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Watchmaker Swatch apologises for ‘slanted eyes’ ad after China social media uproar

Watchmaker Swatch has pulled an ad featuring a model pulling the corner of his eyes following a backlash on Chinese social media. As calls for a boycott escalated, Swatch apologised and said it had “taken note of the recent...

US human rights report on Tibet “lacks substance”: ICT

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 18: Washington based advocacy group International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has expressed concern over the US State Department’s newly released 2024 Country Report on Human Rights Practices for Tibet, warning that its reduced scope risks undermining...

Tibetan activists protest against Chinese FM Wang Yi’s visit to India

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 18: Tibetan activists staged a series of protests in the Indian capital on Monday against the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived in New Delhi for a two-day trip from August 18...

Positive momentum in ties linked to peace in border areas, de-escalation process should move forward: Jaishankar to Chinese Foreign Minister

Noting that the basis for any positive momentum in bilateral ties with China is the ability to jointly maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that it is also essential...

Dalai Lama hopes Buddhism’s growth in China will contribute to peace in the world

(TibetanReview.net, Aug18’25) – The Dalai Lama has on Aug 17 expressed happiness at the growing interest in Buddhism in China and hoped it will contribute towards the spread of peace and harmony in the word. The occasion was the...

Signs of thaw as the Indian and Chinese foreign ministers meet in New Delhi

The foreign ministers of India and China have met in New Delhi in a renewed effort by the nuclear-armed Asian rivals to ease tensions after a five-year border standoff

Uttarkashi tragedy: Body of missing Army jawan recovered from Bhagirathi

With this recovery, the death toll has risen to two, while 67 people, including 25 of Nepali origin, remain missing since the August 5 disaster

China tightens crackdown in Tibet on Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday; bans rituals, arrests Tibetans

Chinese authorities increased security across Tibet ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, restricting gatherings, monitoring communications, and arresting Tibetans.

China’s Wang Yi in India: Why this visit is crucial amid Trump’s tariff wars

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins a three-day visit to India on August 18, holding a crucial bilateral with EAM S Jaishankar, having boundary talks with NSA Ajit Doval, and meeting PM Narendra Modi. The trip comes as US...

Deputy Speaker Addresses Tibetan Traders’ Association’s Ghoton Celebration Commemorating Year of Compassion in Ludhiana

Dharamshala: On 15 August 2025, the Tibetan Traders’ Association of Ludhiana (Punjab), in commemoration of India’s 79th Independence Day, organised a special program marking “Ghoton: The Year of Compassion”, an initiative launched by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in...