Friday 27 February 2015

Dane's Tibetan dream made football history - The Local Denmark








The Local Denmark



Dane's Tibetan dream made football history

The Local Denmark

My fellow students and principal kept pushing me towards the idea, asking: “If Tibet doesn't have a national football team, why don't you help them start one?" Well, then I did. I got involved and the Tibetan exile government then asked if I would help ...









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Tibetan minister seeks world's support for Tibet's human rights - Phayul









Tibetan minister seeks world's support for Tibet's human rights

Phayul

“As a representative of the Central Tibetan Administration, I serve as the voice of the Tibetan people in the free world and I travel to several countries every year to raise awareness about the human rights situation in Tibet. But more importantly, to ...









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Thursday 26 February 2015

Speaker seeks India's support to achieve genuine autonomy for Tibet - Tibet Post International








Tibet Post International



Speaker seeks India's support to achieve genuine autonomy for Tibet

Tibet Post International

TPIE-speaker-giving-speech Dharamshala: - Expressing his gratitude to Indian government and its people, the Speaker of the Tibetan parliament in exile Mr Penpa Tsering said Tibetans would still require support from India, there is still a long way to ...









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Digital Asia links: Mao Xinyu, Facebook in Tibet, Vietnam's tech boom and more - The Interpreter








The Interpreter



Digital Asia links: Mao Xinyu, Facebook in Tibet, Vietnam's tech boom and more

The Interpreter

The Asia Pacific is the most dynamic digital landscape in the world, home to the fastest adopters of new technology and the largest concentration of mobile and social media users. An escalation in online activism, changing cyber dynamics, developments ...









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Wayne Coyne and Philip Glass join forces for Tibet - The Guardian








The Guardian



Wayne Coyne and Philip Glass join forces for Tibet

The Guardian

Frankly a lot of people didn't know what Tibet was. No one knew there was a military invasion. Tibet House was one of the ways that we could raise awareness of the independent Tibetan people and culture. Now, it serves as a cultural base for Tibetans ...









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Tibet: Ngaba and Golok Residents Celebrate Dalai Lama's 80th Birthday - UNPO








UNPO



Tibet: Ngaba and Golok Residents Celebrate Dalai Lama's 80th Birthday

UNPO

Following the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, around 3,000 Tibetans used the occasion of the New Lunar Year to celebrate the Dalai Lama's birthday. Despite increased restrictions on the cultural and religious rights of the population, residents of the ...









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Wednesday 25 February 2015

Sikyong: Pay more attention to the unique religion and culture of Tibet - Tibet Post International








Tibet Post International



Sikyong: Pay more attention to the unique religion and culture of Tibet

Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: - Expressing his new year greetings to Tibetans all over the world, the political leader of Tibet Dr Lobsang Sangay urged the younger generation of Tibetans to pay more attention to preserve their unique religion, and culture. On behalf of ...









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China issues 20 “illegal activities related to the independence of Tibet” - Tibet Post International








Tibet Post International



China issues 20 “illegal activities related to the independence of Tibet”

Tibet Post International

Tibet-20-illegal-activities-independence-2015 Dharamshala: - Authorities in the Tibetan-populated Rebkong County in Qinghai Province, northwest China have issued a notice of 20 "illegal activities related to the independence of Tibet", according to ...









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Losar celebrations in Tibet marks His Holiness the Dalai Lama's birthday - Tibet Post International








Tibet Post International



Losar celebrations in Tibet marks His Holiness the Dalai Lama's birthday

Tibet Post International

Tibetan-New-Year-in-Amdho-Kham-Tibet-2015 Dharamshala: - Thousands of people in different parts of Tibet gathered in public to mark His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 80th birth, combining public and private observances with traditional celebrations of ...









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Tibetan minister seeks world's support for Tibet's human rights - Phayul









Tibetan minister seeks world's support for Tibet's human rights

Phayul

“As a representative of the Central Tibetan Administration, I serve as the voice of the Tibetan people in the free world and I travel to several countries every year to raise awareness about the human rights situation in Tibet. But more importantly, to ...









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Disrupted border traffic slashes Tibet trade in 2014 - Shanghai Daily (subscription)









Disrupted border traffic slashes Tibet trade in 2014

Shanghai Daily (subscription)

Analysts say the region will see a surge in trade volume in 2015, considering the extended railway line between Qinghai and Tibet opened last August; the expansion of Jilung, a China-Nepal border port in Tibet in December; and the idea of establishing ...









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Tuesday 24 February 2015

'Underage' Tibetan Monks Face New Clampdown on Religious Life - Radio Free Asia









'Underage' Tibetan Monks Face New Clampdown on Religious Life

Radio Free Asia

Authorities in northwestern China's Qinghai province are blocking young Tibetan monks visiting home for the Lunar New Year from returning to their monasteries, demanding instead that they give up their robes and attend government schools, sources said.









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Monday 23 February 2015

The Dalai Lama: Tibet's spiritual leader - CNN









The Dalai Lama: Tibet's spiritual leader

CNN

Although he describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk, the Dalai Lama has been called one of the world's most influential people. More from World. spc inside africa somalia barkhad abdi c_00012705.jpg · Somali women challenge stereotypes.









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Collection of essays dedicated to Sino-Tibetan scholar launched - Tibet Post International









Collection of essays dedicated to Sino-Tibetan scholar launched

Tibet Post International

Tibet-Book-Eassy-2015 Dharamshala: - Members of the Tibetan community-in-exile gathered at Hotel Tibet on Monday afternoon for the book launch of Trails of the Tibetan Tradition: Papers for Elliot Sperling, a collection of articles on Tibetan culture ...









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Saturday 21 February 2015

Budget Tibet Travel Now Possible With Lhasa Based Travel Agency TCTS - Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)









Budget Tibet Travel Now Possible With Lhasa Based Travel Agency TCTS

Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)

Lhasa based travel agency Tibet Ctrip Travel Service-TCTS (http://ift.tt/16GQe6t) is making Tibet budget travel possible for the 2015 travel season. In as little as four days, travel groups can visit some of Lhasa's most famous cultural sites and ...









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Friday 20 February 2015

Cyber Tibet Feb 20, 2015 - VOA Tibetan









Cyber Tibet Feb 20, 2015

VOA Tibetan

protests by Tibetan netizens against the removal of a respected Tibetan school principle falsely accused of corruption, a Tibetan school that has reopened following strong complaints by local Tibetans, introduces a Kickstarter project 'Dreams in Thin ...









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Locals celebrate New Year under Tibetan calendar in Tibet - Global Times








Global Times



Locals celebrate New Year under Tibetan calendar in Tibet

Global Times

People of Tibetan ethnic group place prayer flags in Gyangze Township, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 20, 2015. The New Year under the Tibetan calendar coincided with the Spring Festival this year, which fell on Feb. 19.









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Thursday 19 February 2015

Tibet's Losar Festival coincides with Spring Festival - CCTV-America








CCTV-America



Tibet's Losar Festival coincides with Spring Festival

CCTV-America

0+1. WeChat. February 19, 2015. Feb. 19 marks the first day of the Chinese New Year, but for Tibet it marks their most important celebration of the year. The Losar Festival. CCTV's Li Nan filed this report. Tibetan's Losar Festival coincides with ...









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Wednesday 18 February 2015

SCCPSS: Lockdown lifted at Largo-Tibet after death investigation in nearby ... - FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com









SCCPSS: Lockdown lifted at Largo-Tibet after death investigation in nearby ...

FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com

According to SCCPS, Largo-Tibet has lifted the lockdown after a SCMPD death investigation in a nearby apartment complex Wednesday afternoon. According to officials, there isn't a real threat in the area, but the school took precautionary measures ...









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China Focus: Chances, challenges as Tibet ushers in extraordinary year - GlobalPost









China Focus: Chances, challenges as Tibet ushers in extraordinary year

GlobalPost

18 (Xinhua) -- The year of 2015 is expected to be eventful for the southwestern Chinese autonomous region Tibet, as it ushers in crucial anniversaries and strives for development achievements. The Tibetan year of the Wooden Ram will start on Thursday.









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Sunday 15 February 2015

Prisoners in Tibet frequently subjected to torture: Tibetan rights group - Tibet Post International








Tibet Post International



Prisoners in Tibet frequently subjected to torture: Tibetan rights group

Tibet Post International

Tibet-Human-Rights-China-2015 Dharamshala: - Political prisoners in Tibet are “frequently subject to torture, beatings, and denial of medical care,” an exiled Tibetan rights group Saturday said, adding that “137 Tibetans were either detained or ...









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Saturday 14 February 2015

Debbie Harrie, Laurie Anderson, Patti Smith Lead A Women-Centric Tibet House ... - Huffington Post









Debbie Harrie, Laurie Anderson, Patti Smith Lead A Women-Centric Tibet House ...

Huffington Post

He's referring to the fact that he and his band will be gracing the same stage as the famed musician and performance artist next month, during the 25th annual Tibet House Benefit Concert. Along with Anderson, he'll be breathing the same Carnegie Hall ...









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Friday 13 February 2015

Debbie Harrie, Laurie Anderson, Patti Smith Lead A Women-Centric Tibet House ... - Huffington Post









Debbie Harrie, Laurie Anderson, Patti Smith Lead A Women-Centric Tibet House ...

Huffington Post

He's referring to the fact that he and his band will be gracing the same stage as the famed musician and performance artist next month, during the 25th annual Tibet House Benefit Concert. Along with Anderson, he'll be breathing the same Carnegie Hall ...









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Thursday 12 February 2015

9th Tibetan college students' conference in session - Phayul









9th Tibetan college students' conference in session

Phayul

The theme of this year's conference is the 'Status of current Tibetan College Students' Education and its progress'. Kyab further noted that the conference aimed for the students to identify oneself and build a strong relationship among Tibetan college ...









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Tuesday 10 February 2015

Monk severely beaten and arrested after staging lone protest in Tibet - Tibet Post International








Tibet Post International



Monk severely beaten and arrested after staging lone protest in Tibet

Tibet Post International

"Pema Dorjee, a 17-year-old Tibetan monk was severely beaten and arrested by Chinese police in Karze County, eastern Tibet on Friday afternoon at 2pm, January 6, 2015," Ven Yeshe, a Tibetan monk living in South India told the Tibet Post International.









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Protesters have tried to create mistaken impression, particularly in Tibet - Tibet Post International








Tibet Post International



Protesters have tried to create mistaken impression, particularly in Tibet

Tibet Post International

Tibet-Swiss-Basel-2015 Basel, Switzerland: - Dolgyal "protestors have tried to create mistaken impression, particularly in Tibet," His Holiness the Dalai Lama said, adding that "the issue has nothing to do with "religious freedom because it's about ...









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Monday 9 February 2015

Prisoners in Tibet frequently subject to torture: Tibetan rights group - Tibet Post International








Tibet Post International



Prisoners in Tibet frequently subject to torture: Tibetan rights group

Tibet Post International

Tibet-Human-Rights-China-2015 Dharamshala: - Political prisoners in Tibet are "frequently subject to torture, beatings, and denial of medical care," an exiled Tibetan rights group Saturday said, adding that "137 Tibetans were either detained or ...









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Sunday 8 February 2015

Tibet seems to have disappeared off the radar as the west does not wish to ... - Blasting News









Tibet seems to have disappeared off the radar as the west does not wish to ...

Blasting News

The movie, '7 Years In Tibet', a movie I had never seen before, made me realize how Tibet has fallen off the political radar screen. The movie, features Brad Pitt playing Austrian mountaineer and explorer Heinrich Harrer and his relationship with the ...









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'Seven Years in Tibet' director says he ignored Chinese censors in latest film - Daytona Beach News-Journal









'Seven Years in Tibet' director says he ignored Chinese censors in latest film

Daytona Beach News-Journal

Annaud, who fell out of favor with Chinese authorities after his portrayal of their troops invading Tibet in an earlier movie, said he had “incredible freedom” to turn the best-selling book “Wolf Totem” into a movie at the invitation of Chinese ...









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Saturday 7 February 2015

Human rights situation in Tibet deteriorating, says NGO - Web India









Human rights situation in Tibet deteriorating, says NGO

Web India

The human rights situation in Tibet is deteriorating, particularly death in detention, collective punishment and restrictions imposed on the right to freedom of assembly and association, the annual report of the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and ...









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Human Rights situation in Tibet continues to deteriorate: TCHRD Annual report - Phayul









Human Rights situation in Tibet continues to deteriorate: TCHRD Annual report

Phayul

DHARAMSHALA, February 7: The human rights situation in Tibet has continued to deteriorate despite reforms promised by the leadership in Beijing, the annual human rights report published by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy said.









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10 Things You Should Know Before You Go to Tibet - Fodor's Travel









10 Things You Should Know Before You Go to Tibet

Fodor's Travel

Everyone knows Tibet—at least, they think they do. The word alone conjures images of monks, meditation, and mountaintops; of blue skies, white ice, and red robes; of a spiritually pure Shangri-La. Yet, in truth, few people know the reality of 21st ...









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How to Obtain a Tibet Visa in 2015 and 2016? Tibet Travel Agency TCTS ... - Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)









How to Obtain a Tibet Visa in 2015 and 2016? Tibet Travel Agency TCTS ...

Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)

Those arriving for their Tibet tour over land from Nepal will meet their guide at the border; he or she will have the permit with them at that time. If the group is arriving by air from Kathmandu, the guide will take the original Tibet travel permit ...









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Wednesday 4 February 2015

East Turkestan and Tibet: Political Persecution Now Worse than in the Last 10 ... - UNPO








UNPO



East Turkestan and Tibet: Political Persecution Now Worse than in the Last 10 ...

UNPO

In its 2015 World Report, Human Rights Watch claims that the political persecution across China in general, and particularly in Tibet and East Turkestan, is currently worse than it has been in the previous decade. With no signs of improvement, the ...









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Tuesday 3 February 2015

Tibet: Monk Jailed for 10 Years on Unspecified Charges - UNPO








UNPO



Tibet: Monk Jailed for 10 Years on Unspecified Charges

UNPO

Tsewang, a Tibetan monk, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Chinese authorities after spending close to a year in detention on unspecified charges. His whereabouts continue to be unclear, although the prison he is reportedly being held at ...









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