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Freedom Trail Trek Retracing Dalai Lama's 1959 Escape Concludes in Tawang

The second edition of the Freedom Trail trek in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, has just concluded, retracing the Dalai Lama's historic 1959 escape into India.

No evidence of Food poisoning by guides in Nepal’s fake Mt Everest rescue racket

(TibetanReview.net, Apr06’26) – While 32 people face charges for a $20 million fraud in the widely reported multi-year fake Mt Everest rescue scandal, authorities have clarified that there is “no evidence” that guides intentionally poisoned clients to engineer altitude...

Delhi gov’t to phase out Chinese CCTV cameras due to security concerns

(TibetanReview.net, Apr06’26) – Following central government guidelines citing security and data privacy concerns, the government of Delhi is to replace over 140,000 Chinese-made CCTV cameras, reported economictimes.com Apr 2. More than half of Delhi’s CCTV surveillance network comprises Chinese-origin...

31st GCM Gold Cup kicks off in Kollegal with 12 teams

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 6: The 31st Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup (GCMGC), the premier sporting event of the Tibetan exile community, kicked off on Sunday at the Dhondenling Tibetan settlement in Kollegal, Karnataka, India and will run from...

Nepal International Film Festival faces backlash over Chinese propaganda segment “Xizang Panorama”

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 6: The Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF), held from April 3 to 5 in Kathmandu, has come under intense scrutiny for featuring a controversial segment titled “Xizang Panorama.” The festival, organised in collaboration with the...

Black Hat March | Day 7 : From Mandi to Sundernagar

Day 7 of the Black Hat March began early at 5:00 AM, as usual. However, unlike other days, it commenced with the solemn chanting of Mani prayers in remembrance of the late Ngari Rinpoche Tenzin Choegyal, marking the 49th...

Must-Read Books: 10 Best Travel Books for Your Next Long-Haul Flight | Top Books Every Reader Should Explore

Travel books such as Eat, Pray, Love, Into the Wild, and The Art of Travel continue to inspire readers with stories of exploration, self-discovery, and cultural encounters. From classic road narratives to modern travel memoirs, these books are ideal...

Upper Mustang residents push for full opening for tourism

(TibetanReview.net, Apr05’26) – To most Tibetans having any awareness about the place, Upper Mustang is a historically Tibetan area in Nepal where a clandestine guerrilla base was established in the early 1960s to launch cross-border attacks on the Chinese...

Gangtok Exhibition Celebrates the Dalai Lama’s Life and Historic Journey

A three-day photo exhibition in Gangtok celebrated the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday and historic 1959 arrival in India, promoting his message of peace.

Black Hat March | Day 6 : From Padhar to Mandi

Day 6 began early at 5:00 AM with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s program. Shortly thereafter, the march commenced. On the way to Mandi, the marchers were graciously hosted for lunch at...

Tibetan Monk Zega Gyatso Released in Critical Condition, Raises Renewed Concerns Over Treatment of Tibetan Prisoners

A 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...

Tibet is Not Negotiable: India’s Ecological and Civilizational Stakes

When thinking about the future of India’s Tibet policy, two critical things must be taken into account, water, and Buddhism. The post Tibet is Not Negotiable: India’s Ecological and Civilizational Stakes appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.

Exhibition showcases independent Tibet during British India

(TibetanReview.net, Apr04’26) – Tibet was an independent country when Great Britain ruled India and had a political officer posted in Sikkim, then also an independent kingdom, to conduct diplomacy with it, highlights an exhibition that opened Apr 3 at...

Black Hat March | Day 5: From Bir to Padhar

The fifth day of the Black Hat March commenced at 5:00 AM with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee on the day’s planned activities. Although there were no Tibetan settlements along the route, the marchers felt...

Nepal’s spring Everest climbing season begins as 32 charged for scamming climbers, insurers

(TibetanReview.net, Apr03’26) – The dangers of climbing the world’s highest peak, Mt Everest, posed by nature and its elements are pretty well-known. However, other dangers also appear to lurk. Nepal has charged 32 people involved in facilitating climbs and...

3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Tibet on Friday as per the National Center for Seismology.

Dalai Lama Accepts Invitation for Summer Visit to Ladakh

Dalai Lama has officially accepted an invitation from regional Buddhist leaders to visit Ladakh this summer, bringing spiritual blessings to the region.

Tibetan Activist Embarks on Cross-France 'Cycling for Tibet' Campaign

Tibetan activist Sonam Dhondup has launched a three-month cycling campaign across France to protest China's repressive policies and demand global support.

Exhibition on Tibet’s independence and diplomatic history opens at CTA Tibet Museum

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 3: The exile Tibetan government, officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration’s Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), inaugurated a four-month long temporary exhibition titled “Frontier Diplomacy: Britain, Tibet and Sir Basil Gould” on Friday at...

Tibet Museum exhibits old documents from 1947 to prove Independent status of Tibet

The Tibet Museum of the Tibetan government in-exile inaugurates an exhibition "Frontier Diplomacy: Britain, Tibet and Sir Basil Gould", to prove the independent status of Tibet.

Sikyong Inaugurates The Tibet Museum’s Temporary Exhibition on Frontier Diplomacy; Sir Basil Gould’s Granddaughter Attends

Dharamshala: Earlier this morning at The Tibet Museum, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, along with Frances C. Cutler—the granddaughter of Sir Basil John Gould, who served as the British Political Officer in Sikkim from 1935 to 1945—attended the inauguration of the...

From a British Officer’s Personal Archive to Tibet Museum, Rare 1948 Documents Reaffirm Tibet’s Sovereign Status

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 3 April: The Tibet Museum of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) today  launched a temporary exhibition titled “Frontier Diplomacy: Britain, Tibet and Sir Basil Gould.”

Black Hat March | Day 4: From Tashijong to Bir

Day 4 of the Black Hat March began early at 5:00 AM with prayer meetings, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s activities. At around 9:30 AM, the marchers were warmly welcomed at the Ghatta...

China debuts Sinicized Tibetan dance drama to propagandise ethnic unity campaign message

(TibetanReview.net, Apr02’26) – China premiered on Mar 28 a Sinicized Tibetan tap dance drama in Beijing to celebrate the 67th anniversary of its full annexation of Tibet. The event came as Beijing implemented a new ethnic unity law which...

India to effectively ban Chinese CCTV cameras due to security concerns

(TibetanReview.net, Apr02’26) – India has decided to block several Chinese manufacturers from selling internet-connected CCTV cameras in the country starting Apr 1 as part of a major push to strengthen digital security and reduce dependence on foreign surveillance technology,...