http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sajaSAJA, the South Asian Journalists AssociationenCopyright SAJA HQ (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:15:00 GMTSat, 08 Dec 2018 21:00:00 GMTNewsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/f459b3ec-d163-47b6-bdfb-f319a344090esaja.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sajaSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Associationfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comnews,saja,india,samma,mumbai,pakistan,terrorist attacks,aseem chhabra,books,south asiaSAJA HQnoSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Associationepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2018/12/08/saja-priyanka-chopra-and-nick-jonas-wedding-and-the-cuts-cutNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2018/12/08/saja-priyanka-chopra-and-nick-jonas-wedding-and-the-cuts-cut/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2018/12/08/saja-priyanka-chopra-and-nick-jonas-wedding-and-the-cuts-cutSat, 08 Dec 2018 21:00:00 GMTSAJA: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' wedding and The Cut's cut The most talked-about wedding since the Royals, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' recent nuptials dominated headlines, Tweets and generated several think pieces - but none more controversial than Mariah Smith's take in The Cut. Published this week, the backlash was enough for the online publication to remove the entire article from their website. What's left is a note from The Cut's editor. Join Shefali S. Kulkarni of the Washington Post and former SAJA Vice President, in a conversation with journalists and writers about why Priyanka and Nick's wedding was covered in such a controversial spotlight. Guests include: Aseem Chabra, author of Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood StarMallika Rao, a contributor to The AtlanticElizabeth Segran Ph.D., senior staff writer at Fast CompanyAarti Virani, former SAJA VP, arts and culture writer and contributing editor to Vogue India Bring your questions and join us! Note: SAJA invited The Cut to join us in a discussion about Smith's piece, but we did not hear back from the publication's editor-in-chief.   00:45:00SAJA HQnoPriyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' recent nuptials dominated social media and generated several think pieces - but none more controversial than Mariah Smith's takec2383e14-7b6d-4d29-bd5f-e8c04ec546ccfullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/11/29/saja-looks-at-the-post-us-election-worldNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/11/29/saja-looks-at-the-post-us-election-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/11/29/saja-looks-at-the-post-us-election-worldTue, 29 Nov 2016 02:00:00 GMTSAJA looks at the Post-US-Election World Join SAJA Vice President Shefali S. Kulkarni of BBC News and other journalists and experts for a conversation about what the US elections and their aftermath mean for the US in general and South Asian Americans.  Guests include:  Sayu Bhojwani, founder of New American Leaders Project, which works to elect first- and second-gen candidates for office (follow her @SayuBhojwani).Manu Raju, Senior Political Reporter for CNN who has been covering the US Election this year (follow him @mkraju).Arun Venugopal, Reporter of United States of Anxiety, WNYC election podcast (follow him @arunNYC).Congressman-elect Raja Krishnamoorthi who just won the 8th Congressional District race in Illinois (follow him @RajaForCongress).And YOU! Bring your questions and join us!  00:54:00SAJA HQnosaja,elections,media,journalism,US ElectionsJoin SAJA Vice President Shefali S. Kulkarni of BBC News and other journalists and experts for a conversation about what the US elections and their aftermath mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/03/07/books-the-end-of-karma-by-somini-senguptaNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/03/07/books-the-end-of-karma-by-somini-sengupta/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/03/07/books-the-end-of-karma-by-somini-senguptaMon, 07 Mar 2016 18:00:00 GMTBOOKS: The End of Karma By Somini SenguptaJoin SAJA for a live interview with New York Times reporter Somini Sengupta about her new book THE END OF KARMA: Hope and Fury Among India's Young. Sengupta covers the United Nations and was previously the The Times' bureau chief in Dakar and New Delhi. She was born in Calcutta, emigrated in 1975 and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. She was the recipient for the George Polk Award for foreign reporting in 2004. In her new book, Sengupta returns to India after leaving 30 years ago to find the country in a crucial transition. She examines India's complicated contemporary society through the stories of its youth's struggles and aspirations.  00:45:00SAJA HQnoSomini Sengupta,books,new york times,IndiaAn interview with New York Times correspondent Somini Sengupta about her new book about India and the struggles and aspirations of its youth.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/03/06/virtual-memorial-service-for-arthur-paisNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/03/06/virtual-memorial-service-for-arthur-pais/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/03/06/virtual-memorial-service-for-arthur-paisSun, 06 Mar 2016 16:00:00 GMTVirtual Memorial Service for ARTHUR PAISArthur Pais, writer, journalist, foodie, mentor, died in Jan. 2016. This is a call-in show for friends, fans, and others to discuss his incredible work and legacy. You can join us via phone or computer live on Sunday, March 6, 11 am-noon (9:30 pm in India; other world times here:  If you would like to submit a written tribute that we can read on the air and during the in-person service, please send it to sree.sreenivasan1@gmail.com. SUBJECT LINE = ARTHUR PAIS. There are two celebrations of his life: This virtual service, on Sunday, March 6, 11 am-noon (9:30 pm in India, other world times here: (9:30 pm in India; http://timeanddate.com/s/2y7s ): http://bit.ly/arthurpais3 There's an in-person memorial service for Arthur in NYC on Sunday, March 13, 3-5 pm. Details are here: http://bit.ly/arthurpais1     01:05:00SAJA HQnoarthur pais,memorial service,obituary,Tribute Show,tributeArthur Pais, writer, journalist, foodie, mentor, died in Jan. 2016. This is a call-in show for friends, fans, and others to discuss his incredible work and legahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/02/28/film-saja-samma-oscars-episodeNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/02/28/film-saja-samma-oscars-episode/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/02/28/film-saja-samma-oscars-episodeSun, 28 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMTFILM: SAJA-SAMMA Oscars Episode SAJA and SAMMA are coming together for their annual BlogTalkRadio conversation about the most glamorous night in Hollywood- the Oscars!  At a time when the Oscars have come under fire for being #oscarsowhite, the Academy has honored a number of South Asians for their work. Among the nominees are Sanjay Patel (Sanjay's Super Team); Asif Kapadia (Amy); Oscar-Winner and SAJA member Sharmeen Obaid (A Girl in the River). And presenting this year is Priyanka Chopra (Quantico).  So come join us on SUNDAY at 11 am to 12 pm ET (9:30 pm to 10:30 pm Bollywood time) as we talk all things Hollywood. Listen via phone (1-347-324-5991) or on your computer:  Hosts Rajan Shah (@RajanCShah; SAMMA co-founder);  Sree Sreenivasan (@sree, Chief Digital Officer of @MetMuseum, and SAJA co-founder); Geetika Rudra (@GGGeetika, of breaking news startup Dataminr and SAJA's new SAJA webcasts producer) chat with Gitesh Pandya (CEO and Editor-in-Chief ofboxofficeguru.com); Nimitt Mankad (Producer of Oscar-nominated films); Anisha Jhaveri (@jhavanis, film critic and Sundance Ebert Fellow); and here to talk fashion in film, Noor Brara (@noorbrara, Teen Vogue).  We are also featuring an interview with Oscar-winner Sharmeen Obaid, whose film A Girl In The River is nominated this year for Best Documentary Short.  01:23:00SAJA HQnoOscars,Oscars 2016,film,academy awards,south asiaSAJA and SAMMA are coming together for their annual BlogTalkRadio conversation about the most glamorous night in Hollywood- the Oscars!  At a time when thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/02/07/sports-saja-samma-super-bowl-2016Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/02/07/sports-saja-samma-super-bowl-2016/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2016/02/07/sports-saja-samma-super-bowl-2016Sun, 07 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMTSPORTS: SAJA-SAMMA Super Bowl 2016SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment, present their seventh annual BlogTalkRadio conversation about the biggest day in American sports - from a South Asian perspective. Join us as hosts Vijay Setlur (@VijaySetlur; who teaches sport, tourism and leisure marketing at Schulich School of Business, York University) & Sree Sreenivasan (@sree, Chief Digital Officer of @MetMuseum) chat with ESPN anchors Kevin Negandhi (@knegandhiESPN) & Adnan Virk (@adnanESPN); Priya Desai (@PriyaDesai), reporter/anchor, Sports Illustrated @SI_Wire; Aditi Kinkhabwala (@akinkhabwala), reporter for the NFL Network and Amar Shah (@Amarshahism), features editor, NFL.com - both calling in on game day from Santa Clara. Also participating is SAMMA co-founder Rajan Shah (@rajanCshah), who’s been involved in marketing campaigns with the NFL and Super Bowl over the past decade; Geetika Rudra (@GGGeetika), who works in breaking news at Dataminr and is new SAJA webcasts coordinator; and Neha Contractor (@NehaSoneji), co-creator of South Asians in Sports, @SAinSports.  Call-in live or send your questions: to sree@sree.net or @sree or @sajahq or #sajahq OTHER NFL NOTES: Paraag Marathe is President of the San Francisco 49ers; Sanjay Lal is Wide Receivers Coach of the Buffalo Bills; Megha Parek is Senior VP, General Counsel of the Jacksonville Jaguars. And, of course, the owner of the Jaguars is Shahid Khan [see the glowing "60 Minutes" profile: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50134050n ] 01:07:00SAJA HQnosuper bowl,Kevin Negandhi,Adnan Virk,aditi kinkhabwala,geetika rudraCall-in show about the Super Bowl from a South Asian perspective, with top sports anchors & reporters.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/10/22/film-meet-afia-nathaniel-director-of-dukhtarMovieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/10/22/film-meet-afia-nathaniel-director-of-dukhtar/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/10/22/film-meet-afia-nathaniel-director-of-dukhtarThu, 22 Oct 2015 17:30:00 GMTFILM: Meet Afia Nathaniel, director of "Dukhtar"Join us for a conversation with filmmaker Afia Nathaniel, whose feature film, "Dukhtar" was Pakistan’s official submission for Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards®. In a village in Pakistan, a young mother Allah Rakhi (Samiya Mumtaz) kidnaps her ten-year-old daughter Zainab (Saleha Aref) to save her from a child marriage to a tribal leader. Their daring escape triggers a deadly hunt for them. With the pursuers close behind, the mother strikes an unlikely deal with Sohail (Mohib Mirza) a cynical ex-Mujahid truck driver to take them to Lahore. Carefully dodging the far-reaching influence of the tribal leader, the trio embark on an epic journey through the sweeping landscape of Pakistan where the search for freedom and love comes with a price. After a rousing reception at Toronto International Film Festival 2014 and in over 20 countries since then, the critically acclaimed "Dukhtar" recently screened in New York and Los Angeles from Pakistan for its one-week theatrical release. Team Dukhtar:  Producer: Muhammad Khalid Ali Co-Producers: Cordelia Stephens, Shrihari Sathe, Thea Kerman, Noman Waheed, Carsten Aanonsen *ing Samiya Mumtaz, Mohib Mirza, Saleha Aref FOR EASY SHARING OF THIS EVENT'S INFO, PLEASE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/905010746241453/ www.DukhtarTheFilm.com Hosting the show is SAJA board member Trisha Sakhuja.  Tweet questions for the filmmaker to @SAJAHQ. 00:45:00SAJA HQnofilms,dukhtar,saja,trisha sakhuja,afia nathanielJoin us for a conversation with filmmaker Afia Nathaniel, whose feature film, "Dukhtar" was Pakistan’s official submission for Foreign Language Film at Academyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/08/07/books-talking-about-indiapakistan-partition-w-nisid-hajariBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/08/07/books-talking-about-indiapakistan-partition-w-nisid-hajari/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/08/07/books-talking-about-indiapakistan-partition-w-nisid-hajariFri, 07 Aug 2015 22:00:00 GMTBOOKS: Talking about India/Pakistan Partition w/ Nisid HajariSAJA presents a conversation with journalist Nisid Hajari, author of "Midnight's Furies: The Deadly Legacy of India's Partition," the most important book about the Partition of India and Pakistan. Hajari, a longtime SAJA member and former editor of Newsweek, joins us from Singapore, in the anniversary month of the creation of Pakistan and the independence of India from Britain. The book's Amazon description: A  few bloody months in South Asia during the summer of 1947 explain the world that troubles us today. Nobody expected the liberation of India and birth of Pakistan to be so bloody — it was supposed to be an answer to the dreams of Muslims and Hindus who had been ruled by the British for centuries. Jawaharlal Nehru, Gandhi’s protégé and the political leader of India, believed Indians were an inherently nonviolent, peaceful people. Pakistan’s founder, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, was a secular lawyer, not a firebrand.  But in August 1946, exactly a year before Independence, Calcutta erupted in street-gang fighting. A cycle of riots — targeting Hindus, then Muslims, then Sikhs — spiraled out of control. As the summer of 1947 approached, all three groups were heavily armed and on edge, and the British rushed to leave. Hell let loose. Trains carried Muslims west and Hindus east to their slaughter. Some of the most brutal and widespread ethnic cleansing in modern history erupted on both sides of the new border, searing a divide between India and Pakistan that remains a root cause of many evils. From jihadi terrorism to nuclear proliferation, the searing tale told in Midnight’s Furies explains all too many of the headlines we read today. Feel free to send questions in advance to saja@columbia.edu or call in live during the show! 01:01:00SAJA HQnopartition,India,Pakistan,SAJA,historyJournalist Nisid Hajari has written the most important book about the Partition of India & Pakistanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/05/05/film-meet-nyiff-the-ny-indian-film-festivalMovieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/05/05/film-meet-nyiff-the-ny-indian-film-festival/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/05/05/film-meet-nyiff-the-ny-indian-film-festivalTue, 05 May 2015 15:00:00 GMTFILM: Meet NYIFF, the NY Indian Film FestivalSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, the South Asians in Media, Marketing & Entertainment, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with leading names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Join us for a show with New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) filmmakers Shonali Bose (Margarita, With a Straw) and Vibha Bakshi (Daughters of Mother India) and actor Kalki Koechlin. The festival’s opening night film this year is Bose’s “Margarita, With a Straw.” The film is a poignant portrayal of a rebellious young woman with cerebral palsy, played by Kalki Koechlin, who leaves her home in India to study in New York, unexpectedly falls in love and embarks on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery.  Bakshi’s “Daughters of Mother India” is this year’s National Award winner for Best Film on Social Issues under the Non-Narrative category. The documentary focuses on the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi rape incident and India’s ban on the broadcast of the documentary “India’s Daughter” by British filmmaker Leslee Udwin. The show will feature candid conversations around topics such as the prevalence of women filmmakers today and the role films can play in raising awareness for mental health and women’s safety issues in India. Hosting the show is SAJA board member Divya Singaravelu.  If you have a question you'd like to submit in advance, please email sajanyiff@gmail.com or tweet to @SAJAHQ with the #SAJANYIFF Official site of NYIFF:  http://www.iaac.us/NYIFF2015/ Margarita, With A Straw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDh7n6bte-c Daughter of Mother India: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em3cFAJotmY   00:59:00SAJA HQnosaja,samma,divya singaravelu,shonali bose,vibha bakshiSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, the South Asians in Media, Marketing & Entertainment, present the latest in their series of high-profihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/03/04/film-the-second-best-exotic-marigold-hotel-meet-the-director-and-a-starMovieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/03/04/film-the-second-best-exotic-marigold-hotel-meet-the-director-and-a-star/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/03/04/film-the-second-best-exotic-marigold-hotel-meet-the-director-and-a-starWed, 04 Mar 2015 18:00:00 GMTFILM: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, meet the director and a starSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, the South Asians in Media, Marketing & Entertainment, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with leading names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Join us for a live call-in show all about "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," the sequel to the 2012 hit movie. We will be joined by Oscar-nominated director John Madden, who also made "Shakespeare in Love" and "The Debt" and by actress Tina Desai, who reprises her role of Sunaina from the first movie. Hosting the show are entertainment writer Aseem Chhabra and SAMMA cofounder Rajan Shah.  The official movie description is below. If you have a question you'd like to submit in advance, please email saja@columbia.edu.  Following 2012’s global blockbuster comedy hit, the loveable cast reunites for the much-awaited follow-up THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL which releases in North American theaters this Friday, March 6. Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Dev Patel, Tina Desai, and Lillete Dubey are back along with Richard Gere who joins the fun for an all-new adventure set in India. Official site: http://thesecondbestexoticmarigoldhotel.com/ Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNoZcPInPR8 FB: http://www.facebook.com/marigoldhotel Twitter: http://twitter.com/foxsearchlight Hashtag: #LoveBlooms 00:59:00SAJA HQnofilm,second best exotic marigold hotel,john madden,tina desai,SAJASAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, the South Asians in Media, Marketing & Entertainment, present the latest in their series of high-profihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/02/01/sports-saja-samma-super-bowl-2015Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/02/01/sports-saja-samma-super-bowl-2015/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2015/02/01/sports-saja-samma-super-bowl-2015Sun, 01 Feb 2015 16:00:00 GMTSPORTS: SAJA-SAMMA Super Bowl 2015SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment, present their sixth annual BlogTalkRadio conversation about the biggest day in American sports - from a South Asian perspective. Join us as hosts Vijay Setlur (@VijaySetlur; who teaches sport, tourism and leisure marketing at Schulich School of Business, York University) & Sree Sreenivasan (@sree, Chief Digital Officer of @MetMuseum) chat with ESPN anchor Kevin Negandhi (@knegandhiESPN); Aditi Kinkhabwala (@akinkhabwala) a reporter for the NFL Network, calling in on game day from Arizona. Also participating is SAMMA co-founder Rajan Shah, who’s been involved in marketing campaigns with the NFL and Super Bowl over the past decade; and Sharaf Mowjood (@mowjood; producer for NBC News & Brian Williams), the newly-reelected president on SAJA. Call-in live or send your questions: to sree@sree.net or @sree or @sajahq or #sajahq OTHER NFL NOTES: Paraag Marathe is COO of the San Francisco 49ers and has played a pivotal role in the business side of the operations. Shripal Shah rejoined the Washington Redskins as senior VP and chief strategy officer. And, of course, the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars is Shahid Khan (see the glowing "60 Minutes" profile: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50134050n Call-in live or send your questions: to sree@sree.net or @sree or @sajahq or #sajahq 01:17:00SAJA HQnosuper bowl,saja,samma,kevin negandhi,sharaf mowjoodSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment, present their sixth annual BlogTalkRadio conversathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/08/12/meet-priyanka-chopraMovieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/08/12/meet-priyanka-chopra/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/08/12/meet-priyanka-chopraMon, 12 Aug 2013 22:30:00 GMTFILM: Meet Priyanka Chopra, India's biggest actress SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, the South Asians in Media, Marketing & Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more...   Join us for an exciting, live global webcast and meet India's top actress and now singer/songwriter and voiceover artist, PRIYANKA CHOPRA. She'll be with us to discuss the worldwide launch of her first-ever single "Exotic," and her first animated film as the character "Ishani" in the Disney feature "Planes," which opened this weekend.   Moderating the conversation are SAJA Board member and arts, entertainment and lifestyle writer/blogger Aarti Virani (@AartiVirani) and SAMMA chair, musician and a Board Member of The Recording Academy, Radha Mehta (@RadhaMehta).      Sample "Exotic" at:https://itunes.apple.com/us/music-video/exotic-feat.-pitbull/id673022175     01:01:00SAJA HQnoPriyanka Chopra,Aaarti Virani,Radha Mehta,SAJA,ExoticSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, the South Asians in Media, Marketing & Entertainment Association, present the latest in their serieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/04/23/film-meet-mira-nairMovieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/04/23/film-meet-mira-nair/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/04/23/film-meet-mira-nairTue, 23 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMTFILM: Meet Mira Nair & Riz AhmedSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair's newest film THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST releases in theaters Friday, April 26 in NY & LA, w/ additional US cities on Friday, May 3. Meet the director who brought you such hits as MISSISSIPPI MASALA, MONSOON WEDDING, NAMESAKE. Based on Mohsin Hamid's novel, THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST stars Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson, Kiefer Sutherland, Liev Schreiber, Om Puri & Shabana Azmi.  Joining us is actor Riz Ahmed - interview by SAJA's Aseem Chhabra, BTR's Chitra Agrawal & others. Send your questions to @sajaHQ or saja@saja.org - or call-in LIVE! Watch the trailer at: http://bit.ly/11ylqon 01:06:00SAJA HQnoMira Nair,Riz Ahmed,Reluctant Fundamentalist,Mohsin Hamid,Aseem ChhabraSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/03/06/bangladesh-in-crisis--a-saja-briefing-1Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/03/06/bangladesh-in-crisis--a-saja-briefing-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/03/06/bangladesh-in-crisis--a-saja-briefing-1Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:00:00 GMTBangladesh in Crisis - a SAJA Briefing SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, representing 1,000+ journalists in the US and Canada, present their latest SAJA Briefing. Join Anup Kaphle, digital foreign editor of the Washington Post and Sree Sreenivasan, Columbia University's Chief Digital Officer as we discuss one of the biggest crises in four decades of Bangladeshi history. Our speakers: Maneeza Hossain, senior fellow at Hudson Institute, specializing in prospects of democracy in South Asia and the Middle East and has written extensively on Bangladesh; and Zain Al-Mahmood, a journalist based in Dhaka, covering Bangladesh for WSJ. His interests are politics, human rights and sustainable development. For the last 4 weeks, Bangladesh has been convulsed by the Shahbagh movement. What started as the protest of bloggers against a back-door deal between the government and the opposition Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, has mushroomed into continuous street protests against the war criminals of Bangladesh's 1971 liberation war. During the brutal war that gave birth to Bangladesh, the genocidal campaign of the Pakistan army was assisted by local Bengali collaborators, known as "razakars." In 2011, the Awami League government began long-delayed war crimes trials against some of the alleged razakars, most of whom are now top ranking leaders of the country's largest Islamist party, the Jamaat-e-Islami. But the unexpectedly lenient sentencing of Quader Mollah, known as the "Butcher of Mirpur," set off the protests that snowballed into Shahbagh, filling the streets with up to 500,000 protesters, mos01:01:00SAJA HQnoBangladesh,Maneeza Hossain,Zain Al-Mahmood,Anup Kaphle,ShahbaghSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, representing 1,000+ journalists in the US and Canada, present their latest SAJA Briefing. Join Anup Kaphle, dighttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/02/24/oscar-sunday-discussion-w-hollywood-insidersFilmhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/02/24/oscar-sunday-discussion-w-hollywood-insiders/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/02/24/oscar-sunday-discussion-w-hollywood-insidersSun, 24 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMTOscar Sunday discussion w/ Hollywood insiders SAJA, South Asian Journalists Assn & SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing & Entertainment, present their annual BlogTalkRadio conversation about the biggest day in films - from a South Asian perspective.   Our experts: Lance Still, EVP, Integrated Marketing & Promotions, The Weinstein Company; Gitesh Pandya, founder Box Office Guru & Raja Sen, Freelance film critic, calling in from Mumbai.   Hosted by Aseem Chhabra of SAJA & Rajan Shah of SAMMA - both film industry insiders themselves, who will moderate this session.   You should also note these South Asian ties to the 2013 Oscars.     Ang Lee's India focused "Life of Pi" is nominated for 11 Oscars, including one for classical singer Bombay Jayashri for the song "Pi's Lullaby"   Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" focuses on the hunt and the killing of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A substantial part of the film was shot in India, in and around Chandigarh.   Stephen Spielberg's "Lincoln" was co-financed by India's Reliance (which finances all Dreamworks films).   Anuradha Bhagwati, executive director of Service Women's Action Network and a former U.S. Marine, is featured in "The Invisible War," a nominee for feature-length documentary. It is an expose about the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military.   Tarsem Singh directed "Mirror Mirror," which has been nominated for costume design. (Eiko Ishioka, the designer, died this past year and is nominated posthumously).    Last year, SAJAer Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy won an Oscar for her short documentary "Saving Face."01:06:00SAJA HQnolance still,raja sen,gitesh pandya,aseem chhabra,rajan shahSAJA, South Asian Journalists Assn & SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing & Entertainment, present their annual BlogTalkRadio conversation about the biggesthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/02/03/sports-saja-samma-super-bowl-2013Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/02/03/sports-saja-samma-super-bowl-2013/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2013/02/03/sports-saja-samma-super-bowl-2013Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMTSPORTS: SAJA-SAMMA Super Bowl 2013 SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present their fifth annual BlogTalkRadio conversation about the biggest day in American sports - from a South Asian perspective.   Join us as hosts Vijay Setlur (@VijaySetlur), Raakhee Mirchandani (@raakstar) & Sree Sreenivasan (@sree) chat with three ESPN anchors Kevin Negandhi (@knegandhiESPN), Adnan Virk (@adnanESPN) and Zubin Mehenti; Amar Shah (@amarshahism), digital features editor of NFL.com (see the Super Bowl trailer he wrote and produced: http://on.nfl.com/11qSbWA ) as well as filmmaker Evan Rosenfeld (@evansss), whose is directing "Birth of a Sport," about the Elite Football League of India, the first pro American football league in South Asia.   Other South Asian NFL notes: SAJAer Aditi Kinkhabwala - @akinkhabwala is now a reporter for the NFL Network. Paraag Marathe is COO of the San Francisco 49ers and has played a pivotal role in the business side of the operations. This season, Shripal Shah rejoined the Washington Redskins as senior VP and chief strategy officer. And, of course, the new owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars is Shahid Khan (see the glowing "60 Minutes" profile: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50134050n   Call-in live or send your questions: to sree@sree.net or @sree or @sajahq or #sajahq Last year's version: http://b01:06:00SAJA HQnokevin negandhi,raakhee mirchandani,adnan virk,vijay setlur,evan rosenfeldSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present their fifth annual BlogTalkRahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/10/23/indo-caribbeans-and-their-impact-on-the-american-landscapeNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/10/23/indo-caribbeans-and-their-impact-on-the-american-landscape/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/10/23/indo-caribbeans-and-their-impact-on-the-american-landscapeTue, 23 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMTIndo-Caribbeans and their impact on the American landscape SAJA continues its in-depth series about Indians in the Caribbean, live on Blogtalkradio.com/saja. This segment explores the impact of the Indo-Caribbean peoples on the American landscape, culture, politics, economics and youth. Featuring Ambassador Dr. Neil Parsan, Ms. Annetta Seecharran and Ms. Pritha Singh. Moderated by Darrel Sukhdeo. Email your questions: saja@saja.org 01:04:00SAJA HQnoSAJA,Indo-Carribeans,Neil Parsan,Anneta Seecharran,Pritha SinghSAJA continues its in-depth series about Indians in the Caribbean, live on Blogtalkradio.com/saja. This segment explores the impact of the Indo-Caribbean peoplhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/10/04/learn-about-saja-reporting-fellowships-with-nyts-erik-olsenCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/10/04/learn-about-saja-reporting-fellowships-with-nyts-erik-olsen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/10/04/learn-about-saja-reporting-fellowships-with-nyts-erik-olsenThu, 04 Oct 2012 19:00:00 GMTLearn about SAJA Reporting Fellowships with NYT's Erik Olsen   SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents a conversation about the plight of blue whales in the waters off Sri Lanka. Join SAJA board member Jigar Mehta (@JigarMehta) for a webcast with 2012 SAJA reporting fellow Erik Olsen (@olsentropy) of the New York Times. In Sri Lanka, ship traffic and a rapid increase in whale watching tourism is putting a little understood population of blue whales at risk. Sri Lankan marine biologist Asha de Vos has committed her life to protecting these magnificent animals. In this video and print work, New York Times Video Journalist Erik Olsen traveled to Sri Lanka to look into this story. Video: http://video.nytimes.com/video/2012/07/02/science/100000001641208/in-the-land-of-blue-whales.html Print article http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/03/science/traffic-in-sri-lankas-waters-threatens-blue-whales.html LEARN HOW YOU CAN APPLY FOR A SAJA REPORTING FELLOWSHIP: http://saja.org/2012srf * Questions to awards@saja.org 00:36:00SAJA HQnoErik Olsen,SAJA,SAJA Reporting Fellowships,Sri Lanka,Mid-career journalistsSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents a conversation about the plight of blue whales in the waters off Sri Lanka. Join SAJA board member Jihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/05/30/food-currying-culture--south-asian-food-and-the-caribbeaanFoodhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/05/30/food-currying-culture--south-asian-food-and-the-caribbeaan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/05/30/food-currying-culture--south-asian-food-and-the-caribbeaanWed, 30 May 2012 17:00:00 GMTFOOD: Currying Culture - South Asian food and the Caribbeaan   Currying Culture: The impact of South Asian food on the larger cuisine of  the the multi-ethnic Caribbean   In the fabric of culture that is Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname many cultural  strands weave together to form a tapestry of larger ethnicity. Nowhere is  this more apparent than in the multiethnic cuisines of these societies.  But it is the South Asian/East Indian influence on the foodways of the Caribbean that is the gold thread shot through the design, shimmering, constant, and  alluring. In Currying Culture, the third installment of the SAJA  discussion series on Indo Caribbean peoples, moderator Ramin Ganeshram, will lead a panel discussion of chefs, food writers, and food entrepreneurs to discuss the larger social influence of East Indian cookery on the cuisine of the Caribbean.  01:01:00SAJA HQnoRamin Ganeshram,Franka Philip,Colette Burnett,Darrel Sukhdeo,Indian foodCurrying Culture: The impact of South Asian food on the larger cuisine of  the the multi-ethnic Caribbean   In the fabric of culture that is Trinidad, Guyanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/05/18/sepiamutinys-foundersBlogshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/05/18/sepiamutinys-founders/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/05/18/sepiamutinys-foundersFri, 18 May 2012 03:00:00 GMTSepiaMutiny's Founders SAJA, South Asian Journalists Association, presents the latest in its series of world-class conversations with fascinating speakers from the media, arts, politics and more.  For much of the nearly eight years of its existence, SEPIA MUTINY was a singular phenomenon, tackling just about every South Asian diasporic issue there was, serious or inane. In the process, it established itself as a model of intelligent, interactive blogging, and the voice of a generation.` Those of us who worked elsewhere in the desi media, including at SAJAforum - looked on with a combination of admiration and envy -- How are they so prolific? What makes their readers so damn smart? But we felt nothing but regret when the Mutineers decided to close their doors last month. We know there will be nothing else like it.   But join us Thursday night at 11 pm (Eastern time) for a very special SAJA webcast, as we conduct the SEPIA MUTINY EXIT INTERVIEW.   We'll be joined by Sepia Mutiny founder Abhi Tripathi, blogging hellion Anna John, and the mysterious but always trenchant Ennis. We hope to also have plenty of SM fans participate, too.   Moderating the conversation will be Arun Venugopal (@ArunNYC), WNYC reporter and Prof Sree Sreenivasan (@Sree), Columbia J-School.   [ Want to get an automagic email one hour ahead of every SAJA webcast? Create a free BTR account and hit the "follow" button above. You can also find us on iTunes, free, at http://bit.ly/sajaitunes ]01:21:00SAJA HQnoSepia Mutiny,Abhi Tripathi,Anna John,Ennis,Arun VenugopalSAJA, South Asian Journalists Association, presents the latest in its series of world-class conversations with fascinating speakers from the media, arts, polithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/04/25/politics-press-in-trinidadNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/04/25/politics-press-in-trinidad/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/04/25/politics-press-in-trinidadWed, 25 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMTPolitics & Press in Trinidad **POLITICS & PRESS FREEDOM IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO - The Indian Impact** SPEAKERS : Hon. Basdeo Pandey, Former Prime Minister, Legislator, Lawyer, Labour Leader His Excellency Dr. Neil Parsan, Trinidad & Tobago Amb. to the US and Mexico, and Permanent representative to the OAS (Organization of American States) Davan Maharaj, Editor of the Los Angeles Times Media Group This LIVE webcast will look at the impact of Indians on the politics of Trinidad and Tobago during the 167 years of Indian presence in this oil rich Caribbean nation. This is the second in our 6-part series that will share a deeper understanding of the Indo-Caribbean peoples and provide story ideas and resources. This series is coordinated by SAJAer Darrel Sukhdeo @Darrel3000 * saja@saja.org 00:57:00SAJA HQnoNeil Parsan,Davan Maharaj,Basdeo Pandey,Trinidad,Darrel Sukhdeo**POLITICS & PRESS FREEDOM IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO - The Indian Impact** SPEAKERS : Hon. Basdeo Pandey, Former Prime Minister, Legislator, Lawyer, Labour Leaderhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/03/27/india-in-trinidad-indian-in-trinidadNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/03/27/india-in-trinidad-indian-in-trinidad/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/03/27/india-in-trinidad-indian-in-trinidadTue, 27 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMTIndia in Trinidad / Indian in Trinidad Another live webcast brought to you by the SAJA, South Asian Journalists Association. **INDIA IN TRINIDAD / INDIAN IN TRINIDAD** This webcast will look at 167 years of Indians settlement in Trinidad and Tobago, including history, culture, religion, women, education, more, and is in honor of the 50th anniversary of independence of Trinidad and Tobago.This is the first in a 6 part series that will profile and share a deeper understanding of the Indo-Caribbhean peoples. 01:04:00SAJA HQnoDr Shaheeda Hosein,Pdt Geeta Ramsingh,Dr Kumar Mahabir,Dr Tony Martin,Darrel SukhdeoAnother live webcast brought to you by the SAJA, South Asian Journalists Association. **INDIA IN TRINIDAD / INDIAN IN TRINIDAD** This webcast will look at 16http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/14/books-love-inshallahBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/14/books-love-inshallah/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/14/books-love-inshallahTue, 14 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMTBOOKS: Love, InshAllah: Secret Lives of American Men SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their global conversations with some of the biggest names in the arts, business, science, sports, politics and more. This time, a special Valentine's Day show with the editors and contributors to "Love, InshAllah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women," a new book that has received wide acclaim. Joining us are Nusra Maznavi and Ayesha Mattu, editors and writers. More on the book at http://loveinshallah.com Call-in live, or send your questions in advance via e-mail: saja@columbia.edu or via Twitter - @sajaHQ * follow the - hashtag #sajahq 01:00:00SAJA HQnoLove Inshallah,Nura Maznavi,Ayesha Mattu,Anam Siddiqui,Kiran AlviSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their global cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/09/kalpana-chawla-a-tributeSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/09/kalpana-chawla-a-tribute/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/09/kalpana-chawla-a-tributeThu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMTRemembering Astronaut Kalpana Chawla On Feb. 1, 2003, Kalpana Chawla was one of  seven astronauts killed when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry. Kalpana's career, including her first flight in 1997, captured the imagination of people of Indian descent the world over who were excited to see someone born in a small city outside Delhi go into space. Her name lives on in everyone she inspired as well as in a street in New York's Jackson Heights and even a hill on Mars. To mark the ninth anniversary of her death, SAJA presents an exclusive conversation with her husband, colleagues and friends. Join hosts Sree Sreenivasan (@sree) and Melanie Huff (@MGHuff) of Columbia Journalism School as they talk with Jean-Pierre Harrison, Kaplana's husband and author of "Edge of Time, The Authoritative Biography of Kalpana Chawla"; Steve Morse, Deep Purple guitarist, wrote "Contact Lost" after Columbia accident; Jane Miller, friend. Gaurav Goyal, friend;  Aishwarya Stanley, graduate student who is modelling her career after Kalpana's; Karen McNally, pilot. former NASA  aviation human factors researcher and flight instructor. Call-in live or send your questions or comments via email to sree@sree.net or @sree or @sajahq or #sajahq 01:01:00SAJA HQnoKalpana Chawla,Jean-Pierre Harrison,Karen McNally,Steve Morse,Space Shuttle ColumbiaOn Feb. 1, 2003, Kalpana Chawla was one of  seven astronauts killed when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry. Kalpana's career, including hehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/09/saja-briefing-maldives-crisisNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/09/saja-briefing-maldives-crisis/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/09/saja-briefing-maldives-crisisThu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMTSAJA Briefing: Maldives Crisis SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents a conversation about the ouster of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives. Join SAJA board members Jigar Mehta (@JigarMehta) and Sree Sreenivasan (@sree) for a webcast with experts and journalists, including: * Bonni Cohen Shenk (@bcactual) a documentary filmmaker, is the producer, with Jon Shenk, of “The Island President,” a forthcoming film about Mohamed Nasheed. See their NYT op-ed today: http://bit.ly/xwmjO6 * Lily Jamali (@lilyjamali), 2011 SAJA Reporting Fellow, reporting on climate change in the Maldives for Public Radio International's "The World". See her work: http://www.lilyjamali.com/the-maldives/ Other speakers being confirmed. Topics we will discuss - we'll be taking your questions, too: * The details of the resignation and current status of ex-President Nasheed * Effect on global climate change initiatives led by the Maldives. And much, much more. Call-in live or send your questions or comments via email to sree@sree.net or @sree or @sajahq or #sajahq   00:43:00SAJA HQnoBonni Cohen Shenk,Maldives,Lily Jamali,SAJA,Jigar MehtaSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents a conversation about the ouster of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives. Join SAJA board membehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/05/sports-sajasamma-super-bowl-showNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/05/sports-sajasamma-super-bowl-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/02/05/sports-sajasamma-super-bowl-showSun, 05 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMTSPORTS: SAJA/SAMMA Super Bowl Show SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present their annual conversation about the biggest day in American sports - from a South Asian perspective. Join us as hosts Vijay Setlur (@VijaySetlur) & Sree Sreenivasan (@sree) chat with three ESPN anchors Kevin Negandhi (@knegandhiESPN), Adnan Virk (@adnanESPN) and Zubin Mehenti;  and others (we are trying to confirm Aditi Kinkhabwala - @AKinkhabwala - NY Giants reporter for the Wall Street Journal who is covering the Super Bowl). Call in live, or send your questions to saja@columbia.edu. If you're tweeting use @sajahq and #sajahq 01:01:00SAJA HQnoSuper Bowl,Kevin Negandhi,Zubin Mehenti,Adnan Virk,SAMMASAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present their annual conversation abohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/01/16/india-media-scene-with-rahul-singhNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/01/16/india-media-scene-with-rahul-singh/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2012/01/16/india-media-scene-with-rahul-singhMon, 16 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMTIndia Media Scene with Rahul Singh SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents the latest in its series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics, sports and much more (catch the archives below)... Join the conversation with veteran journalist RahulSingh, first editor of the Readers Digest, the only US magazine to come to India in the 1960s. Singh has also been editor of  major Indian newspapers like The Indian Express, The Indian Post and The Sunday Observer, and has contributed occasionally to The New York Times and The International Herald Tribune. Son of the formidable Khushwant Singh, he now works with NGOS on population, literacy and education and is writing a biography of Indira Gandhi for Penguin. Singh will talk with Columbia University Journalism Professor Sree Sreenivasan and former Newsweek International Contributinig Editor Vibhuti Patel who now writes for The Wall St.Journal, along with Aayush Soni, a Delhi journalist now studying at Columbia Journalism School.   Email: saja@columbia.edu or @sajaHQ on Twitter.01:06:00SAJA HQnoRahul Singh,India,SAJA,Vibhuti Patel,Aayush SoniSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents the latest in its series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with some of the leading Sohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/12/23/meet-john-guyNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/12/23/meet-john-guy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/12/23/meet-john-guyFri, 23 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMTMeet John Guy, South Asia curator at the Metropolitan Museum Stunning Indian Miniatures with John Guy  SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association presents the latest in its series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com -  with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics, sports and much more. Explore "Wonder of the Age": Master Painters of India, 1100--1900, a spectacular show of 200 Indian miniature paintings currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum (through Jan. 8), with curator John Guy, the Met's own South Asian expert. For the first time, the paintings are chronologically presented by exploding the myth of the anonymity of Indian art: 40 of the greatest Indian painters are named, and their individual styles are identified through their works via new research and scholarship. Join the conversation with Mr. Guy, who will discuss the research, the artists and their works with SAJA's Vibhuti Patel, an arts writer whose work appears in Newsweek and the Wall St. Journal.  01:00:00SAJA HQnoJohn Guy,Metropolitan Museum of Art,Art,Vibhuti Patel,Indian miniaturesStunning Indian Miniatures with John Guy  SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association presents the latest in its series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/11/23/press-freedom-in-pakistanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/11/23/press-freedom-in-pakistan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/11/23/press-freedom-in-pakistanWed, 23 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMTPress freedom in Pakistan SAJA (@sajaHQ) and CPJ (@PressFreedom) present a conversation about the state of press freedom in Pakistan. Join Umar Cheema, who won this year's International Press Freedom Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists, and Bob Dietz, CPJ's Asia director as they talk about what's happening in Pakistan today. More on Cheema below.  Umar Cheema, a reporter with Islamabad's The News, was abducted in September 2010 by unknown assailants who stripped, beat, and photographed him in humiliating positions. Cheema's unwillingness to stay silent about his abduction and the abuses he suffered has drawn wide attention to the nationwide issue of anti-press violence in Pakistan. Almost immediately after he was released, Cheema went on television to tell the world of the abuses and humiliation he endured at the hands of "men in police commando uniforms." He said his captors asked why he continued with his critical reporting--was he trying to discredit the government and bring back former President Musharraf?  In the months since his kidnapping, Cheema has been harassed and threatened for his coverage of politics, national security, and corruption. In keeping with Pakistan's record of near-perfect impunity in the cases of hundreds of journalists threatened, abducted, and killed, Cheema's case remains unprosecuted and unsolved. But his courage has rallied his colleagues across the nation. An editorial in the English-language daily Dawn said, "No half-hearted police measures or words of consolation from the highest offices in the land will suffice in the aftermath of the brutal treatment meted out to journalist Umar Cheema of The News. This paper's stand is clear: the government and its intelligence agencies will be considered guilty until they can prove their innocence."   01:04:00SAJA HQnoumar cheema,pakistan,cpj,press freedom,the newsSAJA (@sajaHQ) and CPJ (@PressFreedom) present a conversation about the state of press freedom in Pakistan. Join Umar Cheema, who won this year's Internationalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/05/02/after-osama-a-saja-conversationNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/05/02/after-osama-a-saja-conversation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/05/02/after-osama-a-saja-conversationMon, 02 May 2011 16:00:00 GMTAfter Osama: A SAJA Conversation SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents a webcast 12 hours after President Obama announced the death of Osama Bin Laden.  Join SAJA for a conversation with: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (@sharmeenochinoy), Emmy-winning filmmaker who has worked in AfPak for 10 years ("Children of Taliban" and more) and SAJA member, calling from Karachi. Omar Waraich (@OmarWaraich), Time correspondent in Islamabad.Mansoor Ijaz, former Fox analyst, calling from Geneva. Topics we will discuss - we'll be taking your questions, too:  The details of the US operation, including the reaction in Pakistan and Afghanistan. What's next for US military operations in AfPak? And much more. Call-in live via phone or computer or via email: saja at columbia.edu or via Twitter: @sajaHQ - hashtag #sajaosama Hosts: Prof. Sree Sreenivasan (@sree) of Columbia Journalism School (@columbiajourn) and SAJA co-founderIsmat Mangla (@ismat), writer for Money magazine and SAJA Board member.Annie Khan (@anniealikhan), Pakistani journo at Columbia Umar Muhammad (@umarwrites), Pakistani journo at Columbia01:23:00SAJA HQnoismat mangla,omar waraich,sharmeen obaid-chinoy,annie khan,mansoor ijazSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents a webcast 12 hours after President Obama announced the death of Osama Bin Laden.  Join SAJA for a convhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/03/30/tv-meet-nigel-barker-anoop-desai-maneet-chauhanTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/03/30/tv-meet-nigel-barker-anoop-desai-maneet-chauhan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/03/30/tv-meet-nigel-barker-anoop-desai-maneet-chauhanWed, 30 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMTTV: Meet Nigel Barker, Anoop Desai, Maneet ChauhanSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Join us for a conversation with several South Asians who made waves in reality shows in recent years: Photographer Nigel Barker - "America's Next Top Model" judge * Singer Anoop Desai - "American Idol" contestant - finished in 6th place in 2009 * Chef Maneet Chauhan of Vermilion - "Iron Chef" * send us your questions and comments: saja@columbia.edu * SEE http://bit.ly/sajatv01:00:00SAJA HQnoNigel Barker,Maneet Chauhan,Anoop Desai,SAJA,SAMMASAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/03/17/tv-nbcs-outsourcedTelevisionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/03/17/tv-nbcs-outsourced/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/03/17/tv-nbcs-outsourcedThu, 17 Mar 2011 19:00:00 GMTTV: NBC's "Outsourced" - meet the stars and executive producerMeet the stars and executive producer of "Outsourced," a hit comedy on NBC (Thursdays, 10:30 pm ET/PT/MT, 9:30 CT; you can watch all the episodes at NBC.com/outsourced). "Outsourced," a comedy about an American who goes to India to run a call center there, is the first primetime network comedy to be set in India and to feature multiple South Asian actors and actresses. Joining us are Rizwan Manji, who plays "Rajiv" (third from left in the graphic above); Parvesh Cheena, who plays "Gupta" (second from left); Sacha Dhawan, who plays "Manmeet" (fifth from left) and executive producer/show runner Robert Borden (credits include "The Drew Carey Show," "George Lopez"). We'll discuss artistic and business aspects of the show, the actors' career paths; the response of the community and much, much more. As always, we'll take your calls, emails (saja@columbia.edu; subject line = webcast) and tweets (@sajaHQ). 01:05:00SAJA HQnoOutsourced,Rizwan Manji,Parvesh Cheena,Sacha Dhawan,Robert BordenMeet the stars and executive producer of "Outsourced," a hit comedy on NBC (Thursdays, 10:30 pm ET/PT/MT, 9:30 CT; you can watch all the episodes at NBC.com/outhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/03/04/photography-raghu-rai-indias-leading-photographerPhotographyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/03/04/photography-raghu-rai-indias-leading-photographer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/03/04/photography-raghu-rai-indias-leading-photographerFri, 04 Mar 2011 15:00:00 GMTPHOTOGRAPHY: Raghu Rai, India's leading photographerSAJA.org presents a conversation with one of the world's most influential photographers. India's most pre-eminent photographer, whose prolific and internationally acclaimed career has spanned nearly half a century, Raghu Rai (b. 1942) has focused on candid snapshots of India that masterfully capture the country's continuing regional, cultural, and political transformations. Nominated to the world's most prestigious photographers cooperative, Magnum Photos, by the legendary photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, his work challenges viewers to confront a country where temporalities merge people, objects and animals, and buildings collide in a majestic visual symphony. His classic images are extracted from a complex external reality such that, in Raghu Rai's words, "In the course of my work, I find that I have been moving to focus on the changing equations of our times, trying to record the deeper universal human responses to realities, to energy, to the spirit." In recognition of his lifetime achievements behind the camera, Rai was awarded the Padamshree, one of India's greatest civilian honors, and L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France's recognition of significant contributions to the arts. NYC's Aicon Gallery is currently presenting a selection of Raghu Rai's works chronicling a changing India from the 1970's onwards, including his most recent emphasis incorporating staged compositions, all of which culminate in one of the most comprehensive retrospectives of the artist's work held in the United States to date. He'll be interviewed SAJA's Aseem Chhabra and photojournalist Preston Merchant and be joined by Prajit Dutta of Aicon Gallery. Details of the show, which runs through March 19, along with 48 web photos at http://bit.ly/raghurai200:38:00SAJA HQnoRahu Rai,Photography,Photographer,Aicon Gallery,Prajit DuttaSAJA.org presents a conversation with one of the world's most influential photographers. India's most pre-eminent photographer, whose prolific and internationalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/22/lanka-saja-briefing-5-with-jon-lee-anderson-of-new-yorkerNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/22/lanka-saja-briefing-5-with-jon-lee-anderson-of-new-yorker/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/22/lanka-saja-briefing-5-with-jon-lee-anderson-of-new-yorkerTue, 22 Feb 2011 14:00:00 GMTLANKA: SAJA Briefing #5 with Jon Lee Anderson of New YorkerJoin SAJA on BlogTalkRadio.com as we present a conversation with distinguished writer JON LEE ANDERSON of THE NEW YORKER, author of "DEATH OF THE TIGER: Sri Lanka’s brutal victory over its Tamil insurgents," from the January 17, 2011, issue. Call in with questions or listen to the archive later. Check out the other Lanka briefings here, too. Moderator: V.V. Ganeshananthan, former SAJA vice president and author of "Love Marriage," a novel set in Sri Lanka and its diaspora. [ Want an automagic email one hour ahead of every SAJA webcast? Create a free account on this page and hit the "fav" on http://blogtalkradio.com/saja ] Questions and comments to saja@columbia.edu 00:57:00SAJA HQnoJon Lee Anderson,VV Ganeshananthan,Sri Lanka,Lanka,SAJAJoin SAJA on BlogTalkRadio.com as we present a conversation with distinguished writer JON LEE ANDERSON of THE NEW YORKER, author of "DEATH OF THE TIGER: Sri Lanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/10/books-how-to-run-the-world-by-parag-khannaBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/10/books-how-to-run-the-world-by-parag-khanna/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/10/books-how-to-run-the-world-by-parag-khannaThu, 10 Feb 2011 17:00:00 GMTBOOKS: How to Run the World, by Parag KhannaJoin SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association (www.saja.org) as we present a conversation with PARAG KHANNA, PhD., one of Esquire's 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century - and author of "How to Run the World." Call in with questions or email your questions: saja@columbia.edu. ABOUT THE BOOK: The world is entering a perfect storm of calamities: a great game for scarce natural resources, financial instability, environmental stress, and failing states. In some respects, it isn’t far off from that medieval landscape of almost a millennium ago. It is a multi-polar, multi-civilizational world in which every empire, city-state, multi-national corporation or mercenary army is out for itself. Esteemed adventurer-scholar Parag Khanna’s How to Run the World is a bold account of our current global chaos and a road-map for creating a truly resilient and stable world. Some of the early endorsements of the book include: "This book is a fresh, bold, provocative—and most importantly realistic—guide to getting us to the next Renaissance." - Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea. “We need to pay attention to Parag’s ideas.” – Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google. “There’s no book like it.” – John G. Ruggie, Professor at Harvard University.Both the Daily Beast and Huffington Post have already dubbed the book one of the most anticipated of 2011. Check out http://www.paragkhanna.com and follow him on Twitter: @paragkhanna 00:46:00SAJA HQnoParag Khanna,How to Rule the World,Geopolitics,Globalization,New America FoundationJoin SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association (www.saja.org) as we present a conversation with PARAG KHANNA, PhD., one of Esquire's 75 Most Influential Peohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/08/music-sajasamma-grammys-showMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/08/music-sajasamma-grammys-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/08/music-sajasamma-grammys-showTue, 08 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMTMUSIC: SAJA/SAMMA Grammys ShowSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics, sports and much more... Join us for a chat with two South Asians who are nominated for this year's Grammys, will be joining us, both long-time friends of SAJA/SAMMA. Chandrika Tandon, nominated for Best Contemporary World Music Album; and Vijay Iyer, nominated for the Best Jazz Instrumental Album. We'll discuss (and listen to) some of their music and take your questions. Feedback, ideas welcome: saja@columbia.edy * Make sure you hit "favorite" on our SAJA channel so you get automagic email alerts before each of our shows - 2-5 a month. 01:09:00SAJA HQnoChandrika Tandon,Vijay Iyer,SAJA,SAMMA,aseem chhabraSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/06/sports-saja-super-bowl-showNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/06/sports-saja-super-bowl-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/02/06/sports-saja-super-bowl-showSun, 06 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMTSPORTS: SAJA Super Bowl Show SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present a conversation about the biggest day in American sports from a South Asian perspective. Join us as host Sree Sreenivasan (@sree) chats with Brandon Chillar, Green Packers linebacker, who's on injured reserve and will be calling in for 15-20 minutes from Dallas; ESPN's Kevin Negandhi (@knegandhiespn), who's co-hosting SportsCenter that night; Anish Shroff (@anishESPN), ESPN anchor-reporter, who covers college footballl; Adnan Virk (@adnanvirkESPN), ESPN anchor; Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala), NY Giants reporter for the Wall Street Journal, who is covering the Super Bowl; and others. Call in live, or send your questions to saja@columbia.edu. This is Chillar's second visit with SAJA; he joined us on Super Bowl Sunday 2009: http://bit.ly/sajachillar01:12:00SAJA HQnoBrandon Chillar,Kevin Negandhi,Aditi Kinkhabwala,Anish Shroff,Adnan VirkSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present a conversation about the biggehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/01/14/books-afghan-american-writersBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/01/14/books-afghan-american-writers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/01/14/books-afghan-american-writersFri, 14 Jan 2011 18:00:00 GMTBOOKS: "One Story, Thirty Stories," a definitive anthology of Afghan-American WritingSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association presents a conversation with editors and writers of "One Story, Thirty Stories: An Anthology of Contemporary Afghan American Literature." Since 9/11 there has been a cultural and political blossoming among those of the Afghan diaspora, especially in the United States, revealing a vibrant, active, and intellectual Afghan American community. And the success of Khaled Hosseni’s The Kite Runner, the first work of fiction written by an Afghan American to become a bestseller, has created interest in the works of other Afghan American writers. One Story, Thirty Stories (or “Afsanah, Seesanah,” the Afghan equivalent of “once upon a time”) collects poetry, fiction, essays, and selections from two blogs from thirty-three men and women—poets, fiction writers, journalists, filmmakers and video artists, photographers, community leaders and organizers, and diplomats. SPEAKERS: Zohra Saed, Sahar Muradi, Sedika Mojadidi, Ariana Delawari. Questions to saja@columbia.edu01:01:00SAJA HQnoZohra Saed,Sahar Muradi,Sedika Mojadidi,Ariana Delawari,SAJASAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association presents a conversation with editors and writers of "One Story, Thirty Stories: An Anthology of Contemporary Afghahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/01/07/pakistan-the-assassination-of-salmaan-taheer-the-fNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/01/07/pakistan-the-assassination-of-salmaan-taheer-the-f/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2011/01/07/pakistan-the-assassination-of-salmaan-taheer-the-fFri, 07 Jan 2011 18:00:00 GMTPAKISTAN: The assassination of Salmaan Taheer & the future of PakistanSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association & BlogTalkRadio present the latest in our series of high-profile conversations (75+) about South Asia and the South Asian diaspora. We will be discussing the assassination of Salmaan Taheer, the governor of Punjab province and what it means for the future of Pakistan, US-Pakistan relations, the war on terror and much more. We'll be joined by veteran Pakistan watchers in the U.S. and Pakistan (as well as those who knew him well) and we'll take your calls live. Feel free to send us questions at saja at columbia.edu More information, links and resources at http://bit.ly/sajataseer01:20:00SAJA HQnoSalmaan Taseer,SAJA,Pakistan,Kiran Khalid,PunjabSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association & BlogTalkRadio present the latest in our series of high-profile conversations (75+) about South Asia and the Southttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/12/06/meet-ink-indias-ted-like-conferenceNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/12/06/meet-ink-indias-ted-like-conference/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/12/06/meet-ink-indias-ted-like-conferenceMon, 06 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMTMeet INK, India's TED-like conferenceSAJA - South Asian Journalists Association - presents a conversation about the TED-like INK. Innovation & Knowledge is the homegrown, TED-affiliated conference that aims to bring the best of India to the world, and the world to India, for a weekend of smart fast-paced talks, cutting-edge ideas, and insight into the innovations that are transforming global culture (some of the marquee US names who are speaking at the conference include "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, filmmaker James Cameron); the conference is Dec. 9-12 in Mumbai. Get a taste of the first INK ever in this special SAJA webcast, with Vishal Gondal, the “Gaming King” of India; Sunitha Krishnan, the woman who has personally rescued thousands of sex workers from the streets; IVK (I. Vijaya Kumar), the Wipro CTO who harnesses the creative and analytical aspects of the communications industry; and curator Lakshmi Pratury, who is bringing together these and other key thinkers Dec. 9-12 to share “untold stories from around the world.” They will take your questions live via the call-in number or via #sajaink on Twitter or saja@columbia.edu. More on the conference at: http://theinkconference.com/ Follow @inkconference live on Twitter, hashtag #INK, Dec. 9-12, 2010. Publicist contact: Dipti Nair, dipti@theinkconference.com01:01:00SAJA HQnoINK Conference,Lakshmi Pratury,IVK,Vishal Godal,Sunitha KrishnanSAJA - South Asian Journalists Association - presents a conversation about the TED-like INK. Innovation & Knowledge is the homegrown, TED-affiliated conferencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/11/11/meet-aasif-mandvi-actor-and-daily-show-starMovieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/11/11/meet-aasif-mandvi-actor-and-daily-show-star/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/11/11/meet-aasif-mandvi-actor-and-daily-show-starThu, 11 Nov 2010 17:00:00 GMTAasif Mandvi: Actor and 'Daily Show' StarSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio.com - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Meet Aasif Mandvi, one of the most recognizable South Asian names working in American entertainment today. He's a star on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and a film and stage actor. He'll discuss his new movie, "Today's Special." From the production notes: This super-feel-good foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food. Samir (Aasif Mandvi) is a sous chef who dreams of becoming the head chef at an upscale Manhattan restaurant. When he is passed over for a promotion, he impulsively quits and intends to go to Paris and apprentice under a master French chef. His dreams must be put aside after his father has a heart attack and Samir is forced to take over Tandoori Palace, the nearly bankrupt family restaurant in Jackson Heights. Starring and written by Aasif Mandvi. The film also stars Madhur Jaffrey, Harish Patel, Naseeruddin Shah, Jess Weixler, Kevin Corrigan, and Dean Winters. More on the film at http://www.todaysspecial.com * Questions to saja@columbia.edu01:10:00SAJA HQnoAasif Mandvi,SAMMA,SAJA,Todays Special,Daily ShowSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/11/09/journalism-saja-reporting-fellowships-giving-away-20000Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/11/09/journalism-saja-reporting-fellowships-giving-away-20000/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/11/09/journalism-saja-reporting-fellowships-giving-away-20000Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:00:00 GMTJOURNALISM: SAJA Reporting Fellowships giving away $20,000South Asian Journalists Association presents another in its series of 75+ BlogTalkRadio webcasts... In a bid to help journalists cover underreported issues and stories about South Asia or the South Asian Diaspora, SAJA is offering upto $20,000 in funding with its flagship SAJA Reporting Fellowships (SRF) program, now in its fifth year. If you are interested in applying for the fellowship but have questions about what kind of stories get funded, what the fellowship pays for, the timeline for completing the work, etc., join Sandeep Junnarkar, SAJA's awards and fellowship chair and Jigar Mehta, SAJA president and former SRF winner, who will provide answers to these and other questions. Ria Misra and Matt O'Brien, 2009-2010 fellows, will also be on hand to answer questions about the fellowships. More on the fellowships at http://bit.ly/srf2011 * questions to sjnews at gmail.com 00:45:00SAJA HQnomatt obrien,jigar Mehta,sandeep junnarkar,journalism fellowships,ria misraSouth Asian Journalists Association presents another in its series of 75+ BlogTalkRadio webcasts... In a bid to help journalists cover underreported issueshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/11/04/movies-miaac-film-festivalFilmhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/11/04/movies-miaac-film-festival/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/11/04/movies-miaac-film-festivalThu, 04 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMTMOVIES: MIAAC Film FestivalSouth Asian Journalists Association presents a conversation with key players from the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival, one of the oldest, largest and most important film festivals in the South Asian diaspora. Join SAJAer ASEEM CHHABRA as he interviews AROON SHIVDASANI, founder of the festival; SOMI ROY, festival director; AJAY NAIDU, debut director and star of "Ashes" (he's also known for his roles in "Office Space" and the TV series, "Lateline"); APARNA SEN, director of "The Japanese Wife." They will discuss the festival, the state of South Asian-themed films and much, much more. Learn more about festival, which runs Nov. 10-14 in NYC: http://www.miaacfilmfest.org/00:46:00SAJA HQnoAroon Shivadasani,Somi Roy,Aseem Chhabra,Ajay Naidu,MIAACSouth Asian Journalists Association presents a conversation with key players from the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival, one of the oldest, larghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/10/13/books-gurcharan-das-the-difficulty-of-being-goodBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/10/13/books-gurcharan-das-the-difficulty-of-being-good/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/10/13/books-gurcharan-das-the-difficulty-of-being-goodWed, 13 Oct 2010 18:00:00 GMTBOOKS: Gurcharan Das, "The Difficulty of Being Good"SAJA presents a conversation with Gurcharan Das, author of the international bestseller "India Unbound" and the brand-new "The Difficulty of Being Good: On the Subtle Art of Dharma. He was previously CEO of Proctor & Gamble India and Managing Director (Strategic Planning), P&G Worldwide before taking early retirement to become a full-time author. Why should we be good? How should we be good? And how might we more deeply understand the moral and ethical failings—splashed across today’s headlines—that have not only destroyed individual lives but caused widespread calamity as well, bringing communities, nations, and the global economy to the brink of collapse? In THE DIFFICULTY OF BEING GOOD, Gurcharan Das seeks answers to these questions in an unlikely source: the 2,000 year-old Sanskrit epic, Mahabharata. A sprawling, witty, ironic, and delightful poem, the Mahabharata is obsessed with the elusive notion of dharma—in its most simplistic sense—doing the right thing. Questions to saja@columbia.edu 00:45:00SAJA HQnoGurcharan Das,The Difficulty of Being Good,SAJA,South Asian Journalists Association,IndiaSAJA presents a conversation with Gurcharan Das, author of the international bestseller "India Unbound" and the brand-new "The Difficulty of Being Good: On thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/10/11/shabana-azmi-legendary-bollywood-actress-and-activFilmhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/10/11/shabana-azmi-legendary-bollywood-actress-and-activ/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/10/11/shabana-azmi-legendary-bollywood-actress-and-activMon, 11 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMTShabana Azmi, legendary Bollywood actress and activistSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Shabana_Azmi,_Davos Join us for a webcast with Shabana Azmi, one of the best-known actresses in India and the diaspora. A former member of the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of parliament, she is a multiple national and international award winner and recently turned 60. There have been many retrospectives of her works around the world, incluidng one organized by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. The Bollywood icon is kicking off another national tour in New York for her latest theatrical project, Girish Karnad's "Broken Images," directed by Alyque Padamsee. The play is dubbed as a psychological thriller that brings out the various truths of the life of a celebrity writer. On a live webcast this Monday, the award winning actress, who has worked in over 140 films and theater plays, will discuss her career as well as her dedication to the Indian village of Mijwan. Her father, the well-known Urdu poet the late Kafi Azmi, began building this village that was once frozen in time. Today, it has a computer center and a sewing center among other developments that uplifts the life of its habitants - thanks mainly to the efforts of Azmi and her friends. Interviewing her will be SAJA's Aseem Chhabra, freelance entertainment writer; and SAMMA's Pooja Kumar, award-winning Hollywood & Bollywood actress ("Bollywood Hero," "Flavors," "Anjaana Anjaani", "Law & Order") - and will be taking your questions live.00:59:00SAJA HQnoShabana Azmi,Pooja Kumar,South Asian Journalists Association,Aseem Chhabra,BollywoodSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, and SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association, present the latest in their series ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/10/07/briefing-session-about-running-for-the-saja-boardNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/10/07/briefing-session-about-running-for-the-saja-board/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/10/07/briefing-session-about-running-for-the-saja-boardThu, 07 Oct 2010 17:00:00 GMTBriefing session about running for the SAJA BoardJoin SAJA president Jigar Mehta, VP Anusha Shrivastava and other board members for a quick, informative webcast detailing how the SAJA Board works, the election process and why you should consider running for office. 00:30:00SAJA HQnoSAJA,Jigar Mehta,Anusha Shrivastava,South Asian Journalists Association,nonprofit boardsJoin SAJA president Jigar Mehta, VP Anusha Shrivastava and other board members for a quick, informative webcast detailing how the SAJA Board works, the electionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/09/21/grantas-special-pakistan-issueBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/09/21/grantas-special-pakistan-issue/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/09/21/grantas-special-pakistan-issueTue, 21 Sep 2010 19:00:00 GMTGranta's special Pakistan issueSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents a discussion on writing about Pakistan with some of the folks involved in the special Pakistan issue of Granta, the legendary British magazine. Speakers include JOHN FREEMAN, editor of Granta; and writers NADEEM ASLAM and Declan Walsh (co-hosts: Hani Yousuf and Sree Sreenivasan). About the issue: "Pakistan is a nation in crisis. It is also a nation at the forefront of a literary renaissance. Granta 112: Pakistan seizes this moment to present politically subversive and nostalgic perspectives and hard-hitting reportage on one of the most discussed nations today. Granta 112 brings to life Pakistan's landscape and culture in fiction, reportage, memoir, travelogue, poetry and, in a special collaboration with the arts organisation Green Cardamom, contemporary art. Like the magazine's issues on India and Australia, Granta 112 is a critical watershed. It is also a celebration of the corona of talent writing in Sindhi, Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto and in English from within Pakistan which has burst onto the English-language publishing world. More on Granta at Granta.com01:00:00SAJA HQnoJohn Freeman,Granta,Nadeem Aslam,Declan Walsh,PakistanSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents a discussion on writing about Pakistan with some of the folks involved in the special Pakistan issue ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/08/20/sports-sunil-gulati-president-of-us-soccerSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/08/20/sports-sunil-gulati-president-of-us-soccer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/08/20/sports-sunil-gulati-president-of-us-soccerFri, 20 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMTSPORTS: Sunil Gulati, president of U.S. SoccerSAJA presents a webcast with Sunil Gulati, president of U.S. Soccer, chairman of the U.S. effort to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup and the most influential South Asian in American sports. Fresh from Team USA's run at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, he'll discuss the state of the sport, his career and more. He'll be interviewed by Deepti Hajela, Associated Press newswoman and former SAJA president and and SAMMA's Vijay Setlur, sports marketing instructor and former media manager for FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2007 Toronto. 01:01:00SAJA HQnoSunil Gulati,soccer,FIFA World Cup,Vijay Setlur,Deepti HajelaSAJA presents a webcast with Sunil Gulati, president of U.S. Soccer, chairman of the U.S. effort to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup and the most influential Souhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/05/14/meet-raj-mathai-bay-area-nbcs-sports-directorSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/05/14/meet-raj-mathai-bay-area-nbcs-sports-director/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/05/14/meet-raj-mathai-bay-area-nbcs-sports-directorFri, 14 May 2010 17:00:00 GMTMeet Raj Mathai, Bay Area NBC's sports directorSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents the latest in its 15th anniversary series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio - with some of the leading South Asian names in global media, arts, entertainment, politics and much more... Listen to a recording of a SAJA webcast with RAJ MATHAI, one of America's first South Asian sportscasters. Listen to the Bay Area's NBC sports director discuss his journey, the state of sports and much more. Hear the different challenges and obstacles Raj had to overcome in making his name as a minority and especially as a South Asian in a very difficult field of journalism. Two-time Emmy award winning Raj Mathai currently serves as the sports director for the NBC affiliate in the Bay Area, "NBC11." Mathai anchors the nightly sportscasts there and also hosts the weekly top-rated "Sports Sunday" program that attracts the Bay Area's highest-profile sports figures. Raj can also be seen on the network level as an occasional sideline reporter for NBC Sports during their Olympic coverage including the recent winter games from Vancouver. In 2004, he was honored by the Associated Press for Outstanding Sports Segment. He's also been awarded regional Emmys for Outstanding Sports Program in 1998 and 2002. Before working in the Bay Area, he worked for NBC stations in Fresno, San Diego, and in Yuma, Arizona. Prior to his career in television, Raj served as a public relations assistant for the NFL's San Diego Chargers. Hosting this segment is SOVY AZHATH, SAJA board member and a producer for MSNBC's "Morning Joe" show, 00:45:00SAJA HQnoRaj Mathai,Sovy Azhath,sports,sports journalism,SAJASAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents the latest in its 15th anniversary series of high-profile webcasts - via BlogTalkRadio - with some of thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/05/04/chitra-divakaruniBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/05/04/chitra-divakaruni/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/05/04/chitra-divakaruniTue, 04 May 2010 16:00:00 GMTChitra Banerjee Divakaruni, author of the new novel, "One Amazing Thing"SAJA, the South Asian journalists Association, presents a conversation with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, whose latest novel is "One Amazing Thing." See major praise for it below. She'll be interviewed by journalist and SAJAer LAVINA MELWANI. Jhumpa Lahiri, author of "Namesake" and "Interpreter of Maladies," winner of the Pulitzer Prize: “One Amazing Thing collapses the walls dividing characters and cultures; what endures is a chorus of voices in one single room.” Comments or questions to saja@columbia.edu 01:00:00SAJA HQnoChitra Banerjee Divakaruni,SAJA,Lavina Melwani,Chitra Divakaruni,One Amazing ThingSAJA, the South Asian journalists Association, presents a conversation with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, whose latest novel is "One Amazing Thing." See major prahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/03/30/book-arjia-rinpoche-tibetan-lamaNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/03/30/book-arjia-rinpoche-tibetan-lama/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/03/30/book-arjia-rinpoche-tibetan-lamaTue, 30 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMTBOOK: Arjia Rinpoche, Tibetan lamaArjia Rinpoche, Director of the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana, is one of the most important religious leaders to escape Tibet since the Dalai Lama. His memoirs, "Surviving the Dragon: A Tibetan Lama's Account of 40 Years under Chinese Rule" published by Rodale Book Company, is in bookstores now - and the foreword is written by the Dalai Lama. "Surviving the Dragon" is the story of Arjia Rinpoche's growing up as the reincarnated abbot in Kumbum, one of Tibet's major monasteries. As a child, he was treated like a living Buddha; as a young man he emptied latrines, but after the death of Mao Tse Tung, he rose to prominence within the Chinese Buddhist bureaucracy. When he was slated to become the tutor of the Chinese selected Panchen Lama, he fled Tibet rather than betray his Buddhist religion and his Tibetan and Mongolian heritage. Rinpoche's unique experience provides a rare vantage on this tumultuous period of Tibetan and Chinese History as well as a glimpse of life inside a Buddhist monastery in Tibet.01:00:00SAJA HQnoArjia Rinpoche,Tibet,Dalai Lama,Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center,BuddhismArjia Rinpoche, Director of the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana, is one of the most important religious leaders to escape Tibhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/02/26/daniyal-mueenuddinBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/02/26/daniyal-mueenuddin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/02/26/daniyal-mueenuddinFri, 26 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMTBOOKS: Daniyal Mueenuddin, author of "In Other Rooms, Other Wonders"SAJA presents a conversation with bestselling author Daniyal Mueenuddin of Pakistan, whose short-story collection "In Other Rooms, Other Wonders," has been named a top 10 book of 2009 by Guardian, Economist, etc - and is a finalist of The Story Prize 2009 [ http://thestoryprize.org - announced March 3, 2010] He will be talking about his book as well as taking your questions. He will be interviewed by Vibhuti Patel of Newsweek. 01:00:00SAJA HQnoDaniyal Muneenuddin,Vibhuti Patel,SAJA,In Other Room Other Wonders,PakistanSAJA presents a conversation with bestselling author Daniyal Mueenuddin of Pakistan, whose short-story collection "In Other Rooms, Other Wonders," has been namehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/02/09/music-vijay-iyerMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/02/09/music-vijay-iyer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/02/09/music-vijay-iyerTue, 09 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMTMUSIC: Vijay Iyer, creator of the most acclaimed jazz album of 2009SAJA & SAMMA present a conversation with Indian-American jazz musician Vijay Iyer. His Vijay Iyer Trio's "Historicity" album was the most honored jazz album of the year. Among the awards: #1 Jazz/Pop Album of the Year - The New York Times #1 Jazz Album of the Year - National Public Radio, U.S.A. #1 Jazz Album of the Year - Los Angeles Times #1 Innovative Jazz Release of 2009 - Chicago Tribune #1 Best Jazz of 2009 - PopMatters.com He'll discuss his love of jazz, his career and much more. Listen to his music at Vijay-Iyer.com and follow him on Twitter: @vijayiyer.01:00:00SAJA HQnoVijay Iyer,Historicity,SAJA,SAMMA,Vijay Iyer TrioSAJA & SAMMA present a conversation with Indian-American jazz musician Vijay Iyer. His Vijay Iyer Trio's "Historicity" album was the most honored jazz album ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/02/01/shah-rukh-khan-and-kajolNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/02/01/shah-rukh-khan-and-kajol/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/02/01/shah-rukh-khan-and-kajolMon, 01 Feb 2010 16:30:00 GMTShah Rukh Khan and Kajol, two of Bollywood's biggest starsSAJA and SAMMA present a conversation with two of the biggest stars in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, who are starring in "My Name is Khan." In this conversation, they join about 30 minutes into the conversation about Bollywood. See video of their chat with Aseem Chhabra (with louder audio for SRK) at http://bit.ly/sajasrk * Follow sajaHQ on Twitter: @sajaHQ01:30:00SAJA HQnoshah rukh khan,my name is khan,kajol,SAJA,SAMMASAJA and SAMMA present a conversation with two of the biggest stars in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, who are starring in "My Name is Khan." In this convehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/01/28/music-salman-ahmad-muslim-rock-star-on-a-rock-rollMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/01/28/music-salman-ahmad-muslim-rock-star-on-a-rock-roll/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/01/28/music-salman-ahmad-muslim-rock-star-on-a-rock-rollThu, 28 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMTMUSIC: Salman Ahmad, Muslim rock star on a "Rock & Roll Jihad"SAJA presents a conversation with Salman Ahmad, author of "Rock & Roll Jihad: A Muslim Rock Star's Revolution." With 30 million record sales under his belt, and with fans including Bono and Al Gore, Pakistan-born Ahmad is renowned for being the first rock & roll star to destroy the wall that divides the West and the Muslim world. "Rock & Roll Jihad" is the story of his incredible journey. Call in with your questions and comments. For more on the book and the band, see http://bit.ly/sajarrj01:00:00SAJA HQnoSalman Ahmad,Junoon,Rock and Roll Jihad,Pakistan,SAJASAJA presents a conversation with Salman Ahmad, author of "Rock & Roll Jihad: A Muslim Rock Star's Revolution." With 30 million record sales under his belt, andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/01/15/music-jay-sean-who-hit-1-on-the-billboard-charts-wMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/01/15/music-jay-sean-who-hit-1-on-the-billboard-charts-w/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/01/15/music-jay-sean-who-hit-1-on-the-billboard-charts-wFri, 15 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMTMUSIC: Jay Sean, who hit #1 on the Billboard charts with "Down."SAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment and SAJA, South Asian Journalists Association present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts with some of the leading South Asian achievers in global media and entertainment... Jay Sean, chart-topping singer/songwriter/producer and first artist of Indian origin to top the Billboard Top 100 at #1 with "Down" (featuring Lil Wayne). Followed by Jay Sean's management and partners, Jeremy Skaller and Anjula Acharia-Bath, CEO/Co-Founder, Desi Hits! We will discuss his career, the state of the music business, and much more. He'll be taking your questions, so call in or e-mail saja@columbia.edu01:00:00SAJA HQnoJay Sean,Jeremy Skaller,Anjula Acharia-Bath,Down featuring Lil Wayne,SAJASAMMA, South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment and SAJA, South Asian Journalists Association present the latest in their series of high-profile webcahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/01/14/films-ram-gopal-varma-bollywood-filmmakerMovieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/01/14/films-ram-gopal-varma-bollywood-filmmaker/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2010/01/14/films-ram-gopal-varma-bollywood-filmmakerThu, 14 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMTFILMS: Ram Gopal Varma, Bollywood FilmmakerSAMMA, South Asians in Media and Marketing Association; and SAJA, South Asian Journalists Association present the latest in their series of high-profile webcasts with some of the leading names in world media... Ram Gopal Varma, director of "Rann," a fast-paced drama set in the world of media in today's India; starring Amitabh Bachchan, Paresh Rawal and Riteish Deshmukh. Varma is a leading Indian film director, screenwriter and producer and a voice of the new Indian popular cinmena. Varma has directed, written and produced films across multiple genres— psychological thrillers, underworld gang warfare, politician-criminal nexus, and musicals —and in a number of languages, including Telugu and Hindi. His biggest movies include "Rangeela" (1995); "Company" (2002) and "Satya" (1998). Join us for what promises to be a lively discussion about Bollywood, cinema and the changes happening in the world of Indian arts and beyond. Follow him on Twitter: @RGVZoomin00:45:00SAJA HQnoRam Gopal Varma,Rann,films,Bollywood,RangeelaSAMMA, South Asians in Media and Marketing Association; and SAJA, South Asian Journalists Association present the latest in their series of high-profile webcashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/10/16/shashi-tharoorNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/10/16/shashi-tharoor/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/10/16/shashi-tharoorFri, 16 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMTShashi Tharoor, India's Minister of State for External AffairsSAJA presents a conversation with author and former UN Under Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor as he visits his former home, NYC, after becoming an elected member of India's parliament and Minister of State for External Affairs. Call and and ask questions as he discusses his work in the cabinet and India's place in the world. Learn more about him at http://bit.ly/sajatharoor01:00:00SAJA HQnoShashi Tharoor,India,SAJA,South Asian Journalists Association,Minister of State for External AffairsSAJA presents a conversation with author and former UN Under Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor as he visits his former home, NYC, after becoming an elected membehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/10/07/nicholas-kristof-sheryl-wudunnBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/10/07/nicholas-kristof-sheryl-wudunn/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/10/07/nicholas-kristof-sheryl-wudunnWed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMTNicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn on their bestselling book, "Half the Sky"SAJA - in cooperation with AAJA, AMEJA and Columbia Journalism School - a special webcast with NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF & SHERYL WuDUNN, authors of the widely-acclaimed "Half The Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide" (and as seen on the cover of the New York Times Magazine, "Colbert Report," "Oprah," the NYT Bestsellers list). More about them and their book at http://halftheskymovement.org MODERATOR: Vibhuti Patel, contributing editor, Newsweek International and arts writer. Send your questions to saja@columbia.edu 01:00:00SAJA HQnoNicholas Kristof,Sheryl WuDunn,Vibhuti Patel,Half The Sky,SAJASAJA - in cooperation with AAJA, AMEJA and Columbia Journalism School - a special webcast with NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF & SHERYL WuDUNN, authors of the widely-acclahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/07/21/saja-award-winnersNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/07/21/saja-award-winners/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/07/21/saja-award-winnersTue, 21 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMTMeet SAJA Award Winners 2009SAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents a conversation with winners of the 2009 SAJA Journalism Awards. Hosted by Jigar Mehta, SAJA Awards Chair and a video producer at the New York Times. SPEAKERS: Award winners Stewart Bell, Jonathan Foreman, Anand Giridharadhas, Kris Hundley, Sandip Roy. Learn how you, too, can produce outstanding journalism from some of the best reporters, editors and producers working today. See the results of the 2009 contest at http://saja.org01:00:00SAJA HQnoJonathan Foreman,Anand Giridharadhas,Jigar Mehta,Kris Hundley,Sandip RoySAJA, the South Asian Journalists Association, presents a conversation with winners of the 2009 SAJA Journalism Awards. Hosted by Jigar Mehta, SAJA Awards Chairhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/06/12/sri-lanka-briefing-4-the-human-rights-situationNewshttp://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 GMTSri Lanka Briefing #4: The Human Rights SituationDiscussing 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,LankaDiscussing the University Teachers for Human Rights (Jaffna) Special Report: on A Marred Victory and a Defeat Pregnant With Foreboding... SAJA features a rare ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/05/21/saja-sri-lanka-briefing-3Newshttp://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 GMTSri Lanka Briefing #3: The End of the Tigers: What's Next in Post-War Sri LankaSouth 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.01:00:00SAJA HQnoSri Lanka,SAJA,Ahilan Kadirgamar,Jayampathy Wickramaratne,Alan KeenanSouth 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 ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/04/14/satyajit-ray-films-with-richard-penaMovieshttp://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 GMTSatyajit Ray films with Richard PenaDiscuss 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 writer00:45:00SAJA HQnoSatyajit Ray,films,Richard Pena,Aseem Chhabra,SAJADiscuss 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 lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/30/lydia-polgreen-nyt-indiaNewshttp://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 GMTLydia Polgreen, NYT India CorrespondentSAJA 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.edu01:00:00SAJA HQnoLydia Polgreen,SAJA,South Asia,New York Times,foreign correspondenceSAJA 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,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/26/minal-hajratwala-authorBookshttp://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 GMTMinal Hajratwala, author, "Leaving India"SAJA 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/minal01:00:00SAJA HQnoMinal Hajratwala,Book,Leaving India,Diaspora,SAJASAJA presents a conversation with Minal Hajratwala, author of "Leaving India: My Family's Journey from Five Villages to Five Continents" - a wonderful nonfictiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/03/11/poets-editors-and-scholars-discuss-south-asian-poetryPoetryhttp://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 GMTPoets, editors and scholars discuss South Asian poetrySAJA 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. 01:00:00SAJA HQnoSarah Jane Freymann,Ravi Shankar,Poetry,Kazim Ali,Pireeni SundaralingamSAJA presents a webcast on Wednesday about contemporary South Asian poetry, from the Diaspora and around the world. Join acclaimed poets and editors Ravi Shankahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/23/slumdog-millionaire-post-oscarFilmhttp://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 GMTSlumdog Millionaire Post-Oscar DiscussionAs 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/slumdogoscar03:00:00SAJA HQnoSlumdog Millionaire,Oscars,SAJA,SAMMA,SlumdogAs 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 fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/17/dr-abraham-vergheseBookshttp://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 GMTDr. Abraham Verghese, renowned physician and authorSAJA 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 Kidder01:00:00SAJA HQnoAbraham Verghese,saja,cutting for stone,dr abraham verghese,south asian journaliSAJA 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 Partnhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/02/01/super-bowl-sunday-with-brandon-chillar-of-the-green-bay-packersSportshttp://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 GMTSuper Bowl Sunday with Brandon Chillar of the Green Bay PackersSAJA 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).01:00:00SAJA HQnoBrandon Chillar,NFL,saja,Jim Ivler,Super BowlSAJA 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, wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/26/danny-boyle-director-of-slumdog-millionaireFilmhttp://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 (and Oscar Winner!) Danny Boyle ‘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/boyle01:00:00SAJA HQnoSlumdog Millionaire,Danny Boyle,SAJA,Bollywood,Oscars‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Director Danny Boyle You’ve seen the flick. Now hear the man who brought this unlikely achievement to the silver screen. Todayhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/23/ali-velshi-cnn-biz-correspondentFinancehttp://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 GMTYour money with Ali Velshi, CNN biz correspondent 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.edu01:00:00SAJA HQnoAli Velshi,CNN,financial crisis,money,personal financeAli 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 whahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/14/discuss-bobby-jindalPoliticshttp://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 GMTDiscuss Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on his first anniversaryTo 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.html01:00:00SAJA HQnoBobby Jindal,Louisiana,Mike Sage,New Orleans,SAJATo 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 inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/08/stars-of-chandni-chow-to-chinaFilmhttp://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 GMTStars of "Chandni Chowk to China" - a Warner Bros FilmWarner 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/cc2c01:00:00SAJA HQnoakshay kumar,nikhil advani,saja,chandni chowk to china,bollywoodWarner 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 anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/08/satyam-scandal-rocks-india-and-india-us-businessNewshttp://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 GMTSatyam scandal rocks India and India-US businessJoin 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/satyam01:00:00SAJA HQnosatyam,saja,ramalinga raju,scandal,indiaJoin 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 andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/06/saja-briefing-sri-lanka-2Newshttp://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 GMTSri Lanka Briefing #2: After the Fall of KilinochchiOn 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,vv ganeshananthan,Jayampathy Wickramar,Sanjana HattotuwaOn 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-yearhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2009/01/05/bangladesh-elections-and-what-they-meanNewshttp://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 GMTBangladesh Elections and What they MeanA 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) 01:00:00SAJA HQnobangladesh,SAJA,asif saleh,Sara Hossain,Ali RiazA distinguished panel of experts and journalists will analyze the results of the Dec. 29 Bangladesh elections and what they mean for Bangladesh, the region andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/24/music-george-mathew-conductorMusichttp://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 GMTMUSIC: George Mathew, conductor, "Mahler for the Children of AIDS"On 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/mahler01:00:00SAJA HQnoGeorge Mathew,Mahler,AIDS prevention,pediatric AIDS,sajaOn 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 pubhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/17/amitav-ghoshBookshttp://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 GMTAmitav Ghosh, novelist and essayistMeet 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.edu01:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,amitav ghosh,aseem chhabra,sea of poppies,circle of reasonMeet 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 finahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/12/sri-lankaNewshttp://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 GMTSri Lanka Briefing #1According 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,vv ganeshananthanAccording 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 thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/09/vikas-swarupBookshttp://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, whose novel became "Slumdog Millionaire"Vikas 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,QA,india,booksVikas 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 sihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/08/ar-rahmanMusichttp://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 GMTA.R. Rahman: 'Slumdog Millionaire' composer. 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 HQnoAR Rahman,India,music,Slumdog MillionaireA.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 onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/12/01/aids-in-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 GMTAIDS in India In 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.html01:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,indiaIn 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 frohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/30/terrorist-attacks-in-mumbai-8Newshttp://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 GMTTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #8 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.edu02:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,indiaFULL LIST OF SPEAKERS, updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 After almost non-stop coverage by SAJA - via webcast; text, audio anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/29/terrorist-attacks-in-mumbai-7Newshttp://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 GMTTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #7 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,indiaAnti-terrorist squad members move into position Friday outside Mumbai’s rail station. (AP Photos) FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS, updates, comments, archived webcashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/29/terrorist-attacks-in-mumbai-6Newshttp://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 GMTTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #6Mumbai’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/6uj9502:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,indiaMumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS, updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Tehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/28/terrorist-attacks-in-mumbai-5Newshttp://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 GMTTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #5Mumbai’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/6uj9502:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,indiaMumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) FULL LIST OF SPEAKERS, updates, comments, archived webcasts at http://snurl.com/6uj95 SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbaihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/28/terrorist-attacks-in-mumbai-4Newshttp://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 GMTTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #4Mumbai’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/6uj9502:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,indiaMumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2008 -- Shortly after news of the terrorist attahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/27/terrorist-attacks-in-mumbai-3Newshttp://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 GMTTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #3Mumbai’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/6uj9501:30:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,terrorist attacks,indiaMumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2008 -- Shortly after news of the terrorist attahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/27/mumbai-attacks-webcast-2Newshttp://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 GMTTerrorist attacks in Mumbai #2Mumbai’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/6uj9501:30:00SAJA HQnomumbai,terrorism,saja,terrorist attacks,indiaMumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2008 -- Shortly after news of the terrorist attahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/26/terrorist-attacks-in-mumbaiNewshttp://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 GMTTerrorist Attacks in Mumbai #1Mumbai’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/6uj9501:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,mumbai,bombay,terrorist attacks,terrorismMumbai’s Taj Hotel aflame. (AFP/Getty Images) SPECIAL REPORT: Mumbai Terrorist Attacks NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2008 -- Shortly after news of the terrorist attahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/26/baseball-indiaSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/26/baseball-india/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/26/baseball-indiaWed, 26 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMTRinku Singh and Dinesh Patel, baseballers from IndiaMeet Rinku Singh and Dinesh Kumar Patel, the first two India-born players to be signed by a major U.S. sports team when they joined the Pittsburgh Pirates this week. They will discuss they amazing journey and what the future might hold for them. Also joining the call is JB Bernstein, managing director of The Million Dollar Arm, who discovered them, along with Jim Trdinich, director of media relations of the Pirates, and Mickey Khanna, a lifelong baseball fan and SAJA member. More on them at http://snurl.com/6t6xd Questions to saja@columbia.edu 01:00:00SAJA HQnobaseball,pittsburgh pirates,india,saja,sportsMeet Rinku Singh and Dinesh Kumar Patel, the first two India-born players to be signed by a major U.S. sports team when they joined the Pittsburgh Pirates thishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/24/pakistaniBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/24/pakistani/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/24/pakistaniMon, 24 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMTPakistani women writers discuss a new short story collection"And the World Changed: Contemporary Stories by Pakistani Women" is an important new book of 25 short stories. SAJA is hosting a live webcast with the editor and several of the writers, including Bapsi Sidhwa (calling from Houston), Humera Afridi (calling from NYC), Bushra Rehman (calling frm San Francisco) and editor Muneeza Shamsie (calling from Karachi). MODERATOR: Kiran Khalid, SAJA Board member; producer, "Good Morning America"; and filmmaker, "We Are Not Free," a look at press freedom in Pakistan.01:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,pakistani short stories,muneeza shamsie,and the world changed,Pakistan"And the World Changed: Contemporary Stories by Pakistani Women" is an important new book of 25 short stories. SAJA is hosting a live webcast with the editor anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/06/politicsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/06/politics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/06/politicsThu, 06 Nov 2008 03:00:00 GMTSAJA BRIEFING: What the US Election Results Mean for South Asia and South Asians in AmericaLooking Ahead: What the US Election Results Mean for South Asia and South Asians in America - A distinguished panel of experts and journalists react to the results the day after the elections. What's the future of South Asia-US relations? How will South Asians in America be affected? We will also be briefed on how the various South Asian American candidates did at the state and local levels. See list of guests: http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/11/webcast-saja-briefing-politics.html 02:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,south asia,india,pakistanLooking Ahead: What the US Election Results Mean for South Asia and South Asians in America - A distinguished panel of experts and journalists react to the reshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/05/cherie-blairNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/05/cherie-blair/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/11/05/cherie-blairWed, 05 Nov 2008 16:30:00 GMTNEWSMAKER CHAT: Cherie Blair, wife of the former British prime ministerSAJA Briefing: Cherie Blair discusses the state of widows in India Join SAJA as we talk to the wife of the former British Prime Minister about her work with The Loomba Trust, a foundation that helps widows and children in India and South Africa. We will also be joined by Raj Loomba, founder of The Loomba Trust.00:30:00SAJA HQnocherie blair,widows,indiaSAJA Briefing: Cherie Blair discusses the state of widows in India Join SAJA as we talk to the wife of the former British Prime Minister about her work withhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/29/film-chat-ashok-amritrajNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/29/film-chat-ashok-amritraj/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/29/film-chat-ashok-amritrajWed, 29 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMTFILM CHAT: Ashok Amritraj, Hollywood producerSAMMA and SAJA present a conversation with Ashok Amritraj, one of the most successful producers working in Hollywood today. He's produced films starring major stars such as Angelina Jolie, Bruce Willis, Antonio Banderas, Martin Lawrence, Sylvester Stallone, etc. His Hyde Park Entertainment will be making at least four movies a year, each with a budget of $30m-$90m. He'll discuss his career and the Hollywood scene and answer your questions at saja[at]columbia.edu (subject line = webcast) 01:00:00SAJA HQnoAshok Amritraj,Hollywood,moviesSAMMA and SAJA present a conversation with Ashok Amritraj, one of the most successful producers working in Hollywood today. He's produced films starring major shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/28/economyNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/28/economy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/28/economyTue, 28 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMTBRIEFING: US and World Economy in Turmoil #4SAJA presents a conversation about the global economy in turmoil. SPEAKERS: James Areddy, China correspondent, The Wall Street Journal (Shanghai); Krishna Guha, US economics editor, Financial Times (Washington, DC); Tejinder Singh, editor-in-chief, New Europe, the European Weekly (Brussels); Sarah Khan, VP, BMA Capital Management, a leading Pakistani investment group (Karachi). Send in your questions to saja[at]columbia.edu01:00:00SAJA HQnoeconomic crisis,krishna guha,tejinder singh,james areddy,sarah khanSAJA presents a conversation about the global economy in turmoil. SPEAKERS: James Areddy, China correspondent, The Wall Street Journal (Shanghai); Krishna Guha,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/14/economyNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/14/economy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/14/economyTue, 14 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMTBRIEFING: US and World Economy in Turmoil - #3SAJA presents a conversation about the global economy in turmoil. SPEAKERS: Nik Deogun, international editor, The Wall Street Journal; Raju Narisetti, editor, Mint, a New Delhi business daily (former managing editor, Wall Street Journal Europe); Mustafa Chowdhury, head of US Rates Strategy, Deutsche Bank. Send in your questions to saja[at]columbia.edu01:00:00SAJA HQnoraju narisetti,nikhil deogun,mustafa chowdhury,economySAJA presents a conversation about the global economy in turmoil. SPEAKERS: Nik Deogun, international editor, The Wall Street Journal; Raju Narisetti, editor,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/07/economy2Newshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/07/economy2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/07/economy2Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:00 GMTSAJA BRIEFING: U.S. Economy in Turmoil - webcast #2SAJA presents a discussion about the continuing meltdown in the U.S. economy, including a discussion about how it affects people around the world. Speakers include Ali Velshi, CNN senior business correspondent; Shibani Joshi, Fox Business Network reporter; Hitha Prabhakar, a retail analyst and fashion editor (and former Bear Stearns analyst). We are expecting others to join the call as well. Send in your questions to saja@columbia.edu01:00:00SAJA HQnoali velshi,shibani joshi,hitha prabhakar,saja,financial meltdownSAJA presents a discussion about the continuing meltdown in the U.S. economy, including a discussion about how it affects people around the world. Speakers inclhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/03/WEBCAST-journey-into-americaReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/03/WEBCAST-journey-into-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/03/WEBCAST-journey-into-americaFri, 03 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMTWEBCAST: A Muslim professor's "Journey Into America"SAJA presents a discussion with the team of "Journey Into America" - A Muslim professor at American University discovers the U.S. with his students. We'll be talking to the professor, Ambassador Akbar Ahmed (a former Pakistan envoy to the UK and "the world's leading authority on contemporary Islam," according to the BBC). Students Madeeha Hameed, Jonathan Hayden and Hailey Woldt will join us, too. More on the project at http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/10/webcast-ambassa.html01:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,akbar ahmed,journey into america,islam,american universitySAJA presents a discussion with the team of "Journey Into America" - A Muslim professor at American University discovers the U.S. with his students. We'll be tahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/02/nepalNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/02/nepal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/10/02/nepalThu, 02 Oct 2008 01:30:00 GMTNEWSMAKER: Upendra Yadav, Nepal's foreign ministerSAJA presents a conversation about Nepal with Upendra Yadav, the foreign minister of the world's newest republic. He'll discuss the political situation in Nepal and South Asia; the Maoist vision for Nepal; and his trip to the U.S. with the new prime minister of Nepal. MODERATOR: Kashish Shrestha, freelance reporter and photojournalist, and producer and host of the podcast "In Conversation" on Samudaya.org00:30:00SAJA HQnosaja,nepal,Upendra Yadav,kashish,sajaforumSAJA presents a conversation about Nepal with Upendra Yadav, the foreign minister of the world's newest republic. He'll discuss the political situation in Nepalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/26/desiblogsNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/26/desiblogs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/26/desiblogsFri, 26 Sep 2008 15:30:00 GMTSAJA BRIEFING: The South Asian Blogosphere and How Its Changing the MediaSAJA presents an online panel discussion among some of the best-known names in the South Asian blogosphere. They will discuss the state of the blogosphere (South Asian and otherwise) and how it is affecting how news and information about South Asia and the diaspora is gathered and shared. Sabahat Ashraf of iFaqeer; Anil Dash of AnilDash.com; Karthik of Uberdesi.com; Maria Giovanna of Filmiholic.com; Arun Venugopal of SAJAforum.org 01:00:00SAJA HQnoifaqeer,anil dash,uber desi,filmiholic,sajaSAJA presents an online panel discussion among some of the best-known names in the South Asian blogosphere. They will discuss the state of the blogosphere (Southttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/24/economyBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/24/economy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/24/economyWed, 24 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMTSAJA BRIEFING: U.S. Economy in Turmoil - webcast #1A terrific group of journalists and experts talk about various aspects of the turmoil in the current U.S. economy. Speakers: Vikas Bajaj, business reporter, The New York Times; Anirvan Banerji, co-director of research at the Economic Cycle Research Institute; John Laxmi, co-founder of a New York-based private equity firm with $4 billion under management (and SAJA treasurer); Sudeep Reddy, economics reporter and "Real Time Economics" blogger, The Wall Street Journal. See more info: http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/09/webcast-the-us.html01:00:00SAJA HQnoanirvan banerji,sudeep reddy,john laxmi,vikas bajaj,sajaA terrific group of journalists and experts talk about various aspects of the turmoil in the current U.S. economy. Speakers: Vikas Bajaj, business reporter, Thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/16/arvind-panagariyaBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/16/arvind-panagariya/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/16/arvind-panagariyaTue, 16 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMTAUTHOR CHAT: Arvind Panagariya discusses the Indian economyJoin SAJA.org and SAJAforum.org for a discussion about India's economy with Prof. Arvind Panagariya of Columbia University. He's the author of "India: The Emerging Giant," a book that has received rave reviews. He'll discuss his book and, given all the news about the Indian economy, what the outlook is for India to survive the turmoil in the US and world economy. More on Panagariya: http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/09/books-aravind-p.html01:00:00SAJA HQnosaja,india,arvind panagariyaJoin SAJA.org and SAJAforum.org for a discussion about India's economy with Prof. Arvind Panagariya of Columbia University. He's the author of "India: The Emerghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/09/covering-hurricanesNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/09/covering-hurricanes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/09/09/covering-hurricanesTue, 09 Sep 2008 19:00:00 GMTDr. Sanjay Gupta, Ali Velshi, Priya David, Hari Sreenivasan, Roop Raj Covering HurricanesSeveral South Asian journalists covered Hurricane Gustav as it bore down on the U.S. last week (and some are covering Ike this week). Listen to a conversation among five of those who were at the hurricane frontlines. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta & Ali Velshi; CBS's Priya David & Hari Sreenivasan; WDSU's (New Orleans NBC affiliate) Roop Raj will be talking about their experiences. See photos, read about all of them and their hurricane experience, and post your questions at http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/09/webcast-dr-sanj.html or e-mail saja[at]columbia.edu01:00:00SAJA HQnohari sreenivasan,roop raj,sanjay gupta,ali velshi,priya davidSeveral South Asian journalists covered Hurricane Gustav as it bore down on the U.S. last week (and some are covering Ike this week). Listen to a conversation ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/30/salman-rushdieBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/30/salman-rushdie/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/30/salman-rushdieMon, 30 Jun 2008 18:00:00 GMTAUTHOR CHAT: Salman RushdieJoin SAJA for for a live discussion and chatroom with acclaimed author Salman Rushdie. He'll discuss his latest novel, "The Enchantress of Florence." He will be live with us via phone for 30 minutes for a discussion with arts writer Vibhuti Patel. For the remaining part of the hour, Vibhuti will discuss Rushdie's work and his place in world literature. Post your questions in advance at http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/06/books-salman-ru.html 01:00:00SAJA HQnosalman rushdie,saja,vibhuti patel,south asian journali,indiaJoin SAJA for for a live discussion and chatroom with acclaimed author Salman Rushdie. He'll discuss his latest novel, "The Enchantress of Florence." He will behttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/26/author-chat-aravind-adigaNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/26/author-chat-aravind-adiga/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/26/author-chat-aravind-adigaThu, 26 Jun 2008 21:30:00 GMTAUTHOR CHAT: Aravind Adiga, author of "The White Tiger"Join us for a live discussion and chatroom with ARAVIND ADIGA, author of "The White Tiger." His debut novel has gotten exceptionally excellent reviews: From USA Today - "The White Tiger is one of the most powerful books I’ve read in decades. No hyperbole. This debut novel... hit me like a kick to the head — the same effect Richard Wright’s Native Son and Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man had.... This is an amazing and angry novel about injustice and power."01:00:00SAJA HQnoaravind adiga,saja,india,south asian journali,the white tigerJoin us for a live discussion and chatroom with ARAVIND ADIGA, author of "The White Tiger." His debut novel has gotten exceptionally excellent reviews: From UShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/17/ACTOR-CHAT-Manu-NarayanMovieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/17/ACTOR-CHAT-Manu-Narayan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/17/ACTOR-CHAT-Manu-NarayanTue, 17 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMTACTOR CHAT: Manu Narayan of "The Love Guru"Join SAMMA and SAJA for a conversation with Manu Narayan, who's starring in "The Love Guru" with Mike Myers. He'll answer questions about the movie and life as an actor in films and theater.01:00:00SAJA HQnomanu narayan,love guru,samma,saja,hollywoodJoin SAMMA and SAJA for a conversation with Manu Narayan, who's starring in "The Love Guru" with Mike Myers. He'll answer questions about the movie and life ashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/06/JOURNO-CHAT-Jyoti-ThottamNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/06/JOURNO-CHAT-Jyoti-Thottam/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/06/06/JOURNO-CHAT-Jyoti-ThottamFri, 06 Jun 2008 17:30:00 GMTJOURNO CHAT: Jyoti Thottam, Time magazine South Asia bureau chiefJoin us for a live discussion and chatroom with Jyoti Thottam, a Time magazine senior editor who is leaving New York shortly to be Time's South Asia bureau chief. We'll discuss South Asia, US relations with the region, her career and the state of journalism. Send your questions to saja@columbia.edu (subject=webcast) or call in live.01:00:00SAJA HQnoJyoti Thottam,india,south asia,journalism,time magazineJoin us for a live discussion and chatroom with Jyoti Thottam, a Time magazine senior editor who is leaving New York shortly to be Time's South Asia bureau chiehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/05/22/AUTHOR-CHAT-Sadanand-DhumeBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/05/22/AUTHOR-CHAT-Sadanand-Dhume/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/05/22/AUTHOR-CHAT-Sadanand-DhumeThu, 22 May 2008 21:30:00 GMTAUTHOR CHAT: Sadanand Dhume's "My Friend the Fanatic""My Friend the Fanatic" is a portrait of the world’s most populous Muslim country, Indonesia, a land once synonymous with tolerance that finds itself in the midst of a profound shift toward radical Islam. This portrait is painted through a pair of unlikely protagonists. Sadanand Dhume, the author, is a foreign correspondent, an Indian atheist with a fondness for literary fiction and an interest in economic development. His companion, Herry Nurdi, is a young Islamist who hero worships Osama BL.01:00:00SAJA HQnoasia,indonesia,islam,my friend the fanati,sadanand dhume"My Friend the Fanatic" is a portrait of the world’s most populous Muslim country, Indonesia, a land once synonymous with tolerance that finds itself in the midhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/05/08/NEWSMAKER-BRIEFING-Dileepan-SivapathasundaramNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/05/08/NEWSMAKER-BRIEFING-Dileepan-Sivapathasundaram/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/05/08/NEWSMAKER-BRIEFING-Dileepan-SivapathasundaramThu, 08 May 2008 19:00:00 GMTNEWSMAKER BRIEFING: Dileepan Sivapathasundaram, democracy activistJoin SAJA for a live discussion with Dileepan Sivapathasundaram, a U.S. democracy worker who was arrested in Zimbabwe in April while helping local groups monitor the elections. We will discuss his detention, how he was freed and his work as a democracy activist. Sivapathasundaram is a Sri Lankan-American who works for the National Democratic Institute ("a non-partisan, non-profit, non-governmental org that aims to support democratic values & practices in more than 60 countries").01:00:00SAJA HQnodileepan,human rights,national democratic,saja,sivapathasundaramJoin SAJA for a live discussion with Dileepan Sivapathasundaram, a U.S. democracy worker who was arrested in Zimbabwe in April while helping local groups monitohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/04/25/AUTHOR-CHAT-VV-GaneshananthanBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/04/25/AUTHOR-CHAT-VV-Ganeshananthan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/04/25/AUTHOR-CHAT-VV-GaneshananthanFri, 25 Apr 2008 14:30:00 GMTAUTHOR CHAT: V.V. Ganeshananthan, author of "Love Marriage"Join SAJA for a live web radio discussion with V.V. Ganeshananthan, author of the widely-acclaimed "Love Marriage," her debut novel. "A complex, moving evocation of love and war — two ideas which overlap more often, and more dramatically, than we often care to recognize. Love Marriage is an impressive debut." —Daniel Alarcon. She is also SAJA VP and convention chair. MORE: http://www.vasugi.com01:00:00SAJA HQnobooks,novel,SAJA,sri lanka,vv ganeshananthanJoin SAJA for a live web radio discussion with V.V. Ganeshananthan, author of the widely-acclaimed "Love Marriage," her debut novel. "A complex, moving evocatiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/04/14/MEMORIAL-SERVICE-Remembering-Gopal-RajuNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/04/14/MEMORIAL-SERVICE-Remembering-Gopal-Raju/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/04/14/MEMORIAL-SERVICE-Remembering-Gopal-RajuMon, 14 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMTVIRTUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE: Remembering Gopal RajuVeteran journalist Gopal Raju, founder of India Abroad; IANS news service and publisher of three other newspapers - died in New York on April 10. SAJA is hosting a web-radio discussion about his life and wonderful legacy.Several friends and colleagues will participate.We are also gathering tributes and comments at http://www.sajaforum.org/2008/04/obit-gopal-raju.html01:30:00SAJA HQnogopal raju,memorial service,ethnic press,journalistsVeteran journalist Gopal Raju, founder of India Abroad; IANS news service and publisher of three other newspapers - died in New York on April 10. SAJA is hostinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/04/08/AUTHOR-CHAT-Parag-Khanna-The-Second-WorldBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/04/08/AUTHOR-CHAT-Parag-Khanna-The-Second-World/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/04/08/AUTHOR-CHAT-Parag-Khanna-The-Second-WorldTue, 08 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMTAUTHOR CHAT: Parag Khanna, "The Second World"Join SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Parag Khanna, whose new book is "The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order." The book was excerpted as a provocative Jan. 2008 cover story in the New York Times magazine as "Who shrunk the Superpower?" He looks at how societies struggle to manage the pressures of globalization and how they respond to the competing influences of the leading superpowers: the United States, European Union, and China. 01:00:00SAJA HQnoasia,author,books,china,foreign policyJoin SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Parag Khanna, whose new book is "The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order." The book was ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/03/25/SAJA-BRIEFING-US-Immigration-and-BusinessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/03/25/SAJA-BRIEFING-US-Immigration-and-Business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/03/25/SAJA-BRIEFING-US-Immigration-and-BusinessTue, 25 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMTSAJA BRIEFING: U.S. Immigration and BusinessA look at how immigration policy and patterns affect American business and the economy. Our speakers will discuss trends and offer thoughts on issues such as American competitiveness, the H1-B visa cap, outsourcing, the US-India-China business relationship and much more. Speakers: VINOD DHAM, founder of NEA-IndoUS Ventures and "the father of the Pentium processor"; and VIVEK WADHWA, a fellow at Harvard Law School and exec in residence at Duke Univ who's doing research on these issues.01:00:00SAJA HQnobusiness,china,economy,india,outsourcingA look at how immigration policy and patterns affect American business and the economy. Our speakers will discuss trends and offer thoughts on issues such as Amhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/03/20/author-chat-chitra-divakaruni-the-palace-of-illusionsBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/03/20/author-chat-chitra-divakaruni-the-palace-of-illusions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/03/20/author-chat-chitra-divakaruni-the-palace-of-illusionsThu, 20 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMTAUTHOR CHAT: Chitra Divakaruni, The Palace of IllusionsJoin SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Chitra Divakaruni, whose latest book is "The Palace of Illusions" (Doubleday Feb. 2008). She is an award-winning author and poet. She has been published in over 50 magazines, including The Atlantic Monthly and The New Yorker, and her writing has been included in over 50 anthologies. Her books have been translated into 16 languages, including Dutch, Hebrew, Russian and Japanese. Two of her books have been made into movies.01:00:00SAJA HQnofiction,india,literature,saja,authorsJoin SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Chitra Divakaruni, whose latest book is "The Palace of Illusions" (Doubleday Feb. 2008). She is an award-winninghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/28/SAJA-BRIEFING-2008-Democratic-RacePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/28/SAJA-BRIEFING-2008-Democratic-Race/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/28/SAJA-BRIEFING-2008-Democratic-RaceThu, 28 Feb 2008 20:00:00 GMTSAJA BRIEFING: South Asians and the 2008 Democratic RaceJoin SAJA for a live webcast about the Democratic race. We will be joined by senior South Asian American supporters of Senators Clinton and Obama: PREETA BANSAL, former Solicitor General of New York State; a past lawyer in the Clinton White House and Justice Department; and a member of several Obama national policy committees & outreach teams... NEERA TANDEN, policy director for the Clinton campaign; former legislative director for Senator Clinton. We'll look at Sen. McCain in a future show.01:30:00SAJA HQnopolitics,preeta bansal,primaries,saja,sree sreenivasanJoin SAJA for a live webcast about the Democratic race. We will be joined by senior South Asian American supporters of Senators Clinton and Obama: PREETA BANSAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/26/AUTHOR-CHAT-Sudhir-Venkatesh-Gang-Leader-for-a-DayBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/26/AUTHOR-CHAT-Sudhir-Venkatesh-Gang-Leader-for-a-Day/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/26/AUTHOR-CHAT-Sudhir-Venkatesh-Gang-Leader-for-a-DayTue, 26 Feb 2008 19:30:00 GMTAUTHOR CHAT: Sudhir Venkatesh, Gang Leader for a DayJoin SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Sudhir Venkatesh, author of the widely-acclaimed "Gang Leader for a Day A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets (Penguin Press, Jan. 2008). "Gang Leader for a Day is an absolutely incredible book. Sudhir Venkatesh's memoir of his years observing life in Chicago's inner city is a book unlike any other I have read, equal parts comedy and tragedy." - Steven Levitt, author of "Freakonomics"01:00:00SAJA HQnoauthors,books,chicago,columbia,freakonomicsJoin SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Sudhir Venkatesh, author of the widely-acclaimed "Gang Leader for a Day A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streetshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/22/PANEL-South-Asians-and-HollywoodEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/22/PANEL-South-Asians-and-Hollywood/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/22/PANEL-South-Asians-and-HollywoodFri, 22 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMTPANEL: South Asians and HollywoodJoin SAJA & SAMMA for a web radio discussion about South Asians and Hollywood. Just ahead of the Oscars, we'll talk to a panel of actors, executives and industry insiders about where things stand for South Asians looking to work in American entertainment. Speakers: Aseem Chhabra, Jai Khanna, Kavi Ladnier, Aasif Mandvi, Manu Narayan01:30:00SAJA HQnoacting,actors,hollywood,South Asians,bollywoodJoin SAJA & SAMMA for a web radio discussion about South Asians and Hollywood. Just ahead of the Oscars, we'll talk to a panel of actors, executives and industrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/20/panel-saja-briefing-on-the-pakistan-electionsNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/20/panel-saja-briefing-on-the-pakistan-elections/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/20/panel-saja-briefing-on-the-pakistan-electionsWed, 20 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMTPANEL: SAJA Briefing on the Pakistan ElectionsJoin SAJA for a live discussion about the Pakistan elections. A group of journalists, scholars and experts will discuss what they mean for the future of Pakistan and the U.S.-Pakistan relations. Speakers: Asif Alam, Kiran Khalid, Todd Baer, Anil Kalhan...01:00:00SAJA HQnobhutto,musharraf,pakistan,saja,south asiaJoin SAJA for a live discussion about the Pakistan elections. A group of journalists, scholars and experts will discuss what they mean for the future of Pakistahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/18/Ambassador-Kishore-Mahbubani-author-The-New-Asian-HemisphereNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/18/Ambassador-Kishore-Mahbubani-author-The-New-Asian-Hemisphere/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/18/Ambassador-Kishore-Mahbubani-author-The-New-Asian-HemisphereMon, 18 Feb 2008 19:30:00 GMTAmbassador Kishore Mahbubani, author, "The New Asian Hemisphere"Kishore Mahbubani's latest book tackles a topic that should be of wide interest in America: the rise of Asia. Mahbubani, former ambassador of Singapore to the United Nations and one of Foreign Policy magazine's top 100 public intellectuals in the world, will shed light on several important trends affecting us all. "This is a splendid book [that] must be read by every Western policymaker; it is a tour de force." - Jagdish Bhagwati, Columbia University economist 00:45:00SAJA HQnoasia,books,china,india,kishore mahbubaniKishore Mahbubani's latest book tackles a topic that should be of wide interest in America: the rise of Asia. Mahbubani, former ambassador of Singapore to thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/15/AUTHOR-CHAT-Manil-Suri-The-Age-of-ShivaBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/15/AUTHOR-CHAT-Manil-Suri-The-Age-of-Shiva/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/15/AUTHOR-CHAT-Manil-Suri-The-Age-of-ShivaFri, 15 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMTAUTHOR CHAT: Manil Suri, The Age of ShivaJoin SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Manil Suri, author of his highly-anticipated follow-up to "The Death of Vishnu," which is entitled "The Age of Shiva" (Norton, Feb. 2008). "In THE AGE OF SHIVA India's birth as a new nation parallels a woman's complex psychological journey confronting tradition and modernity. Exchanging sentimentality for clear vision, Suri reveals an immense humanity, and a tenderness for women making their way in a world of men." - Kiran Desai01:00:00SAJA HQnoauthors,books,india,manil suri,novelistJoin SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Manil Suri, author of his highly-anticipated follow-up to "The Death of Vishnu," which is entitled "The Age of Shhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/14/AUTHOR-CHAT-Sandeep-Jauhar-MDBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/14/AUTHOR-CHAT-Sandeep-Jauhar-MD/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/14/AUTHOR-CHAT-Sandeep-Jauhar-MDThu, 14 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMTAUTHOR CHAT: Sandeep Jauhar, M.D.Join SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Sandeep Jauhar, M.D., author of the highly acclaimed "Intern: A Doctor's Initiation" (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Jan. 2008). “In this era when medical shows abound on TV, Jauhar demonstrates the power of the written word in the hands of a sensitive, thoughtful observer and an experienced, gifted writer. Intern is a compelling, accurate, and heartfelt chronicle of what that year is really like." - Dr. Abraham Verghese00:29:00SAJA HQnoauthors,doctor,health,medicine,sajaJoin SAJA for a live web radio discussion with Sandeep Jauhar, M.D., author of the highly acclaimed "Intern: A Doctor's Initiation" (Farrar, Straus and Giroux,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/08/Meet-SAJAs-Leadership-VV-GaneshananthanNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/08/Meet-SAJAs-Leadership-VV-Ganeshananthan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/08/Meet-SAJAs-Leadership-VV-GaneshananthanFri, 08 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMTMeet V.V. Ganeshananthan, SAJA Vice PresidentSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Assn, presents a series of interviews with its leadership. In this episode, meet V.V. Ganeshananthan, SAJA's new vice president. She is a freelance writer in NYC and the author of a brand-new novel, "Love Marriage". More on her at http://www.vasugi.com. She'll be interviewed by SAJA co-founder Sree Sreenivasan. Send questions in advance to saja@columbia.edu; recordings will be archived at SAJA.org00:29:00SAJA HQnojournalism,SAJA,vv ganeshananthanSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Assn, presents a series of interviews with its leadership. In this episode, meet V.V. Ganeshananthan, SAJA's new vice presidenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/07/Meet-SAJAs-Leadership-Sandeep-Junnarkar-PresidentNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/07/Meet-SAJAs-Leadership-Sandeep-Junnarkar-President/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/07/Meet-SAJAs-Leadership-Sandeep-Junnarkar-PresidentThu, 07 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMTMeet Sandeep Junnarkar, new SAJA PresidentSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Assn, presents a series of interviews with its leadership. In this episode, meet Sandeep Junnarkar, SAJA's new president. He is a professor at the City University Graduate School of Journalism and a leading expert on online media. He'll be interviewed by SAJA co-founder Sree Sreenivasan. Send questions in advance to saja@columbia.edu; recordings will be archived at SAJA.org00:30:00SAJA HQnojournalism,SAJA,Sandeep JunnarkarSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Assn, presents a series of interviews with its leadership. In this episode, meet Sandeep Junnarkar, SAJA's new president. He ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/06/Meet-SAJAs-Leadership-Anusha-ShrivastavaNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/06/Meet-SAJAs-Leadership-Anusha-Shrivastava/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/saja/2008/02/06/Meet-SAJAs-Leadership-Anusha-ShrivastavaWed, 06 Feb 2008 23:30:00 GMTMeet Anusha Shrivastava, new SAJA SecretarySAJA, the South Asian Journalists Assn, presents a series of interviews with its leadership. In this episode, meet Anusha Shrivastava, SAJA's new secretary and coordinator of its mentor program. She is a reporter at Dow Jones Newswires. She'll be interviewed by SAJA co-founder Sree Sreenivasan. Send questions in advance to saja@columbia.edu; recordings will be archived at SAJA.org00:30:00SAJA HQnojournalism,SAJA,anusha shrivastavaSAJA, the South Asian Journalists Assn, presents a series of interviews with its leadership. In this episode, meet Anusha Shrivastava, SAJA's new secretary and