Mrs. Suma Krishna, the “Rukmini” who was installed as the District Chairman for IW District 318 at Krishna's abode, Udupi, is a Leo, who was born on 9th August. True to her star sign she is spontaneously creative and extrovert. In grandeur of manner, splendor of bearing and magnanimity of personality she is the monarch, as the lion is the king of beasts. She joined Inner Wheel Club of Mysore West in the year 1991 and soon soared to become the president in 1999-2000 after having held various posts. Her stint at the district started as the District

Editor and then later as ISO, District Secretary, ESO and as the Vice Chairman last year to take over the reigns as the District Chairman for the year 2012-13.

Suma is an Arts graduate from Bangalore University and is a Partner and Director in various family run business enterprises. She is happily married to Rtn. R.Krishna who is the PDG of RI District 3180. Mr. Krishna is the Chairman of 'Vasu Agarbatties', a family owned business enterprise. The couple is blessed with a son Abhishek, who is the CEO of the family owned IT Software Company. Suma rose to the post of a mother-in-law this year, with Abhishek's marriage to Pragnya, which was well attended by Rotarians and their families. Their daughter Pooja has created a niche for herself at Delhi after completing her Post Graduation at ISB, Hyderabad. Suma is a 'Chutuku Rani' who writes limericks in Kannada and also loves music, travelling, reading and gardening.

IW Midtown extends a warm and hearty welcome to you.

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C. Anitha Gangadhar is a B.Sc graduate residing at Kuvempunagar, Mysore. She is the wife of R.D.Gangadhar, an Assistant Engineer a t the I r r igat ion Department. Their children Monisha and Preetham are 11yrs

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Ÿ It is common to attend conferences with friends. This can be great. However the odds are you are not going to make many new friends, instead just be aware of how you are spending your time making new acquaintances.

Ÿ Avoid chain restaurants and stores. You can go to these places at home. Hyderabad is a heaven for food lovers. There is nothing to beat Hyderabadi delicacies. Most popular dish is the Hyderabadi Biryani. For a real Hyderabadi experience, walk into an Irani café for an Irani Chai, Irani Samosa and Osmania Biscuit. Hyderabad is known as the city of pearls. Pathergatti and Laad Bazaar situated near

he 13th Triennial Conference is going to be Charminar are noted for exclusive lacquer held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd February 2013, bangles studded with stones. So ladies do not Tat Hyderabad. Conferences are what you forget to indulge in some shopping.

make of them. Here are some suggestions to make Ÿ The Triennial Conference is scheduled at a time the most of your Hyderabad trip. when the city will be experiencing the most Ÿ The surprise is, the most interesting, pleasant climate. A light shawl is your travel

informative and educational moments are not bag might prove useful.spent in the sessions themselves; it's in informal Ÿ Who can resist from exploring a new city and interactions with other attendees. The lectures, Hyderabad has some of the enchanting tourist talks & panels might provide some new ideas, spots like Charminar, Golconda Fort, Salarjung but are one-directional. However, the unique, Museum and the famous Ramoji Film City. So personal and insightful conversations you have take time off or extend your stay to explore with other people can only happen at the event. these exciting places.This means that you need to invest time in Everyone has different travel and learning connecting with other people. preferences. These are just a few suggestions to

Ÿ Stay at the conference hotel if you are new to follow. I hope it helps to raise some questions and Hyderabad but otherwise… If you want to thoughts about how you might go about getting the maximize your chances to meet and socialize, most of the time you spend during the trip. staying at the conference hotel can be a plus. Whatever be your preference, but as our theme

Ÿ Sit near the back if you are not planning on suggests, “Be a friend” and make many new friends staying at a session. It makes it easier to leave at the 13th Triennial Conference at Hyderabad. without annoying people or the speaker. But the BON VOYAGE!!!downside is, it makes it harder to connect with

.....Lavanyathe speaker. An alternative is to always try to grab an aisle seat.

he dress code for the Chairman's visit is colour “GREEN”. Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which Tits loveliness arises. It contains the

powerful energies of nature, growth and desire to expand or increase. Balance and a sense of order are found in the color green. Change and transformation is necessary for growth, and so this ability to sustain changes is also a part of the energy of green. IW Midtown chose to wear green to symbolize all the above, bringing sustenance in all its changes for the betterment of humanity and environment. “For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver”. .”

Blanch peas or beans; freeze and store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Add to any dish during the last five minutes of cooking. Puree fresh ginger, chillies, garlic and tomatoes together. Freeze in an ice cube tray and use as required. Clean and wash salad leaves and other green leafy vegetables; wrap in white paper towels and keep in the refrigerator; they last upto 6 days. Slice a pomegranate in half, take a ladle and beat the skin side to help the seeds come out easily. Leave onions in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before using, to make peeling easier and also reduce the tears.