We have to formalise our ties with governments: Sikyong Penpa Tsering on Tibet’s political future, global outreachSikyong Penpa Tsering discusses the Tibetan government-in-exile's efforts to maintain its community and international relationships after t...
06 Jul, 2025, 08.55 AM IST
India changes teaching in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries to counter ChinaIndia is set to introduce a unified curriculum in Buddhist monasteries near the Chinese border, aiming to strengthen national identity and ...
08 Apr, 2025, 12.27 PM IST
"Refugees know India is safe country for minorities": Union Minister Kiren RijijuUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused opposition parties of defaming the country and claimed there is a campaign to project that minoriti...
13 Aug, 2024, 08.10 AM IST
Exempt Tibetans from JNU fee hike: Dalai LamaThe letter, dated November 27, has sought an “urgent intervention” of the ministries of external affairs and HRD, requesting that a Tibetan...
03 Dec, 2019, 10.04 AM IST
With steep fee hike, Jawaharlal Nehru University leaves many foreign students out in the coldUnder JNU's new fee policy for International students, there has been a 100 per cent rise for the in-absentia category.
18 Jul, 2019, 05.55 PM IST
If India takes the lead in ethical and moral education, China will follow: Dalai LamaThe Chinese government must respect Tibetan culture and the Tibetan language, said Dalai Lama.
07 Dec, 2017, 10.47 AM IST
HP Elections: There is no anti-incumbency, but BJP's campaign could tilt the balance in its favourBJP has overwhelmingly more firepower than Congress in HP and that was visible in the number of public rallies, party flags and in media ad...
12 Nov, 2017, 09.54 AM IST
Government's flip-flop leaves Chakma and Hajong refugees on wings of hopeGovernment’s flip-flop on granting citizenship to Chakma and Hajong refugees in Arunachal means the SC order backing the tribes may not be ...
24 Sep, 2017, 12.01 AM IST
Congressional committee moves to restore US aid for TibetTrump administration had cut the US aid to Tibet to zero, resulting in a huge disappointment to the large Tibetan community around the worl...
20 Jul, 2017, 03.29 PM IST
Donald Trump administration proposes zero aid to Tibetans, reverses US policyThe State Department, which sent the detailed proposal to the Congress as part of Trump's maiden annual budget, described the move as one o...
26 May, 2017, 01.29 PM IST
Call me a dog, but not a Pakistani: Baloch refugeeThe story of Mazdak is similar to thousands of Baloch who have sought asylum in different parts of the world after being hounded by the Pak...
20 Aug, 2016, 06.17 AM IST
Why government's bid to welcome refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh & Afghanistan is easier said than doneThe Narendra Modi government may have declared policy to welcome refugees but their relatives waiting for them in India do have much faith ...
23 Aug, 2015, 03.44 AM IST
Not a degree of freedom for Tibetans within China: US diplomat Sarah SewallSarah Sewall said US govt has spent an enormous amount of its resources & energy seeking to support Tibetans, in particular refugees.
26 Nov, 2014, 12.27 PM IST
Dalai Lama calls for dialogues to solve problems of violenceTry to solve local problems keeping in mind solutions to global problems", the Dalai Lama said while delivering the First LBS Founders' Com...
02 Feb, 2014, 03.26 PM IST
Snowden case: Why experts & activists disagree with govt's decision to deny asylumExperts point out that the problem lies in the fact that India refused to ratify the 1951 Refugee Convention, which set up a framework on a...
07 Jul, 2013, 01.15 PM IST
- USAID to give $2mn to support Tibetan settlements
US soon will announce another $ 2 mn to support Tibetan settlements in India, Nepal and Bhutan, a Obama Administration official has said.
14 Jul, 2011, 03.38 PM IST
- Indian govt little over-cautious: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said the Indian government was a "little over-cautious" on the Tibet issue but the Tibetan refugees her...
27 Mar, 2008, 09.16 AM IST