The ruling Chinese Communist Party has announced a new ideological campaign targeting the country’s intellectuals, particularly those who may not be “patriotic” enough. The campaign is based on remarks by President Xi Jinping on “carrying forward the spirit of patriotic … (...)
By Nathan Vanderklippe, The Globe and Mail It was a place of silence, forced learning and fear. It was called a “transformation centre” hidden in the mountains of far western China, bereft of any obvious sign indicating its purpose. … (...)
The first-ever Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom hosted by the US Department of State is the trending story on our social media sites. The three-day event held from 24 to 26 July, saw leaders from around the world discuss the … (...)
Dharamshala: A joint celebration to thank both the people and the government of Karnataka by its five Tibetan settlements will be held at Bangalore on 10 August. The celebratory occasion will be graced by the presence of His Holiness the … (...)
Ladakh: His Holiness visited the Chushot Yokma Imam Barga Mosque on August 2. The community representative expressed hope for organising a conference of Muslims in Delhi later this year, in light of His Holiness’ advice on maintaining harmony among different … (...)
Authorities in northwestern China’s Qinghai province are demolishing restaurants, shops, and guesthouses set up by Tibetans for tourists near scenic Qinghai Lake, resulting in severe financial hardship for those affected, according to a local source. The destruction began in early … (...)
By Alice Shen, South China Morning Post The Scientists in the United States led by a Chinese geologist have made a discovery that could help explain why the Tibetan plateau is a centre for seismic activity and assist in predicting … (...)
Every first Saturday of the month, as a part of its shout-out campaign, DIIR’s Social Media Desk profiles a civil servant of Central Tibetan Administration. This week we are pleased to profile Karma Dhargyal, Director at India Tibet Coordination Office, … (...)