THE ROTATOR - Issue 20

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Your Rotator Team 2025–26

Milaap Brings Prospective Members Closer to RCB

RCB’s Membership Development Committee organised this year’s edition of Milaap on Wednesday, 12th November.
More than 20 prospective members attended the event, which was preceded by a high tea that enabled a lot of informal introductions and ice breaking.
President Rtn. Sukhen rendered his Welcome Address and introduced PP Rtn. Girish who gave an overview of RCB’s flagship projects.
Rtn. Sandeep Ohri also addressed the gathering, beginning with his own experience of attending Milaap, just before he joined RCB. He outlined the role of members and took them through the workingof the club.
Secretary Rtn. Kavita rendered the Vote of Thanks.
The evening concluded with interactive bonhomie, fellowship anddinner.
-Rtn. Pragya Jain, Chairperson – International Service

Exploring the Green Heart of Bengaluru: The Cubbon Park Nature Walk

TOur weekly meeting was an interesting and a different experience this week. On a bright Saturday morning, two enthusiastic teams of Rotarians about twenty people each gathered at the heart of Bengaluru’s beloved Cubbon Park. What began as a simple walk soon unfolded into a tapestry of history, botany, zoology, poetry, and pure joy. Led by passionate amateur naturalists Suchi and Aashish the group stepped into a living classroom where every tree, creature, and flower held a story waiting to be told.
Cubbon Park, with its green grads under blue skies, offered the perfect backdrop. The majestic canopies formed natural cathedrals of light and shadow.
As the group moved along shaded paths, each stop became an opportunity to touch the bark of a tree, observe a flower, a fruit and even spot spiders!
What made the walk particularly memorable was the shared sense of gratitude, gratitude for the naturalists who made the morning so enriching, for our fellow Rotarians who made the experience lively, and for Cubbon Park itself, a green refuge in the heart of a bustling city.
An hour and a half passed by swiftly and we left with smiles, new knowledge, and a renewed appreciation for the quiet miracles of the natural world.
A big thank you to Rtn Arun Kumar Vaddi, Rtn R. Raghunathan, Rtn Vish Iyer and Rtn Kavita for a lovely morning!
Fun Fact : Mr Krumbiegel, the German horticulturist who transformed Bangalore into a “garden city,” was also the third President of the Rotary Club of Bangalore.
After the lovely walk the Rotarians were treated to a sumptuous breakfast before the weekly meeting.
⁃ Rtn Veena Kabra

“Building a life you love” (Episode 3. Wednesday Wisdom)

On 12th November, Master Behram talked about this topic with a beautiful blend of humour, insight, and deep reflection.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Bangalore and driven by Team Health & Wellness team of RID 3192, the evening carried a powerful intention.
Rtn. Minku Buttar opened the session, sharing the vision of yearlong well-being built on strong pillars of wellness.
Master Behram took the audience on a journey into “Creating a Life You Love”, with storytelling,that was light, engaging, and rooted in wisdom, emphasising the role of core values in sustaining inner strength, and importance of choosing purpose over convenience.
He reminded us that life demands preparation long before challenges arrive.

“Don’t learn swimming after the tsunami hits,” he said, provoking instant introspection.
The audience engaged and asked thoughtful questions about values, clarity, and purpose,and what truly nourishes a meaningful life.
Another key message was the necessity of having a mentor who can guide, reflect, and help navigate life’s inevitable uncertainties.
Quote: “A life you love is not found, it is prepared for, protected and consciously created every single day.”
-Rtn Minku Buttar

ShieldHer Reaches Its 53rd awareness session at Christ University

The ShieldHer: United Against Cervical Cancer initiative marked its 53rd awareness session with an impactful program at Christ University, Kengeri Campus, engaging 310 young women from the B.Sc. Psychology department. The session focused on empowering students with accurate knowledge about cervical cancer, HPV prevention, and the importance of early detection.
Dr. Kiran Kulkarni, Professor of Gynaecologic Oncology at St. John’s Medical College Hospital led the session with clarity and depth, breaking down medical concepts into simple, relatable insights. Her discussion on HPV vaccination, screening, and lifestyle-linked risk factors resonated strongly with the audience. Several students shared that they had already received the HPV vaccine and encouraged their peers to consider it, reflecting growing awareness among young women.
Participants also emphasized the need to extend such sessions to boys, acknowledging that HPV prevention is a shared responsibility.
The program received excellent support from Christ University’s administration, especially Dr. Seela Mathew (Chief Medical Officer) and Dr. Sujatha from the Department of Psychology. The The session reaffirmed ShieldHer’s mission to equip youth with knowledge that drives informed choices and fosters a healthier, cervical cancer–free future.
-Rtn. Dr. Sowmya P. R & Dr. Nita Roy