For long academic communities have lived in Ivory Towers, University walls shield academicians from the practical aspects of study. But with the Internet I think all that is about to change. I find blogging a good way to create "communities of academic interest", where scholars can get to know each other and share ideas and resources including offer chances for formal publishing.

For one there is a new blog by Prof Vinoda Thota from Kakatiya University, Warangal, India - Expatriate Indian Writing in English .

She is planning to bring out a book after a recently concluded seminar on "The Expatriate Indian Writing in English" during September 22-23, 2005.

For more you may email her at vinodat46@yahoo.co.in.