Toronto Tibetan activist concludes third bicycle rally for Free Tibet
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 16: Toronto-based Tibetan activist Sangyal Kyap concluded his third bicycle rally for Free Tibet across Canada on Wednesday.Kyap completed his rally, beginning in Victoria, British Columbia, and ending in Toronto, Ontario, to raise awareness and inform Canadians about the Sino-Tibet conflict. He covered a distance of 4,182.8 kilometres and took 54 […]
TYC concludes annual meeting, reaffirms commitment to Tibetan independence and global advocacy
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 16: The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest grassroots organization dedicated to the Tibetan independence cause, concluded its 54th Working Committee Meeting on August 10 in Gangtok, Sikkim. This gathering brought together around 200 representatives from 38 chapters, including from Nepal and India. During the five-day meeting, both central and […]
Dalai Lama attends first public engagement post-surgery in New York
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 16: Revered Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited the Dalai Lama Library and Learning Center in Ithaca, New York, where he will take part in a consecration ceremony on Friday (India time). This event marks his first public appearance since undergoing knee surgery. Hundreds of Tibetans welcomed the octogenarian […]
Former Indian diplomat Dilip Sinha urges India to re-evaluate stance on Tibet
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 14: Dilip Sinha, a veteran Indian diplomat held a talk at the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), a think tank under the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Wednesday, where he discussed his latest book, “Imperial Games in Tibet: The Struggle for Statehood and Sovereignty.” During the session, Sinha, who previously served as […]
Whispering Sky: a new music album by Tenzin Choegyal
A review by Bhuchung D Sonam Grammy-nominated Tibetan musician, Tenzin Choegyal’s new album, Whispering Sky is delightful and elegant with each song skilfully crafted. This is a result of his collaborations with musicians from the US, Japan, Australia and Canada. Choegyal’s signature voice and his unique dranyen, a three-stringed instrument he has fashioned himself, which […]
TikTok’s algorithm favours pro-China content: NCRI study
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 13: A recent study by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) at Rutgers University has highlighted issues regarding TikTok’s approach to content related to human rights abuses in China. According to the research, videos condemning or critically discussing human rights abuse issues in China are less prominent on TikTok compared to rival […]
Chinese diplomat reaffirms “One China” stance
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 12: In what is seen as reaffirmation of a key precondition by Beijing for any political resolution for Tibetans, Victor Gao, a former translator for Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping and vice president of the Center for China and Globalization has said, “If you want to go back to Tibet, acknowledge Tibet […]
Only the Dalai Lama will determine his reincarnation: CTA Prez
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 12: The democratically elected leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), President Penpa Tsering, asserted in an interview with Amitabh P. Revi of Strat News Global that the decision regarding His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation will be made solely by His Holiness himself. When asked […]
Indo-Tibetan support group declares 2025 as ‘Year of Compassion’ for Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 10: The Bharat-Tibet Sahayog Manch’s (BTSM) national council meeting China’s aggressive policies in Tibet and expansionist ambitions against India and declared 2025 as ‘Year of Compassion’ honouring Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday. The meeting held on 3 and 4 August in Sonipat, Haryana had a total of 267 members from 24 states […]
American Bar Association calls on US and UN to address ongoing atrocities in Tibet
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 10: The American Bar Association (ABA), a prominent legal and ethical organization based in Chicago, passed a resolution on Tuesday during its Annual General Meeting, urging the United States and the United Nations to investigate the ongoing human rights violations in Tibet. This marks the first instance of the ABA […]