http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sajaSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Associationen2008 BlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:15:00 GMTFri, 12 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMTNewsEZ Rss 0.1http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pics/hostpics/f459b3ec-d163-47b6-bdfb-f319a344090esaja.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sajaSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Associationfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comBlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioSAJA HQnoSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Associationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/06/12/Sri-Lanka-Briefing-4-The-Human-Rights-Situation
UTHR | K. Sritharan | Sri Lanka | Human Rights | Lanka

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UTHR | K. Sritharan | Sri Lanka | Human Rights | Lanka

]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/06/12/Sri-Lanka-Briefing-4-The-Human-Rights-Situation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/06/12/Sri-Lanka-Briefing-4-The-Human-Rights-SituationFri, 12 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMTDiscussing the University Teachers for Human Rights (Jaffna) Special Report: on A Marred Victory and a Defeat Pregnant With Foreboding... SAJA features a rare interview with a member of University Teachers for Human Rights (Jaffna), Dr. K. Sritharan. UTHR(J) has just issued a special report focusing on the last two months of the war in Sri Lanka—and in particular, its ramifications for civilians.00:30:00SAJA HQnoUTHR,K. Sritharan,Sri Lanka,Human Rights,Lanka,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioSri Lanka Briefing #4: The Human Rights Situationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/05/21/SAJA-Sri-Lanka-Briefing-3
Sri Lanka | SAJA | Ahilan Kadirgamar | Jayampathy Wickramaratne | Alan Keenan

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Sri Lanka | SAJA | Ahilan Kadirgamar | Jayampathy Wickramaratne | Alan Keenan

]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/05/21/SAJA-Sri-Lanka-Briefing-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/05/21/SAJA-Sri-Lanka-Briefing-3Thu, 21 May 2009 15:30:00 GMTSouth Asian Journalists Association presents the third in a series of webcasts about Sri Lanka. The war in Sri Lanka has drawn to a close in terms of military operations—but serious humanitarian and political questions remain. Will there be a return to armed conflict, or is it really over? How will the issues of hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people be addressed? How will the human rights situation be addressed? As the international community and Sri Lankan government officials talk about a political solution, what process is likely to take hold? How far will that solution go? What will be the relationship between rehabilitation, reconstruction, development and the political process? What are the possibilities of a transitional process to provide democratic space? How can demilitarization and democracy move forward in Sri Lanka? What role will the powerful Tamil diaspora play? Featuring: Ahilan Kadirgamar, spokesperson for the Sri Lanka Democracy Forum; Alan Keenan, senior analyst of the International Crisis Group; Jayampathy Wickramaratne, constitutional lawyer. Moderator: V.V. Ganeshananthan, former SAJA vice president and author of "Love Marriage," a novel set in Sri Lanka and the diaspora.01:01:00SAJA HQnoSri Lanka,SAJA,Ahilan Kadirgamar,Jayampathy Wickramaratne,Alan Keenan,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioSri Lanka Briefing #3: The End of the Tigers: What's Next in Post-War Sri Lankahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/04/14/Satyajit-Ray-films-with-Richard-Pena
Satyajit Ray | films | Richard Pena | Aseem Chhabra | SAJA

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Satyajit Ray | films | Richard Pena | Aseem Chhabra | SAJA

]]>Movieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/04/14/Satyajit-Ray-films-with-Richard-Pena/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/04/14/Satyajit-Ray-films-with-Richard-PenaTue, 14 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMTDiscuss the work of Satyajit Ray, one of the most influential directors of all time, with Richard Pena, one of the leading film scholars of our time. From the legendary Apu trilogy — Ray’s groundbreaking debut saga that influences filmmakers to this day — he is widely considered India’s greatest filmmaker. Pena, who is the Program Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, will talk about Ray and the program Pena has curated, April 15-30 at the Walter Reader Theater, "First Light: Satyajit Ray from the Apu Trilogy to the Calcutta Trilogy." MODERATOR: Aseem Chhabra, SAJA board member and entertainment writer00:44:00SAJA HQnoSatyajit Ray,films,Richard Pena,Aseem Chhabra,SAJA,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioSatyajit Ray films with Richard Penahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/30/Lydia-Polgreen-NYT-India
Lydia Polgreen | SAJA | South Asia | New York Times | foreign correspondence

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Lydia Polgreen | SAJA | South Asia | New York Times | foreign correspondence

]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/30/Lydia-Polgreen-NYT-India/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/30/Lydia-Polgreen-NYT-IndiaMon, 30 Mar 2009 19:30:00 GMTSAJA presents a conversation with Lydia Polgreen, one of three new correspondents who will be based in India for The New York Times (the others are Vikas Bajaj, former NY-based business reporter, already in Mumbai; and Jim Yardley, current NYT Beijing bureau chief, moving this summer to New Delhi). Polgreen, the NYT's award-winning West Africa correspondent, will talk about how she's preparing for South Asia and will take your comments, suggestions and questions. Please post your thoughts/suggestions at http://www.sajaforum.org/2009/03/webcast-lydia-polgreen-new-nyt-new-delhi-correspondent.html or e-mail saja@columbia.edu00:59:00SAJA HQnoLydia Polgreen,SAJA,South Asia,New York Times,foreign correspondence,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioLydia Polgreen, NYT India Correspondenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/26/Minal-Hajratwala-author
Minal Hajratwala | Book | Leaving India | Diaspora | SAJA

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Minal Hajratwala | Book | Leaving India | Diaspora | SAJA

]]>Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/26/Minal-Hajratwala-author/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/26/Minal-Hajratwala-authorThu, 26 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMTSAJA presents a conversation with Minal Hajratwala, author of "Leaving India: My Family's Journey from Five Villages to Five Continents" - a wonderful nonfiction book you won't want to miss. Here's what Alice Walker (The Color Purple) had to say: "It is what I imagine India itself to be like: incomparable, sprawling, rich, surprising, very old and wise and forever capable of recreating itself, no matter where pieces of it land." Send your questions to saja[at]columbia.edu - and see more on the book at http://bit.ly/minal00:54:00SAJA HQnoMinal Hajratwala,Book,Leaving India,Diaspora,SAJA,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioMinal Hajratwala, author, "Leaving India"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/11/Poets-editors-and-scholars-discuss-South-Asian-poetry
Sarah Jane Freymann | Ravi Shankar | Poetry | Kazim Ali | Pireeni Sundaralingam

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Sarah Jane Freymann | Ravi Shankar | Poetry | Kazim Ali | Pireeni Sundaralingam

]]>Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/11/Poets-editors-and-scholars-discuss-South-Asian-poetry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/11/Poets-editors-and-scholars-discuss-South-Asian-poetryWed, 11 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMTSAJA presents a webcast on Wednesday about contemporary South Asian poetry, from the Diaspora and around the world. Join acclaimed poets and editors Ravi Shankar, Pireeni Sundaralingam, Patrick Rosal, Carolyne Wright, Kazim Ali and literary agent Sarah Jane Freymann to discuss the conception and shaping of the extraordinary anthology, "Language for a New Century: Contemporary Poetry from Asia, the Middle East and Beyond." Hailed by Nobel Laureate Nadine Gordimer as "a beautiful achievement for world literature," two of the co-editors will discuss the project with their agent and a contributor. The collection includes poets from 61 different countries writing in over 40 different languages and include poets such as Vikram Seth, Taslima Nasrin, Michael Ondaatje, Meena Alexander, Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Jeet Thayil. Please join us with your questions and comments. 01:13:00SAJA HQnoSarah Jane Freymann,Ravi Shankar,Poetry,Kazim Ali,Pireeni Sundaralingam,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioPoets, editors and scholars discuss South Asian poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/23/Slumdog-Millionaire-Post-Oscar
Slumdog Millionaire | Oscars | SAJA | SAMMA | Slumdog

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Slumdog Millionaire | Oscars | SAJA | SAMMA | Slumdog

]]>Filmhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/23/Slumdog-Millionaire-Post-Oscar/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/23/Slumdog-Millionaire-Post-OscarMon, 23 Feb 2009 04:45:00 GMTAs soon as the Best Picture Oscar is announced, join SAJA (South Asian Journalists Assn) and SAMMA (South Asians in Media and Marketing Assn) on BlogTalkRadio for a live webcast about "Slumdog Millionaire." Film experts, journalists and others will discuss the phenomenon that the movie has become and why - no matter how it does at the Oscars - it will be a movie talked about for a long time. Call in and e-mail saja[at]columbia.edu with your thoughts. SEE OUR AMAZING LIST OF SPEAKERS! http://bit.ly/slumdogoscar02:32:00SAJA HQnoSlumdog Millionaire,Oscars,SAJA,SAMMA,Slumdog,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioSlumdog Millionaire Post-Oscar Discussionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/17/Dr-Abraham-Verghese
Abraham Verghese | saja | cutting for stone | dr. abraham verghese | south asian journalists association

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Abraham Verghese | saja | cutting for stone | dr. abraham verghese | south asian journalists association

]]>Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/17/Dr-Abraham-Verghese/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/17/Dr-Abraham-VergheseTue, 17 Feb 2009 17:30:00 GMTSAJA presents a conversation with one of the most popular South Asian writers in America. Dr. Abraham Verghese, author of "My Own Country" and "The Tennis Partner" has a brand-new novel, "Cutting for Stone." A testimonial: “Abraham Verghese has always written with grace, precision and feeling [but] he’s topped himself with Cutting for Stone. A vastly entertaining and enlightening book.” — Tracy Kidder00:59:00SAJA HQnoAbraham Verghese,saja,cutting for stone,dr. abraham verghese,south asian journalists association,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioDr. Abraham Verghese, renowned physician and authorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/01/Super-Bowl-Sunday-with-Brandon-Chillar-of-the-Green-Bay-Packers
Brandon Chillar | NFL | saja | Jim Ivler | Super Bowl

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Brandon Chillar | NFL | saja | Jim Ivler | Super Bowl

]]>Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/01/Super-Bowl-Sunday-with-Brandon-Chillar-of-the-Green-Bay-Packers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/01/Super-Bowl-Sunday-with-Brandon-Chillar-of-the-Green-Bay-PackersSun, 01 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMTSAJA presents a live interview with Green Bay Packers linebacker Brandon Chillar, the only player of South Asian descent in the NFL (his father, Ram Chillar, was born in India). He'll talk about his career, life in the NFL and much more. His agent, Jim Ivler of Sportstars Inc, will be on the show as well. Ivler represents two dozen NFL players, including Liberian-born Tamba Hali of the Kansas City Chiefs (whom Ivler reunited with his mother after 12 years of being separated because of the strife in Liberia) and Robbie Gould of the Chicago Bears (the highest-paid place kicker in history).00:58:00SAJA HQnoBrandon Chillar,NFL,saja,Jim Ivler,Super Bowl,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioSuper Bowl Sunday with Brandon Chillar of the Green Bay Packershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/26/Danny-Boyle-director-of-Slumdog-Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire | Danny Boyle | SAJA | Bollywood | Oscars

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Slumdog Millionaire | Danny Boyle | SAJA | Bollywood | Oscars

]]>Filmhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/26/Danny-Boyle-director-of-Slumdog-Millionaire/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/26/Danny-Boyle-director-of-Slumdog-MillionaireMon, 26 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Director Danny Boyle You’ve seen the flick. Now hear the man who brought this unlikely achievement to the silver screen. Today at 12 p.m. ET, Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle drops in on SAJA to discuss the film that has the whole world talking. And crying. And laughing. And cheering. Earlier this month, the feel-good movie of the year chewed up the Golden Globes competition, snagging four statuettes. It has also been nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Among those nominations is a Best Director nod to Danny, a British native whose previous lensing achievements include Trainspotting and The Beach. After Slumdog’s original U.S. distributor, Warner Independent Pictures, was shut down last spring, the studio suggested (can you imagine?) sending it straight to DVD. Fortunately, Fox Searchlight stepped in three months later. Soon after that, Slumdog won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. And the rest, as they say, is history. Post questions and comments at http://bit.ly/boyle 00:59:00SAJA HQnoSlumdog Millionaire,Danny Boyle,SAJA,Bollywood,Oscars,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk Radio"Slumdog Millionaire" Director (and Oscar Nominee!) Danny Boylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/23/Ali-Velshi-CNN-biz-correspondent
Ali Velshi | CNN | financial crisis | money | personal finance

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Ali Velshi | CNN | financial crisis | money | personal finance

]]>Financehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/23/Ali-Velshi-CNN-biz-correspondent/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/23/Ali-Velshi-CNN-biz-correspondentFri, 23 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT Ali Velshi, chief business correspondent of CNN and one of the most visible commentators on the economic crisis, has a new book out. And its title reflects what a lot of people are thinking these days: "Gimme My Money Back: Your Guide to Beating the Financial Crisis." Velshi says: "I'll show you how to map out an investment strategy that's right for your individual situation: your age, your income level, your family status, your wants and needs. And I'll show you how to modify your investment plan as your needs evolve over time." Talk to him about YOUR money and get solid advice on this episode of BTR. Post your questions at http://snurl.com/ajepf or e-mail saja[at]columbia.edu00:59:00SAJA HQnoAli Velshi,CNN,financial crisis,money,personal finance,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioYour money with Ali Velshi, CNN biz correspondenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/14/Discuss-Bobby-Jindal
Bobby Jindal | Louisiana | Mike Sage | New Orleans | SAJA

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Bobby Jindal | Louisiana | Mike Sage | New Orleans | SAJA

]]>Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/14/Discuss-Bobby-Jindal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/14/Discuss-Bobby-JindalWed, 14 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMTTo mark Bobby Jindal's first anniversary as governor of Louisiana, SAJA is hosting a nonpartisan call-in webcast to discuss his term so far and possible role in national politics. Joining us will be several Louisiana-based journalists who have covered him for several years, as well as Mike Sager, who has written the most extensive national profile of Jindal, in the 75th anniversary issue of Esquire, which dubbed him one of six most influential people in the 21st Century (along with Rupert Murdoch, Vladimir Putin, Steve Jobs, LeBron James and director P.T. Anderson) - you can read that piece here: http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/09/desi-spotting-e.html01:05:00SAJA HQnoBobby Jindal,Louisiana,Mike Sage,New Orleans,SAJA,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioDiscuss Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on his first anniversaryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/08/Stars-of-Chandni-Chow-to-China
akshay kumar | nikhil advani | saja | chandni chowk to china | bollywood

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akshay kumar | nikhil advani | saja | chandni chowk to china | bollywood

]]>Filmhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/08/Stars-of-Chandni-Chow-to-China/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/08/Stars-of-Chandni-Chow-to-ChinaThu, 08 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMTWarner Bros is now in the Bollywood business and this action comedy, set in India and China, is their first big film. SAJA interviews the stars, Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone, and the director, Nikhil Advani ("Kal Ho Na Ho"). More on the film, including a trailer, at http://bit.ly/cc2c00:59:00SAJA HQnoakshay kumar,nikhil advani,saja,chandni chowk to china,bollywood,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioStars of "Chandni Chowk to China" - a Warner Bros Filmhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/08/Satyam-scandal-rocks-India-and-India-US-business
satyam | saja | ramalinga raju | scandal | india

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satyam | saja | ramalinga raju | scandal | india

]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/08/Satyam-scandal-rocks-India-and-India-US-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/08/Satyam-scandal-rocks-India-and-India-US-businessThu, 08 Jan 2009 04:00:00 GMTJoin us for a SAJA webcast about the Satyam scandal, which is being compared to the Enron and Madoff scams. Experts and journalists will discuss the scandal and what it means for business in India, US and elsewhere. Wednesday, 11 pm-midnight NY time (thats' Thursday 9:30-10:30 am India time). Background and more at http://www.bit.ly/satyam01:50:00SAJA HQnosatyam,saja,ramalinga raju,scandal,india,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioSatyam scandal rocks India and India-US businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/06/SAJA-BRIEFING-Sri-Lanka-2
sri lanka | saja | v.v. ganeshananthan | Jayampathy Wickramaratne | Sanjana Hattotuwa

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sri lanka | saja | v.v. ganeshananthan | Jayampathy Wickramaratne | Sanjana Hattotuwa

]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/06/SAJA-BRIEFING-Sri-Lanka-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/06/SAJA-BRIEFING-Sri-Lanka-2Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMTOn Jan. 2, the Sri Lankan government said it had captured the rebel Tamil Tigers' capital of Kilinochchi. The news has brought renewed attention to the 25-year civil war in Sri Lanka. What's next? What might a political solution mean in light of recent military developments? How do recent events affect the country and its status within the region, as well as with the U.S.? How can journalists cover this evolving story? Learn about all this and more with a distinguished panel of scholars, experts and journalists. Please post your questions in the comments section below or e-mail saja[at]columbia.edu (subject=webcast) 01:00:00SAJA HQnosri lanka,saja,v.v. ganeshananthan,Jayampathy Wickramaratne,Sanjana Hattotuwa,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioSri Lanka Briefing #2: After the Fall of Kilinochchihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/05/Bangladesh-Elections-and-What-they-Mean
bangladesh | SAJA | asif saleh | Sara Hossain | Ali Riaz

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bangladesh | SAJA | asif saleh | Sara Hossain | Ali Riaz

]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/05/Bangladesh-Elections-and-What-they-Mean/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/05/Bangladesh-Elections-and-What-they-MeanMon, 05 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMTA distinguished panel of experts and journalists will analyze the results of the Dec. 29 Bangladesh elections and what they mean for Bangladesh, the region and Bangladesh-US relations. Speakers include: * Syeed Ahamed, senior research associate, Center for Policy Dialogue, Bangladesh * Steve Herman, South Asia bureau chief, VOA, who covered the elections * Sara Hossain, a lawyer in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, practicing in the areas of public interest and human rights law. she is on the board of ASK, a national human rights organisation * Prof. Ali Riaz, chair in the Department of Government & Politics at Illinois State University * Asif Saleh recently retired from his post as vice president at Goldman Sachs in London to be the full-time executive director of Drishtipat, a Bangladesh human rights organization he founded in 2001 Questions/comments: saja@columbia.edu (subject=webcast) 01:59:00SAJA HQnobangladesh,SAJA,asif saleh,Sara Hossain,Ali Riaz,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioBangladesh Elections and What they Meanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/24/MUSIC-George-Mathew-conductor
George Mathew | Mahler | AIDS prevention | pediatric AIDS | saja

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George Mathew | Mahler | AIDS prevention | pediatric AIDS | saja

]]>Musichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/24/MUSIC-George-Mathew-conductor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/24/MUSIC-George-Mathew-conductorWed, 24 Dec 2008 03:00:00 GMTOn Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, conductor Mathew is organizing his charity concert - "Mahler for the Children of AIDS," at Carnegie Hall. It will raise funds and public awareness for pediatric AIDS and the Prevention-of-Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV worldwide but especially in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The evening will "serve as a memorial for the millions of mothers and children who have lost their lives, a tribute to the resilience of the survivors, and an urgent call for help to the global community." SAJA presents a webcast with Mathew, two days before Christmas, to talk about the concert; the world of Western classical music; his efforts to raise interest in the form in the US and in India; and to discuss what it is like to be an Indian-American at the highest levels of this kind of music. See more about the concert and how you can support it (along with excerpts from Mahler's Third Symphony, which we will be playing during the webcast): http://bitly.com/mahler01:18:00SAJA HQnoGeorge Mathew,Mahler,AIDS prevention,pediatric AIDS,saja,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioMUSIC: George Mathew, conductor, "Mahler for the Children of AIDS"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/17/Amitav-Ghosh
saja | amitav ghosh | aseem chhabra | sea of poppies | circle of reason

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saja | amitav ghosh | aseem chhabra | sea of poppies | circle of reason

]]>Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/17/Amitav-Ghosh/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/17/Amitav-GhoshWed, 17 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMTMeet Amitav Ghosh, one of the best-known Indian writers working today. He'll talk about his latest masterful historical epic, "Sea of Poppies," which was a finalist for the 2008 Man Booker Prize. "One leaves this long page turner wishing it could continue...Sea of Poppies is a tremendous novel" - John Thieme, The Literary Review. He'll talk about his work and his career and offer tips for writers. See AmitavGhosh.com Questions to saja@columbia.edu00:58:00SAJA HQnosaja,amitav ghosh,aseem chhabra,sea of poppies,circle of reason,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioAmitav Ghosh, novelist and essayisthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/12/Sri-Lanka
Sri Lanka | saja | civil war | south asia | v.v. ganeshananthan

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Sri Lanka | saja | civil war | south asia | v.v. ganeshananthan

]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/12/Sri-Lanka/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/12/Sri-LankaFri, 12 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMTAccording to The New York Times, "With Sri Lanka's military making its deepest push into rebel territory in a decade, Asia's longest-running civil war appears to be edging closer to a military solution — though one that has already extracted a high cost for the divided country's civilians." Are 25 years of war nearing an end? And at what price? This is the first in a series of SAJA webcasts. Featuring: Ahilan Kadirgamar, spokesperson for the Sri Lanka Democracy Forum; Vasuki Nesiah, director of International Affairs and Brown University; Muttukrishna Sarvananthan, Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University. Moderator: V.V. Ganeshananthan, SAJA VP and author of "Love Marriage," a novel set in Sri Lanka and the diaspora. Questions/comments: saja@columbia.edu (subject=webcast)01:00:00SAJA HQnoSri Lanka,saja,civil war,south asia,v.v. ganeshananthan,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioSri Lanka Briefing #1http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/09/Vikas-Swarup
vikas swarup | slumdog millionaire | Q&A | india | books

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vikas swarup | slumdog millionaire | Q&A | india | books

]]>Bookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/09/Vikas-Swarup/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/09/Vikas-SwarupTue, 09 Dec 2008 17:30:00 GMTVikas Swarup is author of the book that became Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" (the best-reviewed movie of 2008 and the best-reviewed Indian-themed movie since "Gandhi"). Calling in from South Africa, where he is India's deputy ambassador, Swarup will discuss the movie and his book, "Q&A." Here's just one testimonial from the worldwide acclaim the book has received: "A very clever story told very cleverly and at a relentless pace" - Syndey Morning Herald.01:00:00SAJA HQnovikas swarup,slumdog millionaire,Q&A,india,books,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioVikas Swarup, whose novel became "Slumdog Millionaire"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/08/AR-Rahman
A.R. Rahman | India | music | Slumdog Millionaire

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A.R. Rahman | India | music | Slumdog Millionaire

]]>Musichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/08/AR-Rahman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/08/AR-RahmanMon, 08 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT A.R. Rahman is one of the most important figures in world music today and is one of the 25 top-selling recording artists of all time worldwide. His work on the soundtrack of "Slumdog Millionaire" has helped propel the attention the movie has been getting (including this week's prize as "Best Film" by the National Board of Review, the first prize of the U.S. awards season; and several British prizes) More on him http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._R._Rahman Questions to saja[at]columbia.edu ("webcast")01:30:00SAJA HQnoA.R. Rahman,India,music,Slumdog Millionaire,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioA.R. Rahman: 'Slumdog Millionaire' composer.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/01/AIDS-in-India-
saja | mumbai | terrorist attacks | india

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saja | mumbai | terrorist attacks | india

]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/01/AIDS-in-India-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/01/AIDS-in-India-Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMTIn honor of World AIDS Day, hear about the latest situation in India via a discussion with the contributors to a major new book: "AIDS Sutra: Untold Stories from India." Among the panelists: Negar Akhavi, HIV program officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and editor of the book; and writers William Dalrymple, Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi and Aman Sethi. They will talk about the stories in the anthology and discuss how HIV and AIDS are affecting the people of India and what the future holds. Post your comments, learn more about the book and get the publicist info at http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/11/books-aids-sutra.html01:05:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,india,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioAIDS in India http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/30/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-8
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]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/30/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-8/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/30/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-8Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS, updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 After almost non-stop coverage by SAJA - via webcast; text, audio and photo posts at SAJAforum.org; Facebook/saja; Twitter/sajahq - we are going into a slowdown mode for now. We'll keep doing SAJAforum posts, but we are going to bring to a close our current series of webcasts about the attacks. We have an extraordinary lineup of speakers from Mumbai and the U.S. - and are leaving extra time so that YOU can call in and share your thoughts. Feedback: saja@columbia GUESTS INCLUDE: * American filmmaker Smriti Mundhra, the first guest to call in on webcast #1, five blocks from the Taj (you've seen her on various media outlets since). She will update us and tell us about a new project that is helping Mumbai heal. * Mumbai native Suketu Mehta, author of the landmark "Maximum City: Bombay: Lost & Found" and an NYU journalism prof. He appeared on our first two shows and has done countless other interviews since and has written a major op-ed for the NYT [it and other major op-eds are at http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/11/mumbai-attacks-essays.html ]. * Mumbai native Floyd Cardoz, the celebrated chef at NY's Tabla restaurant, who worked at both the Taj and the Oberoi and will talk about what they meant to him. * Prof. Ari Goldman, Columbia journalism prof and long-time religion columnist for NYT and the Daily News, who joined us twice before to explain the historical and current ties of Jews to India AND MANY, MANY MORE... JOIN US: saja@columbia.edu02:10:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,india,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #8http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/29/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-7
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]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/29/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-7/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/29/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-7Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT Anti-terrorist squad members move into position Friday outside Mumbai’s rail station. (AP Photos) FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS, updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2008 – As part of its ongoing coverage of news events unfolding in Mumbai, SAJA will present a roundtable discussion on terrorism and security in the Indian city – and heightened terrorist threats throughout the world – today at 10 a.m. New York City time. Guests include Mansoor Ijaz, a Pakistani-American expert on global security and business issues, who negotiated Sudan's offer of counterterrorism assistance to the Clinton administration in 1997; W. Pal Sidhu, VP of programs, EastWest Institute and author of "Kashmir: New Voices, New Approaches and "China and India: Cooperation or Conflict?"; and Robert Spencer, author of "Onward Muslim Soldiers: How Jihad Still Threatens America and the West" and Randall Larsen, founding director for The Institute for Homeland Security and author of “Our Own Worst Enemy: Asking the Right Questions to Protect You, Your Family and America.” They will join SAJA host Sree Sreenivasan, BlogTalkRadio CEO Alan Levy.01:30:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,india,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #7http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/29/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-6
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]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/29/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-6/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/29/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-6Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:00:00 GMT Mumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS, updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2008 -- Shortly after news of the terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai broke yesterday, “SAJA” launched a series of live webcasts on the horrific events. These special 90- and 120-minute reports will continue every 12 hours in the coming days, with the next report beginning Friday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. New York City time. Journalists and experts in Mumbai and in the U.S. will join host Sree Sreenivasan for updates, struggling to make sense of the massacres that have left more than 150 people dead, 15 foreigners among them. Sreenivasan, a professor of journalism at New York’s Columbia University and co-founder of the South Asian Journalists Association and technology reporter for WNBC-TV, is encouraging listeners with updates from Mumbai to call the show at (347)324-5991 and share information with the South Asian community, as well as with journalists worldwide. They can also email questions and suggestions to: saja@columbia.edu. FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS, updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 01:58:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,india,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #6http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/28/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-5
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]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/28/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-5/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/28/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-5Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT Mumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS, updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2008 -- Shortly after news of the terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai broke yesterday, “SAJA” launched a series of live webcasts on the horrific events. These special 90-minute reports will continue every 12 hours in the coming days, with the next report beginning Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. New York City time. Journalists and experts in Mumbai and in the U.S. will join host Sree Sreenivasan for updates, struggling to make sense of the massacres. Sreenivasan, a professor of journalism at New York’s Columbia University and co-founder of the South Asian Journalists Association and technology reporter for WNBC-TV, is encouraging listeners with updates from Mumbai to call the show at (347)324-5991 and share information with the South Asian community, as well as with journalists worldwide. They can also email questions and suggestions to: saja@columbia.edu. FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS, updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 01:59:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,india,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #5http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/28/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-4
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]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/28/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-4/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/28/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-4Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:00:00 GMT Mumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2008 -- Shortly after news of the terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai broke yesterday, “SAJA” launched a series of live webcasts on the horrific events. These special 90-minute reports will continue every 12 hours in the coming days, with the next report beginning Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. New York City time. Journalists and experts in Mumbai and in the U.S. will join host Sree Sreenivasan for updates, struggling to make sense of the massacres that left 101 people dead and 287 wounded. Sreenivasan, a professor of journalism at New York’s Columbia University and co-founder of the South Asian Journalists Association, is encouraging listeners with updates from Mumbai to call the show at (347)324-5991 and share information with the South Asian community, as well as with journalists worldwide. They can also email questions and suggestions to: saja@columbia.edu. Updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 01:30:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,india,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #4http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/27/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-3
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]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/27/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-3/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/27/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai-3Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT Mumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2008 -- Shortly after news of the terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai broke yesterday, “SAJA” launched a series of live webcasts on the horrific events. These special 90-minute reports will continue every 12 hours in the coming days, with the next report beginning Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. New York City time. Journalists and experts in Mumbai and in the U.S. will join host Sree Sreenivasan for updates, struggling to make sense of the massacres that left 101 people dead and 287 wounded. After seizing hostages, a group identifying itself the “Deccan Mujahedeen” claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks on the upscale Taj Mahal and Trident hotels, and for bombings and shootings elsewhere in the West Coast city - which targeted U.S. and British citizens. Sreenivasan, a professor of journalism at New York’s Columbia University and co-founder of the South Asian Journalists Association, is encouraging listeners with updates from Mumbai to call the show at (347)324-5991 and share information with the South Asian community, as well as with journalists worldwide. They can also email questions and suggestions to: saja@columbia.edu. Updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 01:36:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,india,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #3http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/27/Mumbai-attacks-webcast-2
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]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/27/Mumbai-attacks-webcast-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/27/Mumbai-attacks-webcast-2Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:00:00 GMT Mumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2008 -- Shortly after news of the terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai broke today, “SAJA” launched a series of live webcasts on the horrific events. These special two-hour reports will continue every 12 hours in the coming days, with the next report beginning on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. New York City time. Journalists and experts in Mumbai and in the U.S. will join host Sree Sreenivasan for updates, struggling to make sense of the massacres that have left at least 78 people dead and as many as 300 wounded. A group identifying itself the “Deccan Mujahedeen” has claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks on the upscale Taj Mahal and Trident hotels, and for bombings and shootings elsewhere in the West Coast city - which targeted U.S. and British citizens. Sreenivasan, a professor of journalism at New York’s Columbia University and co-founder of the South Asian Journalists Association, is encouraging listeners with updates from Mumbai to call the show at (347)324-5991 and share information with the South Asian community, as well as with journalists worldwide. They can also email questions and suggestions to: saja@columbia.edu. Updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 01:30:00SAJA HQnomumbai,terrorism,saja,terrorist attacks,india,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #2http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/26/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai
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]]>Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/26/Terrorist-attacks-in-Mumbai/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/26/Terrorist-attacks-in-MumbaiWed, 26 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT Mumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2008 -- Shortly after news of the terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai broke today, “SAJA” launched a series of live webcasts on the horrific events. These special two-hour reports will continue every 12 hours in the coming days, with the next report beginning on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. New York City time. Journalists and experts in Mumbai and in the U.S. will join host Sree Sreenivasan for updates, struggling to make sense of the massacres that have left at least 78 people dead and as many as 300 wounded. A group identifying itself the “Deccan Mujahedeen” has claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks on the upscale Taj Mahal and Trident hotels, and for bombings and shootings elsewhere in the West Coast city. Sreenivasan, a professor of journalism at New York’s Columbia University and co-founder of the South Asian Journalists Association, is encouraging listeners with updates from Mumbai to call the show at (347)324-5991 and share information with the South Asian community, as well as with journalists worldwide. They can also email questions and suggestions to: saja@columbia.edu. Updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 01:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,bombay,terrorist attacks,terrorism,BlogTalkRadio, Blog Talk RadioTerrorist Attacks in Mumbai #1