Latest posts by Neha Viswanathan from March, 2008
Pakistan: Mush and Clinton
Five Rupees draws parallels between the careers of Musharraf in Pakistan and Clinton in the US – and says it's time for them to bid their farewells.
Nepal: Beating up a monk
Feringhee witnesses the beating up of pro-Tibet protesters in Nepal.
Pakistan: To Delhi
Jahane Rumi writes a wonderful piece – reflecting on Delhi, its history and people.
Sri Lanka: Agriculture and Policy
Perceptions explores how flawed agricultural policies in Sri Lanka have had an impact on other aspects of the economy in the country.
Nepal: Independence, Autonomy and Tibet
Bahas on the politics of Independence, Autonomy and the Dalai Lama, and the issue of Tibet as it emerges in South Asia.
Bangladesh: Cartoonist released
Unheard Voices announces the release of the cartoonist Arif, after six months of being detained.
India: A petition for Tibet
Sacred Media Cow is running a petition against Chinese excesses to control Tibetan protests.
Sri Lanka: Remembering Arthur C Clarke
The death of Arthur C. Clarke (1917 - 2008) has many people - some who are ardent enthusiasts of science fiction, and others who know of him blogging about their reflections on the man. From a fleeting glimpse, to an incidental conversation, Clarke is remembered fondly by many Sri Lankan bloggers as a visionary and a futurist. The British author moved to Sri Lanka in 1956 and lived there ever since.
India: Standardization and Sri Lanka
Reality Check India takes a closer look at the “standardization system” instituted in Sri Lanka in the 1970s and warns of its hidden dangers.
India: Shariah and the West
Indian Muslims Blog comments on the idea of Shariah laws in the West.
Sri Lanka: Arthur C Clarke
Gallicissa on the death of Arthur C Clarke – who lived in Sri Lanka from 1956 till his death in 2008.
Bangladesh: The promise of America
Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying writes on the promise of America as articulated by Obama.
South Asia: Talking about abuse
Out Against Abuse asks why discussing the issue of domestic violence is so taboo, especially in the South Asian community.
Pakistan: Cementing Democracy
Pak Tea House on why democracy isn't assured by just an election, but takes strong institutions and a lot of time.
Nepal: On King Mahendra
Nepali Netbook on the legacy of King Mahendra – a reflection of the historical context of domestic and international affairs of Nepal.
India: Life in Exile
Unseen Dharamshala has photographs of life in exile for Tibetans who live in India.
India: Tibetan Parliamentarian-In-Exile
My Himachal on a Tibetan Parliamentarian-In-Exile protesting in New Delhi, India.
Sri Lanka: Blogging in Sinhala
ramblinglankan on blogging in Sinhala in Sri Lanka and if it makes sense to do so.
India: Blogging History
A round of blogs discussing history at Varnam – the third Indian History carnival.
Pakistan: Where's the Prime Minister?
Despite a round of elections, Pakistan still doesn't seem to have found a Prime Minister. More at All Things Pakistan.
Nepal: Campaign Story
United We Blog! follows the campaign trail of the Maoist leader Prachanda in Nepal.