Everything you need to know about Tibetan Settlement: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Tibetan Settlement: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday granted Rs.1,000 crore for disaster relief in Uttarakhand and said the death toll in the state due to heavy rains and floods could be higher than the current estimate of 102.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Choices made by individuals affect society at a broader level, observed Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the 17th Karmapa, while stressing that interdependence was a reality and a practical way of looking at the world.
Sydney, June 18 (ANI): The Dalai Lama promoted peace and a pop song during an event in Melbourne.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The already grave situation in Uttarakhand may worsen with more landslides as the hillsides have become weak following incessant rain, the NDRF said Monday.
New Delhi/Dehradun, June 17 (IANS) Eleven people were killed and nearly 50 were reported missing as thousands remain stranded in landslips set off by incessant rain in Uttarakhand, a disaster management official said here Monday.
Dharamsala, June 16 (IANS) Globe-trotting exiled Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama, who is revered as a spiritual guru in the Orient and the West too, will offer followers in Australia pearls of his wisdom free of cost Monday.
Dharamsala, June 14 (IANS) The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Friday appealed to Tibetans to refrain from extreme measures including self-immolation.
Dharamsala, June 14 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has said if it is useful his successor could be a female.
Shimla, June 13 (IANS) Five people, including two women and a child, were killed Thursday when the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a 500-foot-deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh, police said.
Washington, June 13 (ANI): A new study has found a link between geographical elevation and the way language is spoken.
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A top Maoist was killed Saturday in a shootout with the security forces in Chhattisgarh, an official said here.
Dharamshala, June 6 (ANI): Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay has blamed the recent Chinese poultry and mining accidents on poor level of supervision.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Wednesday sought central assistance to strengthen civil and military infrastructure in its areas along the border with China.
Dharamsala, June 4 (ANI): Tibetans' Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) organized an Indo-Tibetan cultural exchange programme in Dharamsala that witnessed the participation of artists from India, Tibet and Nepal.
Dharamsala, June 3 (IANS) More young Indians are annually arriving in this Himalayan hill town to lend their ear to the teachings and and sermons of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, say Tibetans living in exile here.
Dharamsala, May 29 (ANI): Over fifty Tibetan students are undergoing a special leadership programme based on democratic principles and the situation in Tibet in Dharamsala.
London, May 28 (ANI): Sri Lanka will launch inquiry into the role of the media in the death of a Buddhist monk who set himself on fire.
Washington, May 28 (ANI): Current constraints on advertising for alcohol products in movies that adolescents watch are not effective, researchers at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center have found.
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), May 25 (ANI): Police in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, have detained a Tibetan after the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) lodged a formal complaint alleging that he was a Chinese spy.he Department of Security of the Central Tibetan Administration said Penpa Tsering, 33, was a former member of the People's Liberation Army of China, and was hatching a terror plot to poison two Tibetan youths aimed at spreading chaos and terror in the Tibetan community.
Dharamsala, May 23 (IANS) A day after the detention of a Tibetan, suspected to be a Chinese spy, from McLeodganj, the Tibetan government-in-exile Thursday said it was part of a "Chinese espionage and terror plot against Tibetan community in exile".
Dharamsala, May 23 (IANS) Police have arrested a Tibetan, suspected to be a Chinese spy, from McLeodganj, the abode of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, an official said here Thursday.
Dharamsala, May 23 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is all set to reach out to Indians in Hindi.
London, May 22 (IANS) China welcomes "constructive and sensible advice" and suggestions on Tibet's development, Chinese Tibetologists said here.
Dharamsala, May 21 (IANS) A US report said people of Tibet faced severe religious repression and societal discrimination throughout 2012 in China, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said here Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Tibetan organisations are staging protests in different parts of Delhi against the three-day state visit to India of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Kathmandu, May 20 (IANS/EFE) Mexican David Liaño Gonzalez Sunday became the first climber to double summit on Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, in the same season, the climb's organizers said.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Tibetan activists Monday defied security and managed to stage a small protest near the Taj Palace Hotel here where Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is staying, police said.
New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): A group of protesters, including Tibetans in exile, demonstrated against the Chinese premier, Li Keqiang's visit to india amid border tensions between both the countries.
Dharamsala, May 19 (IANS) There were no protests Sunday in this seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang began his India visit.
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), May 18 (ANI): Observing the 18th year of disappearance of their spiritual leader, the 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Cheoki Nyima, scores of exiled Tibetans participated in prayer meetings here on Friday to mark the International Tibet Solidarity Day.
Washington, May 18 (ANI): Researchers from Qinghai University, BGI, and other institutes have provided evidence that some genetic factors may be associated with the Tibetan antelope's adaption to harsh highland environments.
New Delhi/Shimla, May 18 (ANI): Pressing for the demand of release of Tibet's 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Cheoki Nyima, scores of exiled Tibetans and activists held protests in New Delhi and Shimla on Friday.
Dharamsala, May 17 (IANS) "No expectations from (new Chinese Premier) Li Keqiang on resolving the vexed issue of Tibet" was the first reaction of activist and poet Tenzin Tsundue who twice "breached the wall" by unfurling protest banners during the visits of Chinese premiers.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans and monks offered prayers here today on the occasion of the 'International Tibet Solidarity Day' to express solidarity with the self-immolators, who sacrificed their lives for the cause of Tibet.
Dharamsala, May 15 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans offered special prayers in Dharamsala on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.
Dharamsala, May 10 (IANS) A four-member French senate delegation, led by Jean-Francois Humbert, Friday called upon the international community to recognise the non-violent struggle of the people in Tibet.
associate of the Dalai Lama, has been named chancellor of the Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies in Madhya Pradesh, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said Wednesday.
Dharamsala, May 7 (IANS) Tibetan Prime Minister-in-Exile Lobsang Sangay Tuesday appealed to the US to engage China to restart a dialogue on the Tibet issue, even as 117 Tibetans have set themselves on fire in four years.
Washington, May 7 (ANI): Throwing light on the Chinese incursion in Ladakh, the Pentagon today informed the U.S. Congress that tensions remain between India and China on their long border while noting that Beijing's use of force in territorial disputes has varied throughout its history.
New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs.11,000 crore plan to modernise the seven central paramilitary forces, including the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
Dharamsala, May 1 (ANI): Indian and Tibetan students staged a mass rally here on Wednesday to protest against the incursion by the Chinese troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region.
Sikkim (Gangtok), April 27 (ANI): Hollywood actor and Buddhist devotee Richard Gere on Saturday said that he felt elated after visiting monasteries in India and added that following Budhist religion has made him a calmer person.
Sikkim (Gangtok), April 27 (ANI): Hollywood actor and Buddhist devotee Richard Gere on Saturday said that he felt elated after visiting monasteries in India and added that following Budhist religion has made him a calmer person.
Shimla, April 26 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans offered special prayers for the long life and release of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, on his 24th birthday at an event here.
Dharamsala, April 26 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans in Dharamshala took out a candlelight vigil to express solidarity with their compatriots who had recently set themselves on fire to protest against Chinese rule.
Dharamsala, April 26 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans released a documentary film here, hailing the contribution of 10th Panchen Lama, Lobsang Lhundrup Choekyi Gyaltsen.
London, Apr. 25 (ANI): Two Tibetan monks have died after setting themselves on fire in southern China's Sichuan province.
Washington, Apr. 25 (ANI): The Dalai Lama has voiced a progressive view, saying he would be pleased if a woman succeeded him.
London, April 24 (IANS) Amid damning reports showing official Myanmar complicity in ethnically cleansing entire Muslim towns and villages, the world's foremost Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, has condemned the violence that has left hundreds dead and an estimated hundreds of thousands homeless.
Dharamsala, April 21 (IANS) More than 50 years after India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru took the initiative to open schools for Tibetan refugees, the Tibetan administration in exile is now all set to take over the 71 institutions functioning across the country.
Dharamsala, April 20 (IANS) A US report on human rights has documented severe repression and marked deterioration of human rights in Tibet, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said here Saturday.
Dharamsala, April 18 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans living in Dharamshala held a candle light vigil to express solidarity with Tibetans who have self immolated themselves in protest against repressive Chinese rule in Tibet.
Beijing, April 18 (IANS/EFE) A young mother died after setting herself on fire to protest Chinese rule, prompting thousands of people to gather near her home and the monastery where the self-immolation occurred.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Days after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh voiced India's concerns over a dam construction on the Brahmaputra river by China and proposed a joint mechanism during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Beijing is believed to have not shown willingness to move on the issue.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Varun Dhawan's dancing prowess was on full display in his Bollywood debut "Student Of The Year". When he was asked to groove impromptu for an ad recently, he was all for it.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Varun Dhawan's dancing prowess was on full display in his Bollywood debut "Student Of The Year". When he was asked to groove impromptu for an ad recently, he was all for it.
New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): A group of twenty students from Arunachal Pradesh, called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.
New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): A group of twenty students from Arunachal Pradesh called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
Washington, April 14 (ANI): Scientists from Singapore have shown for the first time, that it is possible for core body temperature to be controlled by the brain.
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), April 12 (ANI): A Tibetan tattoo artist and activist Tamding Tseten organized a day long tattoo exhibition here, to highlight China's clampdown on Tibet.
Islamabad, Apr. 12 (ANI): The Dalai Lama has said that Tibetans who have committed suicide in recent weeks are "not crazy" but were taking desperate action to escape Chinese "brutality".
Dharamsala, April 12 (IANS) Moved by the plight of the people of Tibet, 21 US senators have jointly asked Secretary of State John F. Kerry to make Tibet an integral issue when he visits China this week.
Dharamsala, April 11 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has described the people in his homeland as his "boss" and said they were setting themselves afire owing to the desperate situation there.
London, Apr. 3 (ANI): China has released Tibetan political prisoner Jigme Gyatso after 17 years in jail.
Salugara (West Bengal), Mar. 29 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, today hoped for a new era of reconciliation and peace with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), Mar.29 (ANI): Mounting incidents of self immolations as mark of protest against Chinese oppression topped the agenda of lawmakers as the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile wrapped up its budget session here on Thursday.
On Board Air India One, March 28 (IANS) India has sought a mechanism from China to jointly assess the construction projects on the Brahmaputra, across the border, while also feeling reassured that "run-of-the-river" projects there posed no worry for it.
Dharamshala, Mar 26 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile in Dharamshala have urged leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) to stop Beijing's crackdown in the Himalayan region.
Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): A 30-year-old Tibetan woman has set herself on fire in the latest self-immolation protest against China's political and religious oppression.
Dharamsala, March 22 (IANS) A human rights group has expressed concern over China's new surveillance system in the Tibet Autonomous Region, and asked it to dismantle the Orwellian "grid", according to the website of the Central Tibetan Administration.
Dharamsala, March 19 (IANS) Expressing concern over continuing self-immolations in Tibet, the chairman of the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China has urged Beijing to end its "repressive policies", the Central Tibetan Administration said here Tuesday.
Buenos Aires, March 18 (IANS/EFE) YPF, the oil company controlled by the Argentine state following the expropriation of a 51 percent stake in the corporation from Spain's Repsol, has set the goal of achieving energy independence, an objective that could be met in "five or six years", CEO Miguel Galuccio said.
Washington, Mar. 17 (ANI): A Tibetan Buddhist monk set himself on fire inside a western Chinese monastery criticized by authorities, a US-backed broadcaster has said.
Lhasa, March 13 (Xinhua-ANI): Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region will start construction on its first genetic resource bank within the year, regional authorities said Wednesday.
Dharamsala, Mar 13 (ANI): Tibetan women took out a rally protesting against Chinese atrocities in Tibet, while commemorating the 54th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) A Tibetan women's rights group Tuesday started a three-day protest campaign at Jantar Mantar here against the "oppressive" Chinese rule in Tibet.
Dharamsala, March 10 (IANS) A Tibetan man was stopped from immolating himself Sunday in this Himachal Pradesh town where the Dalai Lama has his government-in-exile, police said, adding that the case was first of its kind here.
Dharamsala, March 10 (IANS) A Tibetan man was stopped from immolating himself Sunday in this Himachal Pradesh town where the Dalai Lama has its government-in-exile, police said.
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) About a thousand Indians and Tibetans marched here Sunday seeking freedom for Tibet -- to mark the 54th anniversary of the Dalai Lama's flight to India.
Washington, March 9 (IANS) Nirbhaya, the "Fearless" victim of a gang rape in a Delhi bus, who became the focus of women around India and their fight against gender-based violence, was honoured Friday with a posthumous US "woman of courage" award.
Beijing, March 8 (IANS) Top officials from Tibet pledged Friday to fight against the "Dalai clique" to ensure the stability of the plateau region.
Melbourne, Mar 8 (ANI): A Tibetan poet, who is set to receive an award for courage from the United States, has been denied a passport by the Chinese authorities, which may end her hopes of getting the award.
Dharamsala, March 5 (IANS) Tibetan prime minister in exile Lobsang Sangay Tuesday congratulated Tibetan author and poet Tsering Woeser, the winner of the 2013 International Women of Courage Award of the US State Department.
Dharamsala, March 4 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government has allowed Tibetan prime minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay to use a red beacon atop his official car, an official said here Monday.
Dharamsala. Mar 01 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said that he is saddened by the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
Dharamsala. Mar 01 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said that he is saddened by the resignation of Pope Benedict XVII.
Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Chinese authorities have arrested five Tibetans, mostly Buddhist monks, for persuading three people to set themselves on fire.
Sydney, Feb 26 (ANI): Two Tibetan monks in their early twenties have reportedly set themselves on fire in protest against China's religious and political oppression.
Washington, February 24 (ANI): It is well understood that the collision between India and Eurasia led to the formation of the Tibetan Plateau that has an average elevation of 5 km and a much thickened crust.
London, Feb 21 (ANI): Two young Tibetans have reportedly burned themselves to death in western China.
Dharamsala, Feb. 18 (ANI): Amid media reports of the number of self-immolations reaching 102, thousands of Tibetans and activists on Monday staged a massive rally here to protest against increasing Chinese crackdown on Tibet.
Dharamsala, Feb 14 (IANS) As cases of self-immolation to protest Beijing's "repressive policies" reached 100, the Tibetan administration-in-exile Thursday appealed to the global community to engage China to redress the grievances of the Tibetans.
London, Feb 14 (ANI): A Tibetan man has set himself on fire in Nepal in an apparent protest against China's political and religious suppression in Tibetan areas.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Tuesday again raised the issue of expenditure the state is incurring on the security of Tibetan spiritual leaders, the Dalai Lama and the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje and asked the central government to bear the expense.
Dharamshala, Feb. 11 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile living in Dharamshala held blood signature campaign on Monday to pay homage to self-immolators.
Simla, Feb 11 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile living in Shimla marked their New Year 'Losar' with prayer, the sounding of gongs in wake of a string of self-immolations and protests against Chinese control.
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Over a hundred Indian and Tibetan students from Delhi University (DU) participated in a marathon here Monday to celebrate the beginning of the 100th year of the Tibetan proclamation of independence.
Beijing, Feb 11 (IANS) It's easy to see what the "Tibet independence" myth is all about, China's state-run Xinhua news agency said, criticising commemorations of Tibet's "so called 100th Independence Day".
Dharamsala, Feb 10 (IANS) An eerie silence prevails at McLeodganj near Dharamsala, where thousands of Tibetans and their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, have been living for over half a century, ahead of the sacred Losar festival, beginning Monday.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Tibetan government-in-exile is encouraging Tibetans to have more children in the wake of "identity challenge" faced by the community and is considering giving incentives to couples who go for a third child, their political leader Lobsang Sangay has said.
