Like most little girls, I grew up in a bustling joint family, where my parents ensured I explored every extracurricular activity possible. My father, Rtn. PDG AKS Abirami Ramanathan, has always been a visionary—a man who believes in treading the road less travelled.
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 –
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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,
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