Day: November 1, 2024
A solid Foundation
One of Rotary’s greatest strengths is the ability of our members to come together to create lasting change, and The Rotary Foundation helps us transform dreams of change
into reality.
Rotary in crisis in its birthplace: de Camargo
Addressing the Vision 2030 membership conclave organised in Madurai by incoming RI Director M Muruganandam, RI President-elect Mario de Camargo made it clear that membership should be the topmost priority of Rotary leaders at all levels, and went on to explain in detail the key and crucial terms and phrases in Rotary, which were often misunderstood.
Startling fall in numbers a huge concern
Did you know that the US, the country where Rotary was born, has lost over 100,000 members in the last 20 years? Probably not.
TRF and its coin-operated magic wands
In Rotary we all have access to magic wands that enable us to tackle various challenges in our communities.
India shines bright in TRF giving, clocking $32 million last year
When it was his turn to address the massive TRF Multi District conclave in Kochi, TRF Trustee Chair Mark Maloney effortlessly lightened the mood and lessened the fatigue of sitting through a long conference with his wit and humour.
A call to support The Rotary Foundation
Fellow Rotarians,
Season Greetings!
Our Rotary journey is built on service and a shared commitment to making the world a better place.
The stuff legends are made of
Is it possible to be ethical, retain the high moral ground in a world riddled with intrigue, sycophancy and corrupt business practices, and yet reach the pinnacle of success?
Delights of vegetarian cuisine
Exploring a vegetarian lifestyle can be a delightful journey, and Pure Vegetarian by Prema Srinivasan is the perfect companion for beginners and seasoned home cooks.
The intoxication of reading
Young Adult or YA is a category usually found in children’s book-lists referring to books that address readers from the mid-teens to the early twenties.
First convention? It won’t be your last
Whether Calgary will be your first convention or your 20th, Rotary leaders are confident you’ll walk away amazed.
Spirits and stiff joints
The other day I, along with some friends, all in our mid-70s, were discussing the fate, of all things, muscles in an ageing body. Our brains are no longer important.
India loses its Kohinoor… again
As an entire nation is heartbroken on the passing away of the iconic gentleman industrialist Ratan Tata,
Empower lives with your generosity
The Rotary Foundation’s mission is simple: “to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, support of education, and alleviation of poverty.”
In our hearts and hands
There are as many reasons to join Rotary as there are members. Most join for experiences — new friendships, expanding professional circles, or putting Service Above Self into action to create impact.
Meet Your Governors
Clubs have been told to do a “proper needs assessment before taking up a service pro-ject so that we don’t waste our scarce resources,” says Tushar Shah.
Rotary Rourkela Queens transforms a school
The journey of Rotary Rourkela Queens, RID 3261, with Asha Deep School began through an unexpected connection. While working on the LN-4 project, we crossed paths with Ram Chandra Behera, chairman of RRRC (Regional Rehabilitation and Research Centre), Rourkela. During one of our discussions, he reached out to our club advisor, Ajay Agarwal, asking if we could assist Asha Deep School, which was in urgent need of support. He brought the proposal to our club, and we immediately embraced it.
Rotary and Peace
Addressing a Q&A session on Rotary and Peace organised by the Rotary Club of Madras, RID 3234, past RI President Kalyan Banerjee shared insight into the evolution of Rotary’s peace programme and the organisation’s enduring commitment to peace. The discussion he had with club member Sanjay Madhavan touched upon various aspects of how Rotary has been involved in furthering peace worldwide since its inception. It all began with the Rotary Club of Hamilton, Ontario, proposing a resolution in 1914 urging the International Association of Rotary Clubs to promote global peace.
Build your resistance
Darwin’s ‘survival of the fittest’ is the default option, or rather compulsion, dictated by life’s evolutionary nature. Simply put, fitness is mainly about man’s adaptation to his environment. Unlike the rest of the animal kingdom or species that dwell on earth, man alone has the ability to think.
Breaking silence on menstruation and menopause
What if something as natural as the monthy menstrual period didn’t have to be a taboo topic?” This question inspired Shruti Dharamsi, president of RC Mumbai Ghatkopar West, RID 3141, to initiate Project Masik Chakra (menstrual cycle) as the club’s signature project for the year. “In a world where conversations about menstruation and menopause are only whispered, we wanted to create a programme that would break this silence. Our goal was to help girls understand that periods and menopause are natural, and knowledge about them can be empowering,” she explains. Several Rotary clubs including RCs Chandivali Mumbai, Wada, Mumbai Nova, Mumbai Mulund East and Mulund Valley have participated in this project.
Helping schools take the green leap
Can schools go green —not with envy — but by being environmentally conscious? They can do so with encouragement and support from the local community, parents’ groups, clubs and socially conscious establishments. You and your friends can help your local school take a green leap forward by exercising your persuasive skills to convince the management, parents and students to turn over a new leaf.
Celebrating Nari Shakti
Amid the sea of protests across the country over the savage rape and murder of a young intern doctor at the RG Kar Hospital, Kolkata, Rotary Club of Calcutta Mahanagar, RID 3291, honoured nine women achievers with Shakti Samman Awards. “What has happened in Kolkata is against our culture as our sanskriti (Indian tradition) worships Goddess Shakti. Ahead of Durga puja, the nine-day festival where the nine avatars of the goddess are worshipped each day, we want to create a positive, vibrant mood for Navratri by hosting the Nav Shakti event,” said club president Pramila Dugar.