Archive for July, 2007

Perfect voice recorder for fieldwork, interviews, conferences

Published by Vivek July 22nd, 2007 in Research tools: software & utilities and Software & Utilities. 0 Comments

Finally found the perfect voice recorder with great clarity, space, battery life and other great features
I have tried my hands on four to five voice recorders so far. When I left to India for my fieldwork I was determined to get a good one that matches all my requirements. I will be doing [...]

Child care – American style

Published by Vivek July 3rd, 2007 in Fun stuff and Naan fiction. 0 Comments

I was sauntering around in Toys R Us at Time Square in the Christmas season. Anyone who has been there around this time knows of the incredible amount of crowds that come there. Most people sport a wonderful festive attitude – even New Yorkers. I was there just to enjoy this atmosphere and was happy [...]

Being young in a social movement

Published by Vivek July 3rd, 2007 in Right to Food Campaign and Social Movements. 1 Comment

Young people contribute a lot in social movements…but what is their status in them?
It looks like there is a large attrition of young people from social movements in India, and perhaps elsewhere. I guess a part of it must be for financial and professional reasons. But that is clearly not the whole story. [...]