Dharamshala — A new report documents the serious impact of Chinese boarding schools on Tibetan children, where they are denied the right to learn the Tibetan language, meet their parents, and where they are beaten and abused both physically and mentally. "The Chinese government uses Tibetan children as a means of forced assimilation of the Tibetan people," the report stated.

Dharamshala — Shang Gaden Chökhorling Monastery, Nepal, Tibetans from the Chatreng Community and the Phari Community offered long-life prayers to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Wednesday. His Holiness said that thousands of people come to see him regularly and appreciate what he does. He therefore believes that the longer he lives, the better he will be able to serve sentient beings and the Dharma.

Dharamshala — The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and Tibetans mourned the passing away of former CTA Kalon (minister) Tashi Wandi, who served the Tibetan people and the Tibetan cause in Tibet's most difficult and critical situation. He was known for his simplicity and honesty.

Dharamshala —The Tibet Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary on Wednesday with the inauguration of a temporary exhibition, "Women of Tibet." They paid tribute to the courageous Tibetan women who have contributed to Tibet's freedom struggle, education, religion, culture, and society since the Chinese occupation of the country in 1959.

Dharamshala — The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and Tibetans around the world celebrated the 36th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet and called on the Chinese government to release the Panchen Lama, his parents and his teacher.

Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration and Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile expressed their sadness at the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis on April 21, and offered their prayers and extend condolences to the Catholic Church and his followers around the world.