MP

It is gratifying to see three candidates nominated for the Europen Tibetan members of parliament for the upcoming MP elections. Except one young man, two of the others are familiar figures, and they have done something commendable in their life.
The best way to get recognition and self promotion is to come back to your own society and serve. As long as we are Tibetan, we can best excell on the bedrock of Tibetan society and Tibetan people.One of my friend commented, if it is not the Tibetan people, the Dalai Lama will not have his world stature as he has today. Thanks to Tibetan people's cause, we have reasons to live and hope for better future. Dedication to ones people's cause and society will pay you off handsomely.

Nature's wrath

Turn to any news and it is all about nature's wrath unleashing in full force. Asian continent from Lhadhak in India to Druchu in Tibet have experienced heavy flood , and mud slid.  Over thousands killed in mud flood and landslide in Druchok. The Time Magazine captures the scene of the devastation- it is horrifying and unnerving (The fingers is squearly pointed on China, as the cause of flood was manmade).  In Russia the hot and humid weather caused some devasting wild fire to the forest. In America, In washington, had recordbreaking scortching heat weather on continuous day. An artic Ice land broke away, with the potentional cause for more hot temperature in years to come. Global warming might be real, and H.H the Dalai Lama,s message of universal responsbility for the survival of future  humanity has gained great significance.

Voter Registeration

The registration to vote for Chetue and Kalon Tripa officially ends in Mid August. The election commission in Dharamsala announced the dates of registeration period for two months. It begins in June and closes in mid August. I believe the current registeration proces is even though not the most effective, still every attempts are made to attract maximum voter registeration. The registeration period has extended compare to early registeration. Family members or a representative of a group can  register for their siblings or children who are absent at home. On top of that, Tibetan NGO, media and communities have announced the registeration period loudly and clearly.  Yet why there is such a lukewarm response to voter registerations? In Dharmsala, voter registerations were estimated around 75%, sometime ago. And it is hoped that other Tibetan settlement and communities in India subcontinent are seeing higher  voter registeration.

Blogging Aniversary

One year ago, I have started blogging. And today is the anniversary of my blogging activities. There are 365 days for a year, and I have blogged on a wide range of topics. For me this new social media is an ideal and convenient tool to vent my frustrations, anger, and happiness. Blogging has taken over my traditional dairy entry. Of course, this is far superior means of expression. Spellings could be checked. Words are nicely typed and neat and easy to read. The ubiquitous nature of blogging, allows me to access it from everywhere, and anytime.

The story of Tsoe

I believe it takes education and awareness for the Tibetans to desist from poaching Chiru. In following video Karma Samdup is seen with the film director. He was one of the prominment Tibetan championing environment and wild life conservation, for which he has paid a heavy price.

http://sites.asiasociety.org/chinagreen/story-of-tsoe/?utm_source=Asia+Society+eNews&utm_campaign=53c28569b3-eNews_072710&utm_medium=email

Next generation

There was a time, when we count years with our fingers as when Tibetans will be returning to  Tibet. " in a couple of years, the Tibet issue will be resolved" says by a wrinkled face  with much optimism. Nowadays, Tibetan talk of the struggles passing to the next generations and focus on how to sustain it. Have we come to a rude awaking, and the dreams of the elder Tibetans returning to thier homes vanished?

"Tibet card"

Two of the most vibrant democratic countries, both economically very strong and major global players has a one common thing. India and U.S both appears to be supporting Tibet cause superficially or concretly . However, when it comes to dealing with China. Both countries put their national interst first priority. Tibet is a game that both U.S and India plays against China and it serves as an ideal " bargaining chip".  Is this good or bad?