Latest posts by Neha Viswanathan from November, 2007
Bangladesh: The cyclone and the government
Addafication clarifies the author's viewpoint on the possible political fall out as one of the consequences of Cyclone Sidr.
Bangladesh: Helping victims of the cyclone
Bangladesh From Our View on how people can help those affected by Cyclone Sidr.
India: Take Back The Tech
Conversations with Dina writes about Take Back The Tech. “This is a collaborative campaign by ICT users, advocates, collectives and organisations that take issue with the prevalence of Violence Against...
India: Patriarchy and Mythology
Days in a Wannabe Punks Life takes a closer look at Hindu mythology, goddesses and the element of overarching patriarchy.
India: On Returning
Mitesh writes on his decision to return to India, after being in the US for a while.
Sri Lanka: Arson attack on printing press
An arson attack on a printing press in Sri Lanka provoking condemnation from various media organisations . More at Transcurrents.com.
Nepal: We need elections!
But for the Maoists, Nepal would have been voting today. United We Blog! urges that new election dates need to be announced soon.
Bangladesh: On Foreign Aid
At the Bangladesh LiveJournal community, an author reflects on why the country is so dependent on foreign aid, especially in the context of providing relief for the victims of Cyclone...
India: One year of India
Returned to Bangalore, India reflects on being back in the country for a year now.
India: Neglected Cemeteries
My Himachal on neglected cemeteries in Shimla, many of them them from the British Raj era.
Sri Lanka: Media and Politics
Lanka Rising on the connections between media and politics. “Media is no longer playing mere supporting role for democracy, but it has become key influential entity supporting marketing campaigns for...
Pakistan: Protest at Punjab University
More updates on student protests against the actions of a specific political body at the Punjab University at Metroblogging Lahore.
Bangladesh: On compassion and state boundaries
T’ings ‘n Times is appalled by the response of a commenter who finds the author's concern for the victims of the cyclone in Bangladesh to be dubious.
India: Luxury, Employment and Poverty
Memoirs of a Foreigner on idea of luxury in India, and how it probably means more employment for those who provide the services.
Bangladesh: Cyclone Sidr and the News
Unheard Voices on how hard it is to watch the news about Cyclone Sidr without being moved by the plight of the victims.
Bangladesh: Farmers and the Cyclone
Bangladesh From Our View on the need for farmers to recover from the devastation caused by Cyclone Sidr.
Pakistan: Musharraf and Laughs
Among other things, the Emergency provokes some people to make fun of Pervez Musharraf. More at Chapati Mystery.
India: Photographs of Chennai
Metroblogging Chennai has photographs from the Chennai Photowalk – an event organized to get some people together and click away as they walk around in the city.
India: Chocolate and Porn Star in Bologna
Arre Kya Baat Hai on certain chocolates inspired by a porn-star causing quite a stir at Bologna's annual chocolate fair.
Bangladesh: Investment and Disaster
At LirneAsia, a post discusses the incompetence of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, and the government's lack of investment in the same – and how it contributed to greater devastation by...
Pakistan: No discussion in newspapers please
Not only does Musharraf get GEO TV to shut down in the UAE, but now the orders are to not discuss the issue in newspapers. More on Pakistan Politics.
