Panel Discussion on Tibet: Current Situation and its implication on China and India

  NEW DELHi: Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay and noted China experts Shri Lalit Mansingh, former foreign secretary of India and Shri Jayadeva Ranade, former additional secretary of the Indian Government as well as Kirti Rinpoche, the head lama of Kirti monastery, Dharamshala, discussed Tibet at a seminar at the India International Centre, New Delhi on 31 January 2013.

The Seminar titled “Tibet: Current Situation And Its implications For China and India” was organized by the Gandhi Peace Foundation and was moderated by Mr Karma Choephel, former speaker and current member of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.

China: Anti Japan Sentiments And The Mob Culture

By Tenzin Lekshay

Chinese protesters throw bottles in an anti-Japan rally
outside the Japanese embassy on Tuesday in Beijing.

At present, series of complicated events are emerging inside China, which are believed to be causing serious concerns for the PRC leaders. Humiliating exit of Bo Xilai and the recent disappearance of Xi Jinping earlier this month had drawn enough attentions across the globe, leading to a huge speculations and discussions amongst the lips of all China observers. 

Lately, China maintained that the party congress will be held on time as expected in October but the scandal sheet is running with certain doubt over the possible delay in the party congregation due to the prevailing power struggle, which is yet to be resolved at the highest communist hierarchy. Secretive Beidaihe meeting convened earlier last month did not favor much to the apparent heir, Xi Jinping as the party elders put pressure upon him for being 'unreliable'. The meeting went without much conclusive result.1

Communist China: Withering End is Calling

By Tenzin Lekshay

Four Generations of CCP leaders

With the 18th Party Congress approaching, so called 'the Communist leaders' are busying boiling and toiling around establishing their firm grip into the current politics of People's Republic of China. It is in fact, a gruesome act of real politics that hinges into a cut throat competition within the top brass leaders, who are affiliated unofficially into factions. Bo Xilai's case is a classic example of such practice which had maneuvered the incumbent leaders to strengthen their iron grip over the gen-next leaders. 

A Gentleman in True Spirit

Shri Brij Bhushan Tiwari (1941-2012)

By Tenzin Lekshay

The morning seemed bright with sunshine, despite the unpredictable weather that constantly irk us with thunder light and shower amidst the best season of Dharamshala. Even though today’s weather seemed perfect, the news of the sudden and sad demise of Shri Brij Bhushan Tiwari ji cast down a thick cloud of sadness.

A day before he took a solemn oath as a member of Indian Parliament along with 50 odd legislators. We were overjoyed with his new responsibility, but it remained short-lived as he left this earthly world due to a severe heart attack. We are inconsolably sad as he departed us physically, when we needed him the most. But his contribution will remain immortal in the struggle for Tibetan freedom. He shall be remembered for his meritorious and unconditional support for Tibet till his last breathe. Tibetans and Tibetan supporters all over the world will dearly miss him and shall pray for his swift rebirth.