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Open letter to CPI(M) from LGBTQIA+ persons in Tamil Nadu. We have some questions regarding your recent statement.
February 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Idea for a murder mystery series.
It's set in the Irish Capital. And features a sort of neuro divergent amateur detective. Who needs a second human in the room to help them solve the crime.

Dublin Bodies
February 15, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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freelibsnet.bsky.social
This is no ordinary L💙VE!
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
@sridala.bsky.social is making an amazing offer.
So scan the QR code on slide 2 to donate
OR
Click https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a [final colour] background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Sridala Swami Poet. Amateur photographer. Gardening assistant. Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 3000 I will send you one book from my personal poetry collection plus a copy of my book Escape Artist. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. One book from my poetry collection acquired over the years, many of which are out of print or not available in India, along with a signed copy of my poetry collection, Escape Artist. There will be a list of selected books; however, which book you get is a matter of luck! Next to it is a bio of the person making the offer: Sridala Swami has written three books of poetry and four books for very young children. She has served on juries for Toto Funds the Arts, The Montreal Poetry Prize and The Srinivas Rayaprol Poetry Prize. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
February 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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This is no ordinary L💙VE!
We kick off our Library Love fundraiser to campaign for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
Anjum Hasan is starting us off in style!
#Swipe & scan the QR code on slide 2
OR
Click www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a [final colour] background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Anjum Hasan Author and former editor Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 4000, I will constructively critique a piece of your writing. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. The image is a poster with several elements. One is a block of text which says: Your piece could be fiction or non-fiction and not longer than 10,000 (ten thousand) words. I will also offer reading suggestions and publishing advice. You can email me your writing and I will send detailed feedback within a fortnight. Next to it is a bio of the person making the offer: Anjum Hasan's novels are The Cosmopolitans, Neti, Neti and Lunatic in my Head, and the short story collections A Day in the Life and Difficult Pleasures. She has also published a book of poems called Street on the Hill. Her latest novel, History’s Angel recently won the Godrej LitLive! Fiction Book of the Year and FICCI Fiction Book of the Year awards. Anjum writes for various publications including the Los Angeles Review of Books and the New York Review of Books. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. The image is a poster with several elements. A block of text describes the work that the Free Libraries Network does: FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. Next to it, a block of text describes the Library Love project: Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
February 14, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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freelibsnet.bsky.social
This is no ordinary L💙VE!
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
@bijal.bsky.social is making an amazing offer.
So scan the QR code on slide 2 to donate
OR
Click www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a [final colour] background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking away from camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Bijal Vachharajani Children's book author and editor Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 5000, I will offer feedback on your picture book manuscript and a 20 minute Zoom call discussion. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. The image is a poster with several elements. One is a block of text which says: If you donate Rs 5000, I will offer feedback on your picture book manuscript and a 20 minute Zoom call discussion. I will be able to look at picture book manuscripts in English by the end of March and offer a critique and one call about the feedback. Next to it is a bio of the person making the offer: When Bijal Vachharajani is not reading a children’s book, she’s writing or editing one. She’s the author of multiple planet-friendly, award-winning books including A Cloud Called Bhura, Savi and the Memory Keeper and When Fairyland Lost Its Magic. One of India’s first climate writers for children, she’s a commissioning editor at Pratham Books where she dreams up diverse, multi-lingual picture books. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. A block of text describes the work that the Free Libraries Network does: FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
February 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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freelibsnet.bsky.social
This is no ordinary L💙VE!
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
K Srilata is making an amazing offer.
So scan the QR code on slide 2 to donate
OR
Click https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a [final colour] background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: K Srilata Author Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 2000, you and nine other donors will get a three hour poetry workshop over zoom. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. Writing the Palimpsest Poem, an introductory level online workshop meant for those who have a strong interest in poetry, consisting of a presentation, close readings of poems, the introduction of a writing exercise and writing time. Date: 5th April 2025 Time: 9.30 am -12.30 pm Next to it is a bio of the person making the offer: K Srilata is a poet, fiction writer, translator and academic. Her novel ‘Table for Four’ (Penguin, India) was longlisted in 2009 for the Man Asian Literary Prize. Srilata’s most recent collection of poems ‘Three Women in a Single-Room House’ was published by Sahitya Akademi in 2023. Her critically acclaimed book ‘This Kind of Child: The ‘Disability’ Story’ (Westland) documents the disability experience. Forthcoming from Westland is her collection of poems based on the Mahabharata. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
February 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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freelibsnet.bsky.social
This is no ordinary L💙VE!
Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL
@kiranmanral.bsky.social is making an amazing offer.
So scan the QR code on slide 2 to donate
OR
Click https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/
The image is a poster with several elements. On a [final colour] background, there are several elements of a flyer. There is a photograph of a person looking at camera. Below that, the person’s name, and a description: Kiran Manral Author, Writer, Podcaster Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 3000, I will do a 30-minute Zoom call with you or someone you would like to gift my offer to. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love. The call will be specific to writing, either writing strategies or publishing queries you might have or about my own work. I will not be doing feedback on your writing. This call would have to be during work hours on a weekday Next to it is a bio of the person making the offer: Author, TEDx speaker, columnist and mentor, Kiran Manral in previous avatars, has been a journalist, researcher, festival curator and entrepreneur. She has published books across genres in fiction and non-fiction. She has received multiple awards, such as the Women Achievers Award by Young Environmentalists Association, the International Women’s Day Award 2018 from Indian Council for UN Relations supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, Government of India, for excellence in the field of writing. She lives in Mumbai with her family. Below that, a QR Code, and these words: To claim this offer (and view all the other offers), please scan this code, or go to https://www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ FLN is a collective of grassroots organisations and practitioners building, operating and advocating for free, anti-caste and feminist libraries that guarantee equal access to reading, learning and information resources for all. We work with governments, civil society, national and international library associations, publishers and literary groups and individuals, to create policy and implement free-library curricula and models, and to reform India’s public library system. Library Love (14–28 February) Our storyteller friends are making an array of generous offers in exchange for donations to FLN. Funds raised will go towards curating book sets for grassroots libraries, training library leaders, research and advocacy, and paying our team of educators, organisers, trainers, researchers and managers. Donations to Free Libraries Network FLN are exempt from tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act (old regime). FLN can only accept donations within India and in Indian currency. The image is a poster with several elements. In large text at centre are these words: Our vision of a free library does not stop at delivering excellent library services to all. It must also be anti-caste, gender and disability-inclusive, and do the essential work of welcoming into reading and thinking, those who have been historically excluded. FLN asserts that free libraries are a matter of right. In a band across the bottom are two logos. On the left, one logotype has a stylised image of three books on a shelf and next to it, the name of the organisation, Free Libraries Network, India & South Asia in dark blue letters. On the right, the second logotype, which has a stylised image of a blue gift box opening and little red book flying out of it, and the name of the campaign, Library Love.
February 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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illumi.meme
Everyone loves the Snickers dick vein, it’s a candy bar staple. But where’s the love for the ladies? To this day, there’s not a single candy item with a clitoris. Sharks, I’m here today asking for $100 mil-
February 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
rgmlk.bsky.social
Ok I'm trying to figure out how to be on here and actually engage etc so imma do this.
Since it's hearts and roses day - plis tell your love stories? #Love #ValentinesDay
February 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
rgmlk.bsky.social
All of us have ideologies, morals, ethics, special interests, special disinterests etc etc etc.....
But I stg pettiness trumps everything else.
February 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
rgmlk.bsky.social
30.54 to 31.49
Mothiji asked an actual question at a press conference, albeit in another failing democracy, decides to.......I don't know what that was? Evade the question? Talk about culture? What was the personal matter here?

www.youtube.com/live/B1TBAbM...
President Trump Hosts a Press Conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
YouTube video by The White House
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February 14, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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A little birdie tells us that our friends @freelibsnet.bsky.social and their friends (many of whom are our friends too) have some very cool offers coming up starting tomorrow. Follow them to keep track. And share this post. 👇
freelibsnet.bsky.social Free Libraries Network - India @freelibsnet.bsky.social · Feb 13
It’s the season of love! Revolutionary library love!
Share this with your friends & family (in India) and get them to follow us here in large numbers!
As for the rest? All will be revealed tomorrow 🥸🩵
February 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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freelibsnet.bsky.social
It’s the season of love! Revolutionary library love!
Share this with your friends & family (in India) and get them to follow us here in large numbers!
As for the rest? All will be revealed tomorrow 🥸🩵
February 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
rgmlk.bsky.social
Chennai top cop suspended over sexual harassment complaints

www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/c...
Chennai top cop suspended on women cops’ complaint of sexual harassment
A senior police officer working in Chennai has been suspended after allegations of sexual harassment by women police constables. Joint Commissioner of Police (T
www.thenewsminute.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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mujib.bsky.social
A side hustle? In this economy? Why, yes, please. Maybe a third job too, while we’re at it.
February 13, 2025 at 7:40 AM
rgmlk.bsky.social
Nothing like being back in your bed in your room where all your things are
February 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
rgmlk.bsky.social
What are the ways in which we can take the #MeToo movement forward? This is a novel method. Azeefa writes.

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The book that won’t forget: Survivors of alleged sexual abuse challenge a Tamil writer's legacy
The worldwide #MeToo movement was adopted by thousands of people who believed in breaking the silence around sexual violence at the workplace. Even as many indi
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January 31, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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nadjanadika.bsky.social
In popular media there needs to be a way for these ideas to be shown against a larger picture. What does it mean. When did it happen. What else was happening at the time. Tell the human story. Tell the cultural story
January 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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nadjanadika.bsky.social
What does this mean for Tamil Nadu as a political, ideological and linguistic landscape?

Also I think beyond popular media the findings have to be published and made accessible in a peer reviewed journal for further research and discussion.
January 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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nadjanadika.bsky.social
I am a believer in the dates. I think it's quite likely but there needs to be some kind of larger, international collaboration perhaps with archaeologists from other places invited to verify the findings and perhaps lead further excavations. See where technology comes from, where it goes and such.
January 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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nadjanadika.bsky.social
On the Iron Age in TN and the backing of archaeology and such...

There is skepticism about the dates but some of the skepticism is fuelled by racism and political needs and such. But some skepticism needs to be there except I think we need some larger collaboration to answer that convincingly.
January 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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nadjanadika.bsky.social
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...

This is a great idea. A prize for those deciphering the Indus Script.

I also hope the government expands its archaeological surveys and digs to find a Rosetta stone kind of thing. Maybe somewhere north Karnataka or Goa/Konkan coast
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces $1 million prize for deciphering Indus Valley script
Tamil Nadu CM offers $1 million prize for deciphering Indus Valley scripts, grants for research and awards for experts.
www.thehindu.com
January 6, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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nadjanadika.bsky.social
With my mother approaching 75, and with her diabetes and hearing problems and general weakness, I'm wondering how to take care of her when I need to be out of home, or travelling for work etc.

Someplace she can stay and have some caretaking and meals without it having to be a hospice or such
November 26, 2024 at 8:31 AM
rgmlk.bsky.social
What do people think about the 'I' in journalistic stories? Should it exist at all? And if yes, where and why? I'm pondering, not throwing shade and all...
November 26, 2024 at 11:28 AM
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nadjanadika.bsky.social
Is it good form so early in a new soc-med-microblogging platform to look for people to fund your crazy ideas?
Like, is there someone who can pay me to eat food across Tamil Nadu and write about it in a book? I won't even ADHD my way out of it.
November 20, 2024 at 5:47 PM