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On NPR

I was recently a guest on NPR’s “On the Media” radio show with Bob Garfield, where I spoke about the problems of women in India, and a newspaper that is making extraordinary strides in rural areas. You can hear the segment here: http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2007/05/04/08

Special thanks to the members of IWW and my friend Rico (aka Fred or Fredrik) for passing on the news, even before I had a chance to share it myself.

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5 Responses to “On NPR”

  1. Scott Says:
    May 31st, 2007 at 5:46 pm

    What a wonderful story! It’s truly moving that these women have become so much more empowered, and have an impact not only on their own lives but those of others through the Mahila Paksh.

    Isn’t it amazing what can be achieved when people work together with a higher purpose? If only everyone did the same, the world would be a much better place.

    Thanks for sharing, Mridu!

  2. alfaking Says:
    June 1st, 2007 at 11:32 pm

    Marvellous, real life stories about women empowerment in rural areas. Jay ho to Mahila Paksh for giving opportunities to these people to show what they are capable of despite limited resources and reporter skills; and to you for vulgarising such bold initiatives through your reports.

  3. alfaking Says:
    June 2nd, 2007 at 3:03 am

    I have linked your radio transcript to my blog at http://alfaking.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/women-empowerment/

  4. Flintstone Says:
    June 2nd, 2007 at 8:02 pm

    This is very very good talking!

  5. Michelle Knudson Says:
    June 5th, 2007 at 11:43 pm

    You have a wonderful blog. I enjoy reading.
    - Michelle Knudson, Freelance Writer
    www.michelleknudson.com