Saturday, May 14, 2011

India against Corruption rally in Panjim








A fantastic turn out to Azad Maidan in Panjim, inspirational speeches by Arvind Kejriwal and Kiran Bedi of the India against Corruption Campaign. Kiran Bedi urged Goans to form their own plan against corruption and encouraged youth to be at the center of activities, like going around to villages explaining what Lokayukta means. Arvind Kejriwal explained all aspects of the Bill and how ministers are trying to defame the group in Delhi. Kiran Bedi also described how they didn't really plan this campaign, but were rather incensed enough to do it when the government put out a weak anti-corruption bill to satisfy a G-20 request in late 2010.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Earth Day at Art Escape, April 2011





Making art out of recycled materials and giving out saplings from the forest dept. I picked up amla and guava...

Friday, February 25, 2011

SBI cheque from Doordarshan in Ladakh bounced


The government never ceases to amaze me. I participated in a state-run Doordarshan TV show in Leh, Ladakh a couple years ago when a friend organised a music festival there. Recently, I got a cheque for Rs 800 which I wasn't expecting and had to think hard about why I got it. Then I realised I was 'talent' and the government must have a policy about paying people. So I deposited it only to get a call some days later that it had bounced and get this cheque couriered back to me!