Tibetan monk detained after WeChat post criticizing Chinese law

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 3: A Tibetan monk was reportedly detained a month ago in the so called Chigdril County, Golok Prefecture, after allegedly criticizing Chinese law on the social media platform WeChat. Research group, Tibet Watch reported that a 26-year-old monk, whose name has been kept confidential for security reasons, was arbitrarily detained on […]

Artist launches collection of 108 visual arts from exile Tibetan artists

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 3: Whiteline Graphics, an initiative by Jamyang Tenzin and his brother Tsering Namgyal, launched the first-ever meticulously curated book titled “108 Exile Tibetan Visual Artists and Their Expression of Universal Responsibility and The Environment.” This unique project celebrated the rich tapestry of Tibetan art and culture in exile. Through this […]

Is integration of Tibetan schools in exile the way forward?

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMHSALA, July 2: Since the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959 and the subsequent flight of Tibetan refugees to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, the provision of shelter and education for Tibetan children has been a pressing concern for the Tibetan government in exile. In these circumstances, schools emerge as pivotal institutions, serving as the […]

‘Tibetan Youth Convention 2024’ underway in Dharamshala

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, July 2: The ‘Tibetan Youth Convention 2024,’ organised by the US based National Democratic Institute (NDI), is currently underway in Dharamshala until July 5. The event has brought together nearly 30 young leaders from 24 youth organisations across India and Nepal. The primary aim of the convention, according to the organisers, […]