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NYT Daily • August 30, 2025

Noted resident of “Little Lhasa” in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh

Answer:

DALAI LAMA

Hint:

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Explanation:

This clue refers to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, who has lived in exile in Dharamshala—a town in Himachal Pradesh often called "Little Lhasa" because of its large Tibetan refugee community. The nickname highlights the area’s cultural ties to Tibet, where Lhasa is the traditional capital. The answer plays on the Dalai Lama’s global recognition and his long-standing residence there.

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