Month: November 2020
Money money money, it’s so funny
It was the docu-series Bad Boy Billionaires that finally pushed me to read The Billionaire Raj by James Crabtree, published by Tim Duggan Books.
On the racks – December 2020
Romancing the Heart Author : Dr Akshaya MehtaPublisher : Kindle EditionPages : 320; Rs.285 Keeping both the young and old in mind, Dr Akshay
Power, energy, razor-sharp enunciation of Manna Dey
Young singer Kavita Krishnamurthy was excited. A film song of hers had become a chartbuster and she visited her guru Manna Dey to share
A treat for aficionados of Gujarati food
As a little girl, Parul Bhatt would watch in fascination, squatting on the floor, as her grandmother turned out delicious, aromatic, vegetarian food for the
TRF: A beacon of hope
We celebrated a subdued Diwali a few days ago. In November, we also celebrated The Rotary Foundation month. Diwali signifies victory of good over evil,
Humankind is our business
On a foggy Christmas Eve in Victorian London, the old miser sits at his desk. Bitter and disillusioned with the world, Ebenezer Scrooge has only
2020: A year of strength for Rotary
As I look back on 2020, I reflect on how our lives have changed. The global Covid-19 pandemic
Rotary Zone Institute 2020–21
Rotary prioritises the safety and health of our participants, and the RI Board has been continuously assessing local and global health conditions when making decisions
Sound mind, sound body
The way the world looks at and treats disease and illness has undergone remarkable change over the centuries. In the 19th century doctors did not
After Covid relief, India’s poor need economic rehabilitation
The all-round distress brought about by the Covid pandemic notwithstanding, if one were to go by the Indian equity markets, our economy is booming, the
Chennai’s flower sellers move from fragrance to frustration
Kalyani’s fingers move fast as she twists the thread and adds fresh malli poo (jasmine) to the long flower string she is knitting together. Seated
RC Bombay mends little hearts with help from two global grants
With the help of two successful global grants, and a dedicated team manning its paediatric heart surgery project, Rotary Club of Bombay, RID 3141, has
RC Pune South turns 50 with a bang
This June, the Rotary Club of Pune South, one of the oldest clubs in RI District 3131, and with 100 members, completed its golden jubilee
A prelude to World Polio Day
Synergy Rotary Friendship Alliance comprising 12 Rotary clubs from 10 countries honoured Dr Tunji Funsho, Rotary’s Nigeria National PolioPlus Committee Chair, for his instrumental leadership
Challenges and opportunities for Rotarians in a post-Covid world
Words cannot express the gratitude the Trustees feel for those of you who have so generously contributed to the Foundation. As Goethe said “Enough words
Solar lanterns illuminate shepherds’ tents
Rotary Club of Pune Sports City, RID 3131, provided solar lanterns to light up the tents of the Dhangars, a nomadic community of shepherds
Help provide safe drinking water to the distressed
Worldwide, there are over 800 million people who do not have access to safe drinking water. Infrastructure projects provide long-term solutions but do not provide