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The web is a stage and we are all mere players. Yeah, Shakespearean stuff like that. But the spotlight only shines on a few at a time. These are their stories. *Law & Order style ching-ching music*

  • A constantly running blog mela about all things desi, one could say. It seemed only right to start the spotlight section with them.
    1 Nov 2005, 6:01 am
  • My new toy! Web analytics, the Google way. Yes, I am biased towards all-things-Google but this is so very neat! Pliss to try.
    16 Nov 2005, 9:50 am
  • Who does a woman's body belong to? Does she have any ownership of it, at all? A very well written piece by M.
    28 Nov 2005, 4:06 pm
  • How to be funny. The 2-of-6 rule from Scott Adams.
    6 Dec 2005, 5:17 pm
  • An innovative way to help spread literacy via broadcasting. The story of a Google Foundation grantee.
    16 Dec 2005, 2:02 pm
  • A website dedicated to the loRD. I can't believe I didn't link to this sooner. Jai Pancham.
    16 Jan 2006, 9:18 am
  • The ultimate lyrics archive of Hindi songs - the result of an Internet-based collaborative effort over the course of nine years. 10000+ songs and growing.
    24 Jan 2006, 5:19 am
  • Moving words from the home of the GreatBong. Go read it. Now.
    25 Jan 2006, 1:15 pm
  • A precious little post about pressure-cookers by someone who shares our fascination for seventeen.
    27 Jan 2006, 12:12 pm
  • The official blog for the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival - an event no art lover in Bombay should miss. Pictures bursting with color! (And there's the minor detail of having helped with their template, so this is a shameless self-plug, as well.)
    6 Feb 2006, 6:16 am
  • To recognize Women's Day, a blogathon is being organized for Tuesday, the 7th of March 2006. Blank Noise is asking other bloggers to post about their experiences of sexual harassment - as a victim, perpetrator or bystander - at work, at home or in the public sphere.
    3 Mar 2006, 2:08 pm
  • Chennai RTI is a citizens' initiative whose objective is to spread awareness among fellow citizens about effecting a transparent and accountable government. The cornerstone of the initiative is the Right to Information Act, 2005.
    25 Mar 2006, 2:00 am
  • For emergency contact information and other updates regarding the Bombay blasts. Please spread the word.
    12 Jul 2006, 5:18 am
  • The inter-company corporate quiz, organized by Asha in partnership with the Indian School of Business, is coming up on July 30th in Hyderabad. The proceeds received from this quiz will go towards the welfare of needy students in Hyderabad. Check it out if you're in the area! If not, then go be in the area, so you can.
    24 Jul 2006, 1:59 pm
  • Remember Ronit Roy? Remember ye akkhhaa India jaantaa hai hum tum pe martaa hai? If you don't, then you've had a deprived childhood. *pat pat* However, Heh Heh's post can help change that. And PLEASE don't miss the accompanying artwork. It is muchly cool!
    10 Sep 2006, 4:54 pm
  • Scott Adams writes about one of the happiest days of his life. His post reaffirms my belief that those who can make you laugh out loud with their writing are also the ones who know best how to make you smile from your heart, to make you happy in a non-superficial way.
    30 Oct 2006, 5:38 pm
  • Since the Filmfare-that-are-not so-fair awards never seem to make us happy, Vinay brings us RMIM Puraskaar 2006. Voting closes on March 03, 2007, so check it out soon!
    28 Feb 2007, 11:19 pm
  • The results for RMIM Puraskaar 2006 are out! Special thanks to Vinay for the wonderful idea as well as how cleanly it was implemented. (In the interest of full disclosure, I was on the jury.)
    25 Mar 2007, 11:00 pm
  • The crazy Rickshaw Run folks now have a blog! Head over there for on-the-road updates, pictures, videos and more or to try and track their exact location on a map!
    24 Jun 2007, 10:53 pm