Bhutan's deep-rooted traditions and cultural heritage continue to thrive through vibrant local festivals, preserving the nation’s unique identity. Among them,...
Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously...
Being a woodturner, shaazop is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially not if you are a woman. But Sangay Dolma,...
The best ideas often stem from simple observations. This is true for a couple in Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana. After...
In Khebisa Gewog of Dagana, a four-storey mud house constructed centuries ago stands as a witness to history. Now, as...
While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young...
It is often love and persistence of the family and society that make recovering from an alcohol and drug addiction...
For centenarians who have seen the world for over a hundred years, age usually is just a number. So, what...
The Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu came alive last night with Gerry Hofstetter’s light art. His projections featured...
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons,...
With no decision in sight, it seems people will have to continue waiting to see a reduction in mobile data...
Inaugurated just three months ago, the national drug treatment and rehabilitation center in Thimphu, Mitshey Yarab Lamzang, has already assisted over 250 individuals. It aims to provide comprehensive care for those struggling with substance use disorders, addressing both physical and mental health. An individual in recovery has been at the centre for over a month. He was referred by the...
What does it mean to be a mother in today’s ever-changing world? How do different cultures shape motherhood? These were the questions that drove four Indian women to embark on an extraordinary journey spanning continents, meeting mothers, and sharing experiences across borders. Their mission, called Mothers on Wheels, aims to understand how motherhood and family structures evolve across different cultures....
To mark International Women’s Day today, Bhutan Cricket Council organised a special Women’s T20 Celebration Match across six districts on Saturday. Themed "Accelerate Action", 132 women, participated in the event. In a move to empower women in sports, participants from Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang, Samtse, and Sarpang took part in the T20 matches. The initiative aims to challenge gender...
The Indonesian province of Bali, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, is considering adopting a tourism policy similar to Bhutan’s. They are planning to introduce a daily tourist fee to manage the growing number of visitors and its adverse impacts. As Bali considers implementing a daily tourism levy identical to Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), Bhutanese tourism officials...
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