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Nehru’s miscalculation: How India lost Tibet’s strategic advantage

While Nehru’s vision of peaceful diplomacy was admirable, it failed to account for the ‘realpolitik’ of international relations. When Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, chose to recognize China’s sovereignty over Tibet in the 1950s, he likely believed he...

Dalai Lama congratulates Mongolia’s new PM, recalls historical twin-brother ties

(TibetanReview.net, Jun14’25) – The Dalai Lama has on Jun 13 congratulated Mongolia’s new Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav, recalling his several visits to the country since 1979 and the uniquely close historical ties the two sides shared. Zandanshatar was appointed...

China’s 7th Tibetan Buddhism Doctrinal Interpretation Seminar included Sinicization experts, party officials

(TibetanReview.net, Jun14’25) – As a part of its continuing campaign for the so-called Sinicization of Tibetan Buddhism, China has kicked off on Jun 12 its 7th Tibetan Buddhism Doctrinal Interpretation Seminar in Tibet’s capital Lhasa. Given its objective, the...

Family and Lawyer Denied Access to Tibetan Prisoner Dorje Tashi

Tibetans fear for Dorje Tashi’s life as China denies his family and lawyer access, violating legal rights and raising concerns of mistreatment in prison.

Was the auctioning of Sir Basil Gould’s papers a sale of Tibet’s history?

(TibetanReview.net, Jun13’25) – A China-suspicion has arisen regarding a mysterious online bidder who paid nearly $19,000 for the private papers of Sir Basil Gould, formerly of the Indian Civil Service, who was the political officer for 10 years in...

Hong Kong bans video game where Tibetans etc could fight to overthrow communist rule

(TibetanReview.net, Jun13’25) – Citing a draconian security law imposed by Beijing, police in Hong Kong – which is supposedly autonomous with democratic freedoms and government system – have warned residents against downloading a mobile game application which gives players...

Tibetan Minister Dolma Gyari Honoured with 2025 'Spirit of Freedom Award'

Dolma Gyari, Security Minister in the 16th Kashag, has been awarded the 2025 "Spirit of Freedom Award" by the Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars (IFCSS), reported the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

Dalai Lama congratulates new Prime Minister of Mongolia

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 13: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Zandanshatar Gombojav on his recent election victory as the Prime Minister of Mongolia. In a letter addressed to the newly elected leader, the...

G7 leaders urged to defend Tibetan religious freedom ahead of Canada Summit

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 13: A global coalition of over 147 Tibet-related rights groups has issued an urgent joint appeal to G7 leaders to take urgent, coordinated action to defend Tibetan religious freedoms, particularly in light of China’s growing...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Congratulates Senator Dean Smith on His Appointment as Australia’s Shadow Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

Dharamshala: On behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people, Sikyong Penpa Tsering offered heartfelt congratulations to Senator Dean Smith on his appointment as the Shadow Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia. In his congratulatory...

Tibet Coalition Urges G7 to Stop China’s Interference in Reincarnation, Human Rights Violations

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 13 June: Ahead of the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, a coalition of over 147 Tibet-related rights groups has urged the G7 governments to call for an end to China’s interference in the selection of...

Dolma Gyari wins 2025 ‘Spirit of Freedom Award’ for promoting Tibetan democracy, resisting Chinese oppression

The Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars (IFCSS) named Dolma Gyari the 2025 "Spirit of Freedom Award" recipient in honour of her services to democratic development and Tibetan struggle in exile.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates the New Prime Minister of Mongolia

– Sourced by dalailama.com Dharamshala: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has written to Zandanshatar Gombojav to congratulate him on his election as Prime Minister of Mongolia. “I was able to visit your country for the first time in...

China’s transnational crackdown targets activists abroad: Article 19 Report

A new report by Article 19 reveals how China targets exiled activists worldwide through digital surveillance, threats, and intimidation, including harassment of their families back home. The report documents cases in 12 countries and urges governments and tech firms...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Congratulates Australian Senator Dean Smith on Appointment as Shadow Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, extended his heartfelt congratulation to Australian Senator Dean Smith on his recent appointment as the Shadow Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Speaker wrote, “On behalf of the...

Through Her Mother’s Ears: Tsering Wangmo Dhompa on Exile, Memory and Tibetan Stories

A trailblazer whose writing spans fluidly between poetry and prose, nonfiction and memoir, Tsering Wangmo Dhompa needs no introduction.  Born in exile and having lived across multiple countries, she is a memory keeper. She says her mother is her...

China gives state funeral to top Tibetan collaborator Ragdi

(TibetanReview.net, Jun12’25) – China has on Jun 12 given state funeral to Ragdi (also written as Raidi), one of top Tibetan collaborators in its occupation rule in Tibet. He topped his career under Chinese rule as a vice chairman...

China denies visitation rights to imprisoned Tibetan businessman Dorjee Tashi for fifth time amid rising concern

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 12: Chinese authorities have once again denied a family visit to imprisoned Tibetan businessman and philanthropist Dorje Tashi, marking the fifth such refusal since his last permitted visitation in 2019. The repeated rejections have raised...

Hong Kong bans ‘secessionist’ mobile game promoting anti-communist content

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 12: Hong Kong authorities have banned a Taiwan-developed mobile game, Reversed Front: Bonfire, accusing it of promoting “secessionist” ideology and encouraging “armed revolution” against the Chinese Communist Party. The unprecedented move marks the first time a...

Tibetan Filmmakers Condemn Kathmandu film festival for Promoting China's Propaganda

Tibetan filmmakers denounce KIMFF for screening Chinese propaganda under “Xizang Panorama,” calling it cultural erasure and a betrayal of Tibetan voices.

Tibetan Community Joins Berlin’s 2025 Carnival of Cultures

Tibetan group debuts at Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures 2025, honoring Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with cultural dances and calls for Tibetan identity preservation.

DYSA Mundgod Wins 30th Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup

DYSA Mundgod wins 30th Gyalyum Chenmo Cup 3–1 in Dharamshala; event pushes for Tibetan–Ladakhi football ties and sets Karnataka for next edition.

Mass Tree Plantation Held at Tenzingang Tibetan Settlement

Tenzingang Tibetan Settlement marks Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with mass tree planting of 5,000 saplings to protect water catchment areas.

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Applauds Work of Library of Tibetan Works and Archives on its 55th Anniversary

Dharamshala: The 55th anniversary of the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) was commemorated at the Sikyong Hall of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala on 11 June 2025. The inaugural event was graced by Chief Guest Sikyong...

Nepali artists condemn Kathmandu int’l film festival organizers’ ‘Xizang’ erasure of Tibetan identity

(TibetanReview.net, Jun11’25) – A group of Nepali artists in the fields of painting, filmmaking and culture has issued a strongly-worded statement on Jun 10, condemning the organizers of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) for helping to spread...