Latest posts by Neha Viswanathan from June, 2006
India: Flickr and Picasa
Amit Agarwal compares Flickr and the recently released Google Picasa photo album service.
India: Technology and Culture
Perspectives on technology and culture in India. Dina has a set of interesting observations on technology, usage and hardware in India.
Nepal: Ceremonial Monarchy
United We Blog! on the future options for Nepal's king given political suggestions that ceremonial monarchy be retained.
Nepal: Contradictory Maoists
As the Maoists criticize the King, Nepali Netbook points out the contradiction. “A day after Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala emphasized the urgency of retaining a ceremonial monarchy in the interest of peace and stability in Nepal, Maoist supremo Prachanda issued an ultimatum to King Gyanendra: abdicate or face execution.”
Pakistan: Travel Writing and the Internet
Shirazi reflects on travel writing and the internet. “The Internet that is wrongly considered a pedestal for instantaneous scribbles mixed with emoticons and indecipherable abbreviations has already become a place to find some good travel literature, travelogues and travel stories in addition to online trading of travel services. It can...
India: Culture specific nursery rhymes
A hilarious post on Domain Maximus as a response to the govenrment in one state deciding that traditional nursery rhymes were to be done away with. He comes up with a bunch of side splitting new ones that are more culture specific.
Pakistan: Germany's Economy
Light Within on the impact on Germany's economy thanks to the World Cup. “Last time the world paid so much attention to Germany was 16 years ago when the (Berlin) Wall came down. During ongoing World Cup 2006 German government, businesses, economists and politicians are hoping for a kick, to...
Nepal: April Revolution and after
History is rewritten rather fast after the April Revolution in Nepal. United We Blog! on “Meeting half a dozen Janaandolan (People’s Movement) victims who are trying to cope with post-treatment life, our blogger probes beneath their dreams, desires, anxieties and sorrows and concludes that they have become forgotten heroes.”
Nepal: A democratic future
International Nepal Solidarity Network on ensuring a democratic future for Nepal. “Many organizations and individuals are collectively organizing a national conference entitled Citizens’ Initiatives for Future-2 on Asar 3-4, 2063 (June 17-18, 2006) at the premises of Tribhuvan University's central campus at Kirtipur. The main objective of this conference is...
Bangladesh: Alternate Healthcare
imperfect world 2006 on alternate healthcare in Bangladesh. “The experience has left me dazed but at the same time has given me a wonderful insight into healthcare – both modern and alternative – as it operates in Bangladesh.”
Sri Lanka: Military and the LTTE
How far is the Sri Lankan military sold out to the LTTE. Moju on “Defence hierarchy in the country was in for one of its biggest shocks last week when it was presented with a list of some 45 names – all from the security forces – who have been...
Sri Lanka: Tantrums in Oslo
Tiny Little Fractures on the LTTE – Sri Lankan Government talks in Oslo – “It looks like the Tigers are doing it again, walking out of Monitor Safety talks (not peace talks) because of the lack of ‘ministerial’ representation.”
India: Kashmir and Fanaa
Kashmir on a recent release Fanaa which was based on protagonists in the backdrop of Kashmir.
Nepal: Media and the Government
Nepali Netbook on the intricate relationships between the politicians, diplomats and the media. “It turns out the royal government paid up to 99 journalists or media organizations to carry favorable coverage.”
Pakistan: Hindu temple
Lahore Metroblogging on the destruction of the only Hindu temple in the city, and clearing the air.
Nepal: Smoke rings and the public place
As part of a larger policy towards advertising and health, Legal News from Nepal says that the Supreme Court is “Ordering the government to create public awareness on the harmful effects of tobacco use, the SC also asked the government to formulate an appropriate law on smoking.”
India: Bonda in Orissa
foto morgana has a photo-essay on the Bonda people of Orissa in India.
India: Nagin Lake
Akshay has photographs and a writeup on The Nagin Lake in Kashmir. “he Nagin lake is a peaceful cleaner smaller cousin of the Dall Lake in Srinagar is an unforgettable experience – is not only extremely relaxing but offers a close look at the almost amphibian life of the Hanjis,...
Bangladesh: Marrying someone back home
Marrying someone in the diaspora? Mezba reflecting on what his uncle tells him about girls in Canada and Bangladesh. “Apparently, if I marry some girl who has been brought up in Canada or is living somewhere in the West, she would a) not cook for me b) not respect me...
Bangladesh: Jesus and the unauthorized version
Sadiq does a review on a book about Jesus. “Couple of days back i went to visit the British Museum at London. While coming out i went to its bookshop where i came across a book very unexpectedly that validates a lot of the events in the holy life of...
India: Culture of doing Business
In a series of posts on the culture of business in India, Dina sums up the attitude towards rules and regulations.
