Modi and Xi agree to de-escalate border tensions at BRICS Summit
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 29: The 2023 BRICS Summit witnessed a significant diplomatic breakthrough as Indian Prime Minister Narendra and China’s President Xi Jinping agreed to de-escalate tensions in Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at the Indo-Tibetan border. The agreement was reached on the side lines of the summit held in […]
Opinion: China to celebrate colonialism with 58th Anniversary of “Tibet Autonomous Region”
By Vijay Kranti Today when colonialism has practically vanished from the face of earth, China remains the only country which is not only practicing colonialism, but also unashamedly celebrates it. 1st September this year marks the 58th anniversary of China’s decision to break up and reorganize the geography of its occupied Tibet in 1965. Discovering […]
Gonpo Kyi denied hospital treatment after police assault
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 25: Gonpo Kyi, the sister of imprisoned Tibetan businessman Dorjee Tashi, has been denied hospital treatment after she was assaulted by police officers outside the Lhasa People’s Court. This marks the second instance this month in which Gonpo Kyi has been targeted for her unwavering quest for justice on behalf of […]
Dalai Lama congratulates Indian PM Modi on India’s historic landing on the moon
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 24: Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has extended his warm congratulations to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the momentous achievement of Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the moon. In a heartfelt message, His Holiness expressed his admiration for the dedication and scientific prowess demonstrated by the […]
Veteran Tibetan political prisoner Sonam Gyalpo passes away in Lhasa
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 24: Former Tibetan political prisoner Sonam Gyalpo, who has spent an aggregate of 16 years in Chinese prison on vague political charges has reportedly passed away. The veteran political prisoner passed away aged around 72 on August 16 at his residence in Lhasa. Born on June 14, 1955, Gyalpo hailed […]
China condemns visa restrictions by US over boarding schools in Tibet
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 24: China voiced its strong opposition to the U.S. government’s decision to impose visa restrictions on senior Chinese officials involved in the “forcible assimilation” of Tibetan children in government-run boarding schools in Tibet. The move by the US sparked a fiery response from Beijing, with strong words exchanged on both sides. […]
Visa restrictions on Chinese officials over forced assimilation policy in Tibet
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 23: The United States Department of State, led by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, has announced its decision to enforce visa restrictions on officials of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) under the authority of Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This move comes as a response to […]
Tibet’s annual Yogurt Festival overshadowed by heavy police presence and restrictions
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 23:This year’s edition of Tibet’s annual yoghurt festival or Shoton festival has been marred by an overwhelming police presence and stringent restrictions by Chinese authorities. The yoghurt festival, observed from August 16th to 22nd, is a cherished tradition deeply rooted in Tibetan culture and spirituality. With a history spanning thousands […]
Tibetan language activist Tashi Wangchuk attacked
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 23: Tashi Wangchuk, a prominent Tibetan language advocate and former political prisoner was attacked by a group of unidentified men in Darlak County, Eastern Tibet on the evening of August 19, according to the London-based rights group Free Tibet. Free Tibet’s research arm Tibet Watch reported that Tashi Wangchuk’s journey […]
Opinion: The In-Between-What a nation denied tells us about ourselves
By Aashish Khullar Amidst the somber realities of Tibet and its people, a Harvard study group grapples with the politics of reincarnation, a clash of world orders, elections in exile, and the importance of identity. Have you heard of Tibet? Probably yes. But can you find it on the world map? Probably not. Herein lies […]