Sapanako Samadhi, Sakshi and Albida Beldangi
Very recently we hosted the two most famous Nepalese comedians MaHa during their MaHa Yatra to seven Australian cities. We had the opportunity to honour these two legends and get a reflection on the humanitarian support they rendered to us when Bhutanese first arrived Nepal to settle down along...
Challenges of Bhutan’s graduation from LDC
In December, with recommendations from the Committee for Development Policy (CPD), United Nations Developed Program (UNDP) at the Twelfth Round Table Meeting (RTM) in Thimphu declared, Bhutan would be graduated to be a developed country by 2021, which means Bhutan will have by then its all capability to sustain...
Fears of segregation
The expectation of change in policy, public perception and sense of equality among all the residents of the country in Bhutan is vanquishing in recent months as the regime projects itself as protector of only a section of people. Systematic termination of fundamental human rights continue to rule Bhutan...
Diplomatic flow to Thimphu
India was not happy with the way Thinley government accelerated establishing diplomatic relations of Bhutan with other countries around the world. Though particular concern was with China, Delhi was displeased with Bhutan’s march to expand its diplomatic horizon taking advantage of removal of clause from 1949 treaty when it...
State of Twa-Wa-Sum
As he twisted the name of the report from ‘State of the Nation’ to ‘State of the Tsa-Wa-Sum’, PM Tshering Tobgay mentioned, “Some are concerned that I do not believe in GNH. Today, I ask them to put their fears to rest. I am not only a firm believer...
An incomplete history
Ever since I read the news about a book by former minister Om Pradhan, I had the curiosity to read it obviously because it was the first book in last 20 years written by southern Bhutanese talking about the national politics. Pradhan comes from a well-to do family from...