old
Doing amazing work through our Foundation
Rotarians in our zones, and the entire Rotary world, can be proud that The Rotary Foundation, built through your contributions, is helping improve the lives
One-to-One
Individually we may not be able to do much to make our world better. But through our Rotary Foundation we can do much. One of
Rotary and the UN share a historic relationship
Dear fellow Rotarians and members of the family of Rotary, Rotary Day at the United Nations, which we celebrate each November, is an
Trustee Chair inspects service projects in RID 3201
In our endeavour to take the State’s healthcare to the desired level, getting sophisticated equipment to upgrade the facilities in the government sector, Rotary
RC Calcutta to do projects worth Rs 20 crore in centennial year
It was nostalgia galore on the evening of Sep 26 in the hall in Kolkata, where Rotary Club of Calcutta was celebrating its 100th birthday.
Mehta’s dream, Nobel Prize
As Shekhar Mehta prepares to lead the Rotary world in 2021, he dreams of Rotary being honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts
To be a good leader, dream big: RIPN Shekhar
Within six years of joining Rotary, Shekhar Mehta, Rotary International President Nominee (RIPN), became the club president in 1991–92, DG in 1999–2000 and RI