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Fifty years after India shut its consulate in Lhasa, following the 1962 border war between the two nations, New Delhi has sought to re-open its consulate in Tibet’s ancient capital city.

As the fiery wave of self-immolation continues to spread inside Tibet, the Dharamshala based Central Tibetan Administration in a release yesterday evening expressed grave concern over the ongoing critical situation inside Tibet.

The National Democratic Party of Tibet elected a new team of executive members yesterday at the final day of its three-day 6th National Convention held in Dharamshala.

Various sources in exile as well the Chinese official news agencies are now confirming earlier reports of a twin self-immolation protest in Tibet’s capital Lhasa yesterday.

Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama returned to his exile home of Dharamshala today in the morning to a grand reception. More than three thousand Tibetans, Indians and foreign tourists lined up the streets

Phayul is receiving unconfirmed reports of a self-immolation protest in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital city today. Although Phayul as of now cannot independently confirm the reports, but sources have told us that at least one Tibetan youngster set himself on fire

Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressed a rally of over 10,000 people in Vienna Saturday afternoon. He was joined on the stage at Vienna's historic Heldenplatz (Heroe’s Square) by Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay.

Indian football icon and former captain, Baichung Bhutia kicked off the 18th Gyalyum Chemo Memorial Gold Cup yesterday afternoon in the exile Tibetan headquarters of Dharamshala

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)

Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama met Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann today in Vienna. Chancellor Faymann had earlier called the meeting "a clear political signal for human rights, non-violence and dialogue