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 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

Mindful Momentum: Turning Overthinking into Opportunity

Breaking Free from the Overthinking Trap As a daughter who’s grown up witnessing the dynamic world of Rotary, I’ve learned that success isn’t about perfection – it’s about perspective. Sound familiar, fellow Rotarians? We’ve all been there – trapped in the labyrinth of

Kicks, Kids, and Life Lessons: A Doctor’s Journey into Karate

Who would have thought that an oncologist’s prescription for family time would involve roundhouse kicks and martial arts tournaments? Five years ago, when I stepped into my first karate class with my children, little did I know we were embarking on a journey

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

Four-Way Test of Modern Cooling:Why VRF Wins by Rtn. Velmurugan

As I reflect on my two decades in the air conditioning industry, one thing stands clear – the way we cool our commercial spaces has evolved dramatically. Dear friends, as business leaders who value efficiency and smart investments, let me share why Variable

Dressing Indo-Western for Chennai’s “Chilly” Season by Rtn. Radhika Udhayakumar

Ah, Chennai winters. While the rest of the country is busy bundling up in layers, we’re over here trying to decide if a thin shawl might be a bit too much. But hey, even though the temperature stays tropical and rain takes the

The Sacred Red:My Journey with Kungumam by Rtn. Vasanthi Surendran

As a daughter of Madurai and a custodian of our rich cultural heritage, I’ve spent years understanding the profound significance of Kungumam – a tradition that transcends mere decoration and touches the very essence of spiritual wellness. The Divine Science of Spiritual Marking

Car Detailing: What It Is and Why It Matters

Car detailing goes beyond a simple car wash, aiming to enhance, restore, and protect every aspect of your car’s appearance. At its core, car detailing involves meticulous cleaning, polishing, and preservation processes, both inside and out, leaving your car looking as good as