In 2002, China began building the South-to-North Water Diversion Project to carry Yangtze water north; it now reportedly serves 185 million people, but displaced at least 330,000China's extensive water diversion project moves vast amounts of water hundreds of miles. This infrastructure now benefits over 185 million ...
At about 11,000 feet, a Tibetan Plateau solar farm still used for sheep grazing made nearby soil freeze earlier and thaw laterA solar farm in Tibet has unexpectedly made the ground colder. Researchers found the soil beneath panels stayed frozen for fifty extra days...
China sets up high-altitude drone hub in Tibet to boost border operationsChina launched a drone research center near Mount Everest in Tibet. This facility will develop unmanned aerial vehicles for high-altitude o...
India-China border trade via Lipulekh to start from Aug 1, China allows 20 traders to cross borderBorder trade between India and China via Lipulekh Pass will resume on August 1. Twenty Indian traders will visit Purang to check preparedne...
Tibetan Proverb of the Day: “It is better to live for one day as a tiger than to… — Life lessons on courage, resilience, purpose, determination and why life begins at the end of your comfort zoneTibetan Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “It is better to live for one day as a tiger than to live for a thousand years as a sh...
Quote of the day by the Dalai Lama: 'Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful...' - The timeless wisdom behind accepting what wasn't meant for youQuote of the day by the Dalai Lama: The Dalai Lama, born Lhamo Thondup, became the 14th spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. He fled Tibet...
Glaciers were found moving across the Himalayas from space; scientists just uncovered a 58,500-year-old collapse hiding in the same mountainsSpace images reveal Himalayan glaciers flowing downhill, a dynamic process previously unseen. These ice masses feed vital rivers relied upo...
Chinese geologists question safety of Brahmaputra Mega-Dam in Tibet being built over active seismic fault lineIn a startling revelation, geologists from China have identified an active fault line beneath the Brahmaputra hydropower project, prompting...
130-ft Buddha statue, Kanchenjunga views, sprawling tea estates: Just 60 km from Gangtok, this offbeat destination promises a peaceful escapeRavangla, located about 60 kms away from Gangtok, offers a peaceful escape in South Sikkim's northeastern peaks. This sanctuary provides st...
Who are Denisovans, or 'Dragon Man', whose face has finally been discovered after 400,000 years with the help of dental plaqueScientists have linked Denisovan DNA to the "Dragon Man" skull, giving ancient relatives a physical form. Fossils found across Asia suggest...
Don't support Tibetan independence: China to USChina urged the United States to honor its commitment recognizing Tibet as part of China. Beijing stated that Tibet-related issues are pure...
Quote of the Day by Richard Gere: “It takes a lifetime to know about yourself. Very few people get there..."- Inspiring lessons on self-awareness, mindfulness, and why understanding yourself is life's greatest achievement by the Runaway Bride actor, recognized as one of Hollywood's most bankable leading menRichard Gere emphasizes self-awareness as a lifelong pursuit, not a destination. True self-knowledge requires deep reflection and honest in...
The Best Advice for Life by Dalai Lama: 'No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is...'- Why holding on to hope is the greatest strength in difficult timesDalai Lama's life underscores that while pain and loss are inevitable, surrendering hope is the true disaster. His journey from Tibet's spi...
China's grasslands hit a drought threshold where stable perennial plants collapse, and fast-growing annual species take over, scientists foundA groundbreaking study in China's Inner Mongolia reveals a surprising 'tipping point' in grasslands. As drought intensifies, plant communit...
Mahakala in Baghdad: How Buddhism and Tantra reshaped Islamic thoughtA compelling historical transformation uncovers the distinctions between early Muslim rulers, known as Sultans, and the Mughal Badshahs tha...
Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN headquartersTragedy struck outside the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday as a man self-immolated and later died from his injuries. The incident o...
Lying frozen on Mount Everest for nearly 30 years, wearing 'Green Boots', one man's body is now at the center of a risky mission undertaken by IndiaAfter nearly three decades, the identity of Everest's iconic 'Green Boots' has been confirmed as Dorje Morup, an Indian climber lost in the...