India and China, repositories of 40% of the world’s people, are often unsure what to make of each other. Since re-establishing diplomatic ties in 1976, after a post-war pause, they and their relationship have in many ways been transformed. A war in 1962 was an act of Chinese aggression most obviously springing from China’s desire for a lofty plain that lies between Jammu & Kashmir and north-western Tibet.
Nepal's growing proximity with China raises concern for Tibetan govt
By Gaurav Bisht, Hindustan Times [Dharamsala, August 18, 2010]
While China's strict measures is leading to decline in Tibetans escaping to India, there is growing concern over the Nepalese government shifting policy towards Tibetan settlers in the Himalayan country.
Time of India [Tuesday, August 17, 2010] BY SYED IQBAL HASNAIN
From 1911 to 1950, Tibet was an independent nation possessing all the attributes of statehood. StrategistMao Zedong had repeatedly stated his objective about that territory: "There are two winds in the world, the east wind and west wind...I think the characteristic of the current situation is that the east wind prevails over the west wind; that is, the strength of socialism exceeds the strength of imperialism."
Dharamsala- Two monks from Lithang Gonchen took a peaceful protest march from the bus stand to the local police station in Lithang county. This took place on the morning of 12 Aug with one holding a large portrait of the Dalai Lama while other carrying a spiritual flag as they walked together raising slogans along the way.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama accepts the Golden Seal from TPIE Speaker Penpa Tsering (L) and Deputy Speaker Dolma Gyari (R), Bylakuppe, on Tibetan Democracy Day Sept 2, 2010 (Tibet Express Photo)
Dharamshala, September 08: Tibetan leading news website pahyul.com in association with Youth for Better Democracy (YFBD) will organize a debate on the next Kalon Tripa (Tibetan Prime Minister-in-Exile) as the General Election nears its commencement.
Dharamshala, September 08: While Tibet's exiled spiritual the Dalai Lama's security remains the centre of concern, the Tibetan-government-in-exile fears "infiltration" of Chinese undercover agents in the hill town that has been nerve centre of Tibetan movement.
Dharamshala, September 07: As talks and discussions are becoming getting more frequent than ever about the necessity, or not thereof, of members of Tibetan parliament representing the four major religions and Bon tradition in the exile polity, Bawa Chemi, a blogger is spearheading an online discussion on Tibet Express website on three topics related to the issue.
GANGTOK, September 06: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has accepted the invitation of the Government of Sikkim to inaugurate and participate in a 4-day conference - “Brain and Mind, Our Potential for Change: Modern Cognitive Sciences and Eastern Contemplative Traditions” - being organised by the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
Dharamshala, September 04: Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet, an ex-political prisoner’s Association, announced its candidates for the upcoming Tibetan General Election of Prime Minister (Kalon Tripa) and members of parliament (Chithue) through a press circular issued today.
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