hi,
I was looking at the nominations page and can see no nominations
relating to women who played a role in India's history. The edit-a-thon has
been organised in honour of
and
aims to contribute articles on women in history, While it is great that
some of the names have come up from contemporary names and the group can
select a name, it would greatly help to work on articles from women in
history.
warm regards,
User:Prad2609
On 14 March 2012 19:56, Noopur <noopur.raval(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Okay, will hang out with the 'wikichix'
and tell you :P
On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 7:55 PM, Ashwin Baindur <
ashwin.baindur(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Noopur, thanks for understanding and your kind note.
>
> I would request you to discuss with other women editors during the
> Wiki-Edit-a-thon and come up with a recommendation. I think it is best that
> you decide for yourselves.
>
>
> Warm regards,
>
> Ashwin Baindur
> ------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Noopur <noopur.raval(a)gmail.com>wrote;wrote:
>
>> Hey Ashwin!
>> I don't think anyone who is active on this list will misunderstand
>> your mail. :) We've had discussions before on how a lot of positions cause
>> confusion and I also want someone who can dedicate enough time and
>> attention to work on this project. So, no hard feelings on my part. I also
>> saw your Wikipatrika Meta suggestion (going OT here). Since I will be
>> taking that up, my hands are really full anyway.
>> Anyway, I'd want to be the backup in case you need any short term
>> help. I am grateful for your considerate explanation though :) In the
>> meanwhile, we have a list of women Wikipedians. Naveen can suggest a name
>> or two that can be approached?
>> Regards
>> Noopur
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 7:42 PM, Ashwin Baindur <
>> ashwin.baindur(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> 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'm sure if she had
>>> chooses to do it, she would do it wonderfully well.
>>>
>>> My deepest apologies to you, Noopur for causing you distress and
>>> embarrassment.
>>>
>>> Warm regards,
>>>
>>> Ashwin Baindur
>>> ------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 8:09 AM, Ashwin Baindur <
>>> ashwin.baindur(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On a related note, we are looking for a women volunteer coordinator
>>>> for Women and Gender Issues Task Force on WikiProject India.
>>>>
>>>> The only QRs are :
>>>> * Lady editor.
>>>> * Enthusiastic and willing to take up the role.
>>>> * Not involved with other Wikipedia responsibilities. (For example,
>>>> User:Noopur28 would not be recommended due to her large involvements
>>>> already with GLAM & IP).
>>>>
>>>> Please reply on list if you meet the QR and would like to take up
>>>> this challenging appointment.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Warm regards,
>>>>
>>>> Ashwin Baindur
>>>> ------------------------------------------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM, Ashwin Baindur <
>>>> ashwin.baindur(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> I found the Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu, had no
>>>>> worthwhile image. Maragret Bourke-White's image ex Life Archive
is
>>>>> copyright free in India and I have uploaded that under {{pd-India}}
and it
>>>>> now graces the article.
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> I also request all editors of the Tag & Assess drive 2011 to
>>>>> recheck their assessments and add "gender=yes" for articles
on women,
>>>>> children and related issues.
>>>>>
>>>>> Warm regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Ashwin Baindur
>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 7:14 AM, CherianTinu Abraham <
>>>>> tinucherian(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> "*Why shud girls have all the fun ? *" :D
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just kidding ! Nice initiative ... All the best wishes!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>> Thoughts ?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -TC
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 10:31 PM, Noopur
<noopur.raval(a)gmail.com>wrote;wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks for pulling this together Netha :) I am in!
>>>>>>> Regards
>>>>>>> Noopur
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM, Netha Hussain <
>>>>>>> nethahussain(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks Pradeep.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> 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's Edit-a-Thon's
>>>>>>>> in other Indic languages, please let me know. Together,
we shall celebrate
>>>>>>>> the Women's month!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> In WikiLove,
>>>>>>>> Netha Hussain
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:45 PM, Pradeep Mohandas <
>>>>>>>> pradeep.mohandas(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hi Netha,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Great initiative!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Wondering why you'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?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> It might get slightly messy but will be more fun and
might
>>>>>>>>> foster some healthy competition between the groups as
well :)
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Pradeep
>>>>>>>>> Handheld
>>>>>>>>> On Mar 13, 2012 8:36 PM, "Netha Hussain"
<
>>>>>>>>> nethahussain(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Hey All,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I am writing to invite each one of you to India
WikiWomen's
>>>>>>>>>>
Edit-a-Thon<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWome…
has been scheduled for 25th March 2012, Sunday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
>>>>>>>>>> It's probably not possible for all of us to
meet physically to celebrate
>>>>>>>>>> Women's Month but we all meet virtually -
online!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Everyone is welcome to come edit Wikipedia with
us at this
>>>>>>>>>> event. Women, new editors, all those who relate
to women's history or
>>>>>>>>>> women's issues, those who want to learn how
to edit or can teach others
>>>>>>>>>> how, and anyone with an interest in women's
history are particularly
>>>>>>>>>> encouraged to attend.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Please sign Up
here<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_E…
suggest and vote for articles
>>>>>>>>>>
here<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/India_WikiWomen%27s_E…on>.
>>>>>>>>>> Nomination for articles will be closed by 22nd of
March and the voting will
>>>>>>>>>> be closed by 24th March. Hurry! :)
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Nitika
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Nitika.t>,
>>>>>>>>>> for bringing up this idea!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I welcome all of you to participate by editing
subjects about
>>>>>>>>>> women's history and more. Everyone is
welcome!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> Netha Hussain
>>>>>>>>>> User : Netha
Hussain<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Netha_Hussain>on Wikiprojects
>>>>>>>>>> Student of Medicine and Surgery
>>>>>>>>>> Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode
>>>>>>>>>> Blogs : *nethahussain.blogspot.com
>>>>>>>>>> swethaambari.wordpress.com*
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Student of Medicine and Surgery
>>>>>>>> Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode
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>>>>>>>> swethaambari.wordpress.com*
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>>>>>>> Student
>>>>>>> Arts and Aesthetics
>>>>>>> Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
>>>>>>> Ph: 9650567690
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