A fitting tribute to Naushad The article on music ­composer Naushad was one of S R ­Madhu’s best tributes to those who contributed to Hindi film music. It is easy to write a tribute about Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar or Mohammed Rafi. But it takes a lot of effort

In the obit feature on Vani Jairam: An ageless voice tragically stilled, I notice there are no pictures of her with South Indian music composers. Those could have been included. Kandasamy Saroja The article Nagpur Rotarians work for tribal welfare is wonderful and the credit

Panduranga Setty remembered While the news of PRID Panduranga Setty’s demise saddened the Rotary world, it was highly saddening for us at RC Karur, for we share a special relationship with him. Back in 1997–98, when our club was a small one, we invited him to be the

The Dec issue was wonderful. The activities of RID 3110 are impressive. The picture of the Badawi Linga from the temple in Hampi, Karnataka, made me bow down my head with reverence. Articles on the solar dryers, Interactors, Wordsworld, environmental responsibility, and the health column were impressive.

I became emotional while reading the article by PRIP Rajendra Saboo in the November issue about his ­medical missions to African countries. Having worked as a volunteer in adverse situations, Saboo is an inspiration for all Rotarians. The work done by Mumbai Rotarians in partnership with the

  In her message, RI President Jennifer Jones says you have to take uncomfortable chances to reach important goals in life. Every lesson is an opportunity to grow, and each story adds a chapter to our collective Imagine Rotary year, she says rightly. The

A well-packaged journal September issue has a unique shot from a ­Miyawaki forest done by RID 2981. RI President Jennifer Jones’ speech on ‘the power of taking uncomfortable chances’ is motivating. Editor’s note on the need to eliminate inequality and oppression in society is interesting.

An exemplary service project The cover photo of a heart patient fitted with a pacemaker depicts the humanitarian deed carried out by RC Jamshedpur. I was delighted to go through the noble work done by the club in keeping hearts of over 200 patients

RID A S Venkatesh’s message offers new hope at the dawn of new Rotary year as he says past successes have given rise to a new thinking process and thus opens up new opportunities. His views are simply inspiring. Mukundham Singam, RC Tiruchirapalli, Diamond City —

Thanks for publishing the felicitations of Rtns ­Jayaraman and Narasimhan for completing 50 years of service in Rotary which will be a great encouragement to new members. N Alagusubramani, RC Chennai KK Nagar — D3232 The June issue has excellent articles, including Jaishree’s article on

A single Bangalore club shows the way The cover story was an eye opener. RC ­Bangaloe Lakeside has done an unbelievable 200 projects this year covering all the focus areas of Rotary. The credit goes to club president Kashinath Prabhu and his team. Such articles will motivate Rotarians