Tibetan group advocates inclusivity for people with disabilities
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 3: The Tibetan group Tibetan Ability Centre (TAC) in Dharamshala on Friday observed the ‘International Day of People with Disabilities’ to advocate for a more inclusive society in the Tibetan community. “Everywhere, we have often marginalized them to the edge of society. Their individuality is often left unrecognized and many […]
TCHRD unpacks Chinese jargon through ‘Decoding CCP’ website
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 2: The Dharamshala-based Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy on Thursday launched a website that unpacks Chinese Communist Party’s jargon, including slogans, vague terms, official innuendos used in the public domain to create clarity on a global platform. ‘Decoding CCP’ online guide informs think-tanks, analysts, human rights defenders, campaigners, […]
CTA President lauds NBA star Enes Kanter’s activism for Tibet
By Tenzin Dharpo DHARAMSHALA, Dec.1: The head of the exile Tibetan polity and President of the exile Tibetan government Penpa Tsering has expressed gratitude to Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter for his “resolute stand for human rights and freedom” in support of those oppressed under Chinese rule including Tibetans. In a letter dated November 23, […]
Tibetans in Dharamshala observe world AIDS day
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 1: Tibetans in Dharamshala on Wednesday observed the international day dedicated to raising awareness of the HIV-AIDS epidemic through skits performed by beneficiaries of Kunphen rehab centre, an organization that focuses on treatment of drug abuse. The CTA Health Department along with Delek Hospital provided free tests for HIV-AIDS, diabetes […]
Damage to Tibet’s environment is danger for entire humanity
Guest report by Vijay Kranti and Anjali Mishra NEW DELHI, Nov. 30: China’s desperation to dominate and exploit Tibet has gone too far as it has been carrying out multiple projects which have seriously impacted not only Tibetan plateau’s fragile ecology but has also severely exposed the whole of Asia to imminent environmental disaster. The […]
India backs China hosting Olympics amid border tension
By Tenzin Lekhden DHARAMSHALA, Nov.30: India has backed China hosting the winter Olympics and the Paralympics in Beijing despite exacerbating border tensions and its allies the US and Britain considering a diplomatic boycott of the games over human rights issues. India and Russia showed their support for the Beijing winter Olympics in a joint statement […]
Complaint against IOC by Swiss Tibetan NGOs acknowledged
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 29: A complaint registered by Switzerland-based Tibetan NGOs against the International Olympic Committee has been acknowledged by the Swiss National Contact point for the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) guidelines, for further mediation process last week. The Tibetan groups had filed a complaint against the international sports committee […]
China imposes religious ban on Tibetan party members in Tsolho
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 26: The Chinese government has reportedly imposed a ban on religious activities on all party members and cadres in the so called Tsolho Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Amdo province, according to Tibet.net. A similar ban was reported from Golog prefecture in October where a large number of informers would ensure that no Tibetan […]
Hypersonic missile race heats up as China launches test
DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 26: In what is being seen as a leap in the missile technology race between super powers, China successfully launched a missile from a hypersonic glide vehicle that can exceed five times the speeds of sound. The test puts China ahead of the United States and Russia in the hypersonic race that the […]
Tibetan activists interrupt talk by Chinese professor in Switzerland
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 25: Activists from the Tibetan Youth Association in Europe (TYAE) on Thursday interrupted the official program of the Europa Forum Lucerne that had invited Chinese professor Keyu Jin to talk about China’s perspective on business between Switzerland and China. The four activists, Jigme Adotsang, Sangmo Tsering, Thinle Shitsetsang and Tselha […]