364 research outputs found
Information Needs of Media Practitioners in Karachi, Pakistan
No full textThis study explores the kind of information generally needed by media practitioners (MPs) in Karachi, Pakistan to perform the duties. 185 MPs from three types of media (TV, radio and newspaper) were surveyed. Reports of various organizations are the most used source of information. MPs need selective, rather than exhaustive, information on a daily basis. The findings of this study could help design library services and need-based collection development in media libraries
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Conversations and Discussions
No full textRecording of Gul Nasreen discussing “The Song of Barguun” in the Hunza dialect of Burushaski. The is the story of a mother and baby ibex
Constructing Outraged Communities and State Responses: The Taslima Nasreen Saga in 1994 and 2007
Full text linkTaslima Nasreen, the exiled Bangladeshi author, was forced to leave India, her adopted homeland, in March 2008 after being under ‘security protection’ for months following street agitation against her writings in Kolkata. The events between August 2007, when she was physically attacked in Hyderabad, and March 2008, when she left the country, were reminiscent of those in Bangladesh in 1994 which led to her departure from there. In both instances, the states’ responses were her forced removal from the country to placate the agitators. In this paper I analyze the events on the ground and the responses of the states. I argue that these events demonstrate how ‘outraged communities’ are constructed, and symbols are invented to mobilize the community. The role of state has received little attention in the extant discussions while I contend that states bear a significant responsibility in engendering the controversy
Female Critics of Islamism: Liberal or Secular Islam?
No full text The author distinguishes between two types of criticism of Islamism: ‘liberal Islam’ and ‘secular Islam’. The meaning and consequences of this difference in approach is analyzed with reference to the work of Chadortt Djavann, Irshad Manji, Mina Ahadi and Taslima Nasreen. The difference of approach is especially relevant in the way one looks at ‘interpretation’. This will be illustrated by analyzing a discussion between Tariq Ramadan and Ayaan Hirsi Ali. </jats:p
Physical and Spiritual Shades of Love in Taslima Nasreen’s Love Poems
Full text linkTaslima Nasreen is a Bangladeshi author whose name is always in the news. Sometimes it\u27s because she said something bold and honest about fanaticism, and other times it\u27s because she gave a voice to oppressed people who had never dared to say what they felt inside. Today, the world is moving forward in the area of technology. Art and writing are getting better and better as time goes on. Still, it\u27s sad to say that there is a corner where everything is dark, even though it looks like everything is fine from the outside. The author who has the courage to bring this darkness out into the open is Taslima Nasreen, who is not afraid of the oppressive powers. The poet in Taslima Nasreen can\u27t ignore how important it is to touch the body, which also needs to rest and feel safe. Love is the medicine that makes the body feel better. The kiss is a way to show love. When the poet has done everything from early morning until late in the evening, he or she is too tired. Love is what she needs. She is used to getting two kisses on the lips from her lover. She can\u27t get enough of love being shown through a kiss on her lips. She can\u27t picture being able to sleep or rest without a kiss from her lover
Synthesis and Characterization with Computational Studies of Metal Complexes of Methyl 2-((4-cyanophenyl)(hydroxy) methyl)acrylate: A New Biologically Active Multi-Functional Adduct
No full textThe title ligand (L”x), methyl 2-((4-cyanophenyl)(hydroxy)methyl)acrylate was synthesized following the Morita-Baylis-Hillman reaction scheme. Spectroscopic techniques such as: UV- Visible, FT-IR, ESI-MS, and 1H NMR helped in characterization of the L”x. Complexes of Cr3+, Co3+, Ni2+, Mn2+, Cu2+ with L”x were prepared and characterized by UV- Visible, FT-IR and powder-XRD. FTIR spectrum of the L”x generated through DFT B3LYP method and 6-311++ G (d,p) basis set was found in good agreement with experimental spectrum. Additionally, the semi-empirical PM6 method optimization helped propose the most suitable geometries of the complexes with Cr3+, Co3+ possessing octahedral, Ni2+ square planner, Mn2+ and Cu2+ tetrahedral geometries. Powder-XRD patterns of the complexes have revealed cubic crystal class for Cr3+ and Co3+, whereas hexagonal, orthorhombic, and monoclinic for Ni2+, Mn2+, and Cu2+ complexes were observed, respectively. In addition, the nano-particle size was found in the range of 8.2560–4.5316 nm for complexes. Antibacterial activity against S. aureus, E. coli, B. pumilis and S. typhi confirmed a substantially high potential, as endorsed by their Molecular docking studies, of Ni2+ and Cu2+ complexes against each bacterial strain. Moreover, all compounds exhibited positive antioxidant activities, but have no antifungal potential except L”x. The current study demonstrates the usefulness of these novel transition metal complexes as possible potent antibacterial and antioxidant agents
E-governance : a global journey
No full textNo abstract available.• Title Page
• Editors and Contributors
• Contents
• Introduction: e-Governance, a Global Journey
• Section I. E-Governance Visions
• The Impact of Inclusive e-Government Applications
• The Role of ICT in Social and Economic Development of Turkmenistan
• Section II. Local E-Governance
• Understanding IT Literacy in the Context of the Arab Region: A Study in Oman
• E-Tourism: A Catalyst for Promoting the East African Community as Competitive Tourist Destination
• E-Reconciliation in Rwanda
• Section III. Transversal Issues
• Implementing ICT for Governance in Fragile States - A Case Study of Afghanistan
• Work Organization and e-Governance
• Escaping Patchwork Adoption of ICTs in Developing Countries
• Enterprise Architecture Startup Model for Successful eGovernment for Post Conflict Countries
• Section IV. Future Issues
• Internet Access Commons
• e-Governance: Past, Present and Future: A Theoretical Framework for Prospective Policy Analysis
• Time to Gear Up for a Second Generation of eGOV Foresight
• Next Steps in e-Governance: Peoples' e-Participation
• Author Inde
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