Recent Tibet News:
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Karma Samdrup, Wrongfully Imprisoned Tibetan Environmentalist, Freed After 15 Years
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Prominent Tibetan environmentalist and philanthropist, Karma Samdrup, has been released after serving a 15-year prison sentence. Detained on January 7, 2010, Karma was sentenced on June 24, 2010, by the Yanqi Hui Autonomous County People’s Court in Xinjiang, a region that has long been a site of tension for Tibetans. His sentence, which was initially…
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Tibetan Youth Whistleblower Sheds Light on Environmental Exploitation in Tibet
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in Tibet newsA brave 29-year-old Tibetan activist has exposed illegal sand and gravel mining in Tsaruma, Kakhog County, as part of a larger pattern of environmental exploitation in Tibet under Chinese rule. His reports highlight the ongoing destruction of the Tsaruma River, which is vital to the Yangtze and Yellow river systems. This incident underscores a broader…
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China Detains Tibetan Teens Over Resistance to State-Run Boarding Schools
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in Tibet newsChinese authorities have forcibly detained four Tibetan students, aged 15 to 18, for refusing to attend state-run boarding schools following the recent closure of the Buddhist primary school at Taktsang Lhamo Kirti Monastery in Dzoge County, according to a report by Radio Free Asia. The detentions come as part of the Chinese government’s broader campaign…
Other Recent News:
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French Museum Reverts to “Tibet” After Protests Over “Xizang” Labeling Mandated by China
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In a significant victory for Tibetan activists, the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in Paris has committed to reverting to the use of “Tibet” instead of “Xizang” in its exhibits. The term “Xizang,” aggressively promoted by the Chinese government as a tool to erase their cultural and linguistic heritage.
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China Reiterates Opposition to Dalai Lama’s International Travels
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in NewsChina has reiterated strong opposition to any country allowing the Dalai Lama to visit under any pretext, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry stated in August this year. This comes after senior officials from the U.S. government met with the Dalai Lama in New York in August, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to advancing the…
Recent People News:
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First Tibetan Female Cricketer in India’s State-Level Competition Shines
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In a landmark achievement for both Tibetan and Indian sports, 19-year-old Jetsun Narbu has become the first Tibetan woman to break into India’s fiercely competitive state-level cricket circuit. Representing the all-women’s Mumbai Cricket Association team, Narbu is not only aiming for a place in India’s national team but is also determined to raise awareness about…
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The First Ever Ranking Tennis Player from Tibet
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Fnu Nidunjianzan (Nyidun Gyaltsen), known popularly as ‘Top,’ a moniker inspired by his sister’s admiration for a South Korean rapper, he has emerged as an inspirational athlete for sports enthusiasts, especially not very well know tennis, for those hailing from the roof of the world, Tibet. He is the first player ever from the region…
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Tibetan Wins the Best Young Scientist Award for 2022
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A Tibetan student has recently been awarded the Best Young Scientist Award for 2022. According to the report by the official news outlet of the Tibetan government in exile, the Tibetan student has been awarded the recognition at the Asian Medical Institute in the city of Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, former Soviet Union Republic.
Recent Opinion Pieces:
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Revive & Restore: The Cause of Tibet & The Faith in Middle-Way Approach
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in OpinionsIn times of being invaded and exiled, reclaiming one’s land and defending one’s independence is a common response that is just, meanwhile defaming the oppressor and resisting the oppression too is a normal reaction that is natural.
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Master of Ancient Tibetan Knowledge in the United States
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in OpinionsDuring a trip to the city of San Francisco, California, it was a rare opportunity for me to experience close and personal interaction with a well-known master of ancient Tibetan knowledge. Despite a busy schedule of online teaching sessions and traditional Tibetan religious practices, Chapur Rinpoche shared profound words of wisdom and a glimpse into…
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Three steps to counter Xi’s evil plans
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in OpinionsTucked away in the laps of the Dauladhar range is the political seat of the Tibetan government in exile and home away from the stolen home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and thousands of other Tibetans in the area. It’s been more than sixty-three monsoons since His Holiness started living in Dharamsala and his…
Recent Review Pieces:
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Self-Death is clouded with Victim Blaming!
The concept of birth, life and death are universal across all living beings regardless of species type, gender, religion, race, ethnicity, class and geography. Every living organism whether humans, animals, even plants goes through these natural phenomena in relation to either one self or others. Even though these concepts are natural, they are viewed very…
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Coronavirus Alert! Mask Pose Dangers for Babies, Toddlers
In this time of global health outbreak, masks have become the new normal in our daily lives. However, mask also pose dangers for babies and toddlers. According to various bodies of health experts, the use of masks on babies and toddler pose serious dangers and many of them recommend not to use face masks on…
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Story of Indian Officer Who Escorted the Dalai Lama to Safety
The brave story of an Indian frontier forces soldier escorting His Holiness the Dalai Lama is published. Rani Singh’s book on Har Mander Singh, now in his nineties is an expectional reading filled with inspiration and heroism. ‘An Officer and His Holiness’ explores the how the Indian force escorted the Dalai Lama across the border…
Recent Tech Reviews:
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Intel believes that new Chinese CPU producers could pose challenge to its position in the next 3 to 5 years.
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in TechnologyIntel is a well-known manufacturer of desktop and laptop processors. You may recognize them from your school’s computers, where their logo is prominently displayed on each machine. It’s possible that when you turn on your laptop, you’ll see this logo with an “Intel Inside” video. They had long dominated the CPU market, and none of…
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All About The Spyware Pegasus
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Pegasus is military-grade spyware developed by the NSO group with the stated goal of supporting national governments and law enforcement in the prevention and investigation of terrorism, criminality, and public safety threats. The NSO Group, based in Herzliya, near Tel Aviv, Israel, was created in 2010 by Niv Carmi, Omri Lavie, and Shalev Hulio as…