‘Unrepresented nations’ sign peace pledge in Taiwan
An international organisation of more than 60 tribes, ethnic groups and ‘disadvantaged countries’ signed a declaration in Taiwan on Sunday to mark February 18 as an international
Uighur Muslims feel long arm of Beijing
Mullah Masude, 63, removes his shoes and gingerly navigates an expanse of carpeting in the Jaman mosque’s main worship area before climbing a set of rickety steps to the roof.
The Dalai Lama consecrates Thungyur Lakhang monastry
Tibetan spiritual head The Dalai Lama today consecrated the ancient Thungyur Lakhang Buddhist gompa (monastry) at Rampur today to mark 2550th anniversary of ‘Mahaparinirvan’ (enlightenment) of
Tibetan refugees flee despite dangers and hardships
Fingering prayer beads and silently reciting mantras, 36-year-old Namdhak from Chinese-controlled Tibet offers thanks for her safe arrival in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu after
Dharamsala gets a Silicon Valley connection
What could be common between Silicon Valley and Dharamsala? Computers of course, more specifically wireless community networking, and spirituality playing the binding force. If the Silicon Valley
China’s Great Wall of Censorship
The French Reporters without Borders (RSF) has issued a new book on press freedom and freedom of speech in China. Entitled “Silenced: China’s Great Wall of Censorship,” the new book was written by