Saying that it has not recognised Arunachal Pradesh as part of India, China today alleged that "Indian people" crossed the eastern sector of Line of Actual Control in the north-eastern state and not its forces as claimed by New Delhi.
The Sakya Trizin, an eminent Tibetan Buddhist master and head of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism, is visiting Washington, D.C. from July 29 to 30, 2003 to give a series of Buddhist teachings.
Among the most important ingredients seasoning Sikkim are the cultural traditions of neighbouring Tibet. Thick fog flies in fast from the East, dulling the rich colours of Tsuk La-Khang, the Royal Chapel.
Drinking yak-butter tea in the Himalayas is a natural high, writes James Elam. Yak's butter mixed with boiling water and salt. It sounds disgusting, but it's strange how tastes can change at 5000 metres above sea level.
In sharp contrast with the Kalon Tripa’s views, a host of Tibetan outfits is critical of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s assurances to the Chinese and want Indian political parties to put pressure on the central government so that New Delhi’s support for the movement continues.
The United States has, in a new report titled Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2002-2003, charged China with suppressing political, religious, and social groups. A Chinese spokesman responded saying the report was unfounded.
The RSS leadership is now unhappy with the outcome of Prime Minister A.B. Vajpayee's visit to China, particularly with what it sees as a major change in New Delhi's position on Tibet, which has now been described as "part of China."
