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In continuing crackdown on Tibetans suspected of taking part in peaceful protests, two monks of the Nyitso Zilkar Monastery in Tridu region of eastern Tibet have been sentenced to two years in prison. Sonam Sherab, 45, and Sonam Yignyen, 44

Come November, the Tibetan exile headquarters of Dharamshala in north India will make its debut on the international film festival circuit with the launch of the first ever Dharamshala International Film Festival 2012. Conceptualised by internationally acclaimed filmmakers Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam

In confirmed reports coming out of Tibet, yet another Tibetan has set himself on fire in protest against China’s continued occupation of Tibet.Tamdin Dorjee, 52, set himself on fire around 1:00 pm (local time)

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.