Indian government to recognise Bhoti (Tibetan) as one of the official language of Ladakh
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 9: The government of India has agreed to officially recognised “Bhoti” and Urdu as official languages of the Union Territory of Ladakh. This decision followed discussions between Ladakhi leaders and Indian government representatives at the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi on December 3, according to the Kashmir Observer. Bhoti, […]
Speaker Emerita Pelosi to receive Light of Truth Award for unwavering support of Tibet
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 8: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will be honoured with the prestigious Light of Truth Award by the Boards of the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) for her unwavering commitment to the Tibetan people, their rights, and their struggle for freedom. The award will be presented to Speaker Pelosi on December 9 in the Speaker […]
Lower TCV school fails to attract Tibetan students living abroad, to shut down in December
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 6: Lower TCV School, one of the pioneering institutions in the Tibetan exile education system, boasting 40 years of operation will close its doors in December following an unsuccessful attempt to convert it into a dedicated chartered school for Tibetan children living abroad. The decision was confirmed by Tibetan Children’s Village (TCV) […]
Dalai Lama reflects on hardships and opportunities of exile at long-life prayer ceremony
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 6: The people of Kinnaur, led by Khunu Gyabung Tulku Rinpoche, the chief organiser of the offering, gathered on Friday at Thekchen Choeling Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala to offer a Long Life Prayer (Tenshug) to the revered Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama, wishing him a long and healthy life. In […]
Dr. Lobsang Monlam testify before US Commission on China in Washington D.C.
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 6: Dr. Lobsang Monlam, the founder and CEO of the Monlam Tibetan IT Research Center, testified on Thursday at a hearing of the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) in Washington, D.C. The hearing, titled “The Preservation of Memory: Combating the CCP’s Historical Revisionism and Erasure of Culture,” was chaired by Representative Christopher […]
Tenzin Choegyal nominated for ‘Song of the Year’ at 2025 International Folk Music
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 5: Renowned Tibetan musician Tenzin Choegyal has been nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 International Folk Music Awards for his song, ‘Tenzin Sings with Nightingales’ on Tuesday. The song is featured in his independently released album Whispering Sky. The nomination came as a delightful surprise for the Australian-based artist. “I had just […]
Alarms raised over removal of Tibetan language in college entrance exams
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 5: A Tibetan parents’ association has voiced serious concerns on WeChat about the removal of the Tibetan language from China’s college entrance examination framework, relegating it to an elective subject. The discussion was sparked by a warning from a teacher who cautioned parents about the potential exclusion of Tibetan language studies. […]
Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche participates in Interfaith Conference at Vatican City
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 5: A well-known and young Tibetan Buddhist leader Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche represented the Buddhist community at the All-Religion Interfaith Conference held in Vatican City from November 29 to 30. During the conference, Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche had a personal audience with Pope Francis where he presented a book authored by His Holiness the […]
Nepal PM Oli reaffirms ‘One China’ policy, bans anti-China activities
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 5: Nepal’s Prime minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, on Tuesday, reiterated the country’s strong commitment to the ‘One China’ policy, stating that no anti-China activities will be permitted on Nepali soil. Oli made these remarks during an official visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the […]
Oscar winner actor Forest Whitaker meets His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 5: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama met Forest Whitaker, the Academy Award-winning actor and UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation, at the former residence in Dharamshala on Wednesday. Speaking to the media after the audience, he said, “It’s a great opportunity to see him again. I met him before, but […]