I hope to live for 30-40 yrs more: Dalai Lama quells successor rumours

The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor, saying he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people. IMAGE: Tibetan Spiritual leader......

Dalai Lama's successor must get China's nod, says Beijing; US rift likely

China on Wednesday rejected the Dalai Lama's succession plan, insisting that any future heir must receive its seal of approval, adding a new chapter to Tibetan Buddhism's decades-long struggle with......

'There Will Be A Need For A Leader Like The Dalai Lama'

'We are now in a situation where our country is not yet free.''China is still very strong and militarily powerful.''In such a situation, we need the Dalai Lama to bring about a resolution to the......

Modi's Media Triumph With Uncertain Returns

'Unsurprisingly, Trump shared Modi's podcast with Fridman on his Truth account.''The intentions of Trump, a transactional president, are never easy to tell.''We will know in the next fortnight if......

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning. Things that begin for a lark end up making......

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

'I believe politics was imposed on it by the censor board, when it gave the film's trailer an A certificate, hoping to deny children, teenagers the opportunity to watch it during prime time......