1. Issue:36Vol.:33 12-03-2014Date: Pages:04
International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working
Women's Day, is marked on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of
the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and
love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political, and social
achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the
culture of many countries, primarily Eastern Europe, Russia, and the former
Soviet bloc. In some regions, the day lost its political flavor, and became simply an
occasion for men to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a
mixture of Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. In
other regions, however, the political and
human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and
political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are
broughtoutandexaminedinahopefulmanner.
This is a day which some people celebrate by wearing purple
ribbons.
More details at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day
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Hemamalini, born on 1 April
1968 was the youngest of the two
children of Sri. R.G.Talkad Smt.
Padmavathi Talkad, born and
brought up in Mysore. She did her
schooling at Nirmala Convent, Pre-
University course at Marimallapa`s
Graduation at D.Bhanumaiah`s
eveningCollegeMysore.
Hemamalini was a talented Classical Singer
Barathanatyam dancer from childhood. Went on to
become a professional play-back singer who has sung for
many private audio cassettes CD`, has recorded many
songs likeFolkSongs,Bhavageethe`s Devotional Songs.
Has practicedHundustani Classical –Kirana Gharana from
Dr.Sharada Hanagal from Dharwar. Hemamalini was the
disciple of the famous Barathanayam guru`s like
Vishnudas,KrishnaveniandNagaratnaJain.
Afteravery longyearsoffriendshipLoveintheyear
1994, married Praveen Krupakar, a Documentary,
Corporate Short Film-Maker and also ran an
entertainment agency called as `Art Promoters`, who
produced promoted top class stage shows throughout
southIndia.ShowofinternationalreputeartistelikeUsha
Uthup, Sharon Prabhakar, Alisha Chinnai , Jhonny Lever,
Babla Orchestra, 13 A.D. , Shiva (Rock Shows) were
producedbyArtPromoters. Continued to page 3
International Women's Day
IW Midtown felicitates 2 women Achievers
SMT. HEMAMALINI KRUPAKAR SMT. ANURADHA

2. A visit to Arivu – A school off the beaten path
“The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts,
butofvalues.”-WilliamS.Burroughs
On 8th March – Dr.Prahlad's Birthday, a group of
enthusiastic Rotarians along with a couple of Inner Wheel
members visited Arivu in Lingambudhi Lay out. Interacting
with the children, the teachers and the parents gave us an
insightintotheideologiesandthephilosophyfollowedand
practisedinthisuniqueschool.
The 50 odd children sang Happy Birthday for our Doc in
Kannada. The song loaded with wonderful sincere wishes
definitely made it a very memorable birthday. No cake
cutting – the school does not believe in that kind of
celebrations. However, the birthday boy distributed cake
toeveryone.
After President Bhanu's welcome, it was Raghu mama's turn to present Rotary to the kids. In his
inimitable story telling style, he arrived at the objective of Rotary
– to bring joy and happiness to the community. Our Amogh's
video was played to give the teachers and parents a glimpse of
Rotary.
Children ranging from kindergarten to class 5 entertained us
with skits, role playing the travails of various animals caused by
inconsiderate humans. The skits were conceptualised and
directedbythechildrenthemselves.
It was time for us to know more about the school and Mr
Janardhan, a patron and parent spoke about what makes the
schooldifferent.
“Children have to be educated, but they also have to be left to
educatethemselves.”ErnestDimnet.
This is the focus of the people who run this school. They
believe that learning is optimal when it happens in the mother
tongue. The children go through experiential learning. Activities
involving sports, crafts, music, theatre, gardening and playing
traditionalgameshelpthemdevelopinterpersonalskillsaswellaslifeskillsandalsohelpthemevolveinto
shramajeevis.
To a query from one of the Rotarians as to how
the children will cope with the mainstream, Mr
Janardhan said 'We help them develop
competencies which readies them for any kind of
competition.'
Later, lunch was served to everyone and the
young students insisted on washing their plates
themselves.
It was a well spent Saturday and for me a very
meaningfulWomen'sDaytoo!
– Chandrika Raghu

3. They were also the technical co-ordinaters for `Miss Cosmopolitan India` - All India level Beauty Pageant
organizedbyLionsClubofMysoreCosmopolitanintheyear1994.
Hemamalini, became Hemamalini Krupakar after marriage she worked as the financial co-ordinator for Art
Promoters.ShehasasonRithvikAaronKrupakarstudyinginIPUCatVidhyaAshram collegeMysore.
Hemamalini Krupakar has just now cleared her pre Phd exams and have been selected for research from the
University of Mysore for the year 2013-14 in Counseling and psychotherapy, she did her MScp., (Master`s in
Counseling Psychotherapy) from Kuvempu University Shimoga, B.,com from University of Mysore, B,CS
(BachellorsinChristianStudies)fromSeramporeUniversity,B,Ed(SpecialEducation)fromKarnatakaStateOpen
Universityandhassecured2ndRank.
Her strength: is her patience and tolerance. She believes in respecting individuality and being non-
judgmental. She also believes in 'unconditional love' which can change the whole world. Her motto is to serve
withoutanyexpectationswithcontentment.
Laterhavingquesttodoservicetothemankindthesociety,withtheinspirationsupportfromherFriends,
Husband family members started a Special School called as “NIREEKSHE” in the year 2006 at her residence at
Srirampura Extension Mysore. Started with just 5 children now 61 children. Due to constraints of space the
Institution hasshiftedtoanewpremisesat'I'blockRamakrishnanagar.
`Nireekshe`-isaKannadawordwhichmeans-`THEHOPE`,HemamaliniKrupakarbelieves that`EveryChildis
Special,astheyaretheChildrenofGod`
HemamaliniKrupakar`s, `Nireekshe`isanopenschooladaycarecenterformedexclusivelyfortheChildren
who are Learning disabled, Slow learners, mild mental retarded, Autism, Dyslexia and other children with
behavioral problems. She started Counseling and convincing the parents of special children to accepttheir child`s
disabilities problems and bring out the hidden potentialities. It demands utmost dedication, Patience, Love,
Psycho-Motor Cognitive Skills to serve children with Disabilities. Along with her she has employed 18 service
minded women teachers 3 helpers to teach train 61 children of `Nireekshe`. She is striving hard to create
awareness amongst public, about what is Autism, Dyslexia, Mental Retardation, Slow learning Learning
Disability and raise moral support for this cause in the society and also to remove misconception about these
disabilities.
Hemamalini Krupakar`s future vision is – to build a Residential School and a Vocational Training center for
SpecialChildrenandmakethemselfsufficient–qualityrelevanteducationforSpecialChildren–FreeEducation
legalaidtopoorandneedychildren–RightstoLife–ProtectionofChildhoodandWomenEmpowerment.
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RMA Office gets new look
RMA office got a swanky new look. The renovated office was inaugurated recently by Rtn.Ramki in the
presence of Rtn.Alagappan, Rtn.Sundar,Rtn.Das,Rtn.Aiyanna,Rtn.Baliga others. Visit the office and get
thefeeloftheplushoffice.
More than just a photo – no words needed
Smt. Hemamalini.....

4. 1. IsittheTRUTH?
2. IsitFAIRtoallconcerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
4. WillitbeBENEFICIALtoallconcerned?
Rotary Quiz
Q: 2014 Sydney Convention is on
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a) 25th to 29 May 2014
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b) 1 to 4 June 2014
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c) 5 to 9 June 2014
d) Its already over!!!
Rotary InformationPractical Innovation
Date : 19-03-2014 Time : 6:30pm
Venue : RCL Hall, JLB Road, Mysore
Next Week
Birthday Wishes
Rtn. Rajesh R Sha
th
17 March
The fortune telling
app, Predictables, uses
s o c i a l m e d i a t o
'predict' events and
recommend a course
ofactiontothewearer.
Designed by Dor
Tal, the prototype
Predictables app searches the social media and
digital conversations of both the user and their
circle of friends, family and co-workers. When it
determines a relevant event, it will recommend
an action for the user to follow“in order to cope
with the said future event in the best possible
manner.” For example, the app may suggest
rescheduling a meeting (based on emails and
texts from team members) or recommend
buying flowers for a friend who has received
badnews.
The device is housed in either a wrist-worn
or table-top projector, and is controlled by
gesturerecognition.
Rotarian Adrian Brewer, of international water
charity Roll Out the Barrel and Amanda Watkin,
Secretary of RIBI met with Helen Clark, Chair of the
United Nations Development Group, to discuss
how 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide can support
the United Nations Millennium Development
Goals(MDGs).
TheMDGsare:
toeradicateextremepovertyandhunger
achieveuniversalprimaryeducation
promote gender equality and empowerment
ofwomen
reducechildmortalityrates
improvematernalhealth
combatHIV/AIDS,malaria,andotherdiseases
ensureenvironmentalsustainability
developaglobalpartnershipfordevelopment
- See more at: http://www.ribi.org/news/ribi-
news/rotary-and-the-united-nations # sthash.
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Wedding Anniversary Wishes
Rtn. Sambasivan R
th
19 Mar
Courtesy:Internet
Speaker Meet
Answer:Optionb