A project inspired by an editorial I am president-elect of RC Ahmedabad West (District 3054). I like your call to implement the Four-Way Test in its true sense in the March Editorial. I appreciate your attempt to provoke our conscience. Inspired from this write-up of

Rotary must slash PR costs Community service is the backbone of Rotary and plays a vital role in enhancing its public image. Rotary’s PolioPlus and polio eradication programmes have immensely enhanced the image of Rotarians across the world and even the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is investing

Hampi’s glory In the article on Hampi, the writer states this was the second richest city in the world after Vatican in the 15th century AD. Well, who were the Western historians who visited both Hampi and Vatican in that era and came to such a conclusion? If

Time for introspection All Rotarians in India must read the article Frankly Speaking in the January issue as the topics discussed are serious and disturbing. It is a shame that even now Rotary clubs resort to underreporting of membership with impunity. Also, the election of district governors, in

Nice articles in November The launch of an online Rotaract News to carry the activities of Rotaractors from January is welcome. RC Jalna Midtown, D 3132, can send a small write-up with details of Shudhu tablets to be published in Rotary News. It is well said by RI

Rotary-GOI partnership As soon as I receive Rotary News every month, I usually glance at the Editorial. The ­October Editorial, The power… to do good, inspired me. It’s good to find the GoI seeking partnership with Indian ­Rotarians in the ­Universal ­Immunisation Programme. I feel

A timely Editorial The Editorial ­Freedom from misogyny, patriarchy (September issue) is a timely appeal and worth considering. Unwholesome comments of men against women are matched by the strong rhetoric of women who want personal freedom, thus reflecting the ground reality. Training in ­martial arts

Worrisome change Rotary clubs in India have changed a lot from what they were in the 20th century, but the ­direction is worrisome. The liberty given to the clubs in ­inducting members, the ­dilution of ­personal touch with ­electronic ­communication which has resulted in poor ­attendance at weekly

It’s all in the mind I am 82 and joined Rotary some 18 years back. I was impressed by the article We are all time travellers in the July issue. The writer Sandhya Rao says, “remember wine: the older it gets the finer it tastes. Or pickles, the

Rotary’s principles getting diluted The article We need clubs with ­Quality, not Quantity in the June issue is well written by Jaishree and ­provides ample food for thought. Growth is vital and anything that does not grow decays. We often see new clubs being formed. But is this

Let the world know Rotary’s work I appreciate the message given to Rotarians in Let’s tell the world the value of our work in the June issue. Despite India having the largest numbers in Rotary, very few in the world know the work done by Indian Rotarians. During