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Topic: Tibet

Viv Richards wishes Tibetans ‘Happy Independence Day’ as #FreedomForTibet trends on Losar

The date 13 February is observed by Tibetans as independence day. This year, the day also coincides with the Tibetan New Year, Losar.

AIR’s Tibetan service off air since Dec, no fresh content on website and YouTube too

Former staff point out 'lack of qualified professionals' to run Tibetan World service, but AIR says move part of an operational revamp.

What India can learn from IFAS and my grandfather KC Johorey in tackling border issues

The Indian Frontier Administrative Service was disbanded in 1968. But some of its core concepts are worth remembering today when frontier regions feel a disconnect that was not always there.

Tibet back as fulcrum of new Cold War as US-China tension grows

India has tried to play the Tibet card, but New Delhi lacks the heft to make effective use of it. The US is a different ball game, and both Chinese and Tibetans know this.

Trump signs bill on Tibet to block China’s interference in Dalai Lama’s succession

The bill also places restrictions on new Chinese consulates in the US until a consulate has been established in Lhasa and re-authorises various provisions.

How US bill on Tibet can check Chinese excesses, but why India’s hands are still tied

If India takes any stand on Chinese interests whether in Tibet or South China Sea, it would bear the brunt of Chinese retaliation.

China to impose visa bans against US officials behind new Tibet policy act

The legislation directs the US government to issue economic and visa sanctions against any Chinese official who interferes with Dalai Lama's succession.

China’s development work going on in Tibet, India ready for any eventuality, says CDS Rawat

General Rawat said there shouldn't be much concern over it as India is also carrying out similar activities and stated that the forces have adequate reserves to counter any threat.

US urges other countries to make law for transparency, greater access to Tibet

Robert A Destro, Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, called on US' 'likeminded friends and partners' to pass their own versions of the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act Friday.

China’s digital farmers are making agriculture more profitable

In some parts of rural China, the extent to which villagers are connected to the internet is greater than in large cities.

On Camera

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.