THE ROTATOR - Issue 06

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Your Rotator Team 2025–26

28–29 July 2026 | International Tiger Day Celebration

The Youth Service Committee of Rotary Club of Bangalore conducted a 2-day service initiative in Kabini on 28th & 29th July 2026, focusing on Education, Leadership, Environment and Community Support. To commemorate International Tiger Day 2026, a two-day Wildlife Tiger RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) was organized across four schools in H.D. Kote, reaching over 250 students through an engaging blend of wildlife conservation, leadership development, communication skills, sports, and experiential learning. The schools are supported under eTeachlndia, the social welfare initiative of BlueRose Technologies, with the program facilitated by Krishnarjun CN.
The project began with a RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) program and Painting Competition with Public Speaking conducted in Chiguru Srujana school. Over 70 students actively participated, showcasing their talent and leadership skills. The sessions focused on confidence building, teamwork and communication. The impact of a public speaking workshop conducted at the school in April and weekly follow-up sessions was clearly evident. Nearly 70% of the students confidently participated in a Public Speaking Competition on the theme “Saving Tigers,” a remarkable transformation from only two students volunteering during the initial workshop.
Students also showcased their creativity through an Art Competition on tiger conservation and attended the “Learnings from a Tiger” leadership session, drawing inspiration from the tiger’s qualities of courage, patience, focus, resilience, and determination. Winners received school bags and goodies, while every student was presented with Save Tigers awareness stickers.
The celebrations continued at N .Belthur School, where students participated in the second session of Tiger RYLA, presented colourful cultural performances including tribal dances, and were introduced to the graceful Odissi dance by Rtn Sharmila Mukherjee. 
Responding to the school’s request, school bags were distributed to every student, along with goodies and awareness stickers. At GHS Magge, students experienced a Virtual Safari with Wild Bharatha, interactive wildlife sessions, and a motivational programme for SSLC students that connected the qualities of a tiger with academic success and life skills. The final visit to Kharapura Primary School introduced young children to the concept that “Any Table Can Be a Table Tennis Table,” along with yoga, table tennis demonstrations, fun challenges, and Tiger Day celebrations. As part of the overall initiative, Project Darideepa — The Guiding Light also saw the successful distribution of searchlights to the Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) and Deputy Range Forest Officers (DRFOs) serving Anti-Poaching Camps across H.D. Kote, supporting the safety of frontline forest personnel during night patrols.

The programme was graced by Rotary Club of Bangalore President Rtn. Vineetha Chinappa, Youth Service Director Rtn. Anju Agadi, President of Rotaract Club of Swarna Bengaluru Rtr. Vigneswaran, along with members of the Rotary Club of Bangalore and Rotaract Club of Swarna Bengaluru, whose presence encouraged the students and strengthened the spirit of service. The initiative concluded as a highly successful celebration of conservation and youth leadership, creating a lasting impact on more than 250 students while reinforcing the importance of protecting India’s wildlife and forests. The programme was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Rotary Club of Bangalore, Rotaract Club of Swarna Bengaluru, eTeachlndia , and Wild Bharatha.
Rotarians also stayed overnight at Discovery Village Resort and participated in a jungle safari, experiencing the rich biodiversity of Kabini while reinforcing the message of environmental protection.
-Rtn Anju Agadi, Community Service

Food for Thought: Decoding the Hotel Industry’s Recipe for Survival

The usual Monday gathering of the Rotarians at the RHF turned into a banquet of ideas, a true Food for Thought evening. Presiding over the conversation was Mr.Subramanya Holla, President of the Bangalore Hotel Association, who in a téte-å-téte with Rtn. Bharath Ram Lokkur, peeled back the layers of the hotel industry—its flavours, its challenges, and its evolving palate.
Food, he began, is the universal language of love. Everyone adores it, but what matters most is not just the act of eating—it is the quality, the relish, and the shared experience of savouring a dish. In today’s world, food reaches us through multiple channels: Yet, Mr. Holla emphasised that true togetherness is cultivated only when people gather at a restaurant.
This appetite has fuelled an explosive growth of hotels, restaurants, and eateries across Bangalore. But behind the glittering facade of menus and ambience lies a tougher reality. 
“People only see the front side of the industry,” Mr. Holla lamented. “They do not know the backside—the problems we face.”
Running a hotel business, he explained, is far from smooth sailing.
The most pressing challenge is labour shortage. This dependence creates vulnerabilities, especially when demand spikes or when socio-economic shifts affect workforce mobility.
The city’s culinary landscape itself is a mosaic. From traditional establishments like Vidyarthi Bhavan, with their limited but iconic South Indian menus, to multi-cuisine hotels. Yet, many of these ventures are short-lived. “Most don’t last long,” Mr. Holla observed.
“Within a couple of years, they disappear.”
Young diners, meanwhile, are reshaping food culture. Fusion is their flavour of choice—blending cuisines, experimenting with tastes, and seeking novelty. But this trend, coupled with cut-throat competition, has created turbulence. While healthy competition can elevate standards, the current intensity often harms businesses, eroding margins and sustainability.
“Everybody wants to invest in the hotel business,” he said, “but they lack the knowledge of running it. It’s not about making money—it’s about good food, healthy food. Food is divine.”
His concerns extended to the rise of cloud kitchens. While they offer convenience, hygiene remains a question mark. Consumers must be vigilant, demanding quality and transparency.
When asked about artificial intelligence entering the food business, Mr. Holla chuckled. “It is too hot for Al to handle how food is cooked,” he quipped, underscoring the irreplaceable human touch in culinary artistry.
As the evening drew to a close, Mr. Holla returned to the essence of food. Beyond trends, beyond technology, beyond competition—food must remain a bond between owner and chef, a holistic experience that nourishes body and soul.
The Rotarians left not just with full plates but with fuller minds, reminded that the hotel industry is more than a business—it is a delicate recipe of passion, perseverance, and people.
Bon appétit!

DEBATE Model United Nations

Delhi Public School, Whitefield hosted its Model United Nations Conference on 31st July 2026, bringing together young delegates to debate, deliberate, and draft solutions for pressing national and global issues. There were about 400 students from 20 schools who participated.
The one-day conference was graced by Chief Guest Rtn. Vineetha Chinappa who addressed the students and encouraged them to develop leadership, diplomacy, and critical thinking. Rtn Anju Agadi and Rtn Annabelle Manwaring also attended the opening ceremony.
Students stepped into the roles of diplomats, representing various countries across multiple committees. The debates were marked by research, negotiation, and collaborative problem solving.
In her address, Rtn. Vineetha Chinappa commended DPS Whitefield for providing a platform for youth to engage with real-world issues.
Rtn. Anju Agadi also interacted with delegates and applauded their maturity and preparation.
-Rtn. Dr. Anju Agadi

A session planned under the aegis of Community Services 2026-27 was held at Sama Skill training Centre, Bangalore by Project Champion Rtn Jyoti C Singh Deo. It was held on 1st August 2026.
Dr. Chitra Reddy (Gynaecologist, Obstetrician, and IVF Specialist) and Dr. Luke Joshu Salazar (Psychiatrist, St. John’s Hospital) presented an engaging talk on men’s emotional health, along with a concise overview of women’s health and its significant influence on emotions, family relationships, and everyday living. The session focused on men’s emotional health and societal pressures and the speakers brought in valuable perspectives on how it connects with overall family, financial and wellbeing.
-Rtn. Jyoti C.

Installation of Rotaract Club of Bangalore

Installation took place at RHF on Aug 1st
Core Team
•  President- Rtr.Veekshitha.K.Girish
•  Vice President- PDIR.Tanmay Jain
•  Secretary Administration- Rtr.Aarna Gupta
•  Secretatry Operations- Rtr. Mohammad Siddique
•  Secretatry Initiatives- Rtr. Nandini Vikram
•  Joint Secreatry- Rtr.Shriya Prabhu
•  Treasurer- Rtr.Shiva Prasad
•  Sargent-At-Arms – Rtr.Rohan

Installation of Interact Club of New Horizon School

The Interact Club of New Horizon School was installed on 31st July 2026 at 1:00 PM in the school auditorium.
The ceremony was hosted by Rotaract Club of Bangalore and graced by Rtn. Anju Agadi and Rtn. Pooja Srinivasamurthy, who had the honour of pinning the newly elected Interact leaders.
The new board took oath to uphold the values of Lead, Learn & Serve. Students were addressed on leadership, fellowship and service.
-Rtn. Dr. Anju Agadi

The grand inauguration… 05/06/1934

The Rotary Club of Bangalore was formally inaugurated on June 5, 1934. The meeting at the Central Hotel followed a splendid luncheon.
A large gathering attended the function presided over by Rtn.
L.J.Mclver, ICS, Collector and District magistrate of the Bangalore Civil and Military Station (popularly known as the Cantonment). He was the privileged Founder President of this unit of Rotary service.
The Chief Guest of the occasion was the Hon. Lieut-Col. C.T.C.Plowden, British Resident in Mysore. The sponsor club, the Rotary Club of Madras, sent five envoys of goodwill and fellowship. They were Rtn. R. Jackson, Rtn.Maj.W.S.E.Money, Rtn.C.Rajagopalachari, Rtn. Dr. P.V.Cherian and Rtn. M.E. Morris.
In his short speech, Rtn. Pres. McIver welcomed the Resident and said that his presence indicated his empathy for the Rotary ideals and his conviction that in Bangalore, there was scope for putting these ideals into practice. He paid tribute to Rtn. Douglas Howland and the “quiet, unassuming and efficient manner in which he had put forward the aims and ideals of the Rotary movement. “
Pre. McIver also referred to the messages of felicitation received from Bombay, Calcutta, and Lahore and extended a warm welcome to the 
Rotarians from the sponsor club of Madras.
In a touching gesture Rtn. Maj. Money, Past President of the Rotary Club of Madras, presented a beautiful Presidential Hammer’, made of ivory and gold, to the Bangalore Club. He emphasized that the hammer was “not a present merely, but the forging of a link in the bond of fellowship so essential in all Rotary endeavor.”
(The ‘Presidential Hammer’ presented by the Rotary Club of Madras is being used even today).
Rtn. Jackson then spoke on “Rotary as it applies to Bangalore.” In his stirring address, Rtn. Jackson shared his experiences as a past president of the Madras Club, outlined the objects of Rotary, stressed the need for patience, and gave practical advice on the functioning of the Club. “Remember,” he said, “that it has been very truly remarked that ‘a wheel can only travel in one direction unaided and that is downhill’. This is very true of the Rotary Wheel. Without the enthusiasm and assistance of all your members, the Club can not flourish.”
-PP Rtn Purnimaa Ranganath