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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 …

…𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔, 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒗𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 By Pema Chozom, Tenzin Euden & Sonam Choki Bhutan has seen a notable uptick in the influx of individuals, predominantly young females and male, engaging in sex work. Reported cases, delineated by age, have shown a steady escalation since 2019, spanning from 17-year-olds to those aged 25 and beyond. …

…𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝑷𝑽 𝒗𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒕 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 By Kezang ChodenCervical cancer has emerged as a significant public health concern in Bhutan, with the incidence of the disease steadily increasing over the past decade. Recent statistics reveal an alarming trend, with an annual influx of 70-80 new cervical cancer patients and 25-30 …

In the shadowed corners of Bhutan, a disturbing trend is emerging – an increasing number of young boys and girls are being drawn into the perilous world of sex work. This alarming reality demands immediate attention and concerted action from all sectors of society. As the faces of this vulnerable population grow younger, the urgency to protect their rights and …

Phurba, popularly known as Rubji Phurba, is a teacher by profession and has been in the field of singing, composing songs, and writing lyrics for the last three decades. He has sung over 400 songs, of which he composed about 200, and won a national title in the year 2008. Q. When did you start writing lyrics, singing, and composing …