Musings on Indian Independence Day
Perhaps Indian independence reminded me of my own statelessness, the occupation of my homeland, and my exile.
Tibet: A room for hope?
“I am Indian, perhaps more Indian than you. Why do I need a certificate?”
Buddhism, China and the Indian Media
The XVII Karmapa was not only investigated for money laundering, Indian officials told the media that he was a “Chinese plant” simply because he is the only Tibetan reincarnate lama to be recognized by both China and the Dalai Lama.
Deconstructing Ngabo (In 1980)
Since the politics of Dharamshala now seem to be a equally shrouded in mystery and silence as those of the most uncommunicative totalitarian nation,
The Moral Defence Rests
For India to keep Arunachal, based on the McMahon Line, the only choice is to recognise Tibet’s independence. It cannot legitimise the McMahon Line border otherwise.
The Tibetan Resolution
Whatever we spoke for was all for the freedom of Tibet and our main concern was for our brethren inside Tibet who are living under Chinese occupation.
Now Tibet is not so far
The March to Tibet began from Dharamsala on 10th March, the same day similar uprisings happened all around the world, organized by Tibetans and Tibet supporters, even in Tibet — a global Tibetan uprising.
Run, Run, The Ones Who Run
Poem by Tsoltim N Shakabpa: Run, Run, The Ones Who Run / Run from God’s Earth
Non-Violence and Non-Action
This article seeks to point out to our leaders and friends that the complexities of human affairs call for a more eclectic and robust approach to the Tibetan problem than the current pacifist inertia.
Dharamshala! Dharamshala!
So, let’s start with the place, the whole place. Not as it is now, nor as it was, but as it is reflected in literature.
Yak Ride to Bike Ride
Review of film Tsampa to Pizza by Sonam Tsetan
Tsampa to Pizza is a Tibetan-oriented film and needs to be watched by all of our people, especially the old and doubtful ones.
The Wandering Goddess: Sustaining the spirit of Ache Lhamo in the Exile Tibetan capital
The revival of Lhamo (Tibetan opera) in exile Tibetan society, and a history of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts.
Why?
Though exotic Tibet sells in the West, there are hardly any takers when it comes to tackling the real issue. The issue is Independence!
Rethinking Tibetan Identity
What can we offer and what can we do for our sisters and brothers in Tibet? What can we do for our sisters and brothers in this shrinking global village?
The Tibetan in Mumbai
The Tibetan in Mumbai / is not a foreigner. / He is a cook
Out of the Red
The Karmapa’s escape reminded us forcefully that the cause we are fighting for is alive and just and as desperate as ever.
A Cold War in Shangri La – The CIA in Tibet
Four decades after the CIA first got involved in Tibet, Roger McCarthy looks back and sums up its outcome: “If we look at what we did to Tibet as about the best that we could do, then I say that we have failed … miserably.”
China’s India PR Guy
Ram can claim neither the fire of idealism nor the smokescreen of ignorance to justify his unquestioning promotion of the totalitarian Beijing regime and its colonial hold on Tibet.
A Form of Nonsense Dialogue
Have you filled the forms? / Yes I did … / Birth form Créche form School form Examination form.