Remains of rare ancient human species found in Tibet

The remains of a Denisovan found in eastern Tibet. Photo- Lanzhou University

DHARAMSHALA, May 2: A jaw bone of a rare ancient human species was discovered in occupied Tibet’s Gansu region by archaeologists sparking fresh debate over where ‘Denisovans’ roamed in their time. Remains of Denisovans, a rare and third kind of human species, separate from Homo-sapiens and Neanderthals, were earlier believed to have lived only in […]

Tibetan leadership congratulates Japan’s new emperor

Emperor Naruhito ascends throne in Japan. PC- Reuters

DHARAMSHALA, May 2: His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the President of Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Dr. Lobsang Sangay congratulated the new emperor of Japan, 59-year-old Naruhito yesterday, who received the sacred imperial regalia that represents his rightful succession to the world’s oldest monarchy. His father, Emperor Akihito, 85, abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne on April […]