The Joy Maker: DG Mahaveer Bothra on Leading with Love

I caught up with DG Mahaveer Bothra Ji in his office, where the air buzzed with preparations for his Rajasthan Rotary friendship tour. He shared smiles, stories, and a lovelyl sambar vada and bun butter jam between animated calls with his Rajasthani counterparts.

Heart of Service: How a Business Mind Found Its Rotary Soul DGE Rtn. D. Devendran

On a balmy Chennai evening, I found myself in DGE Rtn. D. Devendran’s office, where the aroma of fresh filter coffee mingled with candid conversation. As the city’s rush hour faded outside, inside, we delved into a journey that began with a workaholic’s

Editor’s Desk – February 2025

February is here, love is in the air, and Voice of RID 3233 is feeling the romance! Welcome to the eighth issue—where we take love beyond chocolates and roses and sprinkle it across leadership, learning, and even construction (yes, really). Leading the way,

Breaking Up with the Deadly Stick: A Smoker’s Love Story

As a teenager living in the State Bank colony, I had my first brush with “macho vibes.” Armed with rolled-up paper, a few friends, and a lot of imagination, we pretended to smoke and playfully swaggered around like movie stars. Little did I

When Voice of District met THE Voice of district & All India Radio

காதலிக்கக் கற்றுக் கொள்ளுங்கள் வணக்கம் கிரிஜா மேடம்.  ரோட்டரியில் எல்லா விழாக்களிலும் கண்ணுக்குப் பளிச்சென்று தென்படும் சிலரில் ஒருவர் நீங்கள்.  உங்களிடம் என் முதல் கேள்வியே ‘உங்கள் எனெர்ஜியின் ரகசியம் என்ன’ என்பதுதான் ! வணக்கம் Shasi. “Voice of RID. 2024” இதழை மிகச் சிறப்பாக வெளியிட்டு வருகிறீர்கள். நான் அதற்கு பெரிய ரசிகை. அதற்கு உங்களுக்கு என்

Sangam of Souls: My Affair with the Kumbh Mela

There’s something indescribably magical about the Kumbh Mela. As a retired travel enthusiast with 36 years in the airline industry, I’ve been fortunate to witness many awe-inspiring places and events. Yet, nothing stirs my soul quite like this spiritual extravaganza. Every 12 years,

Happily Ever After Starts with the Right Address!

They say love is about finding ‘the one’ – the perfect match, the partner for life. Well, buying a flat isn’t much different! It’s about finding that dream home where love blossoms, laughter echoes, and memories are made. Just like in relationships, you

When Paintings Whisper: Love, Art, and Everything In Between

Love comes in many forms – sometimes in the silent strokes of a brush, in the harmony of colours, and in the emotions a painting evokes. An artist sees the world not just in shades of black and white but in an endless

Mutual Funds: The Love Affair That Grows Over Time

Love is about our values, our family, our passions, and yes, even our finances! It’s not just about individuals. Rotarians commit their time and resources to changing the world. We love to give, but how often do we love our financial security as

Love at First Site: Building Your Dream Home Without Heartbreak

Love isn’t just about people—it’s about the spaces we create and cherish. A home is not just bricks and mortar; it’s a foundation for dreams, memories, and a lifetime of love. But, much like a lasting relationship, building or buying a home requires