Buddhists demand full control of Mahabodhi temple, stage indefinite hunger strike in Bodh Gaya
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 25: A group of Buddhist monks, leaders, and followers, have reportedly entered the 14th day of an indefinite hunger strike at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, in central India demanding full administrative control of the site, considered the most sacred by Buddhists. The protest challenges the existing management structure […]
British Museum makes partial concession in “Xizang” row
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 25 : The British Museum in London has revised its terminology from “Xizang Autonomous Region” to “Tibetan Autonomous Region” in its ongoing Silk Road exhibition after sustained pressure from Tibetan activists. However, critics argue that the new label also aligns with China’s official designation and fails to acknowledge Tibet’s broader historical and […]
China expels two senior Tibetan officials from party, launches probe
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 25: China has expelled two former senior Tibetan officials from the Communist Party and placed them under investigation for alleged “serious violations of discipline and law,” a vague charge often used in political purges. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission announced the expulsion on February 23, […]