1. Issue : 13Vol. : 33 02-10-2013Date : Pages : 04
Speaker of the day - Prof. Muzaffar Assadi
Prof.Muzaffar Assadi is Universities.
currently working as Under his guidance 11 students have done PhD
Professor of Political Science and 7 students have done M.Phil. He has also guided
University of Mysore, Post-Doctoral students from the UK and co-guided
Mysore. Born in early 60's, he students for PhD from the US. He is associated with
has twenty four years of different Universities in different capacities. He is
teaching experience at the associated with Shivaji University as advisory
University level. He pursued committee member of Centre for Gandhi and Nehru
his M.A degree from centre. BOS member/Chairman of Sri
Mangalore University, M.Phil Krishnadevaraya University, Pondicherry, Kerala,
and PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Calicut, Davanagere, Bangalore & Mysore
Delhi. He received his Post-Doctorate from the Universities. He is currently chairman of BOE of
University of Chicago as Rockefeller Post. He Davanagere, Sri Krishnadevaraya, Mysore and
became a Professor in the year 2002. Before joining Calicut Universities. He is Faculty of arts member of
University of Mysore as Reader, he served as Lecturer Kuvempu University and Davanagere University. He
at Goa and Mangalore Universities. He served the is also the governing member of centre for social
department as Head/Chairperson twice and also exclusion of Maulana Azad national university
served as Director of Gandhi Bhavan as well as centre besides being a member of distance education. He
for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy for couple of has adjudicated more than 70 PhD theses. He was
years. also “Scholar in residence” - Kerala University,
He has presented more than two hundred papers visiting fellow of Punjab University, “Eminent”
in India and abroad. He has presented papers at Scholar of Pondicherry University, “Visiting Fellow”
prestigious institutes in India and abroad. He has of Indian Institute of Dalit Studies. He is currently
chaired more than fifty national and international associated with large number of journals. He is
seminars. His presentation in international seminars currently the chief editor of two journals, “My
includes The Leiden, Rajshahi Bangladesh, Beijing, Society” & “Indian Journal of Human Rights”,
Kuming, Tehran, KL, Chicago, and many others. He besides he is also the editorial member of more than
has delivered more than two hundred lectures in 15 journals.
different universities including special lectures. He He served as member of Board of Appointment
has delivered special lectures to the students of of different institutes/universities He was appointed
Canada, USA, UK, and Sweden among other as chairman of a committee constituted by the
countries. He has authored 7 books out of which 2 Hon'ble High court of Karnataka to investigate the
are pertaining to human rights, 3 are pertaining to issues of displacement and rehabilitation of tribals.
Identify politics and farmer's movement. One of his The report is popularly known as “Assadi committee
books received Sahitya academy award. Besides this report”. He was selected as Who's Who of Asia by
he has written more than 150 articles both in Indian “Marquis Who's Who”- one of the thousand Asians
and western. He has contributed many articles to for their contribution to academics as well as social
edited volumes published by Frank Cass, Sage, causes. He is currently the President of Mysore
Pearson, Palgrave, etc. His articles have been University Teachers' Association.
introduced as reading articles for PhD programs in Rotary Midtown extends a warm welcome to
Japan, USA & UK universities & for graduate Prof.Muzaffer Assadi.
programs in Mangalore as well as Bangalore
October is Vocational Service
month - emphasizing
Rotary's contribution to the
second Avenue of Service
Courtesy:Internet

2. RCC News
RCC Vinyas has organized free eye examination
camp for Koorgally govt school students. Father
& daughter duo - Rtn.Sulaiman Sait &
Annette.Shehla Sulaiman conducted the eye
camp. Thanks for the gesture Saits.
Rtn.Sulaiman Sait was felicitated for his
professional services at the RCC Eye camp by
Rtn.Bhanuchandran at his Vocational place
“Eyedentity”
'Celebration Mysore' by 'Life is Calling' -
Midtown's message conveyed
It was a sunny bright morning, and Mysore woke up to
a busy Sunday (29th September 2013). Marathons,
walkathons, Yogathons by different forums each driving
their own messages. “Celebration Mysore” organized by
'Life is calling' in association with MYRA School of
Business and Mysore Traffic police was for the cause –
“Awareness for Traffic rules and Safe driving and Cleaner
Mysore”. Rotary Mysore Midtown used this golden
opportunity to propagate its message-'Special children of
the society need no sympathy but they need opportunity',
'Givethemanopportunityandemploythem'
Chairman of the event as ever had meticulously
organized the event and marketed well. 44+ special
employees from Vinyas were projected in the front. They
were to walk in the event wearing the T-shirt “We are
employed – give others an opportunity too”. Rotarians
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Midtown conducts Blood donation camp
at Country Inn & Suites Blood
A blood donation camp was conducted at 'Country Inn and Suites' in which 44 employees of
the hotel donated blood on 26th September 2013. Blood Bank team from K R Hospital led by
Dr.B.S.Manjunath came to the hotel fully equipped to draw blood from the donors. The
donors were given refreshments from the hotel and certificate from Blood Bank. The event
was inaugurated by President Rtn.Bhanuchandran, GM of the Country Inn Mr.Saxena and
Dr.B.S.Manjunath .

3. Dr. Balasubramainam Unravels “Food Security”
Midtown loves to bring intellectual minds and has an
amazing capacity to absorb knowledge shared by the
speakers. In one such rendezvous, Midtown had an
opportunity to listen and exchange thoughts with renowned
socialactivistDr.Balasubramaniam.
President Rtn.Bhanu began the proceedings and
recalled the instances when he had met the speaker during
yesteryears. He recalled how a group of youngsters began a
small hospital in remote H.D.Kote and lauded the efforts of
the group in serving the society with such dedication and
selfless stance. After the regular pleasantries it was time for
the actual introduction, International Service Director
Rtn.Ravindranath in his impeccable English & crisp voice
introduced the guest to the audience. The intro was mixed
with facts and few punch lines. The meeting was to
commemorate International peace day and the topic for the
guest was “Food Security”.Abell hung at the entrance of the
hall and all guests were requested to ring the bell to mark the
significanceoftheday.
Dr. Balasubramaniam began with expressing his
happiness to be with Midtowners. He posed a simple
question – “What would you do, if I gave you 1 lakh rupees
right now and ask you to spend it within 1 hour”. After
interesting answers, he collated and said “None of you said
you will buy food for one year, which shows your food needs
are met, friends Food security is mainly for those who do not
have that privilege”. He then went on to explain the nuances
of Food security and unraveled the 'maligned' background.
The startling facts had the audience in awe and wonder. He
narrated various instances and shared mind boggling
statistics to prove his stand. The so called food security is in
fact a misconstrued method to squeeze out precious
revenues from the treasury. With a sorry note he shared the
dismal state of affairs, a country with GDP 20% has been
reduced to a mere 2% in a span of 200 years. He explained
how the flawed system of PDS in the state is being used by
the political machinery. Dr.Balasubramaniam explained that
he was a social activist and did not talk only with the
sentiments but always justified the thoughts with relevant
data & statistics. The interesting talk was informative and
instigated a serious thought on “Food security”. The
interesting Q&A went on for some time before the president
intervened as it was getting late. He appealed to all
Rotarians to be informed about the state of affairs and urged
to use RTI as a powerful tool. Lots more to learn from you
Dr.Balasubramaniam, Midtown would love to interact with
yousometimesoon.
nearly 25 of them followed them carrying the banner – “We
need no sympathy- Give us an opportunity”. New Rotarian
Rtn.Pramod Gubbi and Rtn.Satish Babu carried the banner
almostthroughandthrough.Theactualeventwasflaggedoff
fromtheBalaramagate,whereas500oddathletesofallages
took off for 10k, ½ marathon, etc, the Special brigade led by
Rotary Mysore Midtown took its own route and the media
took sufficient notice of the sideline event. The walkathon
lasted for almost 1hr and went round the palace. We were
welcomedtogreatcheeratthefinishinglinebyallgathered.A
prize distribution ceremony was arranged for the special
children- trophies and medallions sponsored by Rtn. Milton.
God's own children accepted it in all humility. And much
wanted breakfast was supplied, idli & vada added to the
brightnessoftheday.Onthewholeitwasawellspent3hours
onaSundaymorning.
Congratulations to our Vocational Service Director
Rtn.Narendra N for well thought of project, Rtn.Raghavendra
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for taking up chairmanship responsibility (hope he has
mobilized some funds for the community service project!!),
Rtn.Seenanna for the meaningful banners and T-shirts,
Rtn.Aiyanna, Rtn.Umesh and others for the robust
participation. Special thanks to Ann.Chaitra, who was the
lone representative from IW midtown and energetically gave
away the prize displaying the IW banner. Ultimately
PresidentRtn.Bhanufelt“MissionAccomplished”.
-Rtn. Dr. K. A. Prahlad
An enthusiastic mother carried her child during the
regular marathon. Kudos to the mother's sportive spirit.
PhotobyRtn.Aiyanna
Chairman of the event Rtn.Raghavendra expressed
his joy & wishes to thank all the special children who
participated, parents of the special children and all the
Rotarians for their impeccable support. Special thanks to
Rtn.Narendra N (for proposing the meaningful project),
Rtn.Srinivasan D (for the exclusive designs & t-shirts),
Rtn.Aiyanna (for arranging the scrumptious breakfast),
Rtn.Elizar Milton (for sponsoring the medals & trophies),
RCC Koorgalli members and Mr.Raghavendra
MadhyasthaofVinyas.

4. Business Meeting
Rotary Quiz
Answer:c)1943
In which year did RI adopt the 4-way test?
1. Is it the TRUTH ?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned ?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned ?
Rotary Information
Date : 09-10-2013 Time: 6.30 pm
Next Week
Venue: RCL Hall, JLB Road, Mysore
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a) 1923 b)1933
c)1943 d)1953
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inspiration to strike. But Tony Riggio never
leaves his camera behind—and his photos
of Tingo Pucará illustrate what can happen
when Rotary members and young people
team up on a water project. Riggio has
been leading youth expeditions to Central
and South America since 2001, when his
daughter participated in a program of
Builders Beyond Borders (B3), a nonprofit
based in Connecticut, USA. Construction
projects have included hurricane shelters
in the Dominican Republic, bridges in
Nicaragua, and classrooms in Costa Rica.
Water and sanitation are always primary
components.
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Anniversary Wishes
Rtn.Abdul Wajid Khan Suryani
7th October
Courtesy:Internet
Today's Tea Host:
Rtn. R. Nagaraj