I would like to publicly say that I have erred in naming Noopur here. I did not mean to cast any aspersion on her and her good work and track record. I  thought that since she is a publicly known figure with responsibilities and good work done in so many spheres - GLAM, Delhi community and now in India Programs, that it would be an example of an already dedicated person whereas I preferred someone new who was not already committed.<br>
<br>I now see that I was wrong to name a specific person. The text can be misconstrued as a negative by those who dont know Noopur or her qualities. Also Noopur never aspired to the post. I&#39;m sure if she had chooses to do it, she would do it wonderfully well.<br>
<br>My deepest apologies to you, Noopur for causing you distress and embarrassment.<br><br clear="all">Warm regards,<br><br>Ashwin Baindur<br>------------------------------------------------------<br>
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 8:09 AM, Ashwin Baindur <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:ashwin.baindur@gmail.com">ashwin.baindur@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
On a related note, we are looking for a women volunteer coordinator for Women and Gender Issues Task Force on WikiProject India. <br><br>The only QRs are :<br>
* Lady editor.<br>
* Enthusiastic and willing to take up the role.<br>
* Not involved with other Wikipedia responsibilities. (For example, User:Noopur28 would not be recommended due to her large involvements already with GLAM &amp; IP).<br><br>Please reply on list if you meet the QR and would like to take up this challenging appointment.<div class="im HOEnZb">
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<br clear="all">Warm regards,<br><br>Ashwin Baindur<br>------------------------------------------------------<br>
<br><br></div><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5"><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM, Ashwin Baindur <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:ashwin.baindur@gmail.com" target="_blank">ashwin.baindur@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
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As a miniscule gesture of support to you fabulous ladies, I looked for a prominent Indian woman without an image, located an image and uploaded it to Commons and the article.<br><br>I found the Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu, had no worthwhile image. Maragret Bourke-White&#39;s image ex Life Archive is copyright free in India and I have uploaded that under {{pd-India}} and it now graces the article.<br>


<br>I request all editors to do small things like this even if you are not able to edit major articles or help in other ways.<br><br>I also request all editors of the Tag &amp; Assess drive 2011 to recheck their assessments and add &quot;gender=yes&quot; for articles on women, children and related issues.<br>


<br>Warm regards,<br><br>Ashwin Baindur<br>------------------------------------------------------<div><div><br>
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 7:14 AM, CherianTinu Abraham <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:tinucherian@gmail.com" target="_blank">tinucherian@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">


&quot;<i>Why shud girls have all the fun ? </i>&quot; :D<div><br></div><div>Just kidding ! Nice initiative ...  All the best wishes!</div><div><br></div><div>On a related note, it is good to find reasons on why Wikipedia attract very less woman editors ( much less in India than global benchmarks) and how to solve this gender gap. </div>




<div>Thoughts ? </div><div><br></div><div>-TC</div><div><div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 10:31 PM, Noopur <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:noopur.raval@gmail.com" target="_blank">noopur.raval@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>




<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Thanks for pulling this together Netha :) I am in! <div>Regards</div><div>Noopur<div><div></div><div>

<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM, Netha Hussain <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:nethahussain@gmail.com" target="_blank">nethahussain@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Thanks Pradeep.<br><br>We will be working on 1-4 articles depending upon the volunteer turnout. I am thinking of conducting a similar Edit-a-thon in Malayalam Wikipedia. If anybody else would like to conduct WikiWomen&#39;s Edit-a-Thon&#39;s in other Indic languages, please let me know. Together, we shall celebrate the Women&#39;s month!<br>






<br><br>In WikiLove,<br>Netha Hussain<div><div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:45 PM, Pradeep Mohandas <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:pradeep.mohandas@gmail.com" target="_blank">pradeep.mohandas@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>






<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><p>Hi Netha,</p>
<p>Great initiative!</p>
<p>Wondering why you&#39;re limiting yourself to one article? Why not do multiple articles in small groups of 3 to 4 people? Also, why not do it across languages as well?</p>
<p>It might get slightly messy but will be more fun and might foster some healthy competition between the groups as well :)</p>
<p>Pradeep<br>
Handheld</p>
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<br>Hey All,<br><br>I am writing to invite each one of you to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_Edit-a-Thon" target="_blank">India WikiWomen&#39;s Edit-a-Thon</a> that has been scheduled for 25th March 2012, Sunday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. It&#39;s probably not possible for all of us to meet physically to celebrate Women&#39;s Month but we all meet virtually - online!<br>








<br>During the two hour time slot we all will be editing an article which will be pre-selected by way of nomination and votes. Depending on the number of members joining in we can also organise an IRC meet to meet each other before and during the event. <br>








<br>Everyone is welcome to come edit Wikipedia with us at this event. Women, new editors, all those who relate to women&#39;s history or women&#39;s issues, those who want to learn how to edit or can teach others how, and anyone with an interest in women&#39;s history are particularly encouraged to attend.<br>








<br>Please sign Up <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_Edit-a-Thon#Sign_up" target="_blank">here</a> and suggest and vote for articles <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_Edit-a-Thon#Article_Selection" target="_blank">here</a>. Nomination for articles will be closed by 22nd of March and the voting will be closed by 24th March. Hurry! :)<br>








<br>Thanks<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Nitika.t" target="_blank"> Nitika</a>, for bringing up this idea! <br><br>I welcome all of you to participate by editing subjects about women&#39;s history and more. Everyone is welcome!<br>








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