The Birthday Santa: Unwrapping Love, One Wish at a Timeby DG Mahaveer Bothra

It was a chilly December morning when I met Mahaveer Bothra Ji – ironically, a man who didn’t know his own birthday but knew everyone else’s! Like a mischievous Christmas elf, he walked in with his trademark smile, carrying not wrapped gifts, but

The Rotary Surgeon: Healing Communities, One Project at a Time by PDG Dr. N. Nandakumar

“Gear up, fellow Rotarians! What happens when a protégé meets his mentor over a cup of tea? Pure magic—and an interview that’s about to become your ultimate leadership manifesto! Dr. N. Nandakumar isn’t just another District Governor; he’s the kind of Rotarian who

Women in Leadership:Breaking Barriers & Shaping the Future by Rtn. Dr. Sumedha Nandakumar

In a world often considered to be male-dominated, I’ve observed that leadership positions across politics, society, and personal spaces have traditionally been occupied by men. However, as a woman leader myself, I’m heartened to see the gradual yet steady increase in women’s representation

Down the memory lane: Imagine the Impossible,Achieve the Extraordinary! by Rtn. Krishnachander

The Imagine year will forever remain an unforgettable milestone in my two-decade Rotary journey. It was a year where the impossible was imagined and achieved on an unimaginable scale, leaving an indelible mark on all of us. The camaraderie began long before the

From the Editor’s Desk:Half-Yearly Special Issue by Rtn. Sashikumar VS

Fellow partners in Service, Ho, ho, ho! Guess who’s been Santa this year? Our very own DG Bothraji! In this special half-yearly edition of Voice of RID 3233, he shares why being Santa for his big Rotary and friends’ family fills him with

Behind Every Rotarian Is an Ann Holding It All Together by Ann Rohini Sashikumar

When I married Sashi, he wasn’t a Rotarian. Back then, I thought life would be all about movies, dinners, and occasional Sunday brunches. Little did I know that a few years later he’d join Rotary and I’d be on a nonstop adventure as

Seeing Clearly: Your Eyes, Your Future

Rotary friends, imagine losing the ability to see the smiling faces of children we serve, or missing the intricate details of a project that could change lives. As an eye care specialist dedicated to preserving vision, I’m here to be your eye health

Be-Do-Have: The Secret to Living, Not Just Existing

Life’s irony: we spend 70% of our time doing things we think we should do, only to wake up one day and wonder, “What about the things I actually love?” It’s like running on a treadmill and realizing you’ve gone nowhere. Here’s the

Six Compelling ReasonsWhy Renting IT Hardware Beats Buying by Rtn. R. Senthil

As a fellow Rotarian and having spent two decades in IT hardware rentals, I’ve guided countless businesses through their technology decisions. Here are six compelling reasons why renting IT equipment makes more business sense than buying – insights I’ve gathered from serving Chennai’s

Kovil Idly: A Taste of Kanchipuram’sTemple Heritage By Ann Chitra Kesavan

Hello friends, prepare to transport your taste buds to the sacred temple town of Kanchipuram. No passport required; just a willingness to embrace a culinary tradition that’s more intricate than our club’s most complex fellowship project! Kovil Idly isn’t just a breakfast dish;