Myanmar’s military has lifted the state of emergency and rebranded its rule as a step toward democracy, but power remains...
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Legendary theatre maestro Ratan Thiyam, known for his poetic and spiritually charged performances, passed away at 77. His works blended...
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Climate crisis at Nepal’s doorstep: Rasuwa flood signals a growing Himalayan threat
A transboundary glacial lake outburst flood from Tibet struck Rasuwa, Nepal, killing nine and disrupting trade, power, and infrastructure. Experts...
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Shops without shopkeepers
In Northeast India’s remote villages, unmanned roadside stalls run entirely on trust, showcasing a way of life rooted in honesty...
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The 14th Dalai Lama reinstates hope and freedom on his 90th birthday
Guwahati, July 6: On July 6, 2025, the world paused to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama...
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A tapestry of reverence and resolve on the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday
Hasimara, July 6: On the bright, prayer-flag-laced morning of July 6, 2025, the mountain town of Dharamshala transformed into a...
The Borderlens Bureau
Dalai Lama’s bold assertion of Tibetan authority sends China into frenzy
Guwahati, July 2: On the landmark occasion of his 90th birthday, celebrated globally on June 30 according to the Buddhist...
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Dalai Lama reincarnation issue settled as Dharamshala affirms continuity and exclusive Tibetan authority
The 14th Dalai Lama affirmed the continuation of his institution, declaring only the Gaden Phodrang Trust can recognize his reincarnation.
The Borderlens Bureau
A Defining crossroad: The Dalai Lama’s reincarnation and the future of Tibet
As his 90th birthday approaches, the 14th Dalai Lama stands on the threshold of a momentous announcement—one that could define...
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Bhandari’s political comeback shakes up Nepal’s UML, puts PM Oli on alert
KATHMANDU: Nearly two years after stepping down as Nepal’s President, and within a month of returning from a high-profile China...
Akhilesh Tripathi
From soil to survival: Santals’ struggle for land and justice in Bangladesh
Indigenous Santal communities in northern Bangladesh protest a planned industrial project on ancestral land, reigniting memories of deadly 2016 evictions....
Sanjoy Kumar Barua
Is China playing the ‘Communist Unity’ card in Nepal, again?
Bidya Devi Bhandari’s China visit has reignited talk of her political comeback, with analysts eyeing a Beijing-backed push for leftist...
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