What could bring down China’s rulers?
Sooner or later, all dynasties, even Chinese ones, come to an end. The Qin dynasty, which marked the start of imperial China in 221BC, lasted but 15 years. The Han, Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties were far more enduring. But even they came and went
Dalai Lama expresses sadness over New Zealand quake
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed his sadness over a major quake that hit New Zeeland’s second largest city Tuesday. “In a letter sent on 22 February to H.E. John Key, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Karmapa’s ‘Chinese connection’ leaves Himachal police red-faced
Claims by Himachal Pradesh Police of a possible ‘Chinese connection’ to the activities of Tibetan religious leader, the Karmapa, are falling apart with the Karmapa’s office giving out details that there was nothing amiss in the money
US envoy meets Dalai Lama to discuss “important issues”
US Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer, who is on a two-day visit here, held a closed-door talks with the exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama here this