BE YOURSELF – You Are Beautiful

From the playful five-year-old twirling in front of a mirror to the wise woman of fifty embracing her grace, the desire to feel beautiful is universal. But in a world where beauty is bottled and sold, we often forget a simple truth –

Crowning Dreams: From Medicine to Mrs. India

They say a woman can do it all – but who knew I’d actually try? From wielding a stethoscope to donning a crown, life has taken me on an unpredictable yet fulfilling journey. It all started in the hallowed halls of Sacred Heart

The Smart Woman’s Guide to Lifelong Wellness

As a preconception consultant and family physician who has guided countless women through their healthcare journeys, I’m often reminded of a profound truth: “A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey. But a woman of strength knows it is in

Redefining Myself: The Rotary Way

When I joined Rotary nine years ago, I had no idea I was signing up for a journey that would redefine me in ways I never imagined. I thought Rotary was all about service, but little did I know – it would also

The Science of Smiles, The Art of Sparkle

If you’d told four-year-old me that one day I’d be working with diamonds instead of just teeth, I would have flashed my brightest, most cavity-free grin and laughed it off. Yet here I am – Dr. M. Shilpa Bothra, a dentist by degree,

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