The Chinese government has sentenced Palden Yeshe, a Tibetan monk, to six years in prison for teaching Tibetan language to over 300 students during their school holidays, drawing renewed criticism over China's tightening restrictions on Tibetan cultural and linguistic practices, as reported
A Tibetan monk from Kirti Monastery continues to face intrusive state monitoring even after being released early from prison, highlighting what rights groups describe as China's sustained repression of religious freedom in Tibet, as reported by Phayul.
To highlight the relevance of the timeless Buddhist wisdom of social harmony, peace, compassion and mutual coexistence, a large group of international Monks and Nuns representing 40 countries will be the honoured guests at this year's Republic Day Parade.
Several monkeys were found poisoned and dumped in Antampalli village of Bhiknoor mandal in Telangana's Kamareddy district, triggering concern among locals and animal welfare groups. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
India continued their winning ways with a 48-run win over the Kiwis and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series on the back of fine knocks from Abhishek Sharma (84 in 35 balls) and Rinku Singh (44* in 20 balls), reaching 238/7. In the chase, Glenn Phillips (78 in 39 balls) and Mark Chapm
Actor Adil Hussain has joined the cast of 'Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business', replacing Milind Soman in the role of the sensei in the sequel, slated for release later this year.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate Abhishek Singhvi, and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi flagged the organisation of the ongoing India Open 2026 in New Delhi, with the latter noting that "world-class sport needs world-class governance."
ssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched the Financial Assistance Scheme for Udasin Bhakats, providing monthly support of Rs 1,500 to celibate Vaishnavite monks associated with Satras across the state.
Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Shailendra Singh, along with veterinary doctor Ajay Kumar and a team from the forest department, visited the village to investigate the deaths. They also held a meeting with the villagers, urging them to report any monkey carcasses immediately.
Filmmaker Sudipto Sen, best known for his films 'The Kerala Story', and 'The Last Monk', recently visited the Nova Festival Massacre Site in Israel during an official outreach programme.
The Tibetans in exile have condemned the recent remarks made by a monk, Gyaltsen Norbu, the China-appointed and politically installed Panchen Lama. In his statement delivered on December 8, 2025, at a state-sponsored symposium in Shigatse, that the recognition of the Dalai Lama and Panche
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