Hunger strike sends IOC into tough situation

An elderly Buddhist monk and two other Tibetans refused yesterday to call off a 12-day-old hunger strike until the International Olympic Committee’s president promises to pressure China to improve human rights in Tibet.

Dalai Lama envoys report block in talks with China

Envoys of the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader who has been branded a separatist by Beijing, said fundamental differences remained after talks in China on allowing more autonomy for the Buddhist region.

AP: No regrets for missing Grammy says Tashi

Lama Tashi, a Buddhist monk of Arunachal Pradesh, whose album ‘Tibetan Master Chants’ failed to bag the prestigious Grammy award this year after having been nominated for it, said he had no regrets for missing the honour.