Category: Politics

The late refugee leader will be remembered for his fight for justice and democracy in Bhutan from exile till his last breathe Man is mortal but his contribution to society and his commitment for the cause make him immortal. R B Basnet has been immortalized due to his unflinching...

The ABCs of journalism – Accurate, Balanced and Credible – are most debated in the Nepali media. Throughout our history, media has been praised for its positive and effective role in favour of democracy, human rights, freedom and equality. But are they balanced and impartial? For all the years,...

The ABCs of journalism – Accurate, Balanced and Credible – are most debated in the Nepali media. Throughout our history, media has been praised for its positive and effective role in favour of democracy, human rights, freedom and equality. But are they balanced and impartial? For all the years,...

Celebrating a birthday is a personal matter. Yet it carries special meaning for Nepal in the case of the declining monarch King Gyanendra who observed his 60th birth anniversary amidst the protests and merry making on Saturday. Interestingly, this should be the most talked about birthday bash in Nepali...

At a time when experts and media analysts are debating the need to introduce Right to Information Act to formalize the relations between media and public service agencies, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) itself is found to be lacking effective channel to deal with media queries. Controversies regarding statements...

I am writing two days ahead of Jigme’s second round of mocking with democracy. This in turn is not only mocking with the democracy, the sovereign power of the people to rule the country but mocking with himself knowing last days are nearer. Bhutan promotes culture and heritage and...