Came across these two sites recently and thought of sharing with you all:
Radio Free Nepal
The site's intro says it all:
King Gyandendra of Nepal has issued a ban on independent news broadcasts and has threatened to punish newspapers for reports that run counter to the official monarchist line. Given that any person in Nepal publishing reports critical of "the spirit of the royal proclamation" is subject to punishment and/or imprisonment, contributors to this blog will publish their reports from Nepal anonymously.
Pushkar
This is a travel diary of Pushkar Shah of Nepal. Pushkar's mission is to fulfil his dream of travelling worldwide for 11 years on his bicycle to spread the message of World Peace. His journey began on November, 1998, and now seven years later, he has toured a staggering total of about 1,60,000 kilometers across 70 countries in Asia, Asia-Pacific, North America and South America and Africa.
Radio Free Nepal
The site's intro says it all:
King Gyandendra of Nepal has issued a ban on independent news broadcasts and has threatened to punish newspapers for reports that run counter to the official monarchist line. Given that any person in Nepal publishing reports critical of "the spirit of the royal proclamation" is subject to punishment and/or imprisonment, contributors to this blog will publish their reports from Nepal anonymously.
Pushkar
This is a travel diary of Pushkar Shah of Nepal. Pushkar's mission is to fulfil his dream of travelling worldwide for 11 years on his bicycle to spread the message of World Peace. His journey began on November, 1998, and now seven years later, he has toured a staggering total of about 1,60,000 kilometers across 70 countries in Asia, Asia-Pacific, North America and South America and Africa.
12 comments:
wow! me first.hahahahaha
Hm...rather interesting websites...will check them out in a minute!
As for first one..thanks to the world of blogs we can get the truth.Thats something only the blog-world can offer!
Hm...and second one sounds coool....travelling around the world on a bi-cycle...! :))
Hi Mehul,
Do read them and let me know what u think.
Yes, blogs does give one freedom and anonimity like nothing else. However, they are worried that sooner or later their site might get blocked too!
Travelling worlwide on a bicycle does sound like loads of hard work and almost impossible! His efforts are commendable!
Hi Colors,
Interesting sites. But to be fair, the situation here is pretty good, i m staying here and facing no problems or issues... and though i m the biggest proponent of democracy, if sth good comes out of this so be it . I guess it just needs to be marketed well to the world leaders (a la our other neighbor)
Finally, it seems the blogger comments are working :)
Hmmm... interesting sites!
Nepal are following China's path...but how long can it last? They cant stop news/information forever!!
And a very brave guy that!!
:)
The travel blog seems interesting. Though i dont read much of travel blogs, since u mention cycling, i am interested. will check it and post the feedback . Thanks :)
the website was interestin and i wil be regularly checking it for updates.
thanks colors:)
hey the first link shows the real power of blog world.. thanks to blogs. everything & anything can be spread across all corners of the world..
the 2nd one is amazing.. the guy is doing something really great.
Hi Deepak,
Well, the blog is from a reporter's view point and I guess the press is being suppressed there. Maybe the site is giving a more depressing outlook of the situation than how it might really be. Like you said, as long as something good comes out of this..
Nupur...yes it is brave of both the guys :) the anon reporter and the world traveller.
Hey Gaya,
How are you doing? Yes, 'bicycle' was the keyword the caught my interest too! Isnt is awesome how different people have different view of looking at things? For him this was the perfect way to fulfil his dream and spread the message of peace.
Chandu..truly said...blog has become a powerful media
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