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Tibetan Youth Congress condemns China’s criticism over Dalai Lama’s Grammy win
The Tibetan Youth Congress criticised China's reaction to the Dalai Lama's Grammy win, calling it misleading. TYC leaders said the award reflects his global spiritual influence and message of compassion, rejecting claims that he is anti-China or not a...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Continues Tibet Advocacy at Capitol Hill, Calls on Bipartisan Legislators
Washington, D.C.: On 2 February 2026, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, accompanied by staff of the Office of Tibet, Washington, DC, and the International Campaign for Tibet, continued his advocacy efforts on the Hill through meetings with Congressman Jim McGovern, Congressman...
Chinese author refutes PRC narrative, confirms historical independence of Tibet
February 2, 2026 On January 29, 2026, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) participated in an event at the National Endowment for Democracy which launched former City University of Hong Kong Professor Hon-Shiang Lau’s book “Tibet Was Never Part...
Dalai Lama calls his Meditations audiobook Grammy win a recognition of shared universal responsibility
(TibetanReview.net, Feb02’26) – The Dalai Lama has added a new title to his long list of global honours – he is now a Grammy winner. On music world’s biggest night, the 68th Grammy Awards, which took place in Los...
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy for spoken-word album on compassion and peace
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 2: The globally revered Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award on Sunday at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, securing the honour in the category Best Audio Book, Narration...
China slams the Grammys decision to award Dalai Lama, calls the move 'political manipulation'
Beijing on Monday criticised the Dalai Lama’s first Grammy win, describing the music industry award for an audiobook, narration and storytelling as 'a tool for anti-China political manipulation'
Budget 2026: Home Ministry gets ₹2.55 lakh crore; here's department-wise allocation
Union Budget 2026 allocates over ₹2.55 lakh crore to Ministry of Home Affairs, led by Amit Shah, with major funds for Police, CRPF, BSF, Delhi Police, Jammu and Kashmir, and infrastructure.
Tibetan Plateau In Motion: Asia’s Map Could Change Due To Plate Collision
New satellite data shows Tibet’s plates flow like a liquid. India-Eurasia collision pushes eastern Tibet eastward by up to 25 mm per year
Get through winter doldrums or long drives with these top audiobooks
Whether you’re stuck in traffic, grounded by winter weather or tackling chores at home, this year’s must-listen audiobooks offer epic adventures, sharp humor and moving memoirs. Los Angeles… The post Get through winter doldrums or long drives with these...
China criticises Grammy Award for Dalai Lama
China criticized the Grammy Award given to the Dalai Lama, accusing him of using it for anti-China activities and separatist goals. China views him as a political exile disguised as a religious figure. The Dalai Lama expressed gratitude and...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Receives Grammy Recognition Highlighting Universal Responsibility and Compassion
Grammy Award Best Audiobook narration – Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Dharamshala: I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility. I don’t see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal...
Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama Wins Best Audio Book Award – Here’s How
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, celebrated his first Grammy win at 90, continuing his global mission of peace, compassion, and mindfulness. The post Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama Wins Best Audio Book Award – Here’s How appeared first on...
Sikyong Holds High-Level Engagements in Washington, D.C., Highlighting PRC Dissemination of Systematic Disinformation
Washington D.C.: Recognising the strategic importance of engaging with think tanks specialising in China studies, Sikyong Penpa Tsering undertook a series of high-level interactions on 30 January 2026 aimed at advancing a deeper understanding of the People’s Republic of...
Dalai Lama Wins Grammy for Audiobook; Highlights Universal Responsibility
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wins a Grammy for Best Audiobook Narration, viewing the award as a platform to promote global peace, compassion, and oneness.
Exiled Tibetans cast ballots in preliminary polls
Tibetans in exile voted in the first phase of elections to choose their government-in-exile and parliament. Voters and candidates stressed unity, cultural survival and freedom, while expressing hopes of returning to a free Tibet amid concerns over shrinking communities...
China introduces lifetime travel passes for tourists to eastern Tibet’s Kardze prefecture as its Sinicization move proceeds apace
(TibetanReview.net, Feb01’26) – In order to give a significant boost to tourism in eastern Tibet’s Kardze (Chinese: Ganzi or Garzê) region, which presently forms part of China’s Sichuan province, the local government has introduced what has been called a...
Budget 2026 | FM Sitharaman names 7 archaeological sites for heritage tourism push, 8 more yet to be named
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, announced the development of 15 archaeological sites as “vibrant experiential cultural destinations” to boost heritage tourism. In her Budget speech, she named seven of these sites, while the remaining eight are yet...
Tibetans vote in first phase of Sikyong, parliament-in-exile elections; community survival tops agenda
Polling was held across the world, including in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where the Central Tibetan Administration set up three polling booths at different locations to facilitate voting by Tibetans residing in the state.
Democracy in Exile: Voting for Tibet’s Future
Tsering Passang | 1st February 2026 Today, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of Tibet’s government-in-exile — the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) based in India. It was a simple act on the surface,...
Legal team flags coercive relocations, pastureland disputes in Qinghai’s Tibetan nomadic regions
The visit came after appeals from local residents who raised long-standing concerns over pastureland ownership disputes, forced relocations, and the lack of fair compensation, according to a report by Tibet Times, as cited by Phayul.
WUC urges OIC to raise Uyghur rights after Secretary-General’s meeting with Chinese leadership
The meeting, held on January 26, focused on enhancing dialogue and cooperation between the OIC and China. However, the WUC said there was no public reference to the ongoing human rights situation in East Turkistan, where it alleges China...
“This is a sign Tibetans haven’t given up”: CTA’s Chief Election Commissioner Yeshi on polls to elect ‘Sikyong’
The voting process, described as unique, is being conducted across 27 countries, with approximately 91,000 registered voters and 309 polling zones set up globally. The final phase of the election is scheduled to be held in April.
Title: Beijing Lawyers Aid Tibetan Nomads Facing Forced Relocation
Beijing lawyer Dong Peng leads a legal team to Tso Ngon, Amdo, to support Tibetan nomads fighting forced relocation, land seizures, and environmental destruction.





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