Dhondup Wangchen, a self-taught Tibetan documentary filmmaker has been named as one of the winners of the Committee to Protect Journalists' 2012 International Press Freedom Awards, an annual recognition of courageous reporting. he jailed Tibetan filmmaker is among four journalists recognised by the global press
Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Dehradun, the capital of Uttrakhand state today from New Delhi. Over the next five days, His Holiness is scheduled to visit Tibetan schools, monasteries, and settlements in the region.
Tibetans and supporters yesterday carried out a protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Brussels demanding an end to the ongoing critical situation inside Tibet.
On the 10th day of the Tibetan Youth Congress led indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi, activists yesterday led a prostration campaign to the United Nations office, appealing for their immediate intervention to end the crisis in Tibet.
Now that His Holiness has devolved all his political powers and the Kalon Tripa is the political leader, the time has come for Tibetan democracy to adapt to the fact that the Kalon Tripa is truly in charge. This includes developing the necessary back-up structures to provide for what is called “Continuity of Government”, or COG.
Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama called the reports of gross human rights violations n Burma “very unfortunate” and said he tried to contact pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese government over the issue.
China’s threats and warring words against Japan saw no signs of mellowing down on Wednesday as the world’s second and third largest economies continued to lock horns over a group of uninhabited islets.
Canadian Member of Parliament Peggy Nash and Senator Consiglio Di Nino joined over 200 Tibetans and supporters in bringing the ‘Flame of Truth’ torch relay to Toronto, Canada, last week.
A Tibetan political prisoner who was released last year from a Chinese prison after serving three years, is reported to be in poor health with multiple health complications.Chime Gonpo, 41 was detained on March 18, 2008 for staging a peaceful protest
Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama took part in an all-faith prayer meet and inaugurated the World Meet for Peace and Harmony in New Delhi, Tuesday. The events were organised to commemorate the 119th year
