China's large and mysterious dam project on Brahmaputra is alarming not just India but also expertsChina is building the world's largest hydropower dam, the Motuo Hydropower Station, in Tibet near the Indian border. This project aims to m...
27 Jan, 2025, 11.11 AM IST
China increases military presence and tightens control at Larung Gar Buddhist AcademyChina has deployed 400 military personnel to the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Tibet. New restrictions include a 15-year maximum stay for ...
30 Dec, 2024, 02.31 PM IST
Donald Trump signs Tibet policy to preempt Chinese move on Dalai Lama's successionThe US Senate last week unanimously passed the bill despite China's protest. It authorises assistance to non-governmental organisations in ...
28 Dec, 2020, 01.08 PM IST
Foreigners’ religious practices may be checked under new law in ChinaInterestingly, the Chinese Constitution prohibits religious bodies and affairs from being subject to foreign authority, and proselytizing b...
08 Dec, 2020, 01.16 PM IST
China uses coercion, subterfuge and force to spread its influence across the worldChina's dubious words and promises must be treated with great caution. When core national interests are at stake, nothing is off-limits for...
01 Sep, 2020, 12.38 PM IST
Beijing bars Tibetans from Dalai Lama event, seizes passportsChina's state-run Global Times reported earlier this week that the "renewed" travel restrictions were imposed to battle terrorism and separ...
06 Jan, 2017, 10.12 AM IST
History amid natural beauty: Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh has a culture of its ownThe unique beauty and rich Buddhist heritage of Tawang will soothe your soul and mind.
09 Mar, 2016, 11.22 PM IST
China orders monasteries in Tibet to display Chinese flagChina has ordered all Buddhist monasteries in Tibet to display China's national flag as part of its efforts to maintain social stability in...
09 Apr, 2015, 07.18 PM IST
Sikkim Buddhists want their Karmapa backBuddhist minority want their Karmapa to his seat in Rumtek monastery while the Nepali communities, which form almost half of the populace, ...
09 Apr, 2014, 01.02 PM IST
- US concerned over reports of self-immolation bids in Tibet
The US has voiced concern over reports of new wave of self-immolations in Tibet by Buddhist monks, noting that these events reflect the dee...
10 Jan, 2012, 10.26 AM IST
- China targets India for Buddhist monks' stir in Sichuan
China called off boundary talks with India, after New Delhi refused to prevent the Dalai Lama from addressing a global Buddhist congregatio...
10 Dec, 2011, 11.59 AM IST
- China targets India for Buddhist monks' stir in Sichuan
The Chinese authorities are blaming the Tibetan government-in-exile in India as well as what they call overseas organizations, press and me...
08 Dec, 2011, 12.44 PM IST
- Dalai Lama can be a constructive partner for China: US
US believes that Dalai Lama can be constructive partner for China, particularly as it deals with the challenge of resolving continuing tens...
14 Jul, 2011, 02.46 PM IST
- Karmapa's replies unsatisfactory, to be questioned again: Police
The state police team which interrogated the 17th Karmapa, Ogyene Trinley Dorjee again at Gyuto monastery said that it was not satisfied wi...
30 Jan, 2011, 10.40 PM IST