In The Spotlight
Dharamshala — Chinese authorities stepped up restrictions on Tibetans, particularly monks, to mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The Chinese authorities restrict the movements of Tibetan monks, and when they have to leave the monasteries, they have to keep their identity documents in the Chinese authorities in the Monasteries.
Dharamshala — Chinese authorities in Tibet stepped up their political propaganda in Tibetan monasteries, schools and villages. They inscribed “be grateful to the CCP, listen to the CCP and follow the CCP”, on the gates and walls of Monasteries. Sarcastically, the Chinese authorities want Tibetans to be loyal to the CCP, after they invaded Tibet and killed their ancestors.
Dharamshala — Buddhists across Asia celebrated Gautama Buddha's birthday (Saka Dawa) with joy and freedom on Monday. But the Chinese authorities restricted Tibetans from celebrating, and even the limited celebrations were surrounded by large numbers of Chinese police and strictly under their surveillance.
Dharamshala — The film ‘Four Rivers, Six Ranges’ was premiered in Dharamshala, to celebrate the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Chief Minister Pema Khadu, Indian MP Shri Tapir Gao, Famous actor and Tibet supporter Richard Gere, were present at the opening of the film. People felt strong emotions after watching this historical film, and they loved it!
Dharamshala — Students for a Free Tibet-India and TSAMPA-Uniting Tibetan Performing Artists organised a concert entitled "Banned Music" to express its solidarity with the courageous voices of Tibetan artists and writers in Tibet, who have simply been persecuted by Chinese government for singing and writing for Tibet and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Dharamshala — On behalf of the Tibetan people, the Central Tibetan Administration celebrates the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with a number of events, expressing its gratitude to His Holiness for guiding and supporting Tibetans through the most critical situation in Tibetan history and celebrating his 90th birthday with joy and pride.
New Delhi — Sikyong Penpa Tsering visited the photo-exhibition of "My 50 Years With Dalai Lama" in New Delhi, on Wednesday and the Sikyong showed keen interest in the photo exhibits and expressed his admiration for photogragher Vijay Kranti's over a half century association and active support to the Tibetan people, their national cause and their great leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
New Delhi — Photos from 50 year long camera study of the Tibetan leader by Indian photographer Vijay Kranti on show in new Delhi on July 4, 2025. While the followers and admirers of Dalai Lama are celebrating his 90th birthday as a special event across the globe, Vijay Kranti, a senior journalist, Tibetologist, photographer and a long term close associate of the Tibetan leader has found his own way of marking this historic event.
Dharamshala — World leaders, including US Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, Lai Ching-te, President of Taiwan, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emeritus of the US House of Representatives, and many others, extend their warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 90th birthday. They expressed their profound admiration for His Holiness's lifelong dedication to promote peace, compassion, and harmony worldwide.