Day: April 17, 2020
Fighting over books
As governments around the world react in a panic to the speedy dispersal of the corona virus, bans have been issued to travel; colleges
When TRF helps Rotarians to create miracles
At the Indore Zone Institute, a session that generated lot of interest and debate, pertained to global grants (GGs). Many expressed unhappiness over the rejection
Thane Rotarians ride for Bharat ke Veer
Just minutes before the final ride, sitting on her bike, Shoma Chakraborty, member of RC Thane Aces, RID 3142, tried to control her tears, stunned
Sri Lanka gives hope to special children through the Ayathi Trust
It is the same old story everywhere… of special children being shunned by the general community that has little or no knowledge or understanding of
Projects and priorities of RC Calcutta
Among the ₹20-crore worth projects planned by the Rotary Club of Calcutta, RID 3291, during this landmark year, the focus is clearly on health, hygiene
On the racks – April 2020
Girl, Woman, Other Author : Bernardine EvaristoPublisher : PenguinPages : 457; Rs.550 This winner of the Man Booker Prize 2019, follows the lives
Enchanting serenity of Munnar
Some months ago, some of us who often take trips together decided to go to Munnar in Kerala where the Kanan Devan tea estate is
DGEs must inspire, connect with clubs
Who are the best leaders in the world and what traits would you want to emulate from them, asked PDG Deepak Kapur at a
Providing safe drinking water for children
Rotary Club of Virudhunagar Elite, RID 3212, has facilitated safe drinking water for 15,000 schoolchildren by installing RO plants in 11 schools in Virudhunagar, a
A mini-Kolkata spells magic at Centennial Summit
Long after the dust settled down with the speakers, sessions and late-night partying fading into distant memory, one showpiece continues to shine in our
A glimpse into stark economic realities
Two social entrepreneurs did not pull their punches at the Centennial Summit in Kolkata on two issues — child hunger and lack of
100 glorious years: RC Calcutta
It has a lineage, pedigree and a hoary past that will not be easy to match by any Rotary club in the world. Did you