Dalai Lama discusses compassion with Indian student community

HH the Dalai Lama in dialogue with South Asian youth at his residence in Dharamshala on June 7 (Photo- OHHDL)

By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, July 29: Exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama discussed compassion, Covid-19 and Indian secular knowledge with students from several Indian educational institutions virtually on Wednesday from his residence here in Dharamshala, India.  The Tibetan spiritual leader expressed sadness over the increasing number of COVID-19 patients in India, but noted […]

Tibetan journalist body elects 9th executive team for 2020-23

9th Association of Tibetan Journalists' executive team meets the outgoing committee on Tuesday in Dharamshala (Photo- ATJ)

By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, July 29: The members of the Association of Tibetan Journalists (ATJ) elected its 9th executive team for 2020-23 on Friday during the general body meeting and dinner gathering in Dharamshala. The four newly elected members have decided to rotate responsibilities alternately between them during the mandated term. As of now, ATJ’s executive […]

Opinion: Being a guest of honorable ‘Slaves’

Vijay Kranti on the roof of Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.

By Vijay Kranti (Part of the ‘My journey through the Tibetan mindscape’ series) A popular and old philosophic Bollywood Hindi song goes with words:“Kaise Bazar Ka Dastoor Tumhen Samjhaun Main, Bik Gaya Jo Wo Kharidar Nahin Ho Sakta”. In simple words it means, “Let me tell you the basic rule of the market place.  Anyone […]

Aggressive military build up in Tibet and Aksai Chin area, Sat images reveal

Chinese military buildup in Shiquanhe, Gar County in Tibet (Photo courtesy-Twitter handle @detresfa)

By Tenzin Dharpo DHARAMSHALA, July 29: China continue to build up troops and equipments in Tibet bordering India and the Aksai Chin area, revealed Indian satellite images and those procured from allies. The ongoing disengagement talks at the Indo-Tibetan border is marred by the build up of Chinese troops and equipments at rear positions, sources […]