The Fake Gunshot Photos That Got India Talking
Photoshopped images of Mark Zuckerberg, Narendra Modi and several Bollywood stars - all wounded by pellet guns - are trending in Kashmir.
Photoshopped images of Mark Zuckerberg, Narendra Modi and several Bollywood stars - all wounded by pellet guns - are trending in Kashmir. They are part of a campaign to raise awareness about unrest in the region, which also claims Facebook is censoring posts about the story. But what lies behind the allegations?
And – is it possible to trademark a hashtag? Even one as simple as #Rio2016 to celebrate the forthcoming Olympics? We take a look at the US Olympic Committee’s attempts to stop some companies from using the phrase online.
Produced by Kate Lamble
Image credit: Never Forget Pakistan
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