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A new report by the United States Congress has stated that the increasing use of repressive measures by the Chinese government and the failure of the stalled Sino-Tibet dialogue process have been concurrent with the demands of the growing number of Tibetan self-immolations.

Five girls from the Himalayan region are vying for the maiden ‘Miss Himalaya Pageant: for peace and environment’ to be held from October 12-13 in Dharamshala, on the foothills of the mighty Himalayas. Director of the beauty pageant, Lobsang Wangyal, who has for the past many years organised the ‘Miss Tibet’ contests

In a unique show of support for the Tibetan cause, more than 50 cities and towns in France have formally adopted villages and towns inside Tibet as sister cities. The initiative launched by local Tibet support groups in France is aimed at “preserving the rich cultural heritage of Tibet” and to bring international concern

Hundreds of Tibetans and supporters, including the Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioners, Kalons, Parliamentarians and school students attended a prayer service held at the Tsug-la Khang, the main temple in Dharamshala, Wednesday. The special prayer service was held in honour of Sangay Gyatso, 27,

A Tibetan man has been reportedly murdered by Chinese security officials after they found out that he had attempted to set himself on fire in a protest against China’s continued occupation of Tibet. Dorjee Rabten, 57, was murdered by Chinese officials on August 23

The Tibetan ‘Flame of Truth,’ on its journey across the world, calling for an end to the ongoing crisis inside Tibet, is continuing its campaign in different cities. In India, the torch relay brought its message of solidarity with the

In one of the rare voices from behind the veil of China’s military lockdown in Tibet, a Tibetan woman has told an undercover international news reporter that Tibetans have no rights and are beaten to death for speaking the truth.

In one of the rare voices from behind the veil of China’s military lockdown in Tibet, a Tibetan woman has told an undercover international news reporter that Tibetans have no rights and are beaten to death for speaking the truth.

The situation in Tsoe region of Kanlho, eastern Tibet is being described as tense following the self-immolation protest of Sangay Gyatso on October 6. Exile sources with contacts in the region have told Phayul that the entire region is

In what is being termed as a “historic change” to the age old Geluk Gyuktoe Chenmo (Gelukpa University Examination), science studies have been introduced in the highest examinations conducted by the Gelukpa University. Monks studying in the final four years of the regular monastic study programme and the first two years of the Geshe Lharampa