Day: October 1, 2025
Goodbye… Sundance Kid
The last few weeks have brought heartbreaking news; the first was the passing on of SangKoo Yun, who was nominated RI President, but stepped down
Born of friendship
Friendship in Rotary often bears fruit that can change the world. When I was Rotary president-elect, I served on the Board of Directors alongside then
A lesson in waste management
There is a sense of urgency and enthusiasm in his voice when you ask Suneet Dabke, a waste management expert, about the project his club,
What community-led development looks like
October is Rotary’s Community Economic Development Month, a time to spotlight our efforts to help communities build thriving, sustainable future. This month’s observance aligns perfectly
A women’s toilet complex in Kolkata
Passersby on Mirza Ghalib Street in the heart of Kolkata can barely fail to notice the bold signage in Bengali announcing a ‘Ladies toilet and
A STEM lab for Chennai students
At the Vidyodaya Girls Higher Secondary School, Chennai, students are now being trained to fly a drone, programme a robot and see their ideas come
RC Ajmer looks ahead @ 80
With a legacy of memorable projects over decades, RC Ajmer, RID 3053, the 80-year-old, longest servicing club in this pilgrim town, 130km south of Jaipur,
Now, more than ever, the world needs Rotary
Dear friends in Rotary, Time is flying by, and we already find ourselves in October — a quarter of the Rotary year behind us. October
Project Vignettes – October 2025
Digital mammography machine in Moradabad RC Sanskruti Moradabad, along with C Moradabad Achievers, RID 3100, installed a digital mammography machine at Cosmos Hospital, through GG
Planting 50,000 trees in a day
On a crisp morning in July, my heart raced with excitement as I joined Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Mount Everest — Ravi Lamichhane,
Letters to the Editor – October 2025
RI director Muruganandam’s 1:2:3 formula is a simple and effective strategy to break the 1.2 million membership barrier. He says, “for every one Rotarian, let᾽s
End Polio show wows Arezzo
An awesome spectacle of the formation of the End Polio Now logo by 3,000 Rotaractors from RID 3234, a Guinness Book attempt, wowed RI President
The power of education
The years I spent in Interact and Rotaract taught me that service is beyond projects. It is about opening your heart and standing up for
The quantum of service by Rotary in India highest in the world: RI Prez
You expect any Italian male to be charming… for after all charm is built into the Italian DNA. RI President Francesco Arezzo does ooze charm…
Solar energy for Pune villages
Two Rotary clubs — RCs Pune Hillside and Pune Yuva, RID 3131 — have done a clutch of community service projects in education, health and
Remembering SangKoo Yun
Rashi and I feared it was coming, just as everyone else, but we had not expected it would be so soon. SangKoo’s passing has left
Meet your Governors
Rotary relief for Kishtwar victims Within days of the Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy, the Disaster Management Committee formed by DG Rohit Oberoi assessed the damage at
Club Matters – October 2025
RC Nagpur Ishanya — RID 3030 Three dialysis machines were installed at the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, through CSR funds from
Trauma Times
Have you ever been chased by a cow? I have. And believe me, it’s the most terrifying experience you can have. The year was 1976.
What does your palm say?
People have long been fascinated by palmists. Can they really predict the future? Palmistry has attracted amateurs, professionals and self-taught enthusiasts. There are countless books
Joyous, eco-friendly celebrations
Green is the way to go this festive season. Festivals are celebratory by nature all over the world. People dress up for events, they let