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Voices of Dhamma: Reflections from Third International Buddhist Forum, Republic of Kalmykia
This year's conference, which opened with a powerful message by President Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, involved a diverse array of thematic discussions that highlighted Buddhist Culture, Literature, Art and Architecture, Transcultural perspectives of Buddhism in Asia, Traditional...
Himachal Pradesh’s cold desert biosphere reserve gets UNESCO tag, India count now 13
The decision to include India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in the WNBR was taken at the 37th session of UNESCO’s International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) held in Paris on Saturday
Jammu: Northern Command chief reviews security situation in Leh
Defence experts say the volatile situation in Leh after the September 24 violence could be exploited by China and Pakistan to further their strategic interests
Jammu: Govt mistaken if it thinks arresting Wangchuk will restore peace: UT Cong
Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on Friday and was lodged in Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan
Book decimates Chinese claims on Tibet with meticulous research
A new book challenges China’s propaganda by presenting facts on Tibet’s occupation. The post Book decimates Chinese claims on Tibet with meticulous research appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.
Uttarakhand CM flags off sacred Chhari Yatra
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off the sacred Chhari Yatra from the courtyard of the Adhisthatri Maya Devi… The post Uttarakhand CM flags off sacred Chhari Yatra appeared first...
Mt Everest ‘Rising Dragon’ Ad-stunt mocks China’s environment protection claims
OPINION Shongka* blames China’s double standard in enforcing laws for the now much-criticized ‘Rising Dragon’ fireworks publicity stunt that has created a possibly irreversible environmental mess in Tibetan Himalayas’ Gyantse county. On September 19, 2025, the thin air high...
Tibet fireworks spectacle sparks backlash over toxic fallout
Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx are facing renewed criticism after their Rising Dragon fireworks performance in Tibet left toxic debris scattered across a mountain ridge in Gyangze County, Shigatse. The post Tibet fireworks spectacle sparks...
Sonam Wangchuk arrested under stringent NSA, shifted to Jodhpur jail
Internet services snapped in Leh; prohibitory orders in Kargil; LAB rejects ‘foreign hand’ in violence, demand judicial probe Amid uncertainty over talks, 7 Ladakh leaders may hold pre-HPC meet talks on Sept 29 Arteev Sharma Jammu:...
In solidarity with Himachal disaster: Chandigarh MC slashes rent for Tibetan, Khampa markets by 50%
During the meeting, the committee deliberated on the agenda concerning policy guidelines and terms and conditions for booking of commercial grounds, particularly the two key market locations
"China out of Tibet now": Tibetan activists protest outside UN, call for global support
New York [US], September 27 (ANI): Tibetan activists gathered outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, holding a protest against China and calling for global… The post "China out of Tibet now": Tibetan activists protest outside...
“China out of Tibet now”: Tibetan activists protest outside UN, call for global support
Tibetan activists gathered outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, holding a protest against China and calling for global support for Tibetan independence. The demonstrators raised slogans such as "Free Tibet, China out, China out of...
Arunachal: 9 Tibetan refugee women break barriers in Himalayan road construction
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): High in the rugged Himalayas, where temperatures often dip below -20°C and altitudes soar beyond 15,000 feet, nine Tibetan refugee women… The post Arunachal: 9 Tibetan refugee women break barriers in Himalayan...
Former head of Gelugpa tradition, 104th Gaden Tripa, passes away at 90
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 26: His Eminence the 104th Gaden Tripa, H.E. Dorje Chang Je Tsun Lobsang Tenzin Palzangpo, the former head of the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the yellow sect, passed away at approximately 9:55...
Tenzin Choegyal’s ‘Snow Flower’ nominated for Best World Music Album at 2026 ARIA Awards
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 26: Tibetan-Australian artist Tenzin Choegyal has earned a nomination for Best World Music Album at the 2025 ARIA Music Awards for his collaborative project Snow Flower, the Grammy-nominated musician confirmed following Thursday’s announcement of this year’s...
Tibet pays the price for China’s grandiose shows
A fireworks show in Tibet by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and brand Arc'teryx drew backlash after toxic debris was left behind despite eco-friendly claims. Locals are clearing hazardous waste, sparking criticism of ecological exploitation in Tibet and renewed debate...
Tibet pays the price for China's grandiose shows
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx are under renewed criticism after their much-publicised fireworks display in Tibet left… The post Tibet pays the price for China's grandiose shows appeared...
Punjab special DGP Harpreet Sidhu’s central deputation cut short by year
1992-batch IPS officer Sidhu opted for his parent cadre, Punjab, after the Centre appointed Praveen Kumar from the 1993 batch as ITBP director general.
After Tibet, Xi asserts victory in Uyghur Muslim-dominated Xinjiang to reject rights abuse claims
During his visit, the third in three years, Xi declared that the Communist Party would push its policies to pacify and develop the region and said that Xinjiang's culture can be integrated with that of the Chinese society
Ladakh: Prohibitions under Section 163 of BNSS continue in Leh
Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Prohibitions under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, continue to be imposed in Leh following the September 24 violence on… The post Ladakh: Prohibitions under Section 163 of BNSS continue in...
LG Kavinder Gupta chairs high-level security review in Ladakh, calls for vigilance and unity amid tensions
Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Thursday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Leh to assess the prevailing situation across… The post LG Kavinder Gupta chairs high-level security review in Ladakh,...
5 arrested in connection with ITBP paper leak of January 2021
The examination was conducted on January 10, 2021 for 46,174 candidates across 81 centres in 13 Indian cities. However, the question paper was circulated via WhatsApp before the exam started, said officials.
Australia criticizes China at UN forum for its Dalai Lama succession meddling
(TibetanReview.net, Sep25’25) – Australia has on Sep 23 expressed concern over continuing reports of human rights violations in Tibet including China’s interference in the recognition of reincarnation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the ongoing UN human rights...
Tibetans left to clean up debris despite Chinese artist and Arc’teryx promises of remediation
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 25: Despite apologies and pledges of environmental responsibility, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx are facing renewed backlash after their fireworks spectacle in Tibet left behind toxic debris that is now being...
Fireworks of Occupation: Arc’teryx and Cai Guo-Qiang’s Desecration of Tibet
LETTER TO THE EDITOR (TibetanReview.net, Sep23’25) Last week, the Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx, now owned by Chinese sportswear giant Anta, joined hands with Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang to stage a massive fireworks display in Gyantse, Tibet. The company presented...












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