Lalu joins growing chorus of support for Tibet
One of the most recognisable political faces in India, Lalu Prasad Yadav joined an increasing group of Indian leaders in expressing solidarity and support for the Tibetan cause. The former chief minister of Bihar and former union minister met with a Tibetan Parliamentary delegation currently on a month-long lobbying campaign
Tibetans Need Inspirational Leadership
Last night I met with my friend, an activist, who has been involved with the Tibetan cause for many years. He was complaining against the Tibetan people for not showing enough enthusiasm and passion for our struggle.
Rights situation in Tibet ‘hit a new low’ in 2012, says new report
Human rights situation in Tibet in the year 2012 “hit a new low” according to a new report published by the Dharamshala based rights group Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy. Releasing its Annual Report on the human rights situation in Tibet, TCHRD said the Chinese government continued to
China appoints Wei Wei as new ambassador to India
China has appointed career diplomat Wei Wei, 57, as the country’s new ambassador to India, replacing Zhang Yan. Wei, who holds a master’s degree in law according to his official biography, earlier served as the Ambassador to Singapore
Glimmer of hope for Wild Yaks, Numbers could be rising says new report
A recent survey by American and Chinese conservationists have found that the Tibetan wild yak (Tib: Drong), the third largest land mammal in Asia, could be making a comeback following a sharp decline in numbers due to overhunting.