By Prof. Vansanglura Vanchhawng 1. Today’s Education In today’s globalized world, education has transformed into an interconnected ecosystem where learning transcends physical borders, making information universally accessible at the tap of a finger. Under the enlightened and transcendent leadership of His Majesty the King, Bhutan is undergoing an extraordinary, historic …

For Bhutanese families, Australia’s latest student visa changes could fundamentally change the way studying in Australia is planned, financed and pursued. The most immediate change is that international students will generally no longer be able to bring their spouses or family members. Those already in Australia will not be separated, …

By Nischal Dhungel KATHMANDU—In the wake of Nepal’s devastating floods, which killed at least 1,300 people, Nepalese officials and others were quick to cite climate change as the primary cause. They were not wrong. The Hindu Kush Himalayas are warming roughly three times faster than the global average, even though Nepal produces …

The scrap business may be small, but what is happening to it at the Bhutan-India border exposes a much bigger problem. If trucks carrying legitimate commercial goods can be stopped in Jaigaon by people claiming political connections and forced to pay money, this is not merely a scrap industry problem. …

For three years, Jacob Coxon helped train increasingly powerful AI systems at OpenAI and Anthropic. On Sept. 8, he walked away. “I resigned from Anthropic today,” Coxon posted on X. “Neither company is acting responsibly. They are racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives.” His dire warning amassed …

By Vansanglura Vanchhawng Introduction: Aligning with national education reforms, this article explores how clear teacher expectations in schools and colleges foster quality education. This collaborative vision bridges students, educators and the community, supporting Bhutan’s goal of a skilled, value-driven society. Need and importance of student-teacher participation in quality education: Quality …

The Royal Audit Authority is right to tighten the rules on audit clearances. Bhutan cannot have a system where audit observations remain unresolved for years while officials move from one post to another and the same problems are inherited by their successors. Officials who make poor decisions, ignore procedures or …

Nepal’s catastrophe is not a tragedy to watch from a safe distance. It is a warning from the mountains. On August 26, a glacier and rock collapse above the Nepal-Tibet border unleashed a devastating flood. Hundreds are dead and thousands are missing in Nepal and Tibet. The disaster destroyed roads, …

By Vansanglura Vanchhawng Aligning with national education reforms, this article explores how clear teacher expectations in our schools and colleges foster quality education. This collaborative vision bridges students, educators, and the community, supporting Bhutan’s goal of a skilled, value-driven society. 1. Need and Importance of Student-Teacher Participation in Quality Education …