Day: June 1, 2026
Bringing relief to juvenile homes
As summer temperatures in Hyderabad climbed above 42 degrees Celsius, daily life became increasingly difficult for children living at the Government Juvenile and Observation Home
Young leaders find confidence and friendship at RYLA
Set against the forested landscape of Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh, part of the Kanha–Pench tiger corridor, 125 young participants from across India and 10 International
RC Kumbakonam celebrates 75th year
At the platinum jubilee event of RC Kumbakonam, five service projects were launched by RI director M Muruganandam who praised all the 75 past presidents
Project Vignettes – June 2026
Dental healthcare initiative RC Agartala City, RID 3240, launched a mobile dental clinic under its first global grant project, to provide oral healthcare services to
Physically-challenged couples get Rotary homes
Thirteen physically-handicapped couples were excited to receive the keys to their newly-built houses from RC Chennai Sun City, RID 3234. “They expressed their gratitude to
How I got relief from Gout
I read with great interest the article on gout (Understanding gout, Rotary News, April 2026) by Dr Gita Mathai. It resonated deeply with me not
letters to the editor – June 2026
I read about the Dharmashala project of RC Bombay (April issue) for cancer patients near the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and my heart swelled with
Kangaroo baby bags for women
Taking a leaf out of wildlife, RC Shimla, RID 3080, has designed a kangaroo-type baby carry bags allowing career women or those in physically demanding
Club Matters – June 2026
RC Delhi Mayur Vihar RID 3012 New clothes were distributed to girls at the Arya Kanya Sadan, Faridabad, by PP Rajeev Gupta and his wife
Let’s carry the momentum
As my year as President of Rotary International comes to a close, I offer my heartfelt thanks to each member of our global Rotary family.
Making Rotary a household name is my vision
Janice Philip, the District Rotaract Representative (DRR) of RID 3192 and Assistant RPIC of Rotary, is both a Rotaractor and a Rotarian. Asked why she’d
Rotary egg pushcart ventures launched in the North East
I am not a rich man; I am a common man who has only two hands to help the people around me, but because I am
For the common good
Nearly a year ago, I wrote my first message to you as Rotary Foundation trustee chair, encouraging you and all our members to take a
Meet your Governors
Spotlight on thalassaemia camps This surgeon is passionate about creating awareness on preventing thalassaemia; “this is our flagship project. We have done over 300 medical
Take me to Taipei
It’s time! Get ready to be wowed by the Rotary International Convention in Taipei. You’ll get updates straight from top Rotary leaders, enjoy performances that
Bicycles for girls; blood for thalassaemia patients
Around 30 clubs of RI District 3142 have raised funds to gift 500 bicycles to Adivasi schoolgirls from underprivileged families in some rural areas of
The whimsical dog walker
Eight years ago, my daughter-in-law decided to get a dog. My son and she both work overseas but she wanted an Indian dog. So on
A guide to manage diabetes
Diabetes is not a new disease, as frequently thought, precipitated by our present-day inactive, affluent lifestyles with an abundance of high-calorie, trans fat-laden food. It
Restoring lost sound
For three-year-old Krit Bhatiya, the world has begun to sound different. The laughter of family members, the voices around him, and the rhythms of daily
Direct impact of global warming on your health
Grant Ennis, an environment expert from Monash University, while speaking on climate disinformation at a webinar I attended last month made a pertinent point. He
When Indian wives fed our starving cricket team in Africa
My addiction to India’s favourite sport began as a six-year-old kid playing cricket with tennis balls in a neighbourhood maidan in Bangalore. My talent was