Bravo RC Bhavnagar!
The cover story on RC Bhavnagar resonated with me as it encapsulated Rotarys ethos and what we can do to help the forgotten children of India. Time is the most undervalued form of giving, as once given, it is gone forever, and cant be replaced by other resources. That is why it is invaluable. Giving time is not transactional, it is intimate. It tells others that they matter enough for you to pause your life and step into theirs. For me the cover story is the essence of giving your time to a regular cause and then make it noble with your devotion. I look forward to every issue.
Zarir Dadachanji
RC Poona — D 3131
Bhavnagar’s three projects — Ray of Hope, digital library and Miyawaki forests are truly inspiring. If Rotarians read the magazine, they can grasp the diverse projects being done by Rotary clubs. It is heartening to note that after 70 years, an Indian, RI director M Muruganandam, has been selected RI Vice President. I am running a WhatsApp group called Career Hub to help rural engineering and MBA students on their interview skills. In the cover story, the skill training for rural youth has inspired me to continue with it
Sivaperumal Subramani
RC Walajapet — D 3231
RC Bhavnagar projects are excel-
lent and inspiring. Especially, Project Educare that is spreading literacy among rural children; it is really touching. Kudos to the club members.
S N Shanmugam
RC Panruti — D 2981
India’s proud moments in Orlando
I felt elated going through your editorial India stands tall and triumphant at International Assembly (Feb issue). We feel proud that an Indian, DGE Ravishankar Dakoju, could donate ₹500 crore to TRF. An exemplary record set in the Rotary world. Further, the elevation of RID M Muruganandam, chair, Rotary News Trust, as Rotary’s Vice President (2026–27) is great news. Three cheers for these two great Indian Rotarians.
Arun Kumar Dash
RC Baripada — D 3262
As your Feb editorial points out, it was truly, a moment of pride for all of us in Orlando. The elevation of RID Muruganandam to Vice President of RI is not just a personal milestone, but a historic journey that began as a Rotaractor and now culminated in one of the highest offices in Rotary.
His achievement reflects 35 years of unwavering commitment to service, not a sudden rise, but a steady climb built on consistency, conviction, humility and passionate service. After 71 years, India once again saw this leadership position, continuing the proud legacy of three great Indian Rotary stalwarts. This appointment is a reaffirmation of India’s growing moral and service leadership in the Rotary world, and a proud moment for India, Tamil Nadu, and especially RID 3000, which nurtured and shaped this extraordinary leader. This is a testimony that sustained service, when rooted in values, earns global trust. As we witness India’s rising TRF contribution and strengthening of the Rotary News Trust, it shows that India is not just participating in Rotary; it is shaping its future.
N Senthil Nathan, RC Madurai Innovators — D 3000
After going through the Editor’s note in the Feb issue, I eagerly flipped the pages to know about DGE Dakoju and Paola, who are epitomes of humility and generosity. I was amazed to find that he faced so many challenges in his life, and now thinks that giving back to society is his duty. There is no dearth of noble souls in our country. God lives in the form of humans like Dakoju and Paola. Hats off to RC Akola for adopting a remote village school where the girl students are benefitting the most. Kudos to Radheshyam Modi, an octogenarian Rotarian at the helm of affairs at RC Akola.
Raj Kumar Kapoor
RC Roop Nagar — D 3080
Smile… and scowls
Thanks to Rasheeda Bhagat for a wonderful coverage of the service activities of RC of Akola. She has a gift of weaving words transforming them into beautiful text. The Feb issue carries many such beautifully written articles that make the reading of the magazine interesting, and Giving rural children wings to fly is one which captures our attention.
Another is Donating ₹500 crore to TRF, which speaks of the largesse from a kind-hearted Rotarian. And many more. One keeps waiting for the next issue. Congrats to the Rotary News Team for good coverage of great social work being done by Rotarians across the country.
Radheshyam Modi
RC Akola — D 3030
We bow our head reading about our army officers’ courage, loyalty and patriotism in the well-written article Why Indian armed forces are fearless. What really inspire generations to join the armed forces, says Brig Basera, is naam, namak and nishan. Our naam is Bharat. Our namak is the soil and our nishan is our national flag. For these three things, we can go to any extent.” Thank you, madam for the inspiring article.
Dr D Harischandra Rama
RC Anantapur — D 3160
This is with reference to the LBW article Reading slowly, drinking quickly (Feb issue) that appeared on the last page. It is unfortunate that the author talks about smoking and drinking, even though his salary was meagre.
Rotary News is a well-read magazine. Rotarians, Anns, Annettes, Rotaractors and Interactors read and get motivated by inspiring articles on the service done by Rotarians. Why give space to such views? At least a disclaimer could have been given: ‘Drinking and smoking are dangerous to health.’
L Radhakrishnan
RC Chennai IT City — D 3233
I feel the review of the book They will shoot you, Madam by Harinder Baweja, is misplaced in our magazine. Since we’ve joined Rotary only to serve society, such articles are best avoided to strengthen our organisation.
D Joseph Alexis Rozer
RC Karamadai — D 3203
I am an avid reader of Rotary News, and have learnt so much from the articles which are thought-provoking and useful lessons for life. Sharing details on impactful projects helps the clubs to plan and execute much-needed community service projects. TCA Srinivas Raghavan’s column is always a fine ending for a beautiful magazine. Congrats to Team Rotary News for giving us every month a world-class magazine, both in terms of content and design.
Going through the Feb issue made me a better and a more committed Rotarian than I am. It also made me proud to be a Rotarian from India. Those who attended the IA in Orlando must have been elated, as expressed in the Editor’s note titled India stands tall and triumphant at International Assembly. RID Nagesh’s message Peace is built quietly is inspiring.
Pranesh Jahagirdar, RC Bijapur North — D 3170