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Tenzin Choegyal’s ‘Snow Flower’ nominated for Best World Music Album at 2026 ARIA Awards 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 26: Tibetan-Australian artist Tenzin Choegyal has earned a nomination for Best World Music Album at the 2025 ARIA Music Awards for his collaborative project Snow Flower, the Grammy-nominated musician confirmed following Thursday’s announcement of this year’s...

Tibet pays the price for China’s grandiose shows

A fireworks show in Tibet by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and brand Arc'teryx drew backlash after toxic debris was left behind despite eco-friendly claims. Locals are clearing hazardous waste, sparking criticism of ecological exploitation in Tibet and renewed debate...

Tibet pays the price for China's grandiose shows

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx are under renewed criticism after their much-publicised fireworks display in Tibet left… The post Tibet pays the price for China's grandiose shows appeared...

Punjab special DGP Harpreet Sidhu’s central deputation cut short by year

1992-batch IPS officer Sidhu opted for his parent cadre, Punjab, after the Centre appointed Praveen Kumar from the 1993 batch as ITBP director general.

After Tibet, Xi asserts victory in Uyghur Muslim-dominated Xinjiang to reject rights abuse claims

During his visit, the third in three years, Xi declared that the Communist Party would push its policies to pacify and develop the region and said that Xinjiang's culture can be integrated with that of the Chinese society

Ladakh: Prohibitions under Section 163 of BNSS continue in Leh

Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Prohibitions under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, continue to be imposed in Leh following the September 24 violence on… The post Ladakh: Prohibitions under Section 163 of BNSS continue in...

LG Kavinder Gupta chairs high-level security review in Ladakh, calls for vigilance and unity amid tensions

Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Thursday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Leh to assess the prevailing situation across… The post LG Kavinder Gupta chairs high-level security review in Ladakh,...

5 arrested in connection with ITBP paper leak of January 2021

The examination was conducted on January 10, 2021 for 46,174 candidates across 81 centres in 13 Indian cities. However, the question paper was circulated via WhatsApp before the exam started, said officials.

Australia criticizes China at UN forum for its Dalai Lama succession meddling

(TibetanReview.net, Sep25’25) – Australia has on Sep 23 expressed concern over continuing reports of human rights violations in Tibet including China’s interference in the recognition of reincarnation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the ongoing UN human rights...

Tibetans left to clean up debris despite Chinese artist and Arc’teryx promises of remediation

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 25: Despite apologies and pledges of environmental responsibility, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx are facing renewed backlash after their fireworks spectacle in Tibet left behind toxic debris that is now being...

Fireworks of Occupation: Arc’teryx and Cai Guo-Qiang’s Desecration of Tibet

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (TibetanReview.net, Sep23’25) Last week, the Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx, now owned by Chinese sportswear giant Anta, joined hands with Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang to stage a massive fireworks display in Gyantse, Tibet. The company presented...

CTA President open to seeking another term but vows not to campaign

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 25: The incumbent President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), speaking to Phayul on Wednesday, indicated his willingness to seek a second term in office during next year’s election, but firmly ruled out active campaigning,...

From fluffy manes to fierce looks: 10 dog breeds that look just like lions

The idea of a “lion-dog” has been part of human fascination for centuries. Though no dog is a real lion, through coat, style, grooming, and selective breeding, these ten breeds evoke something of the regal and wild look of...

Tibetan Groups Condemn Chinese Artist Cai Guo-Qiang for ‘Cultural Violence’ Ahead of London Exhibition

Tsering Passang LONDON, 25 September 2025 – Tibet rights groups in the UK, including the Tibetan Community in Britain and advocacy organisation Free Tibet, have sharply criticised Chinese contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang for what they describe as an act...

China’s control over Dalai Lama succession draws global rebuke from Australia

Australia has raised serious concerns over human rights violations in Tibet and condemned any interference in the selection of the next Dalai Lama at the ongoing 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), according to a...

Human Rights in China report flags repression, re-sentencing of journalist Zhang Zhan

Human Rights in China has released its latest weekly brief, illustrating China's tightening grip on dissent, surveillance, and digital control, which has drawn fresh scrutiny amid a series of developments in the country's worsening human rights climate.

Australia Raises Tibet Rights, Dalai Lama Reincarnation at UNHRC

At the UNHRC, Australia raised concerns over Tibet’s rights situation and warned governments not to interfere in the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation process.

French Senate Marks Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday with Tribute

The French Senate hosted a celebration of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with prayers, film, and Tibetan performances, honouring his message of peace and compassion.

Young Chinese Woman with Avowed Affection for Tibetans Arrested and Disappeared

Reported By Palden Edited By Pema Tso Translated By TenGyal Even as nearly two months have passed since the Chinese authorities arrested and abducted Zhang Yadi, also known by her Tibetan name Wangtso, a young Chinese woman who expressed...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Embarks on Official Visit to Toronto and Ottawa

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration will embark on an official visit to Toronto and Ottawa, Canada, where he is scheduled to meet with local dignitaries and other prominent figures from 26 September to 5 October....

Sikyong Receives Special Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Briefs on 16th Kashag’s Undertakings

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering received a special audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 24 September 2025. During the audience, Sikyong Penpa Tsering paid his respects to His Holiness and presented a briefing on the undertakings and accomplishments of...

Tsering Wangmo Dhompa, Politics of Sorrow: Unity and Allegiance Across Tibetan Exile, New York, 2025

Reviewing Tsering Wangmo Dhompa’s ‘The Politics of Sorrow’, Wangpo Tethong* asks the Tibetan youth to adopt an open mind in making sense of the bitter, regionally rooted disputes that continue to shape our exile politics today, for it is...

China Detains Student Advocate for Tibetan Rights: HRW Calls for Immediate Release

Global rights watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Chinese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Zhang Yadi (also known as Tara), a 22-year-old student advocate for Tibetan rights who was arrested in late July while visiting her family...

From 5th century to 21st: Abhay K's book rekindles India's intellectual heritage through Nalanda

New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): The ancient university of Nalanda, once the intellectual heart of Asia, was at the centre of attention as poet-diplomat Abhay K unveiled… The post From 5th century to 21st: Abhay K's book rekindles...

RTYC DHASA Condemns Chinese Artist’s Firework Art Stunt Display in Tibet

y Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 24 Sept: The Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC), Dharamsala, today strongly condemned Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and the outdoor clothing brand Arc’teryx, owned by Chinese sportswear giant Anta Sports, for their reckless and insensitive “Ascending...