Dharamshala — The main aim of the Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) was of a political nature and involved fighting for what was theirs: Tibet. However, as the years went by, "we realized that this was very difficult but at the same time we had to see that Tibetan's in exile had access to education and other facilities,"said Dolma Yangchen, President of the TWA.

Tibet-Sonam-Damdul-Dharamshala-India-2017Dharamshala — "I have no regrets and no more wishes. My soul purpose of coming to India has also been fulfilled time and again. I had the opportunity to have personal audience with His Holiness The Dalai Lama which is a dream come true," said 77 year old Sonam Damdul, a resident of Jampaling Elder Home in Dharamshala.

Bylakuppe Tibetan Children's Village Principal and students on changing times and Tibetan identity. In a series of special features, TPI journalist Tashi Choekyi reports from India's largest Tibetan settlement, Bylakuppe, in the southern state of Karnataka, India.

Dharamshala, June 7, 2017— Today I had the opportunity to witness the exhibition match played between the girls of the TVC school and other students from different parts of India who had been invited to showcase their skills for the final selection of the Tibetan girls football team.

In a series of special features, Tibet Post journalist Tashi Choekyi reports from India's largest Tibetan settlement, Bylakuppe, in south India.

Part One: Central Tibetan Administration office on society, economy and identity
Part Two: Jampa, an 88-year-old Tibetan man shares his stories about Tibet
Part Three: After the invasion: Re-establishment of Sera Monastery in-Exile
Part Four: Principal shares about changing times and Tibetan identity in exile

Jampa is currently 88 years old. After the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959, he with his fellow Tibetan monks from Sera monastery in Lhasa fled to India. He shares his story about Tibet and experiences of living in exile with Ms Choekyi, a reporter of the TPI.

New York, USA — At the first ever Tibetan Women's Empowerment Conference held in Queens, New York October 8th and 9th, Tenzin Palkyi delivered an important talk on Gender, Feminism and Women's Empowerment. The following has been taken directly:

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