Posted on June 26, 2008 by riseupindia
How greed, corruption, poverty, ignorance, and the caste system combine to enslave children into the sex industry in India.
Sheri and Curtis attended an informational talk at the Environmental Center by Shannon Keith who founded the International Princess Project, Shannon was moved by her experiences during a trip to India. The following from her website:
In February [...]
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Posted on June 23, 2008 by riseupindia
2008 ART FOR INDIA 2008
CANVAS PAINTING colaboration EVENT
Please join us for this live painting event where local artists will create a 32 foot long color explosion that will be sold off piece by piece at the Art For India charity event in September. This is [...]
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Posted on June 18, 2008 by riseupindia
How the world’s only super power has been blowing it due to crappy leadership.
Rise India Sheri and Curtis have been on a short vacation to decompress but we’re back.
While out of the loop from the regular world we had some time to consider the role of the United States with respect to India and [...]
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Posted on June 1, 2008 by riseupindia
In India, how cricket cheerleaders stir a national debate.
Photo: Rajashtan Royals cheerleaders cause a stir.
You would think with all the issues and problems in India the front page of the newspaper would be dedicated to hard news. No. So in the way we unfortunately know all about Britney Spears et al, India editors know how to [...]
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