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Dalai Lama wins Grammy for audiobook, draws praise in India and Tibetan exile community, China slams honour

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's landmark victory at the Grammy Awards has received widespread acclaim from political leaders in India and the Tibetan community in exile, even as Beijing strongly criticised the honour, portraying it as a politically driven...

VOA, RFA Tibetan Services Set for Resumption as Congress Approves $23M Tibet Aid Package

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 4 Feb: The US has restored Tibet-related foreign assistance under the FY2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act, allocating $23 million for Tibetan cultural, refugee, and institutional support programs despite the Trump administration’s broader push to scale back...

A Year That Was: Reflections on Compassion, Human Rights, and Global Solidarity

– by Tenzin Chemey, 4 February 2026 His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama  The year 2025 marked the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama; the celebration. Ghoton, holds special significance in the Tibetan tradition. Tibetans, friends of Tibet,...

Beijing Politicizes Dalai Lama’s Grammy Win, Condemns Award as “Anti-China Manipulation”

Beijing has lashed out at Dalai Lama’s first-ever Grammy Award, condemning the recognition as “anti-China political manipulation,” despite the absence of any dispute surrounding the award itself. The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader received the Grammy on Sunday in the...

All safeguards followed in Wangchuk case: Govt

Referring to the activist’s speech, the solicitor general said he had stated that Ladakhis could not choose their own representatives while China and Tibet etc have autonomous rights which is highly objectionable. “This is a preventive action so that...

US FY2026 budget preserves crucial Tibet funding

February 3, 2026 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) welcomes the retention of Tibet-related foreign assistance in the fiscal year 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148), which passed both houses of Congress and was signed into law by President...

Chinese man’s D’shala stay without visa raises security concerns

TibetanReview.net, Feb03’26) – Although a person entering a country without a visa and having no linguistic skill defies the persona of a spy, the arrest of a Chinese person in McLeodganj (Dharamshala) on Feb 2 has raises security concerns...

China angry Dalai Lama won a Grammy for his Meditations audiobook

(TibetanReview.net, Feb03’26) – Beijing sees anti-China menace whenever and wherever the name “Dalai Lama” crops up, unless it is one which criticises him. And so, it exploded with anger when the global media reported on his winning on Feb...

Central Tibetan Administration holds first round of democratic, free and fair elections for the Sikyong and the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

February 3, 2026 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) congratulates the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and its Central Election Commission (CEC) on successfully holding democratic, free and fair elections on February 1. In the preliminary election, utilizing one of...

Chinese national detained for illegal stay near Dalai Lama residence in Dharamshala for over four months

Dharamshala: A Chinese national was detained for allegedly living near the residence of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in the high-security McLeod Ganj area of Dharamshala for more than four months without a valid Indian visa, police said on Tuesday.

Leaders congratulate Dalai Lama’s Grammy win as China calls it “anti-China political manipulation”

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 3: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s historic win at the Grammy Awards has drawn widespread praise from political leaders in India and the Tibetan community in exile, even as Beijing strongly condemned...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering meets US lawmakers at Capitol Hill to discuss Dalai Lama’s succession

The discussions also covered ongoing legislative initiatives and issues related to the Dalai Lama's succession, the CTA said. Lawmakers were briefed on the recent Prague Declaration adopted by the Article 18 Alliance, which reaffirms freedom of religion or belief...

Chinese Man With Police Background Detained in McLeod Ganj for Illegal Stay

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 3 Feb: Himachal Pradesh Police on Monday arrested a Chinese national in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala - the residence of the Dalai Lama- for allegedly staying in India without a valid visa. Preliminary investigations suggest that...

China Fumes as Dalai Lama Wins First Grammy at 90, Calls it ‘Anti-China’ Move 

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARMSALA 3 Feb: The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, at 90, has won his first Grammy Award for Best Audiobook, Narration & Storytelling Recording for his audiobook “Meditations: The Reflection of His Holiness the Dalai Lama”,...

When Compassion Is Recognised, Intimidation Fails: A GATPM Statement on the Grammy Award to The Dalai Lama of Tibet

GATPM | 3rd February 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities warmly welcomes the Grammy Award for Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling bestowed upon His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness...

Tibetan Youth Congress condemns China’s criticism over Dalai Lama’s Grammy win

The Tibetan Youth Congress criticised China's reaction to the Dalai Lama's Grammy win, calling it misleading. TYC leaders said the award reflects his global spiritual influence and message of compassion, rejecting claims that he is anti-China or not a...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Continues Tibet Advocacy at Capitol Hill, Calls on Bipartisan Legislators

Washington, D.C.: On 2 February 2026, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, accompanied by staff of the Office of Tibet, Washington, DC, and the International Campaign for Tibet, continued his advocacy efforts on the Hill through meetings with Congressman Jim McGovern, Congressman...

Chinese author refutes PRC narrative, confirms historical independence of Tibet

February 2, 2026 On January 29, 2026, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) participated in an event at the National Endowment for Democracy which launched former City University of Hong Kong Professor Hon-Shiang Lau’s book “Tibet Was Never Part...

Dalai Lama calls his Meditations audiobook Grammy win a recognition of shared universal responsibility

(TibetanReview.net, Feb02’26) – The Dalai Lama has added a new title to his long list of global honours – he is now a Grammy winner. On music world’s biggest night, the 68th Grammy Awards, which took place in Los...

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy for spoken-word album on compassion and peace

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 2: The globally revered Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award on Sunday at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, securing the honour in the category Best Audio Book, Narration...

China slams the Grammys decision to award Dalai Lama, calls the move 'political manipulation'

Beijing on Monday criticised the Dalai Lama’s first Grammy win, describing the music industry award for an audiobook, narration and storytelling as 'a tool for anti-China political manipulation'

Budget 2026: Home Ministry gets ₹2.55 lakh crore; here's department-wise allocation

Union Budget 2026 allocates over ₹2.55 lakh crore to Ministry of Home Affairs, led by Amit Shah, with major funds for Police, CRPF, BSF, Delhi Police, Jammu and Kashmir, and infrastructure.

Tibetan Plateau In Motion: Asia’s Map Could Change Due To Plate Collision

New satellite data shows Tibet’s plates flow like a liquid. India-Eurasia collision pushes eastern Tibet eastward by up to 25 mm per year

Get through winter doldrums or long drives with these top audiobooks

Whether you’re stuck in traffic, grounded by winter weather or tackling chores at home, this year’s must-listen audiobooks offer epic adventures, sharp humor and moving memoirs. Los Angeles… The post Get through winter doldrums or long drives with these...

China criticises Grammy Award for Dalai Lama

China criticized the Grammy Award given to the Dalai Lama, accusing him of using it for anti-China activities and separatist goals. China views him as a political exile disguised as a religious figure. The Dalai Lama expressed gratitude and...