Category Archives: People

Children, media and parents

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Neha Viswanathan

Two seemingly unrelated posts. One on how the notions of ‘dark skin is indicative of inherent evil tendencies‘ seems to permeate an animated series for children, and the other on young kids dressed up by their parents – in clothes … Continue reading →

Posted in People, Rants and Rambles, Self | 4 Comments

Cabbages, Frocks and Olives at Primrose Hill

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Neha Viswanathan

Thank you Lucy Hooberman of Mentoring Worldwide and the BBC, for a wonderful lunch last week at Lemonia at Primrose Hill. They had wonderful vegetarian options for the veggie hungry desi. Even on that exceptionally hot day, I pigged over … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Gastronomy, London, Online Projects, People, Random Links | 3 Comments

People at We Media and fringe conversations

Posted on May 5, 2006 by Neha Viswanathan

Last year at the Global Voices conference, Rebecca raised a peculiar toast – “This whole Global Voices thing is just a grand conspiracy to ensure that we always have someone to have dinner with in every city of the world”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Global Voices, London, Media, Online Projects, People, Random Links, Self | 8 Comments

In which Rachel buys me lunch

Posted on April 21, 2006 by Neha Viswanathan

Truth is that most of my friends are the ones who transcend the virtual world of blogs and become frequent features in routine and conversation. Rachel was found recently when she joined Global Voices as the Managing Editor. I finally … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Voices, People | 3 Comments

To Dover went three pigs

Posted on April 20, 2006 by Neha Viswanathan

So yesterday, three London based headless chickens went to Dover. Among other things, locals reported that half the grass in the Dover castle lost their lives under their combined weight. Dover in the first few hours was a bit of … Continue reading →

Posted in People, Photographs, Travel, UK | 2 Comments

Hao Wu still held by state and Press Freedom in India

Posted on April 17, 2006 by Neha Viswanathan

An update on Hao Wu. An online petition has been started. From Global Voices Rebecca launched the letter writing campaign earlier today, and we’re encouraging readers to write to their national governments, to the Chinese ambassadors in their nation, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, People, Rights | 2 Comments

Mirror on cab roof

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Neha Viswanathan

Every cab in Bombay has a personality. The cabs are more unique than individuals. (Sorry Kundera). Sometimes late at night, you call for a cab and what looks like a strobe light hangs from the roof. My personal favourites were … Continue reading →

Posted in Cities, People, Photographs | 6 Comments