Miss Tibet 2005 Crowned
Despite heavy rains earlier in the day and absence of any contest for this year’s Miss Tibet crown, the crowning ceremony kicked off amid mixed
Lhasa LAYER BY LAYER
Tibet’s capital is not a city of instant spiritual gratification. Those in search of a deeper experience need the patience and steadfast heart of a pilgrim.
The Politics of the Dalai Lama’s New Initiative for Autonomy
In recent years, the Dalai Lama has pursued a dialogic approach to the Tibet Question. He has significantly modified his views of autonomy and made a number of fundamental concessions. His present position
Chinese actor ends visit to McLeodganj
Noted Chinese Kung Fu actor, Mr Jet Lee Lien concluded his three-day visit to McLeodganj near here, today. He had an audience with the Dalai Lama, the Karmapa and other Tibetan religious leaders.
Spanish international jurisdiction move may benefit Tibet case: NGO
A decision by Spain’s Constitutional Court to allow Spanish jurisdiction on genocide and crimes against humanity committed outside the country, whatever the victims’ nationality, could see an appeal against Chinese alleged repression in Tibet succeed, an NGO said here.
ICT Europe and Rebiya Kadeer Speak on Minority Rights in China
As part of an unofficial alternative program to the Amsterdam China Festival that began on 1 October in Amsterdam, Amnesty International and other organizations hosted a panel discussion on October 5 on “China: The Next Generation – Forgotten minorities”
Quake Jolts North India, Dharamshala
A major earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale rocked North India, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Saturday forcing people to rush out of their residences. The quake also jolted Dharamshala