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What Isha is not

September 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Willow has a wonderfully written post on her experience of volunteering for Sadhguru’s open talk in Tampa, FL.
He spoke intensely about what he does NOT want for Isha….that he did not want Isha to become another cult or religion, but that our purpose should be to have an impact on those we introduced to it. [...]

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Tags: activism · me · spirituality

Help Bihar

September 19th, 2008 · No Comments

You can contribute to help Bihar Flood victims without spending anything or being physically present by taking 60 seconds to answer some questions. Sponsors will pay the NGO on your behalf. Spread the word.
http://www.helpbihar.in
Here are the answers in case you don’t know:
The capital of Bihar is Patna

Which river has caused havoc in Bihar recently? Kosi

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Tags: activism · environment

Salaam street children

September 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I just saw the Mira Nair film ‘Salaam Bombay!’ Though it was made twenty years ago, it is still a poignant reminder of the challenges facing India.

For the Hindi speakers, this shows three clips from the film:

Some of the film’s proceeds went towards the founding of the Salaam Baalak Trust, which has since has helped [...]

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Tags: activism · economic development · girl child · human development · media

Reacting to harassment

September 5th, 2008 · No Comments

The BBC World Service show ‘World Have Your Say’ featured a segment on How should women react to sexual harassment? Listen here, it will be available for several more days.

Via Blank Noise.

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Tags: activism · media · mobility · violence against women/harrassment

Gulabi Gang video

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Via Feministing.

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Tags: activism · empowerment · feminism · legal issues · violence against women/harrassment