The Tale of the Nobel Peace Prize, 2014, As It Unfolded in Social Media Networks

To start with, let's begin with the news itself together with some backgrounder as narrated by The New York Times

Next, you can check out some backgrounder on the rather murky world of NGO funding in India, followed by an article in Forbes India, together with my observations.

Why is Child labour such an important issue in India and a hydra-headed problem which is a long way from going way? Check this post for more details on the issue.

Some observations on Twitter, including some of my own.

Folks in the sub-continent trivialized & made fun of the #NobelPeacePrize in yesteryears. After Kailash & Malala won, its much venerated #fb
— Raja Mitra (@montouche) October 11, 2014

Imagine the pressure a 17 year old Peace Prize winner must feel. But of course the world has made her out to be super human. Way to go.
— rupa subramanya (@rupasubramanya) October 11, 2014

Q for everyone.At what point does Malala stop being the brave/wise child & become the adult who stands up to scrutiny/debate for her views?
— rupa subramanya (@rupasubramanya) October 11, 2014

I feel sorry for a 15 yr old child like Malala, just after a traumatic experience being propped up & coached to be a fount of wisdom #fb
— Raja Mitra (@montouche) October 11, 2014

Finally, why have both Indian mainstream media and Indian politicians largely ignored Kailash Satyarthi so far. Check out the post below for some indicators (this post carries links also to several of the posts which are already embedded above).

Is there a hidden agenda or one or more messages to the two nations that the Nobel Peace Prize Committee wanted to convey through this joint award? Most likely there is. Check out the post below for details.

Does that give you all the nuances of the story and the different perspectives on the issues involved? Would appreciate knowing your feedback.