Month: July 2023
A toast to new beginnings
As a new Rotary year begins, and one set of leaders — at the club, district, zone and international levels — steps down to give
Project Vignettes – July 2023
Homes for the homeless in Bicholim DG Venkatesh Deshpande handed over the keys of a house constructed by RC Bicholim, RID 3170, to a
A heart awareness campaign in Pune
To promote heart health and raise awareness about cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among the general population, on April 7, World Health Day, RC Pune
Club HOP – July 2023
RC Cuddalore Coastal City — RID 2981 An ambulance and x-ray machine were donated to the Government Hospital, Cuddalore. Local MLA G Ayappan and
Letters to the Editor – July 2023
Awestruck by Egypt’s beauty Your vivid description of Egypt, the oasis in the desert, which nurtured and nourished civilisation for thousands of years is very
Beating summer & monsoon blues
Dear readers, please don’t ignore muscle stiffness or cramps in the belief that they will go away. Recently, my calves suddenly felt stiff. I
It so happened…
More than half a century ago, in 1971 Gulzar directed a film called Mere Apne. It was a commentary on the social conditions facing the
A solid, absorbing read
A clip doing the rounds on YouTube features Oprah Winfrey talking to Abraham Verghese about his latest book, The Covenant of Water. Heaping praise,
Make your travel sustainable
Summer is upon us and suitcases and knapsacks are being packed as we head from the heat of the plains to cooler climes. But
From Happy Schools to Happy Students
On a warm May evening in Goa, the Panaji Gymkhana came alive with its sprawling grounds buzzing with smartly dressed schoolgirls, each wearing a
RC Madras North honours women achievers
To honour the leadership of RI President Jennifer Jones, and celebrate her theme Imagine Rotary, RC Madras North, RID 3232, instituted the Imagine Award
Rotary loses an iconic Rotarian in Prez Majiyagbe
The Rotary world is saddened by the passing on of an iconic Nigerian, African and international figure, Jonathan Babatunde Majiyagbe on May 27, a few
Raising funds through stories for Turkey
RC Bangalore Whitefield Central, RID 3190, with the district’s Cultural Exchange Committee of the International Service Avenue sprang into action to promote cultural understanding and
My call to action
Even as we face new and serious challenges, Rotary takes care of its members and those we serve, works to build lasting peace, and
The person who lent a hand
Jonathan Babatunde Majiyagbe was a great leader. In 2003, Jon made history by becoming the first African to be appointed as RI President, and
The right time to give is Now
All great achievements start with a dream. The Rotary Foundation started as a dream in the mind of one man — Arch Klumph. From that
Audacious goals
I love Rotary for many reasons, perhaps most of all for the impact we make when we work together. There is really no other group
Eco-friendly stoves for a Maharashtrian village
Rotary Club of Panvel Elite, RID 3131, has embarked on a transformative mission to distribute unique smokeless stoves to ten Adivasi families in the hill
Let’s embrace new challenges, opportunities & past wisdom
My dear Rotarians, It is with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility that I write to you today, marking the beginning of a
Rotarians are ‘change champions’
Fight or flight? Those club members or newly inducted Rotarians “who feel dissatisfied with their clubs have a choice either to form a like-minded group