Tibet Ranked Least Free Region for Third Consecutive Year in Global Freedom Index
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Tibetan Monk Zega Gyatso Released in Critical Condition, Raises Renewed Concerns Over Treatment of Tibetan Prisoners
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in Tibet newsA recently released report from the Human Rights Desk of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration has raised serious concerns over the condition of Tibetan monk Zega Gyatso, who was released from Chinese detention in a severely weakened state after six months in custody.
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China’s New ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law Condemned by Rights Group as Threat to Tibetan Identity
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in Tibet newsAdvocacy organization Tibet Action Institute (TAI) has strongly condemned the passage of China’s new “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,” warning that the legislation formalizes policies that could accelerate the erasure of Tibetan identity, language, and culture.
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Tibetan Singer Asang Released After Six Months in Detention, Remains Under Tight Surveillance
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in Tibet newsTibetan artist Tsukte, popularly known as Asang, was released on 25 January 2026 after spending nearly six months in detention in Ngaba (Ch: Aba) County, Sichuan Province. Although freed from custody, he remains under strict restrictions that reportedly continue to curtail his fundamental freedoms, including his right to expression, movement, and association. No information has…
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Tibet Ranked Least Free Region for Third Consecutive Year in Global Freedom Index
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in NewsTibet has once again been ranked the least free region in the world, receiving the lowest possible score in the Freedom in the World 2026 report published by Freedom House. For the third consecutive year, Tibet recorded an overall score of 0 out of 100, underscoring what the report describes as an environment of total…
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U.S. Appoints Riley M. Barnes as Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
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in NewsThe United States has designated Riley M. Barnes, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), to concurrently serve as the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, according to a statement released by the United States Department of State.
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Beijing Politicizes Dalai Lama’s Grammy Win, Condemns Award as “Anti-China Manipulation”
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in NewsBeijing 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 audiobook, narration, and storytelling category for Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The…
Recent People News:
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Dalai Lama Earns First Grammy Nomination at 90 for Spoken-Word Album
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has earned his first-ever Grammy nomination at the age of 90, marking a historic moment for Tibetans worldwide. The spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, has been nominated in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards,…
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First Tibetan Female Cricketer in India’s State-Level Competition Shines
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In a landmark achievement for both Tibetan and Indian sports, 19-year-old Jetsun Narbu has become the first Tibetan woman to break into India’s fiercely competitive state-level cricket circuit. Representing the all-women’s Mumbai Cricket Association team, Narbu is not only aiming for a place in India’s national team but is also determined to raise awareness about…
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The First Ever Ranking Tennis Player from Tibet
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Fnu Nidunjianzan (Nyidun Gyaltsen), known popularly as ‘Top,’ a moniker inspired by his sister’s admiration for a South Korean rapper, he has emerged as an inspirational athlete for sports enthusiasts, especially not very well know tennis, for those hailing from the roof of the world, Tibet. He is the first player ever from the region…
Recent Opinion Pieces:
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India’s Untapped Civilizational Power: Why a Buddhist Diplomatic Bloc Matters Now
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in OpinionsIn a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical volatility, trade rivalries, and ideological competition, India possesses a civilizational asset no other Asian power can claim: it is the birthplace of Buddhism. At a time when China is actively shaping narratives, infrastructure, and influence across Asia, India’s most strategic long-term response does not lie in mimicry of…
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The Mirage of Democracy for Exiled Tibetans
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in OpinionsI was born in Bylakuppe, one of the largest Tibetan settlements in southern India. From childhood, I grew up in simple barracks, along muddy roads, and among fields shaped by limited resources. These experiences have deeply influenced how I understand our community and its future.
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama reinstates hope and freedom on his 90th birthday
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in OpinionsHis Holiness Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso, the Great 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet is one of the most beloved and revered spiritual Gurus of the modern world. An ardent messenger of Gautam Buddha’s teachings, His Holiness is one of greatest humanitarian world leaders whose commitment to non-violence and universal harmony has been the strongest…
Recent Review Pieces:
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Self-Death is clouded with Victim Blaming!
The concept of birth, life and death are universal across all living beings regardless of species type, gender, religion, race, ethnicity, class and geography. Every living organism whether humans, animals, even plants goes through these natural phenomena in relation to either one self or others. Even though these concepts are natural, they are viewed very…
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Coronavirus Alert! Mask Pose Dangers for Babies, Toddlers
In this time of global health outbreak, masks have become the new normal in our daily lives. However, mask also pose dangers for babies and toddlers. According to various bodies of health experts, the use of masks on babies and toddler pose serious dangers and many of them recommend not to use face masks on…
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Story of Indian Officer Who Escorted the Dalai Lama to Safety
The brave story of an Indian frontier forces soldier escorting His Holiness the Dalai Lama is published. Rani Singh’s book on Har Mander Singh, now in his nineties is an expectional reading filled with inspiration and heroism. ‘An Officer and His Holiness’ explores the how the Indian force escorted the Dalai Lama across the border…
Recent Tech Reviews:
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Intel believes that new Chinese CPU producers could pose challenge to its position in the next 3 to 5 years.
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in TechnologyIntel is a well-known manufacturer of desktop and laptop processors. You may recognize them from your school’s computers, where their logo is prominently displayed on each machine. It’s possible that when you turn on your laptop, you’ll see this logo with an “Intel Inside” video. They had long dominated the CPU market, and none of…
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How to move WhatsApp Messages From Android to Iphone
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You’ll find yourself in a bit of a bind if you want to go from Android to iPhone. It’s not as simple as it may appear. So, how do you go about doing that? Is it possible to transfer WhatsApp messages from an Android phone to an iPhone? In fact, there are two ways to…
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All About The Spyware Pegasus
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Pegasus is military-grade spyware developed by the NSO group with the stated goal of supporting national governments and law enforcement in the prevention and investigation of terrorism, criminality, and public safety threats. The NSO Group, based in Herzliya, near Tel Aviv, Israel, was created in 2010 by Niv Carmi, Omri Lavie, and Shalev Hulio as…