Group dynamics in Rotary The article Group dynamics work best in Rotary: Shekhar Mehta gives excellent guidelines to newly-inducted Rotarians. A collective team of Rotarians makes it possible to do noble work for society. The eradication of polio from India is one such group dynamics at work. This

A relevant cover story The cover story Suicide is a cry for help by Jaishree is impressive. It’s not just a warning sign that the person is thinking of suicide, but a cry for help. These days, women are beaten, there is child abuse,

Let’s give to TRF generously The Editor’s Note captioned Undaunted by their disability in the Nov issue is apt, for nothing can stop those who want to achieve big. Hats off to wonder women Kuhu Das, and Jeeja Ghosh, who are fighting for the rights of the disabled.

Literacy challenge I endorse the views of the Editor when she says, “there are millions of Indians for whom any education, even literacy, remains a dream beyond their reach.” It is all because of lack of resources. But still poor people are very serious about giving quality education

Positive Health, Literacy are important I’m addicted to reading Rotary News on my 30-minute train journey from Airoli, Navi Mumbai, to Nerul and back. Reading the wonderful articles is like having a delicious breakfast after the first one at home. The August issue was impressive with touching personal

Thoughtful messages from RIDs I am delighted to note two responses from Rotarians from Ghana and Pakistan in the Letters section appreciating the ideas of RI President Mark Maloney. PRIP Barry Rassin’s idea of increasing the membership with representation from all professional categories is good.

Thoughtful messages, articles Congrats and best wishes to RI President Mark Maloney and his new team. Johns Hopkins University’s report about the volunteer service hours put in by Rotarians around the world is astonishing and we can be proud of this statistic. Message from RID

My homage to Rtn Kris Chitale, a role model for the new generation of Rotarians. It is only befitting that such a fitting tribute has been given in Rotary News in his honour. The entire Rotary world will remember him for his contribution in polio eradication, apart

  Rich content The May issue looks very attractive with the cover photo of RIPE Mark Maloney and Gay. Maloney’s interview by the Editor is worth reading, containing many valuable ideas which can take Rotary to greater heights. The Editorial ‘Let’s celebrate our gigantic democratic

A clear, blunt message Rasheeda Bhagat has put certain points bluntly without mincing words while reporting incoming RIDE Bharat Pandya’s address in Let’s not make Rotary a touch and go organisation. “Poor planning and improper leadership positions is another drawback.” This is true. With improper planning, many clubs

Rotary hospital a boon to Vapi Started in 1980 by the Rotary Club of Vapi, it is ­unbelievable to note that this hospital, being run by the Rotary Charitable Trust, offers paediatric heart surgery. I congratulate cardiac ­surgeon Dr Kalpesh Malik and his team for doing a challenging