Recent political changes in Bhutan have given rise to public debates on several issues pertaining to Bhutanese national identity, including the status of its official language, Dzongkha, which otherwise would have been impossible. Questioning the relevance of any Bhutanese symbols under the absolute monarchy was certain to land you...

Bhutan and India this week concluded yet another cooperation talks in Delhi at foreign secretary level in their efforts to strengthen relations. The outcome of the talks has not been publicized but no worry it will not be more than just the usual exchanges of warm regards, hugging and...

The first independent Dzongkha newspaper, Druk Neytshuel, is all set to launch tomorrow amid concerns of a limited market Will number seven prove to be lucky for the Dzongkha newspaper that will be launched tomorrow? The answer remains vastly divided among the existing six newspapers all of whom feel...

A brand new newspaper with a reader-friendly language 30 August, 2010 – At a time when the quality of Dzongkha is being questioned and discussed in every possible medium comes an opportune attempt to apprise Bhutanese of their national language. Beginners can take a plunge into the language, starting...

It was almost seven in the evening when I prepared myself to return Home from Salisbury on Saturday. I had gone to see my friend Ichha who had just completed his grandpa’s rituals and where I could not attend the final day ceremony due to other businesses. I took...

Thimphu: The introduction of Direct-to-Home (DTH) television was seen as a threat to the cable operators. Today, the cable operators broadcasting reality shows, entertainment items and classified advertisements have posed questions on the legality of it. The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) spokesperson, Jigme Wangdi, told the media...