The charred body of Tamding Thar, an elderly Tibetan in his 50s, who self-immolated earlier today in front of the county's People's Armed Police camp in an apparent protest against the Chinese government in Chentsa, Amdo eastern Tibet. 40 Tibetans have set themselves on fire since 2009, demanding freedom in Tibet and the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama from exile. (Phayul photo/An exiled Tibetan from Chentsa)
Hundreds of Tibetans are seen carrying the body of Tamding Thar, an elderly Tibetan in his 50s, who self-immolated earlier today in an apparent protest against the Chinese government in Chentsa, Amdo eastern Tibet. 40 Tibetans have set themselves on fire since 2009, demanding freedom in Tibet and the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama from exile. (Phayul photo/Ghangri)
Saviour of the day, Tenzin Namdak, the goalkeeper of Phuntsokling FC (Orissa), with two brilliant penalty saves, poses for the shutterbugs. Phuntsokling FC (Orissa) won on penalties 4-1. June 5, 2012. (Phayul Photo/Norbu Wangyal)
His Holiness the Dalai Lama presenting Geshe Lhakdor, Director of the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives with a ‘Certificate of Respect and Appreciation’ on behalf of the Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia for his "extraordinary leadership and coordination." Under the Emory Tibet Science Initiative, a joint collaboration of the Library and the University, the first batch of Tibetan monks and nuns this year completed a first of its kind five-year course in maths, neuroscience, biology and physics. June 3, 2012 at Dharamshala, India. (Phayul photo/Geleck Palsang)
Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama leaves TCV auditorium on the first day of his teaching on Tsongkhapa's In Praise of the Buddha for His Teaching on Dependent Arising (tendrel toepa) and Nagarjuna's Drops of Nourishment for People (kyewo sothik). The Dalai Lama will give a three-day teaching at the request of Tibetan youth, Dharamshala, India, June 1, 2012. (Phayul photo/Norbu Wangyal)
Tenzin Tharchin of Dhondupling FC (Clement Town) celebrates his second goal against Choephelling Sports Club (Miao) during the team's last match on day 5 of GCMGC football tournament in Dharamshala, India. Tharchin netted 2 goals in the dying minutes of the game to take his team through to the quarterfinals. After two matches, Tashi Palkhiel YSC (Pokhara) shared same points (4) with Dhondupling FC (Clement Town) who topped pool A on goal difference. The first two matches, Phakshing (KTM) v/s Team Gwalior and Phuntsokling (Orissa) v/s TDL Sports Club (Bylakuppe) ended in draws. May 30, 2012. (Phayul Photo/Norbu Wangyal)
Players of Varna Club celebrate after scoring a goal against Pune FC during the first match on the second day of the popular Tibetan football tournament, Gyalyum Chemo Gold Cup at Dharamshala. The match resulted in a draw. May 27, 2012 (Phayul photo/Norbu Wangyal)
Indian football icon and former captain, Baichung Bhutia (C), former New Zealand footballer Tim Brown (2nd left) and Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Penpa Tsering (R) pose with the Gyalyum Chemo Memorial Gold Cup at the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the most popular Tibetan football tournament at Dharamshala. The first match was a draw between Dhondupling FC and Tashi Pakhiel YSC while Mudngod FC won their match against Bylakuppe FC. May 26, 2012. (Phayul photo/Norbu Wangyal)
A Tibetan youth identified as Jampa Yeshi in the Indian capital New Delhi set himself on fire at a mass protest rally organised by the Tibetan Youth Congress on March 26, 2012. The present condition of the youth is not known at the time of reporting. (Phayul photo/Norbu Wangyal)
Exile Tibetans and supporters in Dharamshala, north India, hold a candle light vigil in solidarity with the recent self-immolations in Ngaba and Rebkong, Tibet. Since 2009, 30 Tibetans have set their bodies on fire demanding the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama from exile and freedom in Tibet. The vigil was organised by Tibetan Settlement Office (formally known as Tibetan Welfare Office), Dharamshala. March 17, 2012 (Phayul Photo/Norbu Wangyal)
