Tributes are pouring in for the noted American Tibetologist and human-rights activist Elliot Sperling, 66, who died recently in New York. The renowned Tibetan activist and writer, Beijing based Tsering Woeser, said that his demise is a huge loss. A memorial was held at Norbu House in McLeod Ganj jointly organised by Amnye Machen, Tibetan Youth Congress, TibetWrites, Gu Chu Sum and Students For a Free Tibet.