Posts Tagged “Activism”

Book review: Juta – a graphic novel by Vasu Primlani

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Book review: Juta – a graphic novel by Vasu Primlani

Juta is a graphic novel by stand-up comedian and award winning environmentalist Vasu Primlani. Juta literally means shoe in Hindi was the name by which Vasu’s father addressed her as a child.

In its early pages the book introduces itself as the story of Vasu, her father Pama and her childhood friend Sahira- divided into five chapters titled Delhi, Sahira, USA, Pama and Prison.

This 234 page comic-book with Vasu as its author and with art credited to Vasu and to Vannessa Alejandra Guiterrez Castillo is a masterpiece of story-telling and twists in the tale. I read it in a single sitting, and then read again and again – reflecting upon it until finally now sitting down to review it.

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Because of 2 activists- 56 percent of Eggs in super-markets in Latvia are from Cage-Free Hens

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Because of 2 activists- 56 percent of Eggs in super-markets in Latvia are from Cage-Free Hens

In Latvia – the efforts of this activist couple over 56 percent of the eggs sold in super-markets are certified as being from cage-free hens that are raised in humane conditions. Thanks to the efforts of this activist couple, Aivars Andersons and Katrīna Krīgere (Katie) and “Dzīvnieku brīvība” the Non-Profit (NGO) they run. Nobel peace…

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