Opinion: The Erasure of Tibet- A Dangerous Change at the Guimet Museum
Tenam I still remember my first visit to the Guimet Museum, a moment of profound importance for me as a Tibetan in exile. Upon entering the museum, I felt a deep connection with the sacred objects on display, artifacts that represented my culture and heritage – our civilization. I saw thangkas commissioned by the Great […]
Four Tibetan students detained and enforced ‘political education’
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 10: Chinese authorities have forcibly detained four Tibetan students, aged 15 to 18, for refusing to attend a state-run boarding school following the closure of the Buddhist primary school at Taktsang Lhamo Kirti Monastery in Dzoge County, according to a report by Radio Free Asia. The students have been subjected to […]
CTA issues guidelines for exile Tibetans travelling to Tibet
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 10: The exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), issued a notice on September 9 outlining guidelines for Tibetans in exile who plan to travel to Tibet. In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of Tibetans living abroad travelling to Tibet, prompting […]
Indian government grants classical language status to Pali
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 10: The Indian government has given special recognition to the Pali language as a classical and authoritative language on October 3rd. The Union Cabinet led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved classical language status to Pali along with Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. The government stated that these languages represent the deep […]
Chinese court rules against sister of imprisoned Tibetan businessman
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 10: A Chinese court has ruled in favour of the Lhasa Public Security Bureau (PSB), dismissing a lawsuit filed by Gonpo Kyi, the sister of imprisoned Tibetan businessman Dorjee Tashi, further diminishing the chances of justice for her brother. According to a report by the Washington-based rights group, International Campaign for […]
APFA Gold Cup 2025 to feature more teams and revised team composition rules
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 8: The All Pala Football Association (APFA) has announced significant changes for its second Gold Cup tournament, scheduled to take place in 2025 at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, Sikkim. The upcoming edition will feature an expanded roster of teams and introduce new player composition rules, marking an evolution in this unique sporting event designed […]
Tibetans urge NYC to add Losar to ‘Alternate Side Parking suspension calendar
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 8: Tibetan and Himalayan residents of New York City on September 28 testified before the City Council, advocating for an Alternate Side Parking (ASP) holiday to recognise Losar, the Tibetan Buddhist New Year. Around 25 representatives from various organisations, including the Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey, the United […]
Rubin Museum closes after 20 years, transitions to traveling exhibitions of Tibetan and Himalayan Art
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 7: The Rubin Museum in New York City, which was previously praised by His Holiness the Dalai Lama for preserving Himalayan art and culture, closed its physical exhibition space after 20 years On Sunday. The museum is transitioning to a different exhibition format, and will continue to showcase Himalayan art through traveling […]
Book Review: The Phallus by Bhuchung D. Sonam
Tsering Namgyal Khortsa Bhuchung D. Sonam is one of the most prolific poets, writers, and translators in the Tibetan diaspora. He has published nearly half a dozen books and edited two acclaimed anthologies of Tibetan writing: Muses in Exile: The Anthology of Tibetan Poetry, which appeared twenty years ago, and more recently, Under the Blue Skies: A […]
Tibetan singer arrested for ‘patriotic song’ released early from prison
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct 7: A Tibetan singer who was sentenced to three years in prison by Chinese authorities for performing a patriotic song has reportedly been released early, but remains under strict surveillance and restrictions. Golok Palden, from Yostag village in Dhimda township of Golok Padma County, was released on September 25, several months before […]