SAT-Television for Change

SAT Appreciation

2007-06-01T18:07:00.000+05:30

Dear Mallikaben,Greetings from Sense International (India)!This is with reference to the programmes, namely - "Sat, the Chat Show" and "Tankshal", which are being produced by Darpana Communications and aired by Doordarshan (DD-11) Gujarati channel.I wish to congratulate you for the month long initiative of giving voices to some of the most marginalized groups of people through your esteemed

Information on Caller Responses to the Right to Information Act Hotline with regard to SAT

2007-05-19T12:21:00.000+05:30

CALL ANALYSIS OF RTI HELPLINE: 9924085000 Seeking guidence for use of RTI in department Number of Phone calls received till 25th April 2007 Revenue 145 Developmental works (road, bridge, school building etc) 112 Police (inquiring about complaints) 78 Provident Funds 56 Schemes for social social defense department 78

SAT Controversy

2007-05-15T15:03:00.000+05:30

Like all good things in India, SAT has been mired in controversy from its inception. The concept of mainstream entertaining development TV, at a tenth of the cost of commercial TV, threatens a lot of people, within the channels and outside producers. Doordarshan is famous for its kickback culture. SAT would take away hours where kickbacks would not reach anyone. Hence internal blocks to allowing

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-26T20:30:00.000+05:30

Astronomy vs. AstrologyDiscussion regarding the science behind each field. Astrologers: Naresh G. Trivedi (Astrologer), Purvang Shukla (Astrologer)Astronomers: Tanmay Shah (Astronomer), Praful Shah (Astronomer)Civil Society

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-26T15:00:00.000+05:30

Ame Gunthi Jindagi (We Wove a Life) A woman journalist finds a diary of an old woman, dead alone in her home. She unravels the story of a woman who 40 years ago left her village home to chase a dream to create a business of garments and embroideries to help rural women. A look into the life of a woman who broke tradition to chase her dream.

Tankshal

2007-04-26T09:30:00.000+05:30

Mallika Sarabhai in conversation with Dr. Mehrunnisa M. Desai (President, Ahmedabad Muslim Women’s Association, Domestic Violence Helpline 1091, expert in women’s empowerment and backward classes) Right to Information Act: Ratilal Vaniya was unaware how much P.F. was due to him after 12 years. The RTI was able to help him acquire the information. Self Help Group: Through their savings

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-26T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on Ms. Selima who has been dedicated to the cause of new enterprises and has won the best businesswoman award; story on Madhuben; heritage story on Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple; tip of the day - use dustbin; helpline on architecture entrance exam; word of the day - NEVI (boat)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-25T20:30:00.000+05:30

Handicaps and Disabilities Cont.Issues of access to facilities, insurance, jobs and schooling.Disabled People: Mitali Lotwala (Student)NGOs & Experts: Ileshkumar S. Rava (Special Needs Teacher), Ranjit P. Gohel (President, MEET International)Civil Society & Teachers

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-25T15:00:00.000+05:30

Nayna Rasik Mehta Part IIA woman is able to successfully get her husband punished for the abuse he has inflicted upon her, with the help of her mother-in-law and the police. Director: Nisarg TrivediCameraperson: Yadavan ChandranEditor: Nilang JariwalaCast: Harita Shah, Raksha Nayak, Kavan Shah, Vijay Parajit, Abhinay Banker, Vijay Rajput, Shailesh Prajapati

Tankshal

2007-04-25T09:30:00.000+05:30

Mr. C. D. Parikh (Chief Executive, Apang Manav Mandal, expert on the education of disabled people) Water: Taraben Permar, sarpanch of Mehmoodpura village, with help of the NGO Swargirna Gram Vikas Sanstha, built a Rs 2 lakh road into the village, a place for washing laundry and a water reservoir for livestock. With help of the Sarda Jal Sanchay Yojana government scheme, check dams were built

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-25T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on the Adult Continuing Education Centre in the Amritsar Central Jail; tip of the day - wash your hands; story of a blind man, Ranchhodbhai; vox pops on what dalit people dream; helpline - information about breast cancer

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-24T20:30:00.000+05:30

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-24T15:00:00.000+05:30

Nayna Rasik Mehta Part IA woman is able to successfully get her husband punished for the abuse he has inflicted upon her, with the help of her mother-in-law and the police. Director: Nisarg TrivediCameraperson: Yadavan ChandranEditor: Nilang JariwalaCast: Harita Shah, Raksha Nayak, Kavan Shah, Vijay Parajit, Abhinay Banker, Vijay Rajput, Shailesh Prajapati

Tankshal

2007-04-24T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Mr. Akil Paul (Director, Sense International, expert on deafblind people) Self Help Group: Nagneshwari SHG formed a savings group; from their savings they were able to create a water reservoir for livestock.Right to Information Act: Mahatma Gandhi International School provides information about the RTI. Self Help Group: Gayatri SHG in the Salal village

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-24T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news on Waukegen teen who earns national attention for her effort to help young victims of sexual abuse; heritage story on Gandhi Ashram; tip of the day - don't spit; helpline - what kind of products can be used for sensitive skin; vox pops alcohol and drug addiction; information of the day - where candy comes from

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-23T20:30:00.000+05:30

Handicaps and DisabilitiesIssues of access to facilities, insurance, jobs and schooling.Disabled People: Mitali Lotwala (Student)NGOs & Experts: Ileshkumar S. Rava (Special Needs Teacher), Ranjit P. Gohel (President, MEET International)Civil Society & Teachers

Tankshal

2007-04-23T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Mr. Ilesh Raval (Incharge Specialist Educator, Prerana Sanastha Manthbudhi Balakoni Thalim Shala, expert on educational development of disabled children) Water: Moviya village took advantage of a government scheme created by the District Rural Development Agency with the help of the Water and Sanitation Management Organization, which granted the village Rs. 48

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-23T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on Supreme Court lawyer Sonia Raj Sood who fights atrocities against Kashmiris attributed to India's security forces; heritage story on Rajkumar College in Rajkot; helpline - what type of clothing for a thin body type; tip of the day - supporting your local artisans and crafts; word of the day ARUPARU (here and there)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-22T20:30:00.000+05:30

SpecialIssues of builders cont. – discussion with environmentalists, clients and architects. Environmentalists: Raju-Dipti (NGO), Vijaybhai (Centre for Environment Education), Gaurav (Anala)Builders, Contractors & Architects: Pavan Bakeri (Builder), Parul Zaveri (Architect), Yatin Pandya (Vastushilp)Civil Society

Sat Katha (Truth Tales)

2007-04-22T12:00:00.000+05:30

Navi Kshitijo - Lakshmiben The story of Navi Kshitijo, who had lost her entire family’s savings more than once through theft and con, perseveres and regains financial stability for her family by utilizing a savings account in a bank as well as making use of her mobile phone to help expand her business. Director: Hridaynath GharekhanChief Assistant Director: Dipika GoenkaAssistant

Tankshal

2007-04-22T09:30:00.000+05:30

Mallika Sarabhai in conversation with Shri Bushan Punani (Executive Director, Blind People’s Association, expert on educational development of disabled people) Special: Social welfare scheme for tribal and backward caste women for economic empowerment.

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-21T20:30:00.000+05:30

SpecialIssues of builders – discussion with environmentalists, clients and architects. Environmentalists: Raju-Dipti (NGO), Vijaybhai (Centre for Environment Education), Gaurav (Anala)Builders, Contractors & Architects: Pavan Bakeri (Builder), Parul Zaveri (Architect), Yatin Pandya (Vastushilp)Civil Society

Sat Katha (Truth Tales)

2007-04-21T12:00:00.000+05:30

Ranjanben Bhatt This is the true story of a woman who has devoted her entire life to making dolls and how the dolls have become an integral part of her effort to propagate the social message of self-dependency and economic independence. Director: Daxin Bajrange-ChharaCameraperson: Hemang PathakEditor: Nishit JadawalaCast: Bijal Vyas (Ranjanben), Tushar Kodekar (Press Reporter), Dinesh

Tankshal

2007-04-21T09:30:00.000+05:30

Mallika Sarabhai in conversation with Mr. Akil Paul (Director, Sense International, expert on deafblind people) Special: Adult literacy for the neo-literates.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-21T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news on home rule unleashed against liquor and lust - the Andhra Chapter; helpline - career counseling in medical field; power breakfast - khakhra & sprouts; celebrity guest Hersha Bhavasal; tip of the day - sticker reminder notes ; breaking superstitions - don't cut hair on Tuesdays; word of the day - ADAD CHHANTVA (magic)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-20T20:30:00.000+05:30

The Plastic MenaceDiscussion of issues surround plastic waste and how it affects animals, health and the environment. What can be done to counteract such negative affects? Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Officials & Gujarat Pollution Control Board: Mr. Zalawadia (Director, Municipal Commissioner), Mahendra R. Amin (Sanitation

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-20T15:00:00.000+05:30

Anubandh Pt III A couple is forced to break their ties to each other when the man is emotionally blackmailed into marrying another woman whom he does not love. His true love tells the story of their struggle so that their love would not have been in vain. Director: Hridaynath Gharekhan Chief Assistant Director: Dipika GoenkaAssistant Director: Vijay RajputCameraperson: Ashish

Tankshal

2007-04-20T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Geetaben Oza (Program Manager and Documenter, Behavioral Science Centre, expert in human rights for backward class people) Water: Public government partnership between the village of Vasadava, the Water and Sanitation Management Organization and NGO Swati have built underground storage tanks to ensure year-round water supply. Water: Harvesting water in a

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-20T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on children of brothels in Bihar who perform street plays expressing that they don't want to follow in their mothers' footsteps; heritage story on Sundarvan; vox pop on girl education; helpline - breast cancer awareness; tip of the day - recycle your mobile; word of the day - XIPRA (khichadi)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-19T20:30:00.000+05:30

Right to Information Cont.The revolutionary new law that came into effect last year has given the right to people to demand accountability from the government. Who is using it and what changes is it bringing? RTI Experts & NGOs: Harinesh Pandya (M.D. Janpath), Rashidaben (Janpath) People Who’ve Used RTI: VinodbhaiCivil Society

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-19T15:00:00.000+05:30

Anubandh Pt II A couple is forced to break their ties to each other when the man is emotionally blackmailed into marrying another woman whom he does not love. His true love tells the story of their struggle so that their love would not have been in vain. Director: Hridaynath Gharekhan Chief Assistant Director: Dipika GoenkaAssistant Director: Vijay RajputCameraperson: Ashish

Tankshal

2007-04-19T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Ranjit Gadhavi (Director, Madhyam, expert on using communication technologies for social change) Success Story: Taraben Goyal, post-woman. Water: How the 15 member water committee of Vankal village solved their water problem. Success Story: How Bharatiben Bodhu sells panipuri to run her household.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-19T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on Orissa government who planted 25,000 trees to help combat heat; story of man teaches Adivasi children; helpline on matching make-up to skin tone; tip of the day - water purification; word of the day - MUKUR (mirror)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-18T20:30:00.000+05:30

Right to InformationThe revolutionary new law that came into effect last year has given the right to people to demand accountability from the government. Who is using it and what changes is it bringing? RTI Experts & NGOs: Harinesh Pandya (M.D. Janpath), Rashidaben (Janpath) People Who’ve Used RTI: VinodbhaiCivil Society

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-18T15:00:00.000+05:30

Anubandh Pt I A couple is forced to break their ties to each other when the man is emotionally blackmailed into marrying another woman whom he does not love. His true love tells the story of their struggle so that their love would not have been in vain. Director: Hridaynath Gharekhan Chief Assistant Director: Dipika GoenkaAssistant Director: Vijay RajputCameraperson: Ashish

Tankshal

2007-04-18T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with R. P. Mehta (Director, Center for Entrepreneur Development, expert on entrepreneurial issues) Success Story: Manjula Mistry-embroidering a future. Health: Jilla Gram Panchayat Health Scheme offers information and guidance to village women. Self Help Group: Leelaben and Manguben of the Shri Harshid SHG saved Rs 50 each month and have taken a loan of Rs

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-18T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on Kunti Paul, 80 year old crusader of social service; heritage story on Dalit Shakti Kendra; vox pop on social service; helpline - what to do about unwanted sexual advances ; tip of the day - anti-mosquito computer software; word of the day - HARDAKO (echo)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-17T20:30:00.000+05:30

Hostel BluesWhat are the concerns surrounding students who attend boarding schools? Parents worry that attending boarding school will affect their child's likelihood of being married because of the social stigmas that surround hostel students. Teachers are concerned with students who do not follow the rules and regulations of the hostels.Hostel Residents: Makwana (Student, M. A.), Jayesh T.

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-17T15:00:00.000+05:30

Sapnu Ek Ghar Jevu (Dream House) Part IIWhile a married couple is struggling to make their “dream home” a reality, the husband begins to think that his wife is spending money unnecessarily and is not “maintaining” the home as he thinks she should, regardless of the fact that she holds a fulltime job. His ego is bruised by the fact that she brings home a higher salary than he, and he unconsciously

Tankshal

2007-04-17T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Natubhai Barot (Director, Sarvangin Gramvikas Sanstha, expert on women’s financial self help groups) Success Story: Ranjanben Thakker starting afresh after disaster. Economic Empowerment: SEWA Bank helps women tied over financial need for domestic activities. Health: The Manta Kit, for the safety of pregnant women, a project under Jilla Gram Panchayat

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-17T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on teachers who care for children affected with cerebral palsy at a special school; art story on Jahanngir Jani; vox pop on hostel problems; helpline on physiotherapy entrepreneurship ; tip of the day - making bird baths; word of the day AASASH (relaxed)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-16T20:30:00.000+05:30

DeforestationDiscussion regarding the effects of deforestation. The effect it has on the climate, rainy seasons, land, et cetera. What can be done to counteract this? Who will take on the responsibility?Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Officials & Gujarat Pollution Control Board: Dr. G.T. Makwaana (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation official), Mr. Randhava (Deputy Municipal

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-16T15:00:00.000+05:30

Sapnu Ek Ghar Jevu (Dream House) Part IWhile a married couple is struggling to make their “dream home” a reality, the husband begins to think that his wife is spending money unnecessarily and is not “maintaining” the home as he thinks she should, regardless of the fact that she holds a fulltime job. His ego is bruised by the fact that she brings home a higher salary than he, and he unconsciously

Tankshal

2007-04-16T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Minal Doshi (Managing Trustee, Setu Developmental Intervention Centre, expert in child psychology) Success Story: Savita Chauhan and her tea store. Economic Empower: A government scheme for adult literacy. Success Story: Kashmira Patel, self taught dress designer with a mission.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-16T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on Girish who has spent the last ten years working with villages and backwards classes; heritage story on Kavi Dalpatram Chawk; vox pop on examination styles; helpline - what to do about sagging jowls; tip of the day - donate soccer balls anonymously; word of the day AKONU (reserved)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-15T20:30:00.000+05:30

SpecialIssues of cricketers cont. – discussion with general public, selectors and coaches. Cricketers: Kirat Damani, Luv Paloar, Devandra PandeyCoaches & Selectors: Manav Mukherji (Coach), Kamleshbhai Pate (Coach, Gujarat Vidhyapith)Civil Society

Sat Katha (Truth Tales)

2007-04-15T12:00:00.000+05:30

Bela Thaker Part II The story of a young woman who defies a “woman’s role” as a wife as being the important one, to pursue career ambitions and stay single. Director: Daxin Bajrange-ChharaCameraperson: Hemang PathakEditor: Nishit JadawalaCast: Tulsi Bhatt (Belaben Thakar), Kishor Thakkar (Father), Beena Shah (Mother), Manoj Rao (Boyfriend)

Tankshal

2007-04-15T09:30:00.000+05:30

Mallika Sarabhai in conversation with Harinesh Pandya (Director/Convenor, Janpath, expert on the Right to Information Act) Special: How Thordi village built 35 check dams, an overhead tank and a pump house to defeat the drought.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-15T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on student volunteers of Road Safety Patrol regulating traffic in front of St. Anne's Higher Secondary School ; helpline on second-hand smoke effect; tip of the day – stop spitting; word of the day GHANCHAKKER (going mad); art story of Ashwin Modi's paintings; celebrity guest Raju Barot

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-14T20:30:00.000+05:30

SpecialIssues of cricketers – discussion with general public, selectors and coaches. Cricketers: Kirat Damani, Luv Paloar, Devandra PandeyCoaches & Selectors: Manav Mukherji (Coach), Kamleshbhai Pate (Coach, Gujarat Vidhyapith)Civil Society

Sat Katha (Truth Tales)

2007-04-14T12:00:00.000+05:30

Bela Thaker Part I The story of a young woman who defies a “woman’s role” as a wife as being the important one, to pursue career ambitions and stay single. Director: Daxin Bajrange-ChharaCameraperson: Hemang PathakEditor: Nishit JadawalaCast: Tulsi Bhatt (Belaben Thakar), Kishor Thakkar (Father), Beena Shah (Mother), Manoj Rao (Boyfriend)

Tankshal

2007-04-14T09:30:00.000+05:30

Mallika Sarabhai in conversation with Digant Oza (Founder, Satyajit Trust, expert on water issues and concerns) Special: Running a transport company, the story of Kalpana Dalwadi.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-14T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news on village women who is taking initiative to clean streets - fining those who break the rules; art story on painting; celebrity guest Manju Mehete; helpline - menstruation questions; phrase of the day - NEV NA PANI MOBHE CHADAVAVAPublish Post

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-13T20:30:00.000+05:30

Sex Education Many states in India are banning sex education on the grounds that “it is against our culture”. It is unclear whether sex is against our culture or knowledge of it. So what does the youth think about this?Students: Hitesh Srimali, Valmik ShuklaNGOs & Experts: Hemangini Gaikwad (Educator), Parul Patel (Educator), Shylup Parikh (Principal, Anjuman Islam School)

Tankshal

2007-04-13T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Nishitbhai Mehta (CEO, Entrepreneur, with inclusive employment for disabled people) Success Story: Physically challenged but undaunted, the story of Hansaben. Health: Government aid for below poverty line pregnant women. Success Story: Turning household cooking skills into gold, the story of Induben Khakhrawla.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-13T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on Mr. Nazarit; heritage story on Vishala Museum; vox pops on exam styles; helpline - information on birth control pills and how it affects the body; tip of the day - using paper efficiently, word of the day - TAGGARD

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-12T15:00:00.000+05:30

Kalu Gulab (Black Rose)In India it is socially unacceptable to be dark; this discrimination is especially prevalent against women. This is the story of two sisters who struggle with the issue of being considered “unattractive” by mainstream culture. Director: Nisarg TrivediCameraperson: M. RoopeshEditor: Nilang JariwalaCast: Ami Vyas, Manali Bhavsar, April Moon, Heman

Tankshal

2007-04-12T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Gagan Sethi (Managing Trustee, Janvikas - Center for Social Justice, expert in youth empowerment and social justice) Self Help Group: Rearing cattle together to bridge the Hindu/Muslim divide in Veerpur village. Self Help Group: Shri Jagruti Mahila SHG produces and sells washing powder. Success Story: Gita Barot changes her wares every season to make a

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-12T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on HIV/AIDS Awareness; heritage story on Dada Harini Vav; vox pop on Right to Information act; helpline on skin care; tip of the day – reuse paper and save trees; phrase of the day KALJA NU KHASELU ( whimsical)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-11T20:30:00.000+05:30

Career Options for AdolescentsWho should decide which career adolescents pursue? How much pressure is there placed on youth by both society and their parents? What should be the deciding factor? Aptitude? The adolescents own wants?Students: Nilofar ShailkNGOs & Experts: K.P. Gajjar (Educator, Polytechnic & Engineering College, Gandhinagar), Manju Bhatnagar (Educator),

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-11T15:00:00.000+05:30

Mangal Sutra A woman who has suffered the brutal behaviour of her husband and loses her unborn child struggles to break free from the unwanted bondage of married life. Director: Nisarg TrivediCameraperson: M. RoopeshEditor: Nikul MehtaCast: Jagruti Thakore, Charmy Modi, Parmeshwar, Heman Shah, Kamini Jadhav, Dhara Vyas, Vivek Shah, Naisargi Trivedi, Firoz Shaikh,

Tankshal

2007-04-11T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Anand Soni (Core Team Officer, Education Support Organisation, expert in education for children of slum areas) Success Story: Nainaben Vaghela turned her life around stitching sheets and pillowcases with her Rs. 10,000 loan from SEWA Bank. Today she earns 10 and 12 thousand per month. Water: The Moviya Water Committee has built 9 check dams and a storage

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-11T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on people in Pune who only use a cycle on the first Sunday of every month eschewing vehicles which add to global warming; heritage story on Shreyas Folk Museum’s vessel collection; art story on Gajendra Shah’s new exhibition; word of the day JAKHHAD

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-10T20:30:00.000+05:30

Exam Stress Cont.The pressure of coming first is putting a stress on students as young as three years old, with dreadful consequences, sometimes even suicide. Who is responsible?Students: Varun Thomas (St. Xavier Loyola, student)Experts: Prashant Bhimani (psychologist), Sukhdev Patel (social worker), Sunil Trivedi (DPS School, principal), Anju Musafir (MGIS, principal)Civil

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-10T15:00:00.000+05:30

Hu Kon? (Who Am I?) Pt II The perennial struggle of a woman’s identity beyond that of being wife, mother, house keeper. And her rebellion. Director: Hridaynath GharekhanChief Assistant Director: Dipika GoenkaAssistant Director: Vijay RajputCameraperson: TanishqueEditor: Jaydeep GadhaviCast: Jagrutiben Thakore, Imtiazbhai Sheikh, Shilpa Thakere, Winners Shah, Tarika Tripathi,

Tankshal

2007-04-10T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Jalak Kavi (Team Leader, Education Support Organisation, expert in education for children of slum areas) Success story: Jamnaben Brijwasi, bus driver. Water: How the people of Vejagam village brought water to their taps. Success Story: How Bilkis Banu flies kites for her independence.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-10T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on transforming farming with organic fertilizers; heritage story on Ahmedabadni Gufa; vox pop on the pros and cons of school uniforms; helpline on skin care; tip of the day – be kind to one person every day; word of the day KHALATO

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-09T20:30:00.000+05:30

Exam StressThe pressure of coming first is putting a stress on students as young as three years old, with dreadful consequences, sometimes even suicide. Who is responsible?Students: Varun Thomas (St. Xavier Loyola, student)Experts: Prashant Bhimani (psychologist), Sukhdev Patel (social worker), Sunil Trivedi (DPS School, principal), Anju Musafir (MGIS, principal)Civil Society

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-09T15:00:00.000+05:30

Hu Kon? (Who Am I?) Pt I The perennial struggle of a woman’s identity beyond that of being wife, mother, house keeper. And her rebellion. Director: Hridaynath GharekhanChief Assistant Director: Dipika GoenkaAssistant Director: Vijay RajputCameraperson: TanishqueEditor: Jaydeep GadhaviCast: Jagrutiben Thakore, Imtiazbhai Sheikh, Shilpa Thakere, Winners Shah, Tarika Tripathi, Anita

Tankshal

2007-04-09T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Brijpal Patel (Program Coordinator, Centre for Environment Education, expertise in water, community development, agriculture and livestock) Water: How the villagers of Hingalla village collected Rs 7 lakhs and tied up with the Water and Sanitation Management Organization and ONGC to solve their water woes. Economic Empowerment: The Mahila Seva Sahakara Bank

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-09T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on Kerala women getting together for co-operative farming; heritage story on Hastibibi No Gokhlo; vox pop on cricket; helpline on how to beat the heat; tip on saving water; word for the day ASTODIA

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-08T20:30:00.000+05:30

SpecialIssues of municipal sweepers cont. – discussion with authorities and citizens.Municipal Sweepers: M.J. Fancy, Harish Bachubhai, Harish Makwana (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)Authorities & Experts: A.K. Shah (sanitation superintendent), M.C. Dave (Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Jayantibhai Makwana (Director, Solid Waste, Ahmedabad Municipal

Sat Katha (Truth Tales)

2007-04-08T12:00:00.000+05:30

Sudhaben Part II This is the true story of a blind rural woman, Sudhaben Patel, who proves that blindness does not have to be a hindrance to a successful life, and goes on into active and effective village & district politics. Director: Daxin Bajrange-ChharaCameraperson: Hemang PathakEditor: Nishit JadawalaCast: Kalpana Gagrekar (Sudhaben Patel), Dilip Bhatt (Father), Tarika Tripathi (

Tankshal

2007-04-08T09:30:00.000+05:30

Mallika Sarabhai in conversation with Harinesh Pandya (Director/Convenor, Janpath, expert on the Right to Information Act) Special: How SEWA trained Palu Parmar and Lata Patel to develop a career selling solar batteries.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-08T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on a women’s dairy movement that is transforming rural Madhya Pradesh; power breakfast with Chef Khanna; celebrity morning with psychologist Ratna Bilwani; helpline on career counseling for courses in the polytechnics; tip of the day on raising issues using SMS's; phrase of the day CHALTA BALADNE AAR NA GHONCHAY (don’t curb a running horse)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-07T16:24:00.000+05:30

SpecialIssues of municipal sweepers – discussion with authorities and citizens.Municipal Sweepers: M.J. Fancy, Harish Bachubhai, Harish Makwana (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)Authorities & Experts: A.K. Shah (sanitation superintendent), M.C. Dave (Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Jayantibhai Makwana (Director, Solid Waste, Ahmedabad Municipal

Sat Katha (Truth Tales)

2007-04-07T12:00:00.000+05:30

Sudhaben Part I This is the true story of a blind rural woman, Sudhaben Patel, who proves that blindness does not have to be a hindrance to a successful life, and goes on into active and effective village & district politics. Director: Daxin Bajrange-ChharaCameraperson: Hemang PathakEditor: Nishit JadawalaCast: Kalpana Gagrekar (Sudhaben Patel), Dilip Bhatt (Father), Tarika Tripathi (

Tankshal

2007-04-07T09:30:00.000+05:30

Mallika Sarabhai in conversation with Sudarshan Iyankar (Vice Chancellor, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, expert in Gandhian education) Special: How Anilbhai Patel of Dungerwadi Village in Valsad overcame public apathy and built an overhead tank to store 50,000 litres of water.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-07T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on the Apsara Self Help Group in Kerala; power breakfast with Chef Khanna; celebrity morning with sculptor-writer Esther David; helpline on rural entrepreneurship; tip of the day on why not to be rude; word of the day UTSAL

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-06T20:30:00.000+05:30

English versus Gujarati Cont.Which medium of instruction is best – English or Gujarati? This has been a much debate in Gujarat for over 40 years, and while lip service is paid to Gujarati, why are English medium schools mushrooming?Students: Kalini KhandwalaNGOs & Experts: Kalini Khandwala (Educator), Bhakti Tekchandani (Teacher), Diptiben Shah (Founder/Director of English

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-06T15:00:00.000+05:30

Saduba An ordinary 19th century woman whom circumstances forced to become a Satyagrahi. Her act of courage brought down the tyranny of the Marathas and brought together castes and communities. Director: Mallika Sarabhai & Yadavan ChandranCameraperson: Yadavan ChandranEditor: Yadavan Chandran & Nilang JariwalaCast: Hina Trivedi, Sonal Solanki, Gaurang Anand, Heman Trivedi, Dipen Rawal

Tankshal

2007-04-06T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Kiran Desai (Field Officer, VIKSAT, expert in environment education and communication) Water: The story of a partnership between the Water and Sanitation Management Organization and Fatehpur Village which brought water and smiles to the villagers. Water: Dealing with saline water in a coastal village. Success Story: How Pushpa Parmar turned her life

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-06T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on the women’s dairy at Fatehpura; heritage story on Hutheesing Temple; vox pop on whether children’s TV viewing should be scrutinized; helpline on career counseling for computers; tip on global warming initiatives; word of the day ULAT

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-05T20:30:00.000+05:30

English versus GujaratiWhich medium of instruction is best – English or Gujarati? This has been a much debate in Gujarat for over 40 years, and while lip service is paid to Gujarati, why are English medium schools mushrooming?Students: Kalini KhandwalaNGOs & Experts: Kalini Khandwala (Educator), Bhakti Tekchandani (Teacher), Diptiben Shah (Founder/Director of English Tutorial

Tankshal

2007-04-05T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Indu Kapoor (Director, Centre for Health, Education Training and Nutrition Awareness, expert on women’s health education) Health: Malaria awareness for pregnant women. Water: Why safe drinking water is essential. Success Story: How Rajeshwari Patel started her own small shop with a low cost loan from SEWA Bank.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-05T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on how Anna Hazare had transformed the villages of Maharashtra; heritage story on the Shreyas Museum; helpline on mother/daughter tussle on loosing weight; phrase of the day PAGHADI UCHHLVI (to insult); tip of the day feed a child by clicking on the hunger site

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-04T20:30:00.000+05:30

Girl Foeticide Cont.India, has an devastatingly high rate of female foeticide. What can be done to begin changing the numbers and increase the number of girl children?Police: Sarojben Rathod (Police Constable), Shabnambanu Malak (Police Constable)NGOs & Experts: Manoj Bhavsar (Advocate), Bhushan Oza (Advocate, High Court) Civil Society

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-04T15:00:00.000+05:30

Valgad (Possessed)This is the story of two friends, one of whom supposedly commits suicide after being married against her will and pressured into obtaining more and more money for her dowry. The other grieves for the death of her friend so strongly that she is thought to have been possessed by the soul of the other. A look into still-adhered to superstitions. Director: Nisarg

Tankshal

2007-04-04T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Nirali Shah (Founder, Shvaas, expert on community volunteerism) Water: How the Vasna Cancer Hospital started harvesting water. Self Help Group: The Rampuri Village Forest Committee working with VAKSAT has started protecting their forests while reaping the economic benefits of forest management. Self Help Group: Jagruti SHG saved Rs 20,000, and used it as

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-03T20:30:00.000+05:30

Girl FoeticideIndia, has an devastatingly high rate of female foeticide. What can be done to begin changing the numbers and increase the number of girl children?Police: Sarojben Rathod (Police Constable), Shabnambanu Malak (Police Constable)NGOs & Experts: Manoj Bhavsar (Advocate), Bhushan Oza (Advocate, High Court) Civil Society

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-03T15:00:00.000+05:30

Gherayel (Surrounded) Part IIA young woman falls in love with the author of her favourite novel, only to discover that he is completely different from his gender sensitive heroes. Director: Mallika Sarabhai & Yadavan ChandranCameraperson: Yadavan ChandranEditor: Nilang JariwalaCast: Zarna Thaker, Nisarg Trivedi

Tankshal

2007-04-03T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Nitaben Pandya (Director, Maldhari Rural Action Group, expert on animal husbandry education and development) Water: How an institution like the Gujarat Vidyapeeth started water harvesting. Economic Empowerment: To encourage inter-caste weddings the government gives the couple Rs 50,000 with proof of marriage Self Help Group: Naganeshwari SHG in the

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-03T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on Indrani who helps rehabilitate the children of sex workers in Kolkata; heritage story on Center for Environment Education; helpline on blood cancer; vox pop on illegal vehicle driving without licenses; word for the day HAJIYO (yesman)

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-02T20:30:00.000+05:30

Domestic Violence Cont.India, like most countries, doesn’t like talking of the number of families where violence occurs. What is the way out for the victim? Do the police help or hinder?Police: Mrs. M.T. Kadvi (Police Inspector), Mrs. M.S. Patel (Police Sub-Inspector)NGOs & Experts: Dr. M.C. Patel, Dr. Prashant Bhimani (Psychologist)Civil Society

Ek Moti Ekalvayu

2007-04-02T15:00:00.000+05:30

Gherayel (Surrounded) Part IA young woman falls in love with the author of her favourite novel, only to discover that he is completely different from his gender sensitive heroes. Director: Mallika Sarabhai & Yadavan ChandranCameraperson: Yadavan ChandranEditor: Nilang JariwalaCast: Zarna Thaker, Nisarg Trivedi

Tankshal

2007-04-02T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Nitaben Pandya (Director, Maldhari Rural Action Group, expert on animal husbandry education and development) Water: The Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation starts water harvesting at its industrial sheds in Naroda. Economic Empowerment: The Kunwarbainu Mameru Scheme to aid women with family incomes of less than Rs 11000 per year. Self Help Group:

The SAT Chat Show

2007-04-01T20:30:00.000+05:30

SpecialIssues of rickshaw drivers cont. – discussion with authorities, banks and CNG engine providers. Rickshawala Drivers: Jamnashanker Menariya (driver, CHETNA), Dharmendra Brahmbatt (driver, Ahmedabad School), Bhagvandas R.B. (driver, Ahmedabad School), Govinbhai (driver, Ahmedabad School), J.M Sardar (driver, Ahmedabad School)Authorities & Experts: D.G.

Tankshal

2007-04-01T09:30:00.000+05:30

Aditi Desai in conversation with Nafisaben Barot (Executive Director, Unnati, expert on women’s issues and water issues) Special: How the village Jamvadi solved their perennial water issues and built an overhead water tank.

SAT PRABHAT

2007-04-01T08:30:00.000+05:30

Good news story on Arpita Bose saving stray animals in Patna; power breakfast with Chef Khanna; celebrity morning with painter Amit Ambalal; helpline on mouth cancer; tip of the day save petrol by walking short distances rather than taking a vehicle; phrase of the day OKI DATAN JE KARE

The SAT Chat Show

2007-03-31T20:30:00.000+05:30

SpecialIssues of rickshaw drivers – discussion with authorities, banks and CNG engine providers.Rickshawala Drivers: Jamnashanker Menariya (driver, CHETNA), Dharmendra Brahmbatt (driver, Ahmedabad School), Bhagvandas R.B. (driver, Ahmedabad School), Govinbhai (driver, Ahmedabad School), J.M Sardar (driver, Ahmedabad School)Authorities & Experts: D.G. Gohil (