Why the land of happiness is unhappy?
In the age of militarisation, political conflicts, ethnic division and religious clashes, seeking happiness is an awkward but essential journey. Scientific development can no more necessarily measure the human progress but the personal wellbeing and satisfaction do. In recent years, the research on happiness have focused on the methods...
Rise and fall of a hypocrite
The first defeat in life shattered his dreams and plans, broken down his heart and genuinely disgraced him of his personality. The long road of his plan has virtually ended. He is no other than a person who refuses to accept loss – Jigmi Thinley. The first democratically elected...
Un-culturing democracy in Bhutan
The second test to run for use of adult franchise for Bhutanese populous has opened the door wide open to let the voters know the level of freedom they get in terms of choosing the right persons they choose to rule them. The test is hard for the general...
Aiming for UNSC seat
28 September 2012 – In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Jigmi Y. Thinley, today highlighted a range of challenges and areas of progress before the international community, while also affirming his country’s intent to seek a seat on the Security Council....
Dr David’s critique of Bhutan’s GNH story
Dr David L Luechauer has caused quite a stir in Bhutan with his open criticism of GNH. He taught with the Gaeddu College of Business Studies as a lecturer for a year but had to cut short his two year stint due to his wife’s health concerns. He is...
Bhutan killing private media
The latest reports from Bhutan have clearly indicated that the current government is in the way to demoralise and kill the budding media industry. The government has targeted specially the private media, who are critical of the activities of the government and ruling party leaders. The opposition party, almost...