Chinese AI Chatbot DeepSeek sparks concerns over censorship and state controlled narratives
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan 29: DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by a Hangzhou-based startup in China, has become a focal point of international debate over issues of censorship, data security, and pro Chinese government narratives. As of January 2025, the AI model has amassed a global user base of approximately 5-6 million. Since its initial […]
US announces 90-day foreign aid suspension, Tibetans and Taiwan among affected
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 29: The U.S. State Department has announced a 90-day suspension of nearly all foreign development assistance, following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in his first week in office. The directive, aimed at “assessment of programmatic efficiencies and consistency” with U.S. foreign policy, places over $60 billion in aid under assessment. […]
India’s seismological centre reverts to ‘Tibet,’ removes ‘Xizang’ in official usage
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 28: In a pivotal move, India’s National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the country’s primary agency for study on earthquakes under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has reverted to using the term “Tibet” instead of “Xizang” in its earthquake reports and updates. The shift comes in the wake of a 7.1 magnitude […]
Dalai Lama sends message of unity and peace to millions at Maha Kumbh Mela
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 28: The Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, has sent a message of peace and global unity to the gathering at Hindu religious festival of Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on January 25. “We human beings depend on each other and must live together on this one […]
Taiwan could face same fate as Tibet amid China’s aggression, warns former CTA President
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 27: Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the former President of the Tibetan Government in Exile known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), cautioned Taiwan against potentially facing a fate similar to Tibet if Beijing continues its aggressive policies. In an exclusive interview with Taiwan Talks, Dr. Sangay drew stark parallels between China’s historical approach […]
Opinion: Shaken Ground, Unshaken Spirit- Tibet’s Sacred Response and Resilience
By Karma T. Ngodup When the ground shook Tibet to its core, it exposed not just the fragility of earth, but the unshakeable spirit of its people. As tremors tore through the ancient plateau, they did more than shatter buildings and split roads—they revealed the profound resilience woven into Tibet’s cultural fabric. From the devastation […]
Karma Tsetan elected as new TAR Chairman
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 24: Karma Tsetan has been elected as the Chairman of the so-called Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) during the third session of the 12th People’s Congress on Wednesday, reported Chinese state media China Daily. His appointment comes following the investigation of his predecessor, Che Dalha, or Qizhala for alleged disciplinary violations. Karma […]
India’s seismology centre uses “Xizang” for Tibet despite Tibetan advocacy group’s plea
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 24: The National Center for Seismology (NCS), India’s leading agency under the Ministry of Earth Sciences responsible for monitoring earthquakes, is under scrutiny for consistently using the colonial term “Xizang” instead of “Tibet” in its report and updates, particularly in the wake of the devastating January 7 earthquake in Southern Tibet’s Dingri and […]
New York city council passes bill recognizing Tibetan New Year with parking holiday
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 24: The New York City Council has unanimously passed legislation to suspend Alternate Side Parking (ASP) on Losar, the Tibetan Buddhist New Year, marking an important recognition for the city’s Tibetan community’s cultural traditions on Thursday. Council Member Julie Won (D-Queens), who represents the 26th Council district in Western Queens, sponsored the […]
TYC’s 20,000 km long ‘All-India Bike Rally’ concludes in Delhi
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 23: The largest Tibetan pro-Independence group Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) successfully concluded its two-month All-India Bike Rally at the Tibetan Colony in Majnu Ka Tilla, Delhi, on Wednesday. The rally, which started on November 22, 2024, from the Indo-Tibet border’s zero point at Bumla Pass in Arunachal Pradesh, saw 12 activists biking for 63 […]