US activists launch new attack on Tibet railway
A high-altitude railway China is building to Tibet is a ruse to increase control over the region, and does not even enjoy the support of Beijing’s Ministry of Railways, US activists said here.
New ICT Report Finds Tibet Railway Built for Political, Not Economic Reasons
“Crossing the Line: China’s Railway to Lhasa, Tibet,” a new in-depth report from the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), finds that the railway China is constructing across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa is being built mainly
New ICT Report Finds Tibet Railway Built for Political, Not Economic Reasons
Cover of ICT’s 70-page report “Crossing the Line: China’s Railway to Lhasa, Tibet”
Brave Brian cycles for Tibet
Brian Summerfield will never forget the four words that changed the course of his life forever. It was on a backpacking trek through Tibet in 1997 when an infant boy, draped in rags, ran up to him and slipped a note under his arm.
Brave Brian cycles for Tibet
PEDALLING FOR PEACE: 56-year-old Brian Summerfield is hoping to spread his message for a free Tibet to as many schoolkids as possible while he is in the Highlands.
Tibetan demoracry day celebrations in Switzerland
The Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein celebrated the 43rd anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day on Saturday, 30th August at Rikon near Zurich. Over 600 Tibetans were present on this occasion.
Tibetan market future uncertain
Tibetan Market near Vijay Ratan Chowk is facing closure prospect following a steep hike in occupancy charge by the Municipal Council, Ambala Sadar. Even though Tibetan refugees have been peddling their wares in Ambala for the past 35 years
Tibetan market future uncertain
The Tibetan market in Ambala Cantonment face an uncertain future. (Photo Neeraj Chopra)
Seeking justice: Contrasting styles of Palestinians and Tibetans
The horrific bomb blasts in Mumbai last week and the suicide bus bombings in Jerusalem the week before are two reminders that suicide terrorism is a growing trend in the fight for political “justice”.