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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Tibet - Caught on Camera

China's repression in Tibet under global spotlight as Tibetan leader rallies democratic support in Berlin

Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering warns that China's assimilation policies in Tibet threaten democratic values. He met with German lawmakers, detailing China's restrictions on Tibetan freedoms. Tsering also called for cooperation among groups facing pressure from China. He raised concerns about environmental damage from a planned hydropower project on the Yarlung…

The Economic Times

Indian envoy to China visits Tibet to review arrangements for Kailash Manasarovar pilgrims

Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami visited Tibet to review arrangements for Indian pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. This marks his first visit to the region since assuming office. The yatra, which resumed last year after a five-year suspension due to the pandemic and border tensions, is set to…

The Economic Times

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China is building some of the world’s largest solar farms on the Tibetan Plateau, where nomadic people have grazed herds of animals for millennia.

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China finds 99.9% pure quartz in Tibet that could reshape the global chip supply chain

In a discovery that could have significant consequences for the global semiconductor and clean energy supply chain, Chinese researchers have identified a major new source of high-purity quartz in Tibet, one that can be refined to a silica content exceeding 99.995 per cent. The find comes at a critical time:…

The Times of India

Mount Everest records busiest season ever as 1,000 climbers reach summit

This season, climbers attempted the 8,849-metre peak from the Nepal side after China closed the northern route through Tibet

The Independent UK

Dalai Lama attends swearing‑in of Tibetan government‑in‑exile in India

Penpa Tsering, the head of Tibet’s government‑in‑exile, was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dharamshala, India, attended by the Dalai Lama.

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Penpa Tsering sworn in for a second term to lead Tibet’s government-in-exile

Penpa Tsering has been sworn in for a second term as the president of Tibet’s government-in-exile based in India

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Tibet-in-exile government leader sworn in

The spiritual leader of Tibetans in exile, the Dalai Lama, attended the swearing-in ceremony for Penpa Tsering's second term as the elected government's leader. The Central Tibetan Administration, based in India, functions as a representative body for an estimated 150,000 Tibetans living in exile worldwide.

The Economic Times

'Traffic jam on Mount Everest': Think Manali is crowded? World’s highest peak just saw record 274 climbers reaching summit in one single day

A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side on Wednesday, marking the highest number of single-day ascents ever recorded from Nepal. The surge came as Chinese authorities reportedly did not issue climbing permits for the Tibetan side this season. Despite ongoing concerns about overcrowding…

The Economic Times

How Ganga Came to Earth: Bhagirath, Shiva & Divine Balance

The descent of Maa Ganga, in Hindu, tradition is considered to be one of the most powerful legends that symbolises divine mercy and the maintenance of cosmic balance due to God’s blessings. Hindu Puranas point out that river Ganga used to flow only in heaven. The Goddess’ arrival on earth…

Times Life

Akshardham 108-Foot Statue: Divine Story of Neelkanth Varni

Did you know that the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi holds a Guinness World Record for being the Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple in the world? Bhagwan Swaminarayan is worshipped as the Parabrahma or the supreme deity at this temple. In fact, we are able to see a 108-foot-tall statue…

Times Life

China ‘secretly sentences’ Tibetan monk to 7 years, raises rights concerns

A Tibetan monk detained in Lhasa in 2021 was secretly sentenced to seven years in prison by Chinese authorities, according to a report by Tibet Times (TT), cited by ANI, raising fresh concerns over alleged rights violations in Tibet.

The Times of India

Tendzin Choegyal Taklha obituary

The younger brother of the Dalai Lama who became a trusted confidant for the Tibetan spiritual leader

The Guardian - UK

Best Small Dog Breeds for Apartment Living

Small dog breeds shine in apartments as they adapt easily to limited space and require far less exercise than larger dogs. Their calm temperaments, reduced barking, and contentment with short daily walks or indoor games make them neighbor friendly. Match them to your lifestyle low energy options for busy schedules…

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5 Places Outside India Where Shiva Is Both Divine and Dangerous

There are moments when Nothing outside has changed, yet everything feels different. You start questioning things you once accepted. You feel restless in places that once felt like home. It’s unsettling. But what if that discomfort is not something to fix… but something to listen to? Across the world, there…

The Times of India

China accused of torture and cover-up after Tibetan monk dies in custody

A young Tibetan monk's death in custody under suspicious circumstances has sparked outrage, with rights groups alleging torture and Chinese authorities accused of a cover-up. Samten's death, officially attributed to sudden illness, follows a crackdown on monasteries, including expulsions of young monks and raids to remove Dalai Lama images.

The Conversation

‘The Tibetan Book of the Dead’ is actually not just about death

You’ve seen it in bookstores – the metallic turquoise spine peeking out from the shelf under “Eastern Religions.” Or, perhaps, another of its more understated editions rendered in muted tones. It is “The Tibetan Book of the Dead,” arguably the most well-known Tibetan Buddhist text outside Tibet.

The Guardian - UK

China’s rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law

New legislation will require schools to use Mandarin by default, taking priority over minority ethnic languages such as Tibetan, Uyghur and Mongolian

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The Last of Earth by Deepa Anappara review – into Tibet’s ‘Forbidden Kingdom’

The follow-up to Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line explores the history of colonial exploration through a perilous 19th-century odyssey

Times Life

7 Places Outside India Mentioned in the Mahabharata That Will Surprise You

“यदिहास्ति तदन्यत्र, यन्नेहास्ति न तत् क्वचित्।” Whatever is found here may be found elsewhere. What is not found here is nowhere else. When most of us think about the Mahabharata, we imagine Hastinapur, Kurukshetra, and the banks of the Ganga. We picture royal courts, forest exile, and the great war…

LiveScience

Vanishing lakes in Tibet may have triggered earthquakes by awakening faults in Earth's crust

Shrinking lakes in Tibet likely woke up long-dormant tectonic faults, a new study finds. The findings strengthen the link between climate change and earthquakes

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: student poverty, kids and social media, a French woman in Tibet

Community meals for students in France, who are increasingly facing hardship. Kids react to France's proposed social media ban for the under-15s. And the French explorer who became the first Western woman to travel to deepest Tibet.

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Why Millions Feel Drawn to the Panch Kailash Yatra on Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri 2026 is more than a night of fasting and prayers. For countless devotees, it awakens an inner calling to move closer to Lord Shiva himself. Based on lived pilgrim experiences and ancient belief, the Himalayas are seen as a living spiritual space where Shiva’s presence is deeply felt.…

The Independent UK

Dalai Lama expresses ‘gratitude’ for first Grammy as award angers China

The 90-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader says first Grammy award is ‘recognition of shared responsibility’

The Times of India

‘Not a religious person’: China firmly opposes Grammy award to Dalai Lama

China on Monday criticised the Grammy Award conferred on the Dalai Lama, stating that it “firmly opposes” the Tibetan spiritual leader using the international recognition to carry out what it described as “anti-China activities.”

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