Interaction with Dr. Richard Cash, a distinguished professor, humanitarian from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. He has done some pioneering work in scaling up Health programs in Low-income countries.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Interaction with Dr. Richard Cash
Interaction with Dr. Richard Cash, a distinguished professor, humanitarian from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. He has done some pioneering work in scaling up Health programs in Low-income countries.
Dharmo rakshadi rakshida:
In 1985, along with friends in Rotary Calcutta, we were visiting the Sundarbans, the small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests WB. Our focus then, as tourists, was on spotting species of birds, spotted deers and the eponymous Royal Bengal tiger. Yet we did not fail to spot the suffering of the native dwellers who had to traverse in boats long distances, to fetch potable water every day. On our return, the idea of sinking several deep tube wells took shape. It got implemented swiftly. Whilst the beneficiaries were deeply grateful, we felt fulfilled and blessed.
On a global level, the same year, the Polio- plus initiative to tackle polio eradication was launched. Rotary has already contributed a few billion dollars and countless volunteer hours to immunize over 2.5 billion children across the globe.The Institution is 111 years old, nurtured on dharmic principles especially their 4 -Way Test.
Was invited to deliver a special address to an august assembly in the presence of the genial RI President from Evanston,IL. and RI Director.
May their tribe increase.
On a global level, the same year, the Polio- plus initiative to tackle polio eradication was launched. Rotary has already contributed a few billion dollars and countless volunteer hours to immunize over 2.5 billion children across the globe.The Institution is 111 years old, nurtured on dharmic principles especially their 4 -Way Test.
Was invited to deliver a special address to an august assembly in the presence of the genial RI President from Evanston,IL. and RI Director.
May their tribe increase.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
A life with a motto: Earn to Give.
02-02-2016
M.S.Subbulakshmi: Centenary Tribute
A music critic once wrote “Her music has the power to soothe a savage beast, soften rocks and bend a knotted tree." The nightingale of India, her bhajans and sacred chants resonated in Carnegie Hall and UNGA and even today from the hills of Tirupati to temples across continents.
M.S. cut her first disc at the age of 10 and maiden public concert at 11. She starred in many successful films, including the all-time Indian classic Meera. It created a wave and gave her an all India status as a musician.
Following her meeting with Mahatma Gandhi in 1941, she performed many concerts to raise funds for the Kasturba Memorial Trust. Her immortal bhajans Hari thumo haro and Vaishnava Janatho were Bapu’s favourites.
She led a life of detachment, without being a slave to material and terrestrial needs. A Magsaysay award winner, she donated her entire prize money to welfare schemes. In 1996, she was honoured with the nation's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.
Today we were fortunate to pay our Centennial tribute to such a saintly musician. When we sang her very popular number, Kurai ondrum illai (I have no regrets), all of us on stage and the assembly in rapt attention felt truly blessed.
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