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Book Review: China’s Colonial Games in Tibet

By Nava Thakuria China may be diplomatically recognised as a neighbour by the Union  government in New Delhi, but for many Indians, it’s nothing but an aggressor which occupied the sacred land of Tibet seven decades back to come...

Tibetan Parliamentarians Meet J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Tibetan parliamentarians raised a Srinagar settlement land grievance with J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who pledged to seek a resolution.

Chinese Tibetologists’ task to sell propaganda narratives on Tibet underlined

(TibetanReview.net, Jun23’26) – China claims that Tibet has been an integral part of it since ancient times and the Tibetan culture in all its aspects – religion, medicine. performing arts, and so forth – are parts or aspects of...

Penning a book on China’s colonial games in Tibet

BOOK REVIEW Compiling nearly 60 essays and presentations by 39 leading experts on Tibet and China, which were discussed in over 30 international webinars over 2020-23, Vijay Kranti’s “China’s Colonial Games in Tibet” is a useful work for all...

Video: Truck Falls In River After Bridge Collapses In Himachal, Driver Safe

The incident occurred between Reckong and Tapri on National Highway 5 (Old Hindustan-Tibet Road) near Urni Dhank when the truck was passing the bridge.

Defend Tibetan Identity: Join the Peaceful London Protest Against the PRC’s Ethnic Unity Law – 1 July 2026

London, 23 June 2026 | GATPM Tibetans, friends and supporters of Tibet, as well as all who stand for human rights and fundamental freedoms, are invited to join a peaceful protest outside the Embassy of the People’s Republic of...

Tokyo hosts exhibition highlighting Tibet’s refugee crisis, cultural identity on World Refugee Day

Held at the Bunkyo Civic Centre, the exhibition focused on the life and teachings of Dalai Lama while drawing attention to the Tibetan refugee experience and the broader issue of preserving Tibetan identity in exile.

Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang Highlights Tibet’s Global Significance in Meeting with U.S. Embassy Delegation

Dharamshala: Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile met with Mike Cramer and Radharani Thakuria of the Political Section at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi in the Speaker’s Chamber at the Parliamentary Secretariat on the morning of...

US lawmakers introduce bills to cut federal funding to universities linked to CCP 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 22: U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislative package aimed at preventing American universities from receiving federal funding if they maintain branch campuses in adversarial countries or accept research funding from foreign governments for sensitive...

Exiled Tibetans urge BRICS leaders to look into the international laws, discuss human rights situation in Tibet

Tibetan leaders in exile have urged the government of India and the BRICS countries to discuss the issue of Tibet as New Delhi hosts the BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting on 22-23 June 2026.

UNHRC commissioner warns China’s ethnic unity law threatens minority identities

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has raised serious concerns over China's treatment of ethnic minorities, warning that a newly adopted law could further erode the cultural, linguistic and religious rights of communities in Tibet, Xinjiang...

Fuel, food, and dependency: India’s quiet leverage over Nepal’s daily economy

Geography rarely makes headlines, but in the Himalayas it quietly decides the price of a cooking-gas cylinder, the length of a fuel queue, and sometimes the fate of… The post Fuel, food, and dependency: India’s quiet leverage over Nepal’s...

Obituary: Central Tibetan Administration Mourns the Demise of Former Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioner Ngawang Phelgyal Gyechen

Dharamshala: The leadership and staff of the Central Tibetan Administration held a prayer service this afternoon at the Sikyong Hall to mourn the demise of former Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioner Ngawang Phelgyal Gyechen, who passed away on 21 June...

Thupten Tsering Assumes Charge as the New Secretary of Department of Finance

Dharamshala: Secretary Thupten Tsering has officially taken over as Secretary of the Department of Finance, Central Tibetan Administration, after serving as Additional Secretary of the Department of Home and Director of Men-tsee-khang. To mark the transition, a formal handover...

Additional Secretary Tsering Youdon Assumes Charge as the Acting Secretary of Department of Home

Dharamshala: Additional Secretary Tsering Youdon has formally assumed charge as the Acting Secretary of the Department of Home, Central Tibetan Administration. A formal charge handover ceremony was held at the Department of Home to mark the transition of responsibilities....

Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo Inaugurates New Office of the Tibetan Local Justice Commission in Ladakh

Dharamshala: On 16 June 2026, at around 1:00 PM, the Chief Justice Commissioner of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission, Yeshi Wangmo, arrived at Ladakh Airport. She was welcomed by the Local Tibetan Justice Commissioner, the Chairman and Vice Chairman...

TYC Opposes Wang Yi’s BRICS Visit, Raises Tibet Issue

TYC opposed Wang Yi’s BRICS visit to Delhi, criticized China’s Tibet policies and linked the India-China border dispute to Tibet.

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Addresses New York and New Jersey Tibetan Community, Emphasises Unity and Cultural Preservation

New York: Following his successful official engagements in Washington, D.C., Sikyong Penpa Tsering met with members of the Tibetan communities of New York and New Jersey and attended a Ghoton celebration at the Danang Tibetan Cultural School. Addressing the...

From Ama Drime to Artificial Intelligence: Tibet’s High-Purity Quartz Discovery and the New Global Resource Frontier

OPINION Tenzin Jigmey* makes the point that while the recent discovery of potentially vast reserves of rare top quality quartz from southern Tibet is great news for modern digital and clean energy technologies in diverse fields of great importance,...

India raises its guard as China accelerates building of world’s largest, potentially most dangerous hydropower dam in Tibet

(TibetanReview.net, Jun20’26) – India is monitoring with high alarm the site in Tibet where satellite imagery and intelligence inputs reveal a sharp acceleration in China’s construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam in a seismically active area on the...

TYC condemns Chinese FM Wang Yi’s visit to BRICS meeting in Delhi

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 21: The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest pro-independence Tibetan organization in exile, on Sunday strongly condemned the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India, asserting that Beijing cannot project itself as a...

Top 10 Romantic Mountain Destinations for Couples in India: Offbeat Himalayan Retreats Perfect for Lovebirds; From Jibhi, Kalpa and Kanatal to Mechuka...

Looking for a romantic mountain getaway away from the crowds? Check these top 10 offbeat hill destinations in India, including Jibhi, Kalpa, Munsiyari and Mechuka, with travel details from Delhi. The post Top 10 Romantic Mountain Destinations for Couples...

Best Summer Getaways Near Delhi: 10 Cool Escapes to Beat the Heat

Whether you plan your vacation with your family, a romantic trip with your partner, or alone, here is a list of the best summer destinations in the vicinity of Delhi for you. The post Best Summer Getaways Near Delhi:...

Leh Ramps Up Preparations for Dalai Lama’s June 28 Visit

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will visit Ladakh on June 28 as Leh prepares security, medical services and his 91st birthday events.