Editor TJ
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No-Frisking Privilege at Domestic Airports for His Holiness Affirmed by Home Ministry
Though Robert Vadra’s no-frisking privilege across the country was taken away, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s no-frisking privilege was reaffirmed from the Home Ministry. Though the Home Ministry did not mention any reasons for the continuation of offering the privilege for His Holiness, the reply from ministry stated that they will continue to provide no-frisking…
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US Sanctions $6 Million for Tibetans in Nepal and India for Fiscal Year 2016
The Congressional budget appropriation bill states “Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading, “Economic Support Fund” not less than $6,000,000 shall be made available for programs to promote and preserve Tibetan culture, development, and the resilience of Tibetan communities in India and Nepal, and to assist in the education and development of…
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Miss Universe 2015 Host Announces Wrong Winner on Stage!
Steve announced “The winner of Miss Universe 2015 is… Columbia!” Just after the crowning and while the celebrations were going on, he comes back to say “I have to apologize, the first runner-up is Columbia. The winners of Miss Universe 2015 is Philippines. Miss Philippines please take your first walk as Miss Universe.”
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KFC Opening Soon in Capital of Tibet, Lhasa
Despite citing ‘economically not feasible’ for KFC business in Tibet in 2004, KFC is set to open its first KFC restaurant in Lhasa, capital of Tibet. “The restaurant will incorporate local design elements, provide employment opportunities and support the development of the regional supply chain,” a company representative cited in an interview.
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Tibetan Election 2016: Official Preliminary Results
The Election Commissioner further explained that Sikyong candidates should confirm their candidature between 5 – 24 December 2015 by submitting a letter of confirmation to the Election Commission through the local Election Commission. The letter of confirmation should contain the candidate’s name, age, date of birth, Green book number, brief biography in Tibetan Himalayan font…
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A Review of TED: Tibetan Entrepreneurship Development
TED offers variety of services to help entrepreneurs at various stages of their business. They help you start your business as well as services to already established business to grow. TED also helps you with any legal issues you have with your business. You could be a person aspiring to be an entrepreneur with a…
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When did tolerant India become intolerant?
Indian media today is buzzing around the very question when did tolerant India become intolerant? This question came out to a heated debate recently on every media network when the bollywood superstars, the Khans, Sharukh Khan and Aamir Khan expressed their views about the tolerant India.
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iPhone 6S, iPhone 6 Plus S review
The new 3D Touch, upgraded camera and improved speeds really offer tangible benefits, and combined with a solid upgrade to iOS 9 and the impressive build, Apple’s made a very decent phone.
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Book review: A Home in Tibet by Tsering Wangmo Dhompa
Dhompa’s is to learn and discover the old Tibet and explain the new. And she does it with a sensitivity and keen observation that enlivens and sustains her considerable narrative skill.
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Google Nexus 5 Review
Google Nexus 5 manufactured by LG is a solid smartphone with a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 chipset and 2GB RAM, stormed into the mobile market. It has a 2,300mAh battery and a 5-inch 1080p display while it had debuted with the new version of Android – 4.4 KitKat two years ago. Now the Nexus 5 can…