Asian Exploration
French Museums Capitulate Chinese Historical Revisionism: Scholars call for Resistance.
French Museums Yielding to China’s Pressure to Alter Historical Narratives (Op-Ed) A Collective Appeal A group of scholars criticises the passive stance of certain museums towards the interference of the…
Unveiling the Secret Agent: The Intriguing Tale of Sarat Chandra Das
In 1874, the British Empire enlisted Sarat Chandra Das, a skilled civil engineer, as a spy in Darjeeling. His task was to train local agents and gather intelligence on Tibet,…
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Stresses Unity and Humanity in Meeting with Martin Luther King III
During the encounter with Martin Luther King III @OfficialMLK3 and his family, His Holiness the @DalaiLama emphasized the importance of recognizing our common humanity and viewing one…
Assessing Global Freedom: Tibet’s Struggle in the 2024 Freedom Report
In the 2024 Global Freedom Report released on the 29th, Freedom House assessed the political rights and civil liberties of 201 countries and regions. The latest Freedom House report on ‘Freedom…
“Roof-Top Vista: Evan Yorke Nepean’s Snapshot of Potala’s Grandeur in 1936”
Observing the scenery from the rooftop of Lhasa’s iconic Potala Palace in Tibet. This captivating image was captured on November 22nd, 1936, by Evan Yorke Nepean.
“Tibet’s Crucial Role in the India-China Dynamic: Insights from Prof. Brahma Chellaney”
“Let’s remember that #𝕋𝕚𝕓𝕖𝕥 remains at the center of the India-China divide. By occupying then-autonomous Tibet, China imposed itself as India’s neighbor. India retains a major stake in Tibet’s…
Far from the Rooftop of the World: Travels Among Tibetan Refugees on Four Continents
Amy Yee’s new book, “Far from the Rooftop of the World,” offers tales of Tibetans in exile. “Far from the Rooftop of the World: Travels Among Tibetan Refugees on Four…
“Official Review of Tibetan Troops”
On the occasion of an official review of Tibetan troops, representatives of the British Mission and Tibetan officials, including Prime Minister Yapshi Langdun, the Chikyak Khenpo, and Norbhu Dhondup, assembled…
“Sir Basil John Gould’s Memorable Encounter: A Meccano Set for the Young Dalai Lama in 1940”
In 1940, Sir Basil John Gould attended the installation ceremonies of the 14th @DalaiLama in Lhasa, Tibet. Gould brought a gift of a Meccano set for the young Tenzin Gyatso…
“Historic Encounter: The Sixteenth Karmapa Meets H.H. Dalai Lama in Toronto”
An advertisement from the September 19, 1980, New York Times (page C4) promoting an event held during the sixteenth Karmapa’s long tour of North America. He met the H.H. Dalai…