Politics of protest emerges in China: Ex-bankers hold rally in Beijing
The Chinese capital was witness to a rare spectacle of 300-odd laid-off bankers marching in protest through the central parts of the city on Monday. Even more interesting is the decision by Chinese censors to allow
A personal account of Yushu Earthquake
On April 14th at 7:49am, the town of Jyekundo in the traditional Tibetan region of Kham,was struck by a devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake (China measured it at 7.1). My family and I were in our 3rd floor apartment building when the earthquake
Tibetan Hero-On-Motorcycle Welcomed in Minnesota
Tibetans held Khatas (traditional Tibetan wellwishing scarves) as Lhakpa Tsering arrived here after more than a month of journey that he calls the ‘Free Tibet World Tour’. He began his ride on his BMW motorbike from New York c
Quake survivors see hope in Dalai Lama visit request
Lhamo Yongsuo’s black dress matches the mood in China’s northwest quake-hit region where nearly 1,500 have died, but upon seeing the Dalai Lama’s image the Tibetan woman brightens
Nepal arrest 8 Tibetans for “illegal” entry
Nepalese Police last Friday arrested eight Tibetans from Singati bazaar in Dolakha district for “illegally” entering the country from Tibe
Nepal arrest 8 Tibetans for “illegal” entry
Nepalese Police last Friday arrested eight Tibetans from Singati bazaar in Dolakha district for “illegally” entering the country from Tibe
China detains 30 students of primary school, expels 1 in Sertha County
Chinese authorities in Sertha County have detained more than thirty students of a primary school and expelled another after they reportedly hurled stones at Chinese security forces parading two Tibetan monks in a vehicle on A