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HRW Report Says China’s Preschool Policy Undermines Tibetan Language

By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA, 5 April: A new Human Rights Watch report titled Start with the Youngest Children: China Uses Preschools to “Integrate” Tibetans says China’s “Children’s Speech Harmonisation Plan,” introduced in 2021 by the Ministry of Education, has effectively eliminated the remaining legal and policy space for minority-language education in early childhood schooling.

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Bangalore-Based Rignor Labs Marks Five Years of Bridging Tibetan Heritage with Modern Technology

By Tenzin Palkyi
DHARAMSALA, 2 May: Rignor Labs, a Bangalore-based software firm founded by Lobsang Tashi and Tashi Choetso on 3 January 2021, marks five years since its establishment. It specialises in AI, web, and mobile solutions for businesses and organisations worldwide, with distinct expertise in Tibetan language and cultural technologies alongside its mainstream services. 

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Tibetan Freedom Fighters’ Conclave Passes 28 Resolutions, Honours Gaden Phodrang Officials

By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA, 27 April: The Tibetan Freedom Fighters’ Conclave, held on 24–25 April and organised by the Department of Security under the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), unanimously passed a resolution expressing gratitude to individuals associated with the Gaden Phodrang institution for their service and continued support of the 14th Dalai Lama. The Gaden Phodrang, which historically served as Tibet’s governing authority, now functions as the private office of the Dalai Lama following his devolution of political authority in 2011.

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