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Global: The price of food, the cost of despair

John Liebhardt · 22:09, May 2nd, 2008

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The crisis of skyrocketing food prices is affecting all economic groups in every corner of the world. Every day, it seems, high-priced food sends another country lurching through some crisis: demonstrations, riots, rumors of hoarding, falling governments, even deaths. Global Voices is well positioned to follow the nuances of this complex ... 7 comments · »»

PangeaDay: Videos to change the world on May 10th

Juliana Rincón Parra · 13:26, April 26th, 2008

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On May 10th 2008 at 18:00 GMT, 24 films will be broadcast during a 4 hour event. What makes this different is that this event, PangeaDay will be broadcast from six locations worldwide in seven different languages worldwide to be viewed through internet, television or cellphones with one unique purpose: to make each other know about the lives of others and focus on what makes us similar, instead of what makes us different and let us work together towards peace. 4 comments · »»

Stories

May 3rd, 2008

Bangladesh: Bangla Blogs remember May Day

Aparna Ray · 15:37

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This week, the Bangla blog world buzzed with essays and analysis regarding May 1st, remembered the world over as International Workers' Day or Labor Day. There was disappointment amongst many of the bloggers who felt that the day, over time, had perhaps lost its true meaning and was seen as ... 1 comment · »»

April 22nd, 2008

India, Sri Lanka: Temple Festivals on both sides of the Palk Strait

Mathy Kandasamy · 16:26

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Temple festivals are an integral part of life for Hindu Tamils, across the countries they live in. The following photo essay captures a few moments of these festivals. From Rakwana in Sri Lanka, a temple car festival in photographs by 'Irakuwanai' Nirshan. One of the focal points of the festival is ... 4 comments · »»

April 15th, 2008

Sri Lanka: Our Lady of Madhu and the Bishop

Nishadha Silva · 08:16

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Sri Lankan government forces are closing in on Madhu area in Mannar district and it is said that this capture will be very beneficial for the morale of the troops and the government. In the event of army advancing, the Bishop of Mannar Rev. Dr. Rayappu Joseph has moved the ... 1 comment · »»

April 11th, 2008

India: Tibet, the Olympic Torch and the Dalai Lama

Kamla Bhatt · 14:02

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In this week's roundup of virtual India we look at Tibet in India. Next week the Olympic torch arrives in India. First, Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia pulled out, and now Supercop Kiran Bedi has pulled out. However, well-known Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be carrying the Olympic torch writes enga. ... 69 comments · »»

April 10th, 2008

Bangladesh: Hidden Hunger

Rezwan · 07:56

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Unheard Voices Blog quotes UNDP which hit the panic button for Bangladesh last month: Skyrocketing oil prices have driven up the cost of food worldwide, but their impact has been particularly dire in Bangladesh, where almost half of the 145 million people live on less than one dollar a day. For those ... 0 comments · »»

April 9th, 2008

Sri Lanka: Stop the War on Journalists

Mathy Kandasamy · 14:40

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International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), an organization which aims to protect and strengthen the rights and freedoms of journalists is calling for a Global Day of Action on the 10th of April, titled Stop the War on Journalists in Sri Lanka. IFJ has asked it's friends and colleagues to participate ... 6 comments · »»

Links

May 8th, 2008

All Things Pakistan explores the issue of domestic violence in the country.

Power to the People states that there are around 4000 officers to police a population of 300,000 people, and asks questions about policing in Maldives.

Five Rupees on meeting the Mayor of Karachi in the campus of University of Chicago.

Conversation Hub on a walk through the Dharavi slum in Mumbai and reflects on space, money and the emerging middle class.

Learning by Living shares her experiences of teaching a class of 20-somethings in India.

May 7th, 2008

Despite all the lip service, the river Ganga remains dirty. More at India Travel Blog.

Maami's Weblog comments on the sudden spurt of Indian female actors being criticized for what they wear in Chennai.