Stories about South Asia from June, 2007
Nepal: Waiting for Monsoon
Feringhee wonders where the monsoon is and has photographs from Buddhist India and Kathmandu.
India: Walk the Night
Blank Noise Project has photographs from an event “Walk the Night” in Bangalore – protesting against street sexual harassment.
Tamil Blogosphere: Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India
Back in Nov 2006, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie was in India and had showered praises on India for giving shelter to displaced people from a number of countries. She also...
India: Stereotypes and Veils
Indian Muslim Blog on the controversy surrounding a Presidential candidate's comments on the veils and the Mughals.
India: No Touching
A school in India bans touching, kissing or holding hands on campus. 2x3x7 on the restriction, and how it provides a great opportunity to “seamlessly blend the two great themes...
India: The veil and the Mughals
varnam on the controversy surrounding a Presidential candidate who stated that the veil was introduced to India by the Mughals.
Sri Lanka: A Ministry for every one
Indi.ca has a rather angry post, directed at the growing number of ministries to keep members of the Parliament loyal to the President, in a country torn by conflict.
Pakistan: On encroachments
Metroblogging Islamabad takes a rather harsh view on urban encroachments.
Nepal: Maoists and the Press
United We Blog! on the attempts of Maoists forces in Nepal to intimidate the press.
Sri Lanka: Being young through War and Peace
Sayanthan, a talented Sri Lankan Tamil blogger based in Switzerland is famous for his entertaining podcasts. His blog is usually full of enthralling anecdotes. Today, he posted a thought provoking...
Sri Lanka: Tamilnet Blocked
ICT for Peacebuilding on the ban on Tamilnet in Sri Lanka. Lanka Libertarian on bypassing the ban.
Sri Lanka: On Education
Unfettered Dreams on the state of education in Sri Lanka, and the need for graduates who can perform.
Pakistan: No Sir for Salman
The Pakistani Spectator on why the knighthood conferred upon Salman Rushdie is not acceptable.
Pakistan: Meeting women
Metroblogging Islamabad has an interesting primer for men looking to meet women in the city – venues range from coffee shops in book stores, gyms etc., with a note that...
India, Pakistan: Kashmiris and terrorists
Kashmir on the perception of Kashmiris in India and in Indian media as terrorists.
South Asia: Sir Salman Rushdie
Sepia Mutiny on knighthood and Salman Rushdie, and how the writer in the 80s was a strong critic of the British establishment.
India: On Arranged Marriages
Sudipta's Life on a discussion on arranged marriages at a rather “international” gathering.
Sri Lanka: Then Sri Lankan Blogger
London, Lanka and Drums on what makes a Sri Lankan blogger. “My view on it is that the SL bloggers share an interest in Sri Lanka, whether that is because...
Bangladesh: Deporting Mohiuddin
Mash on the deportation of Mohiuddin to Bangladesh from the US, and why it's not a day to celebrate but to reflect.
India: Climate Change and G8
The Indian Economy Blog on India's way of dealing with the G8 talks on climate change, and why the country must take some actions.
Sri Lanka: Environment and Religion
Scourge! catches part of a sermon by a Buddhist priest, and points out that the priest appears to suggest that a “western” lifestyle is harmful to the environment.
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