Nearly 4,000 Tibetan soldiers fought alongside Indian forces for Bangladesh’s liberation, yet their contribution remains largely forgotten
Beijing's muted announcement of Xi Jinping's visit to Lhasa signals a response to New Delhi's nuanced approach to the Tibet issue and broader bilateral ties
China has begun construction of the biggest hydroelectric dam in the world. The dam will be located on the Tibetan Yarlung Tsangpo river, also known as the Brahmaputra and Jamuna, just 50 km away from the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh. The construction has raised concerns of a 'water war' between the countries
On the occasion of the 90th birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader's teachings on ethical awareness and compassion attain a contemporary relevance in turbulent times
In an interesting turn, the grand celebrations have also become a medium for people to share their memories of the Dalai Lama
Beijing has claimed that even the present (14th) Dalai Lama had been selected through the Chinese 'Golden Urn' procedure, and was approved by the then-central government
Geshe Dorji Damdul has been long-time interpreter for the Dalai Lama and has played a key role in making Tibetan Buddhist wisdom accessible to global audiences
The succession dispute has also sharpened Beijing-New Delhi tensions, especially since India granted asylum to the 14th Dalai Lama after he fled Tibet
The Dalai Lama has announced that he will have a successor after his death and that the non-profit institution he founded, Gaden Phodrang Trust will be heading it. The affirmation is seen as directed toward China that has said that it would choose its own Dalai Lama after the death of the currrent Tibeten Buddhist head
Despite living in Kashmir for decades, the community remained on the margins of state policy
India faces the tough choice of either supporting the Dalai Lama in his call for choosing a leader 'born in the free world' or siding with China
Tibetans rely on RFA and VOA for uncensored news, but funding cuts threaten these broadcasts, aiding China's control over Tibet's language, culture and struggle for freedom
India may fine-tune its rhetoric on Tibet but will never adopt a anti-Tibet position
Penpa Tsering says Beijing respects only strength, not weakness
Zeya is expected to visit Dharamsala during her visit to India
During these Olympics, the human rights focus has shifted to Xinjiang
Activists demand boycott of 'Genocide Games'
Interview/ Penpa Tsering, president, Central Tibetan Administration
The 435.5km Lhasa-Nyingchi line was inaugurated on June 25
China has rejected accusations of suppressing cultural and religious freedom in Tibet
Nyingchi was in news in June when China fully operated its first bullet train Tibet
'I am committed to non-violence and compassion until my death'
Successors for the Dalai Lama has been approved by central govts. since Qing Dynasty
PENPA TSERING, the newly elected president of the Central Tibetan Administration
“Strengthening Tibetan unity will be one of my top priorities,” says Penpa
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