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Reply by an Indian to a Letter from Tomato Festival Organisers
Dear Organiser of Tomato Festivals in India, Many of my fellow Indians have already told you very clearly what they think of you and your festival. I can’t help but… Read more
Tomatoes & Urbane Melancholies: A Response to Letter from Organisers
I read the deploring letter from the tomato festival organisers/initiators/sympathisers, published in this forum recently, who did not dare to reveal their names or other true identities that could doubtlessly… Read more
An Open Letter from an Indian to the Organisers of Tomato Festivals in India
Howzzit has received tonnes of emails and comments on the Letter from a Tomato Festival Organiser that was published here on 17 September. One of our readers has made a… Read more
Letter from a Tomato Festival Organiser to All Indians
This letter was sent to Mom-Lady by one of the organisers of the Tomato festival in India. We, at Howzzit, believe that every opinion matters. So here is the letter,… Read more
Second Letter to All Indians from a Spanish Tomato
Hello, By now all of you know who I am, and where I come from. I am writing this to congratulate all Indians over the successful banning of the tomato… Read more
Of Arthus-Bertrand and One Man’s Quest to Save Planet Earth
One Man, One Dream. Yann Arthus-Bertrand, the iconic photographer, journalist and environmentalist, discovers the chilling truth though his lenses. “Life is an amazing story, but it is not that story…. Read more
Pakistan on Wall Street Journal and Why India Needs to be There Too
If there is anyone who has taken President Obama’s “Yes we can” slogan seriously, it is the Pakistan government. The advertisement on the September 10/11, 2011 edition (PDF) of… Read more
Red Red Whine: In the Name of Puree, Vote for Tomatina Fest
Mrs S, a jet-setting resident of Bangalore, in an exclusive interview talks about how she feels about the public outcry against the La Tomatina festival in Bangalore. Excerpts: It was… Read more
In Defence of George W. Bush
On 9/11, 2011, George Walker Bush and Barack Hussein Obama, US Presidents No. 43 and No. 44 stood next to each other at the 9/11 memorial event. A whole decade… Read more
What’s With this Activism over Tomatoes and Tomato Festivals?
Howzzit has received tonnes of emails and comments on the Letter from a Tomato Festival Organiser that was published here on September 17. One of our readers thinks the activism… Read more »