Monthly Archives: March 2010

A Tribute to Our Forgotten Sisters

Majeda, Jarina, Farida and Many other Garment Workers By Saydia Gulrukh Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, New York City, March 25, 1911 Whoever saw the hellish fire at 33 Washington Place, A terrible tragedy, something quite new, Can never forget it, … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on March 8, 2010
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My Sister’s Language

His eyes flitted forward and back, and having surveyed the scene for possible danger, it stopped. The head stooped, and that was how he stayed. Crouched on the floor of a bus full of Bangalis, the Pahari (hill person) amongst … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on March 2, 2010
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`Owning’ the weather? PART V Katrina and Haiti

By Rahnuma Ahmed The prospect of domination of the nation’s scholars by Federal employment, project allocations, and the power of money is ever present—and is gravely to be regarded. Yet, in holding scientific research and discovery in respect, as we … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on March 2, 2010
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Where Three Dreams Cross

By Rosa Maria Falvo Spanning 150 years of photography from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, this ambitious survey of historic and contemporary works includes over 400 images by 82 artists. Using ‘shared culture’ as a parameter, it is the first comprehensive … Continue reading →

by Shahidul Alam Posted on March 2, 2010
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