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href="#anybodycontrib">Can anybody contribute to Sulekha?</a> </li> <li><a href="#where">What/Where all can I contribute?</a></li> </ul> CONTRIBUTING AN ARTICLE <ul> <li><a href="#artshortst">What is an 'article'? Does it include short stories, opinion pieces etc.?</a></li> <li><a href="#kindofarticle">What kind of article should I write?</a></li> <li><a href="#mistakesavoid">Can Sulekha help me to avoid some common mistakes in writing?</a><o:p> </o:p> </li> <li><a href="#contributearticle">Great! Now what do I have to do to contribute an article?</a></li> <li><a href="#shortarticle">But I want to contribute a short article! Help!</a></li> <li><a href="#experimentalwriting">Are you open to experimental writing?</a></li> <li><a href="#prevpub">Can I submit a previously published article written by me?</a></li> <li><a href="#cansendtopublications?">While I wait for your response about the article, can I send it to other publications as well?</a></li> <li><a href="#selectionproceed">How does Sulekha select articles for publication?</a></li> <li><a href="#whoisreviewer">Are authors allowed to know who the reviewing editor was *grrr*?</a></li> <li><a href="#revreject">Will I get a review of my work even if it is rejected?</a></li> <li><a href="#videocontrib">I have animation/ digital video/audio files/photographs to go with my contribution. Are you interested?</a></li> <li><a href="#articleparts">Can I submit a story/article in parts?</a></li> <li><a href="#hindi">Do you accept articles in Hindi or any other language besides English?</a></li> <li><a href="#anonymous">Do I have to use my real name to contribute?</a></li> <li><a href="#whatisbio">Uh, what's a bio?</a></li> <li><a href="#resume">So, can I send you my resume instead of a small bio?</a></li> <li><a href="#updatebio?">How do I update my bio?</a></li> <li><a href="#prettypicture">Would you like my pretty picture to go with my bio?</a></li> <li><a href="#publishimmediately">Can my article be published immediately?</a></li> <li><a href="#informme">Will I be informed when my article will be published?</a></li> <li><a href="#publisheveryday">Can I send in articles regularly and have them published on Sulekha every day?</a></li> <li><a href="#howlongonhomepage">How long does my article get to stay on Sulekha's homepage?</a></li> <li><a href="#whatthen">What happens then?</a></li> <li><a href="#willuedit">Will my article be edited before it is published?</a></li> <li><a href="#money">Will I get paid? Show me the money!</a></li> <li><a href="#readerscomm">What are the 'reader's comments' and how do I deal with them?</a></li> <li><a href="#reject">What should I do *sniff* if my article is not accepted for publication in the articles/poetry section?</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> <a name="soundscapesMAIN">SULEKHA SOUNDSCAPES</a> <ul> <li><a href="#whatisSS">What is Sulekha Soundscapes?</a></li> <li><a href="#prepareSScontrib">How do I prepare a Sulekha Soundscapes contribution?</a></li> <li><a href="#SSmakeMP3">How do I make an MP3 from a CD?</a></li> <li><a href="#SSprepcont">How do I make a Sulekha Soundscape from an MP3?</a></li> <li><a href="#SSinfo">What other information do I need to provide?</a></li> <li><a href="#SSops">Do I have other options on Sulekha as an artiste?</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> CONTRIBUTING POEMS <ul> <li><a href="#contribpoem">How do I contribute a poem?</a></li> <li><a href="#selectionproceed">How does Sulekha select poems for publication?</a></li> <li><a href="#whoisreviewer">Are poets allowed to know who the reviewing editor was *grrr*?</a></li> <li><a href="#revreject">Will I get a review of my work even if it is rejected?</a></li> <li><a href="#cansendtopublications?">While I wait for your response about the poems, can I send it to other publications as well?</a></li> <li><a href="#audiopoem">I have my poems on audio. Can I send in sound files as well?</a></li> <li><a href="#videocontrib">I have animation/ digital video to go with my contribution. Are you interested?</a> </li> <li><a href="#articlepics">I have pictures/art with my poem. How do I send them to you?</a></li> <li><a href="#informme">Will I be informed when my poems will be published?</a></li> <li><a href="#hindi">Do you accept poems in Hindi or any other language besides English?</a></li> <li><a href="#prevpub">Do you accept previously published poems?</a></li> <li><a href="#anonymous">Do I have to use my real name to contribute?</a></li> <li><a href="#whatisbio">Uh, what's a bio?</a></li> <li><a href="#resume">So, can I send you my resume instead of a bio?</a></li> <li><a href="#updatebio?">How do I update my bio?</a></li> <li><a href="#prettypicture">Would you like my pretty picture to go with my bio?</a></li> <li><a href="#publishimmediately">Can my poem be published immediately?</a></li> <li><a href="#publisheveryday">Can I send in poems regularly and have them published on Sulekha every day?</a></li> <li><a href="#howlongonhomepage">How long does my poem get to stay on Sulekha's homepage?</a></li> <li><a href="#whatthen">What happens then?</a></li> <li><a href="#poeticjustice">Will my poem be edited before it is published?</a></li> <li><a href="#money">Will I get paid? Show me the money!</a></li> <li><a href="#readerscomm">What are the 'reader's comments' and how do I deal with them?</a></li> <li><a href="#reject">What should I do *sniff* if my poem is not accepted for publication in the articles/poetry section?</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> BEING A COLUMNIST ON SULEKHA  <ul> <li><a href="#columnist">Can I be a columnist? What are the requisites to being a columnist for Sulekha?</a></li> <li><a href="#columnpaid">Are columnists on Sulekha paid?</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHS AND ART ON SULEKHA <ul> <li><a href="#postingpics">I have some great photographs and I want to post them on Sulekha. What do I do?</a></li> <li><a href="#postingart">I am an artist and I want to post pictures of my art work on Sulekha. What do I do?</a></li> <li><a href="#piccriteria">What is the criteria for the acceptance of photographs/art work on Sulekha?</a></li> <li><a href="#piclimit">Is there a limit on the number of photographs/art work that I can submit to Sulekha?</a></li> <li><a href="#useofpics">Where will my pictures be used on Sulekha?</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> CONTRIBUTING ECARDS <ul> <li><a href="#ecardcontrib">How do I contribute an Ecard?</a></li> <li><a href="#ecardscategory">How will the Ecards be categorized?</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> CONTRIBUTING MOVIE REVIEWS AND BOOK REVIEWS <ul> <li><a href="#bookrevs">What kind of books are reviewed in the book reviews section?</a></li> <li><a href="#leadrev">What is a lead review?</a></li> <li><a href="#howleadrev">So, how do I write a lead review?</a></li> <li><a href="#voxmedia">Who is Vox Media?</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> SULEKHA CITIES <ul> <li><a href="#citiesspecial">What makes Sulekha Cities special?</a></li> <li><a href="#postyellowpages">How do I post on the Yellow Pages?</a></li> <li><a href="#whyaddevent?">Why should I include my event in Sulekha's Event Listing?</a></li> <li><a href="#whyaddevent?">How do I add an event?</a></li> <li><a href="#Isthereachargeforlistingevent?">Is there a charge for listing our event?</a></li> <li><a href="#Howsoonwilleventbelisted?">How soon will my event be listed on Sulekha?</a></li> <li><a href="#Canincludepicsforevents?">Can I include pictures for my event in your listing?</a></li> <li><a href="#editanevent">How do I edit an event?</a></li> <li><a href="#addmyclassified">How do I add my Classified?</a></li> <li><a href="#editmyclassified">How do I edit my Classified?</a></li> <li><a href="#cityfavs">What are City Favorites and how do I contribute to this?</a></li> <li><a href="#viewCityCH">How do I view the Sulekha City Discussion Board?</a></li> <li><a href="#contribtoCityCH">How do I contribute to the discussion board?</a></li> <li><a href="#addonlinecoupon">How do I add an online coupon?</a></li> <li><a href="#availofonlinecoupon">How do I avail of an online coupon?</a></li> <li><a href="#CityTracker">What's a City Tracker and how can I be one?</a></li> <li><a href="#morequeries">I still have questions!</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> COPYRIGHT AND PRIVACY ISSUES <ul> <li><a href="#termsandcond">What are the terms and conditions for publication?</a></li> <li><a href="#copyright">Will I have a copyright over my article?</a></li> <li><a href="#privacy">Will Sulekha maintain privacy? Will Sulekha use my email address for other purposes?</a></li> <li><a href="#prevpub">Will Sulekha print articles that have been published elsewhere?</a></li> <li><a href="#syndicate">If someone wants to publish my article on another Web site even though it has been published on Sulekha, what do I do?</a></li> <li><a href="#piccopyright">What kind of copyright do I hold once Sulekha publishes my pictures/ artwork?</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> NEWSLETTERS AND MAILING LISTS <ul> <li><a href="#mailinglist">Does Sulekha have a mailing list?</a></li> <li><a href="#unsubscribe">How do I unsubscribe?</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> I HAVEN'T FINISHED ASKING! <ul> <li><a href="#ideafeedback">I have a great idea that I think Sulekha should consider. Are you listening?</a></li> <li><a href="#suggestions">I have some suggestions for Sulekha. Where should I send them?</a></li> <li><a href="#sulekhajobs">Does Sulekha have a job for me?</a></li> <li><a href="#moreques">Hey! I have a question that is not answered in this FAQ. Now what?</a></li> <li><a href="#techprob">I am having a problem with a page on your site. Who can I contact?</a></li> </ul> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <table border="0" width="100%" height="1"> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" bgcolor="#AA1111" height="1"> </td> </tr> </table>   <a name="sulekhamean"></a>What does Sulekha mean? Sulekha is a Sanskrit word that means good (Su) writing (lekh). This is Sulekha's paradigm. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="whyfaq">So, why does a content site need an FAQ?</a> What can we say -- we like curious people! From the tons of correspondence that we receive every day, we realized that there should be a page totally devoted to the most common queries that people tend to ask. This is it. It will give you a very good idea about contributions, our policies and anything else you need to know. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="anybodycontrib">Can anybody contribute to Sulekha?</a> Sure! Absolutely! Totally! Yes. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="where">What/Where can I contribute?</a> (Site Map)  1) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/articles.asp">Articles</a>: We feature 3 new articles a day, every day. Click <a href="#contributearticle">here</a> for contribution details. 2) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/columns.asp">Columns</a>: Columnists write a column every month.<o:p> </o:p> Each column pertains to a specific theme. Click <a href="#columnist">here</a> for contribution details. 3) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/nhcontribute.asp">NewsHopper</a>: The Sulekha NewsHopper is the finest collection of insightful and informative news stories from around the world about India and Indians. These stories, drawn from scores of reputed Indian and international newspapers and magazines, are contributed to the NewsHopper by members of the Sulekha community. 4) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/coffeehouse.asp">Coffeehouse</a>: The Sulekha Coffeehouse is an eclectic brew of 18 forums; Games, Fun, Misc., Women, Creative, Travel,  Personal, Contests, Shopping, Finance, Books, Health, Philosophy, Movies-Music, Technology, politics, Sports and Family. *Whew!*  You are invited to spill your thoughts and ideas, opinions and intellect in these forums and interact with like-minded caffeine<o:p> regulars! For contribution details <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/coffeehouse/faq.html">click</a> here. 5) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/ecards.asp" name="Ecards">Ecards</a>: Design your own cards and send them to your friends and family. A great opportunity for kids to show-off their artistic talents. Contribute Ecards for any reason or season by sending in a picture of artwork done in any medium to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a>.  Choose your own message and text as well. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/ecards.asp"> Sulekha Ecards</a> is a library of great pictures and artwork contributed by Sulekha visitors. You could be in this hall of fame by sending us your contribution!<o:p> Click <a href="#ecardcontrib">here</a> for contribution details. 6) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/photo.asp">Photo Album</a>:<o:p> </o:p> The Sulekha Photo Album is a versatile collection of a variety of snapshots from the world over. Do you have a picture that says a thousand words? Send it in to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a>.  Click <a href="#postingpics">here</a> for contribution details. 7) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/art.asp">Art</a>: A stroke of the finest brushes have made their way to the Sulekha Art section. If you have a flair for painting and want the world to see your work, this is where you should send it. Click <a href="#postingart">here</a> for contribution details.  <o:p> </o:p> 8) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/favorites.asp">Favorites</a>: When was the last time you saw a great <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/moviereco.asp">movie</a>, read a fantastic <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/bookreco.asp">book</a>, tried out a mind blowing <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/recipereco.asp">recipe</a>, stumbled across a never-to-forget <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/websitereco.asp">Web site</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/travelreco.asp">traveled</a> to an unforgettable destination? Well, tell us about it! We'd love to hear from you and so would the thousands of visitors who stop by Sulekha every day! 9) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/reviews.asp">Reviews</a>: Seen a new Indian <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/moviereviews.asp">movie</a> or read a recent Indian <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/bookreviews.asp">book</a>? Tell people about it! Click here for <a href="#bookrevs">book</a> and <a href="#leadrev">movie</a> review contribution details.  10) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/events.asp">Event Hopper</a>: The Sulekha Event Hopper is a collection of information on events of interest to the Indian community. It is a powerful resource, searchable by city, date and event category. Whether you're the organizer of an event or just someone who wants to let us know of an event, we invite you to enter event(s) into Sulekha's free online calendar of events and make it available to tens of thousands of Sulekha visitors.  Click <a href="#whyaddevent?">here</a> for contribution guidelines. 11) Indian <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/names.html">Baby Names</a>: An exhaustive database of Sanskrit-based names. Contribute your own! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="artshortst">What is an 'article'? Does it include short stories, opinion pieces etc.?</a> An article -- our broad categorization -- includes short stories, political opinion pieces, art and culture tales, research papers that are modified to suit the average Sulekha reader, analytical book reviews -- institute a larger theme within which the book fits, humor and satire pieces, nature/ecology/environment-centric articles, philosophical riddles, music-centric articles that come under a central theme (Sulekha Soundscapes), technological fender benders, gender battles in a concise and coherent argument, articles about the Indian diaspora dealing with their issues during and after immigration, religion-oriented discourses, sports analysis, travelogues, social commentaries, a business and economic take on the world at large, 3-act plays, memoirs, health related issues, articles that deal with films or film-making in general at a higher level of abstraction (or a review of specific articles that review movies in the context of a larger theme (e.g. reviewing Sholay as part of a higher level review of Indian westerns or Hum Aapke Hain Kaun as part of an analysis of why Indians fall for syrupy romances. We may even publish articles containing an erudite analysis of a particular movie's script (e.g. Pulp Fiction). We won't be putting up straight reviews or single movies under articles. Same goes for music reviews.). <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> <a name="kindofarticle">What kind of article should I write?</a> Topic is no bar however, we do stress on a few things as far as articles are concerned. Some of you might think defining rules, criteria and guidelines runs counter to the objective of encouraging creative art. For a long time, we at Sulekha thought so too. But after a lot of reader email and a lengthy discussion with current Sulekha writers, we concluded that there is a big difference between creative writing and careless writing. The criteria and guidelines here are designed to nurture the former and nip the latter. We love writers who treat the written word with a certain respect. After much thought, we came up with the following three broad criteria for article contributions: Originality: Originality could come in several forms: new ideas, new forms of expression, new perspectives and, of course, individual thoughts and feelings. Yet another article, for example, bemoaning the evils of the Indian political system doesn't an interesting read make. But an innovative, workable idea to fix them...yep, we'd kill for that. So, as the Apple Computer ad goes, think different. Focus and Flow: Your readers would love you if you focus on one or a few points and express yourself concisely. Another virtue is 'flow' or continuity of thought. Abrupt shifts in narration annoy. Care: It is crucially important for an author to edit his or her article closely to make it concise and to remove errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar. It is virtually impossible for us at Sulekha to edit all articles. When the effort required is too much, the usual response is to decline the article. More importantly, errors take away attention from otherwise remarkable content. In other words, you would be improving the odds of acceptance dramatically if you edit your articles closely and carefully before emailing them to us. Please, do review our section on <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/tips.html">Writing Tips and Guidelines</a> before you send us your contribution. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="mistakesavoid">Can Sulekha help me to avoid some common mistakes in writing?</a> Absolutely. We have prepared a document from the most commonly occurring errors in articles. This list of <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/tips.html">writing tips and guidelines</a> should help you correct your own mistakes! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="contributearticle">Great! Now what do I have to do to contribute an article?</a> All you have to do is send us your article typed in MSWord or Notepad and in the form of an attachment to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a>. You can also cut and paste the article in the email and send it across to the same address if you cannot do the former. These are the things you need to keep in mind before you send your contribution: 1. The article should be 900 words or more. 2. If you are sending us a travelogue, please send us pictures accompanying it as well.  Try not to send us pictures in MSWord. Send them as separate attachments with the email. The pictures should be either jpeg or gif files. Do send us appropriate captions and we insist that you label the captions according to the names that you have saved your pictures as. If you have particular preferences about where your pictures ought to be placed, then indicate that in your article within brackets. 3. Make sure you have a title for your article (the title should not exceed 25 characters). The title is an important part of your article. It will be seen on the homepage so in order that your article gets great readership, it should invite curiosity. 4. Please do make sure you have read the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/tips.html"> Tips and Guidelines.</a> 5. Check your article for spelling errors. It is crucially important for an author to edit his or her article closely to make it concise and to remove errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar. It is virtually impossible for us at Sulekha to edit all articles. When the effort required is too much, the usual response is to decline the article. More importantly, errors take away attention from otherwise remarkable content. In other words, you would be improving the odds of acceptance dramatically if you edit your articles closely and carefully before emailing them to us. 6. If you have written more than one article and want to send it to us, please make sure that you send us each article in separate emails. This makes sorting easier for us. Also, we have found that when contributors send us very heavy files, in all likelihood they do not reach us. This leads to a longer correspondence process and hence a painfully long waiting period. 7. Send us your bio. Click <a href="#whatisbio">here</a> to know more about writing a bio.   <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="informme">Will I be informed when my articles/poems are going to be published?</a> Yes, we will definitely let you know in an email when your article will be published and we will also send you the terms and conditions that it will be published under. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="shortarticle">But I want to contribute a short article! Help!</a> If you have an article that is less than 650 words, then what you can do is, send us two articles with 600 words each. We will review both of them together and if selected, they will be published together. Click <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/articledesc.asp?cid=114547">here</a> for an example. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="contribpoem">How do I contribute a poem?</a> If you send in poetry contributions, please send us at least 4 poems together typed in MSWord, and do make sure that the poems are clearly pointed out. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish one poem from another if the poems are not well marked. You are requested to check your poems for spelling errors before you send them in. Send the poems to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a>. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="audiopoem">I have my poems on audio. Can I send in sound files as well?</a> Absolutely! We are open to experimental poetry and if you have digital audio clips, photographs, graphics, even video that is ready to be uploaded, please send them as attachments to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a>. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="experimentalwriting">Are you open to experimental writing?</a> Totally. We are not biased by tradition and if you have an interesting idea, write to us at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a>. We're listening. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="prevpub">Can I submit a previously published article/poem written by me?</a> In short, no. We do not accept previously published articles/poems either in print or on the Web. If the article/poem was previously published on your personal homepage or personal Web site and was not distributed to a professionally run content site, then we will consider the article for publication on Sulekha. We make an exception in very rare cases. For more information, please read the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/terms.html">Terms of Use</a> on Sulekha.  We are also strictly against plagiarism. It is a legal violation of the Copyright Law and we will not allow it on Sulekha. Remember, tens of thousands of people are reading your work and someone will eventually point out that your work was previously published or it is was plagiarized and then we will immediately follow up on this. If you have sent an article to us and three other publications, and assuming even one of the other publications has accepted the article and publishes it before Sulekha, please let us know immediately. This is important because we need to be sure who owns the copyright for the article. If, while the reviewing process is underway, you inform us that the article was published elsewhere, we will withdraw it from further review. But we would strongly encourage you to wait before sending your article to other publications, till you hear from us regarding the status of your article. If your article has been withdrawn more than three times and you continue to do the same, we will not be able to consider any of your future articles for publication on Sulekha. We believe that our reviewers take out a lot of time from their hectic schedules to read the articles and send in their views -- it is an unfair waste of their time to have them read and review an article and then withdraw it.   <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="cansendtopublications?">While I wait for your response about the article/poem, can I send it to other publications as well?</a> In short, we would prefer that you don't do that. If you have sent an article to us and three other publications, and assuming even one of the other publications has accepted the article and publishes it before Sulekha, please let us know immediately. This is important because we need to be sure who owns the copyright for the article. If, while the reviewing process is underway, you inform us that the article was published elsewhere, we will withdraw it from further review. But we would strongly encourage you to wait before sending your article to other publications, till you hear from us regarding the status of your article. If your article has been withdrawn more than three times and you continue to do the same, we will not be able to consider any of your future articles for publication on Sulekha. We believe that our reviewers take out a lot of time from their hectic schedules to read the articles and send in their views -- it is an unfair waste of their time to have them read and review an article and then withdraw it. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="videocontrib">I have animation/ digital video/audio files/ photographs to go with my contribution. Are you interested?</a> Yeah! You bet! In fact, we would love it if you could send us home videos in a (digital format) accompanying travelogues and the like! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="articlepics">I have pictures with my article. How do I send them to you?</a> Try not to send us pictures in MSWord. Send them as separate attachments with the email. The pictures should be either jpeg or gif files. Do send us appropriate captions and we insist that you label the captions according to the names you have saved your pictures. If you have particular preferences about where your pictures ought to be placed, then indicate that within your article within brackets. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="articleparts">Can I submit a story/article in parts?</a> You can but you must make sure that the parts can stand independently. Usually, in order that the flow of your article is maintained, we prefer to publish all the parts as a whole. But we are open to suggestions! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="hindi">Do you accept articles/poems in Hindi or any other language besides English?</a> Most of our contributions are in English. We do have a small number of transliterated Hindi/Urdu <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/articledesc.asp?cid=86984">poetry</a>, accompanied by English translations but we are not yet equipped to publish works in other languages. We usually do not publish Hindi articles. You could however get your work translated into English and send it to us -- we are totally open to that! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="anonymous">Do I have to use my real name to contribute?</a> If you'd like to be famous, yes. If you'd rather pen your words in anonymity/pen name, you are welcome to do so. But we would still like you to send us a bio of yours (in which you must include the city, state and country you currently reside in). Also, if you do use a pen name, please make sure that you mention it in every email that you send us with reference to a contribution -- we sometimes find it hard to juggle with multiple identities! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="whatisbio">Uh, what's a bio?</a> Tell us a little about yourself. It could be a paragraph or two. It could even be two lines. To get a better idea of the kind of bios we currently have on Sulekha, visit the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/author.asp">contributors</a>' page. You must include in your bio the city, state and country that you currently reside in.  This is because we have recently begun an exciting project of launching interactive, city-oriented communities for Indians worldwide. Sulekha <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/events.asp">Cities</a> will be anchored around the original precepts of Sulekha -- contributed content and interaction. Given the city and country information, we can showcase your contributions in your local communities and the appropriate Sulekha City hub! Please do not send us a resume or a fact sheet about yourself. It should be an informational paragraph about yourself.  We would also encourage you to keep updating your bio (especially your email address) because it is the only way that people reading your article can get in touch with you. Click <a href="#updatebio?">here</a> for information about updating your bio.   <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="resume">So, can I send you my resume?</a> No. We would rather you write a paragraph. For some samples you are invited to browse through some of our <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/author.asp">contributors</a>' bios. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="updatebio?">How do I update my bio?</a> As of now, you cannot update your bio yourself. We are working on that. You need to send an email to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> with the information that needs to be updated and we will do it for you within 48 hours.  We would encourage you to keep your bio (especially your email address) up-to-date since it is the only way for your readers to get in touch with you! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="prettypicture">Would you like my pretty picture to go with my bio?</a> If you'd like us to have one, sure! It's your prerogative. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="selectionproceed">How does Sulekha select articles for publication?</a> We have a unique process of selection at Sulekha to ensure a level of quality and diversity in the articles. Once you have sent in your article, it will be reviewed by our in-house reviewers. Whether your article is selected or rejected you will be sent feedback -- of that you are assured. This process of reviewing takes between two to three weeks. Once your article has been accepted, it will be published between four to six weeks from the date it was accepted. *Remember: Check your article for spelling errors. It is crucially important for an author to edit his or her article closely to make it concise and to remove errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar. It is virtually impossible for us at Sulekha to edit all articles. When the effort required is too much, the usual response is to decline the article. More importantly, errors take away attention from otherwise remarkable content. In other words, you would be improving the odds of acceptance dramatically if you edit your articles closely and carefully before emailing them to us.  <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="whoisreviewer">Are authors/poets allowed to know who the reviewing editor was *grrr*?</a> No. Ahem. We prefer to keep that information confidential. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="publishimmediately">Can my article/poem be published immediately?</a> There are exceptions to the reviewing process that we follow. If your article is time- sensitive and is well written, it will find its way on the Sulekha homepage quicker. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="publisheveryday">Can I send in articles/poems regularly and have them published on Sulekha every day?</a> The policy we follow at Sulekha basically is that once your article has been posted, your second article will be posted three weeks after that. This is to ensure that all writers get adequate visibility and exposure. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="howlongonhomepage">How long does my article/poem get to stay on Sulekha's homepage?</a> One day. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="whatthen">What happens then?</a> You will always find your article/poems in the Sulekha <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/articles.asp">archives</a>. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="poeticjustice">Will my poem be edited before it is published on Sulekha?</a> We usually do not edit poems except for minor corrections which include spell checks. We do not tamper with the poet's style or content. Poetic justice prevails on Sulekha! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> <a name="willuedit">Will my article be edited before it is published?</a> Yes. Look at it this way -- when you read an article, would you rather read it with errors? The articles will be edited, however, the editing will not hamper your train of thought on paper. Editing simply means correcting punctuation, grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="revreject">Will I get a review of my work even if it is rejected?</a> Yes. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="readerscomm">What are the 'Readers' Comments' and how do I deal with them?</a> When your article is published on Sulekha, you will be read by a whole host of people, some of whom will present ideas, suggestions about the article or the issue at hand on the comments form provided at the end of the article. The reader has three options: 1) He can post the comments to you directly ("Email the author") in which case you will get an email directly from the person regarding your article. 2) He can post the comment on Sulekha in the message board linked to your article where it is available for you and everyone else to see ("Post to Sulekha"). In order to let you know that someone has posted a comment on Sulekha, you will get an email with an excerpt of the message. You are encouraged to respond to the reader on Sulekha. 3) He can do both of the above (by default), in which case you will get an email with an excerpt of the message. You are encouraged to respond to the reader on Sulekha. If you feel that the comments posted on the Readers' Comments message board are obscene (and abound in expletives) or are personally offensive, then please let us know immediately (write to: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a>) and we will delete it from Sulekha.  The discussion board is our way of helping you get to know your readers and for them to understand your work better. We would encourage you to take the opportunity to interact with them. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="money">Will I get paid? Show me the money!</a> At this point, Sulekha does not offer any monetary compensation to its contributors. You won't retire rich by being a Sulekha contributor; however, there are several benefits to getting published on Sulekha: Exposure: Thousands from over 60 countries visit Sulekha every day. Getting published or contributing to various forums on Sulekha brings instant global exposure to you, your views and your writing skills. Once published, your articles will most likely remain forever on Sulekha. Plus you will get a nifty Sulekha homepage to boot. Since Sulekha has content partnerships with other media outlets, your article may be picked up for publishing elsewhere. (Note: Your article will not be published elsewhere without your prior approval.) Feedback: Thanks to Sulekha's 'Frictionless Communication (SM)' software, your readers can instantly communicate with you and post their comments on your article to the site. Pleasing praise or constructive criticism -- the feedback will help you become a better writer. Software Infrastructure: We don't just host your articles; we plug you and your articles into a sophisticated, community-building, communication-fostering software infrastructure. For example, the infrastructure allows people who like your article to send it to others with a few clicks. Equally easily, they can send you an email with their comments using a form that is on every article page. Cool, ha? Promotion: Sulekha promotes your name and your article in several different ways including registering your Sulekha homepage and all of your article pages with most major search engines. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="reject">What should I do *sniff* if my article/poem is not accepted for publication in the articles'/poetry section?</a> Hey! No worries! If your article is rejected for the articles'/poetry section, Sulekha has plenty of forums that would be more than willing to have your work! We would strongly encourage you to post it in the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/chindex.asp?forum=creative">Creative</a> forum of the Sulekha Coffeehouse at. You will be amazed at the response you will receive. Try it. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="columnist">Can I be a columnist? What are the requisites to being a columnist for Sulekha?</a> In order to be a columnist on Sulekha you need to have published at least three articles on Sulekha. After that we require that you send us a theme of the column you propose to introduce. It doesn't have to be a thesis document - only two lines. Also send us an appropriate title. This, with three sample (previously unpublished) articles in keeping with that theme constitute the requisites for your own little kingdom on Sulekha. Once you are on board as a columnist you will be required to send in one article every month. Any article that you send us must necessarily be previously unpublished.  If you feel you can write more than one article in a month, we are open to discussion! But we have found that over a period of time, even one article a month is hard to keep up with. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="columnpaid">Are columnists on Sulekha paid?</a> No. However columnists enjoy a prime spot for their work on Sulekha. They publish an article every month and that brings them a regular set of readers while building a portfolio of their work. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="bookrevs">What kind of books are reviewed in the book reviews section?</a> Books that find themselves on the book review section are: 1. Authored by an Indian 2. Set in an Indian setting 3. Written about Indians All the rest go to the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/bookreco.asp">Favorites</a> section on Sulekha. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="leadrev">What is a lead review?</a> A lead review for a book or a movie is usually the first review that goes up for that book or movie. All other reviews must be posted on the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/moviereviews.asp">site</a> directly. Go to "Add your review" and fill out the form. It's that simple. We do not accept previously published reviews either in print or on the Web. For more information, please read the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/terms.html">Terms of Use</a> on Sulekha.  We are also strictly against plagiarism. It is a legal violation of the Copyright Law and we will not allow it on Sulekha. Remember, tens of thousands of people are reading your work and someone will eventually point out that your work was previously published or it is was plagiarized and then we will immediately follow up on this.   <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="howleadrev">So, how do I write a lead review?</a> To write a lead review, keep the following in mind, 1. The review should be comprehensive (not less than 650 words). 2. Try, as far as possible, to give the readers a good idea of what the book or movie was about. Your review, being the very first, will be an initiator. You will either guide people to the book/ movie, or away from it. 3. Do not forget to rate the book or movie in the field provided.  4. Watch out for spelling errors! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="voxmedia">Who is Vox Media?</a> Vox Media is an abbreviation for the �Voice of the Media�. In order that the book and movie reviews section is comprehensive, we introduced Vox Media to give you a basic idea about how the book or movie was rated in other publications -- and thereby save you the trouble of looking for this information elsewhere! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="suggestions">I have some suggestions for Sulekha. Where should I send them?</a> You do! Great! Send us suggestions and new ideas using the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/email.html">Feedback</a> form on the menu bar. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="postingpics">I have some great pictures and I want to post them on Sulekha. What do I do?</a> Okay. Here goes: 1. We prefer that you send us at least 5 images to start with. We strongly recommend that you send us the scanned pictures in the jpeg or gif format. 2. Make sure that the scanner you use, gives you a high resolution, else the pictures will look dull. 3. Make sure the photographs have a fixed height (400 pixels). You should constrain proportions so that the image does not get distorted in the resizing process. 4. You must send us a title for your photographs and a small caption, telling us where the picture was taken and when. If have any information about the photograph including the exposure, the lens used etc, please include that information. If the picture shows a significant event, person, place or monument, you must send us a short snippet about it. 5. Email your contributions to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> as attachments. 6. You must also send us a short bio of yours for your Sulekha homepage, giving us some details about yourself including the city, state and country that you reside in. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="piccriteria">What is the criteria for the acceptance of photographs/art work on Sulekha?</a> We will not publish the photograph if 1)   The photograph is obscene. 2)  It looks like a personal photograph of  family/children meant to be in a family album and cannot be used in a generic sense. 3)      If the photograph is of extremely bad quality. We will not publish the art work if 1) The scanned image is poor (too blurred or hazy, too pixilated etc.). 2) It does not rise above a certain standard of quality. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="postingart">I am an artist and I want to post pictures of my art on Sulekha. What do I do?</a> For artwork, 1. We recommend that you send us at least 4 scanned photographs of your art work as gif or jpeg attachments in an email. 2. The scans should be of a high resolution so that the images do not look dull. 3. Make sure the photographs have a fixed height (400 pixels). You should constrain proportions so that the image does not get distorted in the resizing process. 4. You must send us a title for your art work and a small caption, telling us what your art is about with details of the size of the actual painting, the medium used (watercolors on paper, oil on canvas etc.) and the thought behind it. 5. Email your contributions to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> as attachments. 6. You must also send us a short bio of yours for your Sulekha homepage, giving us some details about yourself including the city, state and country that you reside in. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="piclimit">Is there a limit on the number of photographs/artwork that I can submit to Sulekha?</a> No. Unlimited work, unlimited expression -- no holds barred. The more the better! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="useofpics">Where will my pictures/artwork be used on Sulekha?</a> Besides displaying your pictures in the Photo Album/ artwork in the Art section, they will be used for our Ecards section as well, thus giving them a very wide audience. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="ecardcontrib">How do I contribute an Ecard?</a> 1. Make sure the image has a fixed height (400 pixels). You should constrain proportions so that the image does not get distorted in the resizing process. 2. This is the image or animation that forms the core of your card design. Your images should be in  one of these file formats: JPEG (file name ends with .jpg or .jpeg) GIF (file name ends with .gif.). Flash (file name ends with .swf). Both static and animated Ecards are acceptable.  You have the option of contributing an audio file to be played along with your card. Audio files should be in MIDI (.mid) or mp3 format, and should not exceed 80K in size. Since Flash files can include audio, if your primary graphic is a Flash animation which includes audio, you need not supply an additional audio file. 3. You must send us a title for your E-card and a small caption. 4. Email your contributions to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> as attachments. 5. You must also send us a short bio of yours for your Sulekha homepage, giving us some details about yourself including the city, state and country that you reside in. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="ecardscategory">How will the Ecards be categorized?</a> Some of the contributed photographs and art will be included in appropriate Ecard categories -- the ones that currently exist can be viewed on the Ecard <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/ecards.asp">homepage</a>.  However, any photo from the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/photo.asp">photo gallery</a> and any art from the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/art.asp">art gallery</a> can be sent as an Ecard. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="ideafeedback">I have a great idea that I think Sulekha should consider. Are you listening?</a> Yes we are! Drop us a line at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> or fill in the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/email.html">Feedback</a> form! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="termsandcond">What are the terms and conditions for publication?</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/terms.html">Click here</a> for a detailed list of the terms and conditions for Sulekha. We insist that you read them before you contribute to Sulekha. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="copyright">Will I have a copyright over my article?</a> Simply put, yes. For more detailed terms of use, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/terms.html">click here</a>. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> </a> <a href="#top"> Top of Page</a> <a name="privacy">Will Sulekha maintain privacy? Will Sulekha use my email address for other purposes?</a> On Sulekha, privacy issues are a high priority for us and we follow standard industry practices to maintain your personal information. Sulekha will not sell or rent your personally identifiable information to anyone unless you have expressly granted us permission to do so. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="whatisSS">What is Sulekha Soundscapes?</a> Sulekha Soundscapes is a category in Sulekha that is centered around sound. This can include music, conversation, poetry recitation or anything creativity can come up with. This is Sulekha's first stage in a series of multimedia platforms, built to encourage aspiring artistes in fields other than literature. We can help you with ideas. Here are a couple of them using sound as an expressive medium. If you can think of anything else, please feel free to e-mail us at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> . 1. Uploading music you make: If you have the resources, you can record original music and send it to us. This is preferably accepted in the common MP3 format but other formats are also acceptable. You can chose to have your music streaming or downloadable. For more information about the procedure, click <a href="#soundscapesMAIN">here</a>. Streaming music: The process of streaming music allows the user to listen to the music as long as he / she is connected. This does not allow the user to download the music and keep it on his / her computer. Download: This allows the user to download the music and listen to it at his / her own time even when there is no Internet connection. This option also allows the user to duplicate the music as a file and do several things with it like put it on a CD, send it to friends or download onto an MP3 player. In fact, you can even use your music to add a new dimension to Sulekha <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/ecards.asp">E-cards</a> as well (the contribution process stays the same)!  2. Non- Musical Audio Experiences: This can be in many forms - a comedic narration, expression or imitation, a telling of an original story or a speech. Maybe even a conversation...we leave it entirely up to you. 3. Audio Files of Articles: If you write articles, a good thing to do would be to make an audio recording of you reading your article out loud. This would increase the reach of your article since there are a lot people who would rather surf while hearing your article -- like an audio book. 4. Radio Shows: If you (or anyone you know) want to host an online radio broadcast, then you can do that with Sulekha Soundscapes as well. We can organize repeat Web casts of your radio show. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the virtually limitless possibilities with Sulekha Soundscapes. We look forward to your response! Do write to us at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> with questions, suggestions, comments and of course, ideas. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="prepareSScontrib">How do I prepare a Sulekha Soundscapes contribution?</a> We prefer digital music as opposed to mailing us a CD. You can email the sound files to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="SSmakeMP3">How do I make an MP3 from a CD?</a> 1. Download the MusicMatch Jukebox for free from <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.musicmatch.com/">Musicmatch.com</a> and follow the instructions to install it on your computer. 2. When you run it, insert your CD in your drive and click on the record button at the center. 3. Click on 'artist' on the player display and type in your name. Do the same with the title and the respective titles of the CD's tracks. 4. Make sure all tracks are check marked (or at least the tracks you are planning to upload). 5. Then click on the record button on the window in which you have made the modifications. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="SSprepcont">How do I make a Sulekha Soundscape from an MP3?</a> 1. Click on 'File' and then go to 'Convert'. 2. Choose your 'Source Data Type' to be MP3 and your 'Destination Data Type' to be WMA (Windows Media Player). 3. Select the source of your MP3 files on the left window and choose the destination of your WMA files on the right. 4. Select all the tracks you would like to convert and then select 96 Kbps. 5. After this is done, select another destination for the other files and convert the MP3 files to WMA selecting 22Kbps. 6. After this is done, please e-mail <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> for uploading details. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="SSinfo">What other information do I need to provide?</a> The Sulekha Soundscapes team will e-mail you a form to fill out that would give you the opportunity to allow Sulekha to use the content for a time specified by you. This form will also contain fields asking you to describe your music and you, as an artist. You can provide as much information as you would like to. If you are not from the U.S. then you can simply e-mail the information the form asks to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a>. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="SSops">Do I have other options on Sulekha as an artiste?</a> Of course you do! Sulekha is always open to hear about what you want and how we can help you get that. Please feel free to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">e-mail</a> Sulekha Soundscapes with any options you would like Sulekha to help you with. We will try our best to provide you with every possible opportunity we can afford.   <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a> <a name="citiesspecial">What makes</a><a name="citiesspecial"> Sulekha Cities special?</a> A Sulekha city hub aggregates information useful to the Indian community in a comprehensive and searchable manner. It includes, among other things, a Yellow Pages directory, Event Listing and Classifieds. But what makes it really unique, setting it apart from other static city listings, is that Sulekha Cities is anchored around the original precepts of Sulekha, namely contributed content and interaction. We believe that the city hubs will enable the Indian community in that geographic area to come together and share their talents and opinions and network. The photographs, writings, artwork and opinions that you see on the city pages are by members of the Indian community living in the area. So come visit the Sulekha hub for your city -- you're bound to see some familiar names. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="postyellowpages">How do I post on the Yellow Pages?</a> All you need to do is click on the 'List your service here for FREE' button directly below the Yellow Pages column on the main page. An e-mail window will open - type out the name, phone number and address of your business and your contact information. You can also include information on a free promotional online coupon for Sulekha visitors. The button is also located on the lower left area of the Yellow Pages page. It's that simple. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="whyaddevent?">Why should I include my event in Sulekha's Event Listing?</a> We know that promoting your event plays a big role in making your event a success. Listing it on Sulekha is an effective no-cost method of promoting your event to the large and ever-growing audience that visits Sulekha. With our newest feature, "Sulekha Cities" (www.sulekha.com/cities), it is now possible to reach the people living in your city and its surrounding areas with information about your event. Moreover, your event may get included in event listings that Sulekha prepares for some print media giving your event even more exposure! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="addanevent">How do I add an event?</a> Anybody can contribute to the EventHopper. It is a great way of publicizing any event, for free, to the thousands of visitors who visit Sulekha. You can either mail the information to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:sumeetha@sulekha.net">sumeetha@sulekha.net</a> or add it yourself, if you wish, using this <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/contribevent.asp">form</a>. If possible, please send us a picture for the event as well, for use in the various print and online listings that we prepare for publicizing these events and artists. More specific instructions are: Click on 'Add an Event' button below the Events column on the main page. You will be taken to a form, which you will need to fill out. It asks for information about the event. Please remember to fill in the fields that have a * symbol next to them since this indicates that the information on the field is necessary for the event addition to be processed successfully. When the process is completed, your event will be directly added to the Sulekha events pages. If it is an event that is approaching soon then it will appear on the column in the main page. If it is not, then it will be on the events page. The 'Add an Event' button is also located on the lower left area of the Events page. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="Isthereachargeforlistingevent?">Is there a charge for listing our event?</a> No, there is no charge for it. It is a free community resource for your organization and its members and the Sulekha community. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="Howsoonwilleventbelisted?">How soon will my event be listed on Sulekha?</a> If you use the online form the information will be posted immediately after you click the submit button. If you send us an email the information will be posted within 48 hours of us receiving it.   <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="editanevent">How do I edit an event?</a> We realize that plans change and the information needs to be updated. For now please send us an email at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:sumeetha@sulekha.net">sumeetha@sulekha.net</a> with 'Change Event Information' in the subject line and we will do it for you within 24 hours. We are working on changes which will allow you to make additions and update the information yourself. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="Canincludepicsforevents?">Can I include pictures for my event in your listing?</a> Yes, of course! We will be happy to put a picture of the performers/event along with the event information. Please send us the picture in gif or jpeg format in an email. We will resize it to fit the page and include it. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="addmyclassified">How do I add my Classified?</a> The classifieds column contains all the personal announcements by Sulekha visitors. This includes any non-commercial or private venture including sub-leasing, the selling of your used car, the searching for roommates or if you are just looking for friends in a new city. In order to add something to the classifieds click on the 'Place an Ad' button below the Classifieds column on the main city page or on the lower left area of the Classifieds page.  Choose the category of your ad and fill the form that comes up. Please remember to fill in the fields that have a * symbol next to them since this indicates that the information on the field is necessary for the addition to be processed successfully. When the process is completed, your ad will be directly added to the Sulekha City Classifieds page. It will appear on the column in the main page, as it is a new addition. As the ad gets old then it will shift into the classifieds page in order to make room for newer classifieds. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="editmyclassified">How do I edit my Classified?</a> The information you enter when you add a classified can only be edited by e-mailing Sulekha. If you would like to edit an ad you have added please send an e-mail to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:sumeetha@sulekha.net">sumeetha@sulekha.net</a>. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="cityfavs">What are City Favorites and how do I contribute to this?</a> If you would like to express an opinion of a particular restaurant, movie theater, grocery store or any other aspect of the city you can do so here. Click on 'Contribute' which is located below the City Favorites section of the main page and fill the form provided. If you would like to read other comments, directly click on any comment and it will take you to the City Favorites page. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="viewCityCH">How do I view the Sulekha City Discussion Board?</a> The Sulekha Discussion Board (also known as the Coffeehouse) can be viewed by clicking on the desired subject of discussion or clicking on the '(City) Coffeehouse' link directly below the discussion board section of the main page. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="contribtoCityCH">How do I contribute to the discussion board?</a> Click on the '(City) Coffeehouse' link located below the discussion board section of the main page and then click on 'Start a new Thread' located on the right hand side of the page next to 'Posting Guidelines'. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="addonlinecoupon">How do I add an online coupon?</a> You can add a coupon by clicking on the button that says, 'List your coupon here for FREE' located at the bottom left hand corner of the main page. You can also send an e-mail to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:sumeetha@sulekha.net">sumeetha@sulekha.net</a> with your promotional offer as well as other pertinent information. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="availofonlinecoupon">How do I avail of an online coupon?</a> Click on the 'Print Coupon' button on which would be located on the right hand side of the Yellow Page listing. A new window will open up which would include the actual coupon. Click on 'Print this Coupon'. Your printer will print the coupon. Take the coupon to the concerned location for redemption. You can also find a coupon by clicking on the 'Find a coupon' link in the coupon corner located at the bottom left corner of the main page.  <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="morequeries">I still have questions!</a> For further questions, comments and suggestions on Sulekha Cities, send an e-mail to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:sumeetha@sulekha.net">sumeetha@sulekha.net</a>. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="CityTracker">What's a City Tracker and how can I be one?</a> It's simple really- click <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/citytracker.htm">here</a> to know more about it. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="syndicate">If someone wants to publish my article on another Web site even though it has been published on Sulekha, what do I do?</a> We call this 'syndication'. Once your article has been published on Sulekha and you are approached to lend your content to another content-based Web site, we would request you to write to us letting us know about it. The publication can then post the article provided they mention the following: 'This article was previously published on www.sulekha.com, the Online Indian Community'.  We would also insist that you read the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/terms.html">terms of use</a> before granting anyone permission to do so. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="piccopyright">What kind of copyright do I hold once Sulekha publishes my pictures/artwork?</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/terms.html">Click here</a> for a detailed list of the terms and conditions for Sulekha. We insist that you read them before you contribute to Sulekha. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="mailinglist">Does Sulekha have a mailing list?</a> Yes we do! We send out some incredibly interesting newsletters. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/subscribe.asp">Click here</a> to subscribe to them. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>   <a name="unsubscribe">How do I unsubscribe?</a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/unsubscribe.asp">Click here</a> to unsubscribe from the Sulekha mailing lists. <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="sulekhajobs">Does Sulekha have a job for me?</a> We just might! Keep your eye on <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/http://www.sulekha.com/jobs.html">Sulekha Jobs</a> to keep abreast of vacancies! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="moreques">Hey! I have a question that is not answered in this FAQ. Now what?</a> Send us an email at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> and we'll get back to you in a flash! <a href="#top"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>     <a name="techprob">I am having a problem with a page on your site. Who can I contact?</a> If you face any technical glitches and need help with a page on Sulekha, send an email to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236/mailto:editor@sulekha.com">editor@sulekha.com</a> with a brief description of the problem and a URL. You must send us a URL so that we can immediately rectify the problem. <a href="#sulekhamean"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20030416145236im_/http://www.sulekha.com/images/toparrow.gif" border="0" width="14" height="7"> Top of Page</a>  </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="599"> Last updated: August 01, 2001</td> </tr> <tr><td> </td></tr></table> </td> </tr></table>