Archive for January, 2010
Art for Life
When I was on my way to meet Haider, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew only that he was a truck artist who my friend and artist, Tapu Javeri, adored. The drive to Haider’s neighbourhood, Garden East, was harrowing. It took me to the entrance of Gandhi Garden, which I believe we now [...]
Filed under: Social Issues, Socio-Economic | 8 Comments
Tags: Naveen Naqvi, Pakistan, Tapu Javeri, Truck Art
When Lawyers are Lawbreakers
The failure of the Lahore police to register a case against the alleged and likely murderers of twelve-year-old Shazia, giving them the time to escape is a glaring example of the complicity of authorities in crimes against the underprivileged. The details of Shazia’s story are horrific. She first turned up on the national pages of [...]
Filed under: Child rights, MInority rights, Social Issues, Socio-Economic, Women | 19 Comments
Tags: Lahore, Pakistan, Shazia, twelve-year-old maid killed
Interview for Mash Ups!
CIO Webstudio’s Rabia Garib, my frand, recently interviewed me for her new web show, Mash Ups. I had a great time chatting with her about the new media, Dawn.com, Huffington Post, DawnNews, private vs. public persona and me tweeting for @poppyagha! Have a look and leave comments to let us know what you think.
Filed under: Media, New Media, Twitter | 2 Comments
Tags: CIO, CNN, David Clinch, New Media, Pakistan, Riz Khan, Technology, Twitter, Webstudio
Pakistani Politicians Swearing
There appears to be a developing trend of Pakistani leaders abusing each other on live national television. I am not sure what it means, but I find it to be a source of embarrassment and distress. What is also quite upsetting and perhaps, that is what makes the videos so popular, is how audiences are [...]
Filed under: Media, Politics, Satire, Women | 21 Comments
Tags: Firdous Ashiq, Kashmala Tariq, Media, MIchael Jackson, Pakistan, Rashid Qureshi
“Democracy is…” Twitter Contest
Hey guys! I got this press release from the US State Department, and thought it might be a fun thing to do. Win a camcorder today, be a filmmaker tomorrow…the opportunities are endless!
Filed under: New Media, Twitter | 2 Comments
Tags: Democracy is..., democracyis, State Department, Twitter contest
