Looking back at 2009, it has been an eventful and controversial year with Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize, Fake trials in Iran and Burma. Sarah Palin’s “Going Rogue”, EU Parliament Elections 2009, the UN summit on Climate Change, Michael Jackson’s Death, Obama’s Nobel War Speech, Tiger Woods Scandal and the other pressing issues of Health Care … More Year of Controversies and Next Decade of Change by Saberi Roy 2010-01-02
Nearly 1000 people have been killed in Gaza with thousands wounded and political leaders, Nobel laureates, activists have demanded a ceasefire in Gaza, which has now been voted for, maybe a bit too late. During the entire operation, Israel has continued to shift blame onto Hamas and held Hamas entirely responsible for the Gaza crisis … More Innocent lives caught in war – Gaza by Saberi Roy 2009-01-18
It happens all over again. A sense of déjà vu, a sense of pattern. The threats, the bombs, the deaths and the rage. Terror attacks in Indian cities are now common and the Indian government is once again shaken, awake and shifts blame to Pakistan and Pakistan in turn shifts blame to India. The tensions … More India-Pakistan, Terrorism and the White House by Saberi Roy 2008-12-09 09
Sense perceptions are probably the most important condition of being alive as we live because we perceive and vice versa. ‘Living is perceiving’ and perceiving provides awareness of the state of the world around us and the senses form the very basis of perception. In fact scientifically, senses would be the most valid means of … More Senses and Sensibilities: Changing Perceptions by Saberi Roy 2008-11-18
The US elections have until now seen many twists and turns and continue to remain one of the most interesting political shows in recent times with new tactics, new debates and new vocabulary. Obama’s rise has been meteoric since he was only a junior senator from Illinois and his personal abilities have helped him to … More Obamafied, Obamania, Obamamatopoeia and… suddenly Sarah! by Saberi Roy 2008-10-20
NGOs or non-governmental organizations are characterized by their focus on long term goals addressing social issues that have direct impact on greater public benefits. NGOs are typically non profit organizations as well and tend to move beyond the philosophy of profit making to promote the philosophy of serving humanity. The areas of concern for NGOs … More Globalization and the Role of NGOs by Saberi Roy 2008-10-02
I have been traveling widely for the last few years and although like any artist I have often felt that I have transcended my smaller identities, like gender for instance, society it seems has a way of reminding people that there are barriers to moving beyond smaller identities. In my travels I’ve seen strange gender … More Gender and Society – are women still a minority? by Saberi Roy 2008-09-24
It was just three guys in the beginning, but fifteen years later Ovi magazine has inspired dozens of people from all around the world to volunteer their time and creativity towards this ever-growing project. The list of all of our contributors, their photo, bio and chosen web link can be found below, so take some … More Ovi Team
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