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…𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒌𝒉𝒖 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 By Tashi TshomoMaykhu, affectionately known as fried puff bread, holds a cherished place in the hearts of both locals and travelers along the scenic Thimphu Punakha highway. Crafted from paddy flour, these small rounds undergo expert kneading and deep-frying to achieve a delightful golden-brown hue, resulting in a crunchy yet …

As someone on a personal journey of self-discovery, I’ve always been captivated by the boundless potential of the human mind. The idea that our brains can fundamentally rewire our thoughts, feelings, and habits fascinated me. Join me as I delve into the science and practice of mind rewiring and explore its transformative potential. Neuroplasticity, the brain’s extraordinary ability to reshape …

…𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑵𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑫𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑨𝒎𝒊𝒅 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Pema ChozomDuring the period from January 1 to March 31, 2024, Bhutan experienced a notable influx of 25,003 guests, showcasing a remarkable surge compared to the 12,696 arrivals documented in the same timeframe in 2023. Specifically, March 2024 emerged as a standout month with …

…𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒑𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 By Kezang ChodenIn the heart of four Gewogs—Tsangkha, Lajab, Drukjegang, and Khebisa under Dagana dzongkhag, optimism is brewing as communities eagerly anticipate the construction of a long-awaited motor bridge.During the thirteenth Five Year Plan, Gup Neuli Tshering, a village leader from Tsangkha Gewog, proposed the need for a bridge following a …

In recent years, the idyllic kingdom of Bhutan has found itself at a crossroads, torn between the allure of economic prosperity and the preservation of its cultural and environmental integrity. The proposition to push tourism, with the aid of aggressive international marketing strategies and promotional campaigns, might seem enticing at first glance, promising increased revenue streams and job opportunities. However, …

Meet Aum Sangay Lhamo, a renowned Bhutanese film actor who has graced the screen in over 20 movies. Known for her versatile roles, she has adeptly portrayed the character of a mother and has fearlessly taken on negative roles as well. With every performance, she has successfully carved a place in the hearts of the audience. In this interview, Aum …

By Tenzin Euden In a compelling narrative of resilience and determination, Paro resident Vikram Subba recounts his triumphant battle against alcohol addiction. His story serves as a beacon of hope for many struggling with similar challenges, shedding light on the arduous path to recovery and the strength found within. Join us as we delve into Vikram’s journey of overcoming adversity …

…𝒂𝒔 𝑨𝑰 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒕𝑮𝑷𝑻 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚, 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒖𝒔𝒆 By kinzang ThinleyAs students across the country embrace the technology at their disposal, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT presents a nuanced scenario of potential and concern. These tools offer unparalleled access to …

By Kuenzang Lekzel The recent report by the Bhutan Transparency Initiative (2023) highlights minimal public awareness regarding the roles and functions of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). According to the report, a significant segment of the population (33.3%) believes that the OAG needs to amplify its advocacy efforts and raise awareness about its services and mandates. The OAG …

In Bhutan, taxation policies have traditionally supported the nation’s unique model of development, grounded in the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH). Recently, however, the government has increased taxes to boost revenue for funding public goods and services, including infrastructure. While this move aims to benefit the country, it has also raised concerns about exacerbating the divide between the haves …