VIZAG MURTHY’S TEAM INSTALLED Rtn P.L.K. Murthy was installed as president of Rotary Club of Visakha Port City for 2014-15 by District Governor Dr.Mohan Prasad. Rtn R. Rama Krishna was installed as secretary of the Club along with other Board of Directors. MLA T.Vishnu Kumar Raju was the chief guest. District Governor Dr.Mohan Prasad felicitated Mrs.Saraswathi Devi, founder, Lebenseif for her outstanding service to the physically and mentally challenged children. Rotary Trust of Visakha Port City gave away scholarships worth Rs. 2 lakh to economically backward students to complete their education. The Club donated US $ 9000 (Rs.5,40,000) to the Rotary Foundation. Under Happy Schools, about 1,500 books and 150 compass boxes were given to students of MDV High School at TPT Colony. On this occasion 20 new members joined the Club. District Governor hailed the Club as most vibrant club of Vizag and said it has a special status in the Rotary District 3020.
STUDIO 11 OPENS SALON AND SPA Studio 11 opened its Beauty Salon and Spa at Siripuram, Visakhapatnam. Mrs.& Mr.M.T. Krishna Babu, Chairman, Vizag Port Trust, Mrs. Pydah Rama, Pydah College and Mrs. A. Ammaji of Art cars were the guests of honour for the grand opening. Mr. Harsha, the owner of the Vizag Studio 11 said, “We bring international salon and spa experience to your neighborhood. Our service list ranges from hair and skin care, touching upon spa and bridal treatments to give you a holistic approach to feeling good. Wellness wouldn’t mean much if you’re not treated well. At our salons, you will receive the best in beauty and spa services administered with the greatest care. And you’ll find that even our prices treat you well”. The studio has a dedicated team fully committed to every aspect of their work. Its mission is to make a world-class salon and spa experience an affordable luxury, delivered right at the convenience of customer’s neighborhood.
SITA’S CURSE RELEASED SreemoyeePiuKundu’s book Sita’s Curse — The Language of Desire was released at a hotel last month. Sita’s Curse (Hachette Rs. 350), tells the story of a beautiful, sensuous woman, Mrs. Meera Patel, who is trapped in a soulless marriage for nearly 20 years. The book chronicles her choices, her emotional upheavals, the discovery of her own physicality and the coming into her own as both a person and a woman. It also raises questions on issues such as the sexual politics of Indian households, the primordial connect between religion and sexuality, marital rape and women’s empowerment. Paramita Banerjee of Palm Beach Hotel and Anita Ratnam were present at the book release function.
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