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@PurnimaARR@purnima.bsky.social · last yr.

This was a fun chat to do with my saathi Shivam. It went by in a flash and I don’t recall much of it. There was, at some point, a giant cat in the chat room. Watch! Also check out the fundraiser for USbased folks in the thread below.

Free Libraries Network - India@freelibsnet.bsky.social · last yr.

The Silicon Valley Rotary e-Club invited us to talk about the grassroots free library movement in India and why it is vital in these current times to ramp up our support for public libraries everywhere. #Watch youtu.be/W-gSoOwsBOY

Reuters@reuters.com · last yr.

BREAKING: Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution reut.rs/3GjEAvK

Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.

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Raimo Kangasniemi@rk70534.bsky.social · last yr.

“We have also documented a case of gang rape… on a woman……She said she was filmed during the assault… [they] stripped her, kept beating her in her genitals … humiliated her for four hours. She said the cameras were recording the whole time.” zeteo.com/p/palestinia... 3BDS #Israel #News #Palestine

Palestinian Women 'Raped by Israeli Soldiers.' Silence From Western Media

Powerful new testimony reveals Western hypocrisy is alive and well – rape is only a crime and an outrage when it serves Western political interests.

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Udhay Shankar@ushankar.bsky.social · last yr.

If you are (or know) an upcoming musician, this is a great opportunity to showcase your original work. Please share.

The Goa Project@thegoaproject.bsky.social · 2y ago

We continue our open platform series. After open mics for poets and storytellers, this one is for those who make original music. Want a spot? See: thegoaproject.wordpress.com/2025/03/20/t... Register to come listen: bit.ly/TGPSessions More about #TGPSessions: thegoaproject.wordpress.com

On a yellow background, a faint wave pattern runs down the right side. On top, in a yellow rectangle: Showcase Below, the headline: Tune up Below, a subhead: An open mic for musicians Next, the session date: 6 April Next, a circular window, and a name: You And below that, a descriptor: A blooming musician Below, at centre, the logotype for The Goa Project Sessions, which has the words ‘The Goa Project’ in white text next to a stylised sunset-and-water image, and next to that, the word ‘Sessions’ within a stylised video camera image. In a black strip at the bottom: Once every four weeks on Sundays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. IST, on Zoom.
@PurnimaARR@purnima.bsky.social · last yr.

Yesterday the Right To Read campaign was in Delhi University. It’s a pan-India demand for free, anticaste public access libraries that welcome all. People from all over the country are signing postcards to our ministers to demand library reform.

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Lex McMenamin (they/them)@lexmcmenamin.com · 2y ago

we’re so grateful for the strong reaction people are having to Vivian Wilson’s convo w Ella Yurman ❤️‍🔥 @teenvogue.com it feels worth noting that Elon Musk spent a chunk of the day of his daughter’s first cover story tweeting anti-trans propaganda mixed with anti-journalist memes

Vivian Wilson on Being Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter, Going Viral, and Protecting Trans Youth

Elon Musk’s estranged daughter is coming into her own.

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SG@silverlightgal.bsky.social · last yr.

Manal, Loay's baby girl, was born under difficult circumstances at the start of this war. Loay works tirelessly to provide for Manal and her brother, Yousef, while facing rising costs, especially for essential baby supplies like milk and more. gofund.me/56edb35c

Donate to Help Loay’s family survive continuing displacement, organized by Ibrahim Dawwas

Stand with me to help my family survive and has better life. I, … Ibrahim Dawwas needs your support for Help Loay’s family survive continuing displacement

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@PurnimaARR@purnima.bsky.social · 2y ago

It’s not over yet. We have over 40 offers by some of the coolest people in literature and art.

Free Libraries Network - India@freelibsnet.bsky.social · 2y ago

#LibraryLove isn’t over! Our fun(d)raising campaign stays open until 15 March. That’s two more weeks for you to snap up any — many! — of the amazing offers we have been sharing. Scan the code or visit www.fln.org.in/librarylove/ #RightToRead #OpenBooksOpenMinds #FreePublicLibrariesForALL

Until 15th March you can still choose any or many of the fabulous things our creative friends have been offering you in exchange for donations to Free Libraries Network. Scroll back to into our timeline to check them out. Share the love by telling your pals! ____ Logos of Free Libraries Network and Library Love campaign
நாடிகா நாடியா / Nadika Nadja @nadjanadika.bsky.social · 2y ago

Bluesky butterflies? Please please do check out @freelibsnet.bsky.social and the campaign some of us are a part of to take books to people. Sign up for one, two, all the offers. Celebrate stories and books and libraries.

Free Libraries Network - India@freelibsnet.bsky.social · 2y ago

One L💙VE! One Heart! Let's get together and feel all right. Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL Ranjini Rao 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 blue 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: Ranjini Rao Writer, Communications Professor, Food & Culture Researcher Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 2000, I can offer a 15-minute online consultation on your writing project. 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.
Hamsini H@hamsini.bsky.social · 2y ago

So new and so late to learn about this but FLN is doing stellar work! If you want to engage with some pretty cool people and support free libraries at the same time, look at their list of artists, writers and others donating time to raise funds. The fundraiser ends on 28 Feb so check it out ASAP!

Free Libraries Network - India@freelibsnet.bsky.social · 2y ago

Free is Equal --> Free Libraries Equal L💙VE! Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL Priya Kuriyan 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 blue 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: Priya Kuriyan Children's book illustrator Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 3000, I am offering a signed original mini painting 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.
நாடிகா நாடியா / Nadika Nadja @nadjanadika.bsky.social · 2y ago

Come along, let's make stories and celebrate the amazingness that is the @freelibsnet.bsky.social

Free Libraries Network - India@freelibsnet.bsky.social · 2y ago

Library L💙VE #ForALL! Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL nadjanadika.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 blue 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: Nadika Nadja A sort of writer Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 4000, I will write a unique short story featuring you or a loved/unloved one, in a genre of your choice. 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.
@PurnimaARR@purnima.bsky.social · 2y ago

Did you know that besides this wonderful offer, Nadika has also contributed to our People’s National Library Policy to ensure it upholds queer and trans rights and also gave us valuable insights on digital rights…she’s a star and we’re lucky to have her offer.

Free Libraries Network - India@freelibsnet.bsky.social · 2y ago

Library L💙VE #ForALL! Our Library Love fundraiser campaigns for the 'Right To Read' through free, anti-caste & feminist public libraries #ForALL nadjanadika.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 blue 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: Nadika Nadja A sort of writer Next to it is this text: For a donation of INR 4000, I will write a unique short story featuring you or a loved/unloved one, in a genre of your choice. 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.
Peter G@zigzackly.bsky.social · 2y ago

Of course you can donate too. Not just money — though that is always wonderful, thank you very much, your tax deduction certificate will be with you soon — but also your time and your expertise (there are so. many. things. you can do, check the link), and with books. www.fln.org.in/donate-to-fln/

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