China censors image of hugging athletes over reference to Tiannamen massacre
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct 6: A controversial move by China has captured global attention, as the host country for the Asian Games 2023 has banned a photograph portraying two Chinese athletes embracing during the games. The ban was enforced due to an unintended reference to the Tiananmen Square massacre in the image after it […]
China retains title for worst internet freedom for 9th consecutive year
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 6: Global internet freedom continues to decline for a 13th consecutive year, Freedom House reports in its annual internet freedom report. This report, which examined 70 countries representing 88 percent of the global internet user population, found that 55 countries tried to criminalize individuals for expressing themselves online, an indication […]
Dalai Lama expresses grief over flash flood in Sikkim
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct 6: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday expressed his condolences for the loss of life and extensive property damage caused by the flash flood in Sikkim. His office released a statement on Wednesday stating, “In a letter to Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister of Sikkim, […]