http://tibetright.org Global View on Genocide in Tibet Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:37:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Choe Khor Sum Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist Meditation & Study Centre, is inviting everyone to a very special long awaited event: on September 8-10 Geshe Dorji Damdul will give a teaching on the most profound concept of the Buddhist philosophy - Emptiness & Interdependent Arising. Over three evenings Geshe Dorji ... http://tibetright.org/?p=14042 The spot-fixing scandal took a stunning twist with former Pakistan opener Yasir Hameed claiming that his teammates were involved in fixing 'almost every match' even as a fourth touring Pakistani player came under investigation in the scam which grew in proportion after fresh disclosures. Even before the dust could settle ... http://tibetright.org/?p=14041 The Asylum Seekers Centre of NSW recently issued a public plea for financial support. I thought Croakey readers might be interested in hearing more about the Centre, its clients, and their health needs. Prabha Gulati, the Centre’s director, and Professor Mark Harris, a doctor who volunteers at the Centre, write: “In the ... http://tibetright.org/?p=14040 By MICHAEL E. YOUNG / The Dallas Morning News myoung@dallasnews.com Way back in history – say, post-Gidget, but before the dawn of the slick, prepackaged surf lifestyle – surfing was a sun-kissed summer avocation with the philosophical heft of a Styrofoam cooler. As far as popular culture went, the Beach Boys summed ... http://tibetright.org/?p=14039 After the manifestly unfair and unconstitutional dismissal of Kerala’s first communist ministry, headed by E.M.S. Namboodiripad, in 1959 (‘Jawaharlal’s EMS dilemma’, IE, July 26), events there took a series of turns and twists worth recalling and recording. The Joint Front that had launched the virulent agitation to bring down the ... http://tibetright.org/?p=14038 By Malladi Rama Rao google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad); India and Pakistan offer interesting fodder for thought. Interesting because they share the same British era roots in feudalism, corruption, and bureaucracies -civilian, police, and army. Also because they fought three-four wars in ... http://tibetright.org/?p=14037 A man from northwest China's Qinghai Province displays caterpillar fungus, or aweto. Photo: IC By Li Yanhui The soaring price of caterpillar fungus, or aweto, has pushed some unscrupulous dealers to boost the weight of their goods by adding metal, lead or glue to the product to make it heavier. The prices of ... http://tibetright.org/?p=14036 By JACK MURPHY Local columnist Published: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. ( page of 3 ) Words are what make it easy for people to communicate with one another, whether through conversations, written notes or on advertisements. However, when words are turned around, or ... http://tibetright.org/?p=14035 By Girish Chandra Mishra In my opinion, Mahatma Gandhi and Pt Jawaharlal Nehru have bequeathed the country several problems which even today remain unsolved and are our headache. The ruling political party or parties have never been able to succeed to evolve effective diplomacy and strategy concerning China, Pakistan and the ... http://tibetright.org/?p=14034 First, Uri Avnery on the inner thoughts of Netanyahu, Abbas, and Obama as negotiations begin. Then...      Is it good or bad for the peace movement that a worldwide consensus seems to be building that would use BDS (boycotts, diverstment and sanctions) against Israel? Uri Avnery, leader of the Gush Shalom ... http://tibetright.org/?p=14033