Tenzin Choegyal nominated for ‘Song of the Year’ at 2025 International Folk Music
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 5: Renowned Tibetan musician Tenzin Choegyal has been nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 International Folk Music Awards for his song, ‘Tenzin Sings with Nightingales’ on Tuesday. The song is featured in his independently released album Whispering Sky. The nomination came as a delightful surprise for the Australian-based artist. “I had just […]
Alarms raised over removal of Tibetan language in college entrance exams
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 5: A Tibetan parents’ association has voiced serious concerns on WeChat about the removal of the Tibetan language from China’s college entrance examination framework, relegating it to an elective subject. The discussion was sparked by a warning from a teacher who cautioned parents about the potential exclusion of Tibetan language studies. […]
Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche participates in Interfaith Conference at Vatican City
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 5: A well-known and young Tibetan Buddhist leader Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche represented the Buddhist community at the All-Religion Interfaith Conference held in Vatican City from November 29 to 30. During the conference, Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche had a personal audience with Pope Francis where he presented a book authored by His Holiness the […]
Nepal PM Oli reaffirms ‘One China’ policy, bans anti-China activities
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 5: Nepal’s Prime minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, on Tuesday, reiterated the country’s strong commitment to the ‘One China’ policy, stating that no anti-China activities will be permitted on Nepali soil. Oli made these remarks during an official visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the […]
Oscar winner actor Forest Whitaker meets His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 5: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama met Forest Whitaker, the Academy Award-winning actor and UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation, at the former residence in Dharamshala on Wednesday. Speaking to the media after the audience, he said, “It’s a great opportunity to see him again. I met him before, but […]