Radhanath Sikdar reported his findings to Andrew Scott Waugh, who named the peak after Everest, despite Everest himself opposing the idea, 4 years after the height was calculated

China said India should be aware that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation and succession is an "inherently internal affair of China, brooking no interference of any external forces"

Khandu emphasizes the dam's danger over military threats in an interview with a leading news agency.

The flood was caused by heavy rainfall on the Chinese side and hit the border area early Tuesday morning, causing significant damage to infrastructure in Timure, Nepal.

Many tribes in Assam, Arunachal and Northeast India use more than 800 herbal plants for wound healing, many of which are scientifically proven to have skin-repairing properties

China objected to India extending greetings to the Dalai Lama and accused the country of meddling in its internal affairs, after India affirmed its commitment to religious freedom.

Central Tibetan Administration president Penpa Tsering said the question of reincarnation, however, feels premature as His Holiness has said he will live for another 20 to 25 years

US State Department extended birthday wishes to the Dalai Lama and said that America supports the efforts to preserve Tibetans' ability to freely choose their religious leaders.

Warm wishes poured in from leaders and followers of Dalai Lama as the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists turned 90 on July 6.

Tensions rise as China urges India to tread carefully on Tibet issues following remarks by Indian minister Kiran Rijiju about the Dalai Lama's reincarnation. The Dalai Lama asserts that only his office can recognize his successor, countering Chinese influence...