China persists in blocking access to Tibet: US State Department report
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 9: China continues to block US government officials, journalists, and other visitors from entering Tibet, according to the US State Department’s latest annual report on access to the region. The report, released on May 29 and mandated by the 2018 Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act (RATA), marks the seventh consecutive year documenting these […]
ICT urges global action to end China’s crackdown on Tibetans celebrating Dalai Lama’s birthday
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 9: As the 90th birthday of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama approaches on July 6, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), a Washington-based advocacy organization, has issued an urgent call to the international community to pressure the Chinese government to end its repression of Tibetans […]
Beijing-Appointed Panchen Lama pledges to “sinicise” Tibetan buddhism to Xi Jinping
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 7: The Beijing-appointed Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen Norbu, widelt known as “fake Panchen” pledged to support the Chinese Communist Party’s campaign to “sinicise” Tibetan Buddhism during a face-to-face closed door meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday. Norbu, appointed by Beijing as the 11th Panchen Lama in 1995 after the […]
Emory College declares 2025-26 as ‘Year of Compassion’ to honour Dalai Lama’s legacy
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 7: Emory College of Arts and Sciences has officially designated the 2025–2026 academic year as the Year of Compassion, a college-wide initiative dedicated to promoting empathy, ethical engagement, and community-centered education. The announcement coincides with the 90th birthday celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6. As Emory’s Presidential […]
Painting of 14th Dalai Lama at his enthronement fetches £152,800 at Bonhams auction
DHARAMSHALA, June 6: A rare portrait of the 14th Dalai Lama at his enthronement, painted by noted Indian artist Krishna Kanwal was sold for £152,800 at Bonhams on Thursday as part of an auction featuring the Collection and Personal Archive of Sir Basil Gould. The portrait is a centrepiece of Kanwal’s work, capturing the moment […]
Opinion: Remembering a Chinese scholar
J. T. Nubkhang The idea of writing this article occurred to me five months ago, but I couldn’t find the time to organize thoughts and put them into words due to a series of assignments. Then time went by and I forgot the idea completely, till a few days ago I found myself having a […]
Dalai Lama congratulates South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on election victory
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 5: The exiled Tibetan Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Lee Jae-myung on his recent victory in the presidential election of the Republic of Korea. In a letter sent this morning, the Nobel Laureate expressed his admiration and hope for the new leader’s […]
Strengthening global support for Tibet, honouring the Dalai Lama’s legacy among 9th WPCT resolutions
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 4: The 9th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet (WPCT), organized by the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, concluded in Tokyo on Wednesday with the unanimous adoption of six key resolutions honoring the life and legacy of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, ahead of his 90th birthday on July 6, 2025. The resolution highlights […]
‘The spirit of Tibetans in Tibet remains firm like a mountain’ – Dalai Lama’s message to 9th WPCT
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 4: Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has reaffirmed the unwavering spirit of Tibetans inside Tibet, sending a powerful message to the 9th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet which concluded on Wednesday in Tokyo. The message, delivered by Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile during […]
Protest by Tibetan protestors at US-China football match sparks confrontation
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 3: A peaceful demonstration organised by members of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC) Minnesota drew unexpected attention during the USA Women’s National Team’s 3-0 victory over China at a packed stadium in Minnesota, USA, on Saturday. The ‘Free Tibet’ protest, intended to highlight ongoing concerns about China’s policies in Tibet, featured activists […]