4 Articles by

Tsewang Rigzin

Tsewang Rigzin is a Fellow at Columbia Population Research Center and Social Policy analysis doctoral candidate at Columbia University, USA. He is the author of the book "Exile Tibetan Community: Problems and Prospects" (LTWA, 2016)

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Why His Holiness the Dalai Lama deserves the Bharat Ratna: India will be honouring its own traditions of Karuna and Ahimsa

The life and message of His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been an example of the principle of 'Nishkama Karma Yoga' from the Bhagwat Gita.

Tsewang Rigzin - 23 July, 2021

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USA’s Tibetan Policy and Support Act: India needs a more assertive policy too, as it has much more at stake

The Trump Administration has just cleared the 'Tibetan Policy and Support Act. India needs a new, more assertive Tibet policy too.

Tsewang Rigzin - 30 December, 2020

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India should take a firm stand against China and recognize Tibet as an occupied territory

There can never be a constructive border solution between India and China without talking on the issue of Tibet.

Tsewang Rigzin - 16 September, 2020

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Free Tibet would mean richer, safer India: How Chinese occupation of Tibet has impacted India’s safety and has cost billions of dollars every year

"Beijing got what it wanted: the omission of Demchok pass in the Treaty, (leaving the door of Aksai Chin open), the removal of the last Indian representatives and jawans from Tibet, the surrender of Indian telegraphic lines and guest houses, but first and foremost, the Indian stamp of approval on their occupation of Tibet,"

Tsewang Rigzin - 25 June, 2020