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The Future of Bhutan Begins at Home: What you should do with your children during the summer break
By Dhanapati Sharma In a few days, schools across the country will close for the summer vacation. For many children, it will mean more time at home. For some, it may also mean more time on mobile phones, laptops, online games, and social media. But perhaps this vacation offers us …
Read More »India-US Relations: More Gaps, Less Bridges
By Harsh Pandey At the outset, it is essential to note that India and the United States of America, for much of independent India’s existence, shared an uneasy relationship. The existence of a democratic plural India was an anathema for the USA, something the country itself is very proud of. …
Read More »Troubling Signs
On 20 May 2026, this paper asked the media focal person of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for the amount spent on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system and the manpower allocated for GST implementation so far. The MoF media focal person said they were extremely tied up with …
Read More »We got to talk toilets
By Dr Pem Namgyal Our toilet behaviour has evolved from doing it in the wild to long drop to pit latrines and now modern toilet bowls indoors. While individual toilets are no issue, public toilets have been an issue with regards to the way we use it and their upkeep. …
Read More »The Currency of Liberal Arts in the Age of AI
By Kinley Tenzin Wangchuk In our relentless pursuit of material development, it is not difficult to imagine a society undermining the value of the liberal arts. A small developing country needs doctors, engineers, architects, scientists, and technologists. We must therefore encourage and prioritize the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and …
Read More »What the Lungtenzampa Incident Says About Our Schools and Our Society
The videos of physical assault and bullying from Lungtenzampa School sent shockwaves across the country. The videos were not isolated incidents, as this paper also gained access to four more videos of students fighting in four other schools. The same week also saw a female student in Thimphu die by …
Read More »Are Bhutan’s Foreign Reserves Resilient Enough?
A stress-test analysis of compound external shocks Dr. Manju Shree Pradhan and Tshewang Dorji Gedu College of Business Studies, Royal University of Bhutan Bhutan’s international reserves have recovered from the sharp drawdown recorded in 2023, when a surge in crypto mining related imports placed significant pressure on the external position. …
Read More »Can Bhutan reduce SDF to increase tourism for economic benefits and balance its environmental conservation efforts?
By Pascal Samfat Literature Review During the past decade, several countries have rapidly expanded their tourism sectors to drive economic growth. In 2025, international tourism contributed 11.7 trillion USD to the global economy. This has stimulated business opportunities in infrastructure development, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment. Although tourism appears economically viable, …
Read More »A Cure-All Pill?
By Tshering Dorji (Mr. Bhutan) Imagine a pill that could make you look and feel younger, boost your health and lifespan, make you stronger, sharper, and leaner, while significantly reducing your risk of cancer. A pill that could strengthen your immunity, increase your libido, and empower you to make better, …
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