Authoritarian regimes’ longevity is poor: Prof. Ashis Nandy

Prof. Ashis Nandy at The Other Space, Dharamshala. Sept 11, 2019

DHARAMSHALA, August 12: Prominent political psychologist, social theorist, and critic Prof. Ashis Nandy said although authoritarian regimes tend to further subjugate the minority as it accumulates power, their longevity is poor. The 82 year intellectual was speaking at the Other Space to a group of audience comprising of Tibetan activists, journalists and students. Titled ‘Cultural […]

China targets retired Tibetan government officials in TAR for practicing Buddhism

Tibetans circumambulating the Jokhang temple in Lhasa. Photo- Access Tibet Tour

DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 12: Retired Tibetan government officials in Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) who are found to be practicing Buddhism will be punished and dealt with, according to Human Rights Watch which cited a Chinese Communist Party notice issued just last month. The new dictum, similar to earlier notices, further restricts the freedom of religion inside […]