India’s TikTok ban is a cautionary tale for the United States

Many TikTok fans still feel aggrieved about their government's move against the Chinese-owned app. (Image: Depositphotos)

The Wall Street Journal

Fri, 29 Mar 2024

By Vibhuti Agarwal and Newley PurnellGayatari Mohanty always wanted to be a dancer. But her father, who washes cars for a living, and her mother, a domestic helper, didn’t have enough money for lessons. So the 19-year-old New Delhi native taught herself. One day in 2019, Mohanty discovered TikTok. She and a friend were drawn to the platform’s lighthearted videos. They often rushed home from school to upload clips of Mohanty’s spirited dancing to retro Bollywood songs from the 1960s and 70s.Soon, Mohanty had gained about 5...

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