President of Kalmykia Kirsan Ilyumzhinov proposed to build a Buddhist stupa in Lhasa to commemorate strong ties that have long existed between Tibet and the Russian Buddhist Republic. The proposal was made during a recent visit of a so-called
The experiences of Manfred Nowak, the UN's Rapporteur on Torture, illustrates just how unwelcome independent investigators are in China. Tibetans are being increasingly excluded
Bharat Tibbat Sahyog Manch (Jammu Chapter) in coordination with India Tibet Coordination Office (ITCO), New Delhi successfully held a day-long seminar on “Tibet’s Freedom–India’s
The situation in Lithang in eastern Tibetan Kardze Province "Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture" ('TAP') still remains tense after Ronggye A'drak's arrest and authorities' long
They are raising money for their monastery, they are building relationships with other faiths and cultures, and they are gently pushing the case for Tibet -- for making it
Ladhaki people in their traditional dress during the long life offering ceremony [Tib: Tenshug] for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Choglamsar, Ladakh on Friday. His Holiness the Dalai Lama's four-day teachings on Lamrim Jhampel Shelung began on August 14 2007. (Photo:Tenzin Choejor, OHHDL)
High levels of air pollution in Beijing could damage the health of many spectators at next years Olympic Games, a leading World Health Organisation expert has warned. The warning
The man, a hairdresser, said he was targeted for having Tibetan clients. He sought protection in Australia after claiming he was tortured by Chinese police, but his application was rejected by the Immigration Department
Tibetan Prime Minister in exile [Tib: Kalon Tripa] Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche today inaugurated a new chapter of Youth Liberation Front of Tibet (YLFT) at Sonepat in India’s
Tourism boom in Tibet: China hopes to attract three million tourists to Tibet by 2020. But there are concerns that these tourists, who will need hotels, restaurants and shops, will destroy Tibet’s unique character. More visitors could lead to ugly developments around major tourist sites and damage to the region’s natural environment. Local officials maintain this will not happen, but bold statements and action are often two different things. (As part of a series from Tibet, the BBC's Michael Bristow has compiled a series of photographs of everyday life in this remote mountain region.) SEE MORE PICTURES
