In the shadow of Beijing
Forty-six years ago the Dalai Lama left Tibet and went into exile with over 100,000 of his Tibetan compatriots. Four years ago the Chinese government and the Tibetan community in exile began official talks. Yet thus far the pace has been glacial; where will this process lead?
Features: Trauma Theatre
If we want to be shocked, we don't go to the theatre. The theatre is a nice thing to do of an evening - a pleasant social occasion that can serve as a family outing, a harmless first date, or a place to meet friends. We don't expect too much violence, too much sex, or too many expletives.
Features: More time at the bar
On February 7th - next Monday - new licensing laws will allow pubs throughout Britain to apply for a licence to open for up to 24 hours in every day. The potential for continuous alcohol consumption could have a huge impact on the socialising, health, and study of each of Oxford's inhabitants.
Features: Keeping track of the aid
It wasn't quite what we'd expected. Perhaps we were being naïve. The tsunami videoconference had been billed as an opportunity to speak "face to face" with victims of the enormous natural disaster, one month on. It was the chance to discuss openly what is being done with Western aid, and to understand the tasks that lie ahead for Sri Lanka....
