Tibetan activists convene in Brussels, advocate for stronger EU support
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 1: A group of Tibetan activists from six European countries gathered in Brussels for the ‘Tibetan Empowerment Days’ last week, advocating for greater European support for Tibet in the face of rising human rights abuses in Tibet. A four-day event organized by the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) from September 23-26, 12 […]
Tibetan NGOs protest China’s 75th National Day in New Delhi
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 1: As China marked the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic on October 1, Tibetan activists staged multiple protests in India’s capital, condemning what they describe as decades of oppression in Tibet. Members of the Tibetan Youth Congress, a pro-independence for Tibet group demonstrated outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi calling […]
Tibetan charity celebrates remarkable success story as student becomes medical doctor
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 1: One of Tibetan Charitable organisation Tong-Len’s first students, Pinky Haryan, has graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), marking a achievement not only for herself but for the organization that transformed her life. Pinky, who once begged on the streets with her mother, has now fulfilled her […]
Former Chief Justice Commissioner and Deputy Speaker Sonam Sangpo Jadur passes away at 85
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 30: Sonam Sangpo Jadur, former Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioner and Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan parliament in exile, passed away at the age of 85 on September 28 at his residence in Dolanji Bon settlement after a prolonged illness. Born on September 28, 1939, in Jadur, Western Tibet, Sonam Sangpo began […]
Peak named ‘Tsangyang Gyatso’ in honour of 6th Dalai Lama in Arunachal Pradesh
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 28: In a symbolic gesture connecting Tibet’s historical ties with the region of Arunachal Pradesh, an unclimbed and unnamed 20,942 ft. summit near Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh has been officially named ‘Tsangyang Gyatso Peak’ in honour of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso. The 6th Dalai Lama was born in Urgelling near […]
Tibetan activist begins 5th cycle rally for Tibet cause
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 28: Jamyang Tenzin, a 64-year-old Tibetan activist, embarked on his fifth Tibet Awareness Solo-Cycle Rally from Tawang to Delhi on September 27. The rally started at Urgenling, the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama in Tawang. His rally coincides with the 37th anniversary of the revival of Tibetan protest uprising in Lhasa […]
Tibetan anthology feature showcasing stories of exile and identity to premiere at Busan Film Festival
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 27: ‘State of Statelessness’, a Tibetan-language anthology feature film, has been officially selected for the 29th Busan International Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere from October 2-11 in the ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ section. This prestigious selection is a major milestone for Tibetan cinema, as Busan is one […]
Gonmo Kyi continues to fight for her brother’s retrial despite abuse
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 27: Gonmo Kyi, sister of imprisoned Tibetan businessman Dorjee Tashi, detailed her ongoing struggle for justice and the brutal treatment she has faced at the hands of Chinese authorities in a video released on September 24. Gonmo Kyi has been persistently protesting in front of Lhasa courts, demanding a retrial for her […]
French Museum removes “Xizang”, reverts to ‘Tibet’ for artefacts after public protest
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 26: The Musée du quai Branly in Paris has removed the term “Xizang” from its descriptions of Tibetan artefact, following widespread public outcry. The museum has reverted to using “Tibet” in its catalogue and exhibition labels for items related to Tibet. The museum’s decision comes after strong opposition from Tibetans and their […]
Tibetan artist’s installation ‘Biography of a Thought’ exhibited at Metropolitan Museum of Art
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 24: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has recently unveiled a remarkable installation titled “Biography of a Thought”, featuring an intricate series of Tibetan mandala inspired paintings by renowned Tibetan artist Tenzing Rigdol. Based between Nepal and New York, Rigdol’s work reflects a deep engagement with Tibetan spiritual traditions, reinterpreted […]