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I am Marxist, China is capitalist-communist, says Dalai Lama

I am Marxist, China is capitalist-communist, says Dalai Lama

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

During an interaction with Mumbai students, the Tibetan spiritual leader talks about Marxism, the changing faces of China, world peace and more.

Japanese PM keen to meet Dalai Lama, but not now

Japanese PM keen to meet Dalai Lama, but not now

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Not wanting to annoy China, Japanese Prime Minister Yokio Hatoyama has politely refused to meet with the visiting Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama citing his "tight" schedule.

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Sacred spots and soaring peaks: Bucket-listing across the heartland. Roopa Unnikrishnan and her father journey through the heart of India.

What Made Colonel Sonam Wangchuk A Legend?

What Made Colonel Sonam Wangchuk A Legend?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a decorated Kargil War hero known as the 'Lion of Ladakh' and recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra, has passed away. He was celebrated for his gallantry and leadership in securing the Chorbat-La in the Batalik sub-sector during Operation Vijay in 1999.

Tawang spruces up to receive Dalai Lama on Sunday

Tawang spruces up to receive Dalai Lama on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

A grand public reception awaits Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in the bordering hill town of Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, which is located at 10,000 feet from the mean sea level, with the entire town as well the 400-year-old Tawang Monastery wearing a festive look.

China naming my successor is nonsense: Dalai Lama

China naming my successor is nonsense: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The spiritual leader on Saturday addressed devotees speaking to them about the pratices of Boddhisattavas at the Yid GaChosin monastery in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.

Australian leaders avoid Dalai Lama

Australian leaders avoid Dalai Lama

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The storm over snubbing of Dalai Lama, observers feel, is likely to adversely affect the politicians standing in the election this year as it is being seen as another act of bowing down to the Chinese agenda.

Dalai Lama an honoured guest: India rejects China's charge

Dalai Lama an honoured guest: India rejects China's charge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that the birthday greetings by the prime minister to the Dalai Lama should be seen in this overall context.

Aus snubs China, says Dalai Lama free to visit

Aus snubs China, says Dalai Lama free to visit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

China has condemned Prime Minister John Howard's plan to meet the Tibetan spiritual leader, and has called on future visits to be banned.

Obama snubs China, to meet Dalai Lama at White House today

Obama snubs China, to meet Dalai Lama at White House today

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Sidestepping Chinese opposition, United States President Barack Obama will meet the Dalai Lama at the White House on Wednesday, a move likely to infuriate China which considers the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader as a separatist.

No threat to Dalai Lama, Chinese woman held for visa overstay: Bihar cops

No threat to Dalai Lama, Chinese woman held for visa overstay: Bihar cops

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Patna's additional director general of police JS Gangwar said the woman had been staying in India for the last two years while her visa only allowed her to stay in the country for 90 days only.

No change in stand, says govt after 'skip Dalai Lama events' reports

No change in stand, says govt after 'skip Dalai Lama events' reports

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The clarification comes after some news media reported that the centre had allegedly asked officials to skip Dalai Lama events, in a bid to mend fences with Beijing.

England players meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

England players meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Zak Crawley, Tom Hartley, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson and assistant coach Marcus Trescothick met the Dalai Lama at his residence.

Dalai Lama apologises over 'suck my tongue' video

Dalai Lama apologises over 'suck my tongue' video

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

In the two-minute-five-second video, the Dalai Lama also asked the child "to look at those good human beings who create peace, and happiness and not follow those who kill other people".

Will re-evaluate system of reincarnation at 90: Dalai Lama

Will re-evaluate system of reincarnation at 90: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday that he would re-evaluate when he is about 90 whether the institution of the Dalai Lama should continue or not and termed China's efforts to meddle in the matter as inappropriate.

Richard Gere meets the Dalai Lama in Bihar

Richard Gere meets the Dalai Lama in Bihar

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Richard Gere is in Bihar to attend a five-day religious discourse on Buddhism by the Dalai Lama.

Tibetans protesting Beijing Games march to IOC headquarters

Tibetans protesting Beijing Games march to IOC headquarters

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The marchers -- many wrapped in the red, yellow and blue flag of Tibet and dressed in traditional robes -- chanted and played drums, holding a minute of silence for their "martrys" before starting a "peace march" along Lake Geneva.

Message to China: Blinken meets Dalai Lama's representative

Message to China: Blinken meets Dalai Lama's representative

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

In the meeting, Ngodup Dongchung, an official in the Tibetan government-in-exile and representative of the Dalai Lama, thanked Blinken for the continued support by the US to the Tibetan movement.

No point in returning to China, I prefer India: Dalai Lama

No point in returning to China, I prefer India: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

There is no point to return to China. I prefer India, best place and Kangra, Pandit Nehru choice.

Kangana faces 'go back' slogans over Dalai Lama remark

Kangana faces 'go back' slogans over Dalai Lama remark

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Kangana later apologised saying she didn't mean to hurt anyone, and it was a harmless joke about Biden being friends with the Dalai Lama.

Dalai Lama hints successor won't have any political role

Dalai Lama hints successor won't have any political role

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday hinted his successor would don the role of only a religious leader for Tibetans and not a political one. He expressed satisfaction at handing over "legitimate authority" to elected leaders of the community in-exile.

China 'open' for talks with Dalai Lama to discuss his future

China 'open' for talks with Dalai Lama to discuss his future

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Reports from Tokyo said the Dalai Lama while speaking at an online press conference hosted by the Tokyo Foreign Correspondents Club on Wednesday said, 'I prefer to remain here in India, peacefully', praising the country as a centre of religious harmony.

Will Smith be able to sleep peacefully?

Will Smith be able to sleep peacefully?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The Steve Smith led Australian cricket team, on Friday, sought the blessings of Tibetan spiritual guru, the Dalai Lama, at his McLeod Ganj monastery in Dharamsala.

India is a master, Tibet its disciple: Dalai Lama

India is a master, Tibet its disciple: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

On the last day of his week-long stay in Arunachal Pradesh, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama underlined the need for spiritual development for peaceful co-existence of different groups of people for establishing a developed and prosperous state.

China orders Tibetan Buddhist monasteries to display Chinese flag

China orders Tibetan Buddhist monasteries to display Chinese flag

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

China has ordered all Buddhist monasteries in Tibet to display China's national flag as part of its efforts to maintain social stability in the restive Himalayan province, which experienced self-immolation protests against the Communist party rule.

Meeting Dalai Lama is a major offence: China to world leaders

Meeting Dalai Lama is a major offence: China to world leaders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'Would not accept the arguments of foreign countries and leaders to meet the Lama as a religious leader'

Modi, Blinken draw China ire for greeting Dalai Lama on birthday

Modi, Blinken draw China ire for greeting Dalai Lama on birthday

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing that "the Indian side should fully recognise the anti-China separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama."

Dalai Lama inaugurates Tawang hospital

Dalai Lama inaugurates Tawang hospital

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday inaugurated a district hospital in Tawang and donated Rs 20 lakh for its building on the second day of his visit to Arunachal Pradesh.

Penpa Tsering sworn in as head of Tibetan govt-in-exile

Penpa Tsering sworn in as head of Tibetan govt-in-exile

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Penpa Tsering was on Thursday sworn-in as president of the Central Tibetan Administration, the Dharamshala-based Tibetan government-in-exile, and said he will reach out to the Chinese government to find a "mutually beneficial" and non-violent solution to the Sino-Tibet conflict.

Dalai calls off SA visit, says govt reluctant to issue visa

Dalai calls off SA visit, says govt reluctant to issue visa

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Tuesday called off his visit to South Africa to receive an international award named after Mahatma Gandhi, saying that its government finds it "inconvenient" to issue visa to him and his entourage.

Dalai Lama visiting Arunachal on his own: Tharoor

Dalai Lama visiting Arunachal on his own: Tharoor

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on Monday said the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was visiting Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on his own and that India had not suggested him to do so.

'India should shun force to deal with Maoists'

'India should shun force to deal with Maoists'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Monday said that the Indian government should shun force to deal with the Maoists. Talking to mediapersons in Bhubaneswar, he said: "Indian government should shun force to deal with the Maoists. We must find solution to problems through dialogue and mutual respect...through the non-violent way."

Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi

Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Former US House Speaker Nancy Peolsi, who is part of a US bipartisan delegation which met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday, launched a broadside against Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that while the legacy of the Tibetan spiritual leader will live forever, Xi will be gone in a few years.

Blinken's meeting with Dalai Lama representatives irks China

Blinken's meeting with Dalai Lama representatives irks China

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

China firmly opposes all forms of contacts between foreign officials and the Dalai Lama, he said.

Lobsang Sangay sworn in as Tibet's PM-in-exile

Lobsang Sangay sworn in as Tibet's PM-in-exile

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Harvard scholar Lobsang Sangay was on Monday sworn in as the new prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, succeeding the Dalai Lama as the movement's political leader.

The importance of the Dalai Lama's Taiwan visit

The importance of the Dalai Lama's Taiwan visit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

The Dalai Lama is right to reach out to ordinary Chinese; in the long run, it could only pay rich dividends, but the results won't probably be seen in the immediate future, says Claude Arpi.

Initiate unconditional talks with Dalai: US asks China

Initiate unconditional talks with Dalai: US asks China

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Expressing deep concern over the increasing number of self-immolations by Tibetans, the United States on Thursday asked China to initiate unconditional talks with the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

Indian mission evacuates 4 citizens stranded in flood-hit Libya

Indian mission evacuates 4 citizens stranded in flood-hit Libya

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The four Indians from Punjab, Haryana, were on Thursday seen off at the Benina Airport by the embassy's local representative Tabassum Mansoor.

PHOTOS: Prayers mark Dalai Lama's 85th birthday

PHOTOS: Prayers mark Dalai Lama's 85th birthday

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

In his message to the Buddhist community from his home in McLeodganj, the Tibetan spiritual leader asked people to recite the 'om mani padme hum' mantra. With this practice, you will create some roots of virtue that you can dedicate to me -- Avalakiteshvara's messenger -- to live for 110 or 108 years or so, the Dalai Lama said.

Dalai Lama makes first public appearance after over 2 yrs

Dalai Lama makes first public appearance after over 2 yrs

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

While addressing a gathering, he also gave a short teaching from the Jataka Tales.