For the last few years our Financial Institutions have got away with an illegal and highly unethical practice of publishing the pictures of loan defaulters in the national media. In this light, the recent National Assembly resolution asking FIs to discontinue such a practice and seek the court’s permission for …
Read More »Getting the basics right
One of the most key factors for any country hoping to attract serious investment or even achieve good and sustained economic growth, is a good infrastructure system. While Bhutan may be upping the ante in its drive to achieve economic self-sufficiency a lot of the targets cannot be achieved without …
Read More »Seriously SAARC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to South Asian leaders to overcome the many shared challenges holding back the region emanates from a stark fact New Delhi has long understood: India’s full potential cannot bloom on soil scorched by regional conflict and backwardness. He won’t be the first prime minister, though, …
Read More »India House organizes Golf Tournament dedicated to HM the Fourth King
India House Golf Tournament 2014 was organized at the India House Golf Course, Thimphu over a period of five days from Nov. 12 to 16. The tournament commemorated the auspicious occasion of the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King. A total of one fifty eight golfers played the tournament …
Read More »Corporate Ethics and Trust
The recent Royal Audit Authority report, which showed prominent mining companies creating subsidiary companies to transfer profits into the hands of a few big promoters, at the expense of minority shareholders is a matter of concern. This, however, is also indicative of a larger and more widespread problem of corporate …
Read More »Open letter to the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
“For many of us, your career has been a model to follow” 15th November 2014 is Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye’s day. The day when not only the people of Bhutan but the entire South Asian legal community and fraternity honours him for his contribution par excellence to the diverse fields of …
Read More »THE VISIONARY DRAGON KING: A TRUE PATRIOT OF THE KINGDOM OF BHUTAN
A Tribute to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck on his 60th Birth Anniversary for his Selfless Service to the People of Bhutan A country and its people are products of the past- an accumulation of experiences and circumstances, decisions and choices, and inherited traits and lessons. …
Read More »His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s Coronation Address in 1974
Two years ago when my father passed away, all the Dratshangs (Monk Body), officials and you, my people, placing your trust in me made me King. During the short while that I have been on the throne, I have not been able to render any great service to our country. …
Read More »On the 59th Birth anniversary of a Great Monarch
As Bhutan starts preparing to commemorate and celebrate the 60th birth anniversary or Diamond jubilee of His Majesty the Fourth King in 11th December 2015, it is a time to reflect on the various facets of this extraordinary Monarch who has done so much for Bhutan and its people. The …
Read More »An Open letter to the citizens of Bhutan – ‘So Much Litter in Such a Beautiful Country!’
I have just completed a wonderful 23 day visit in your beautiful country, hiking the Laya Gasa trail and visiting many cultural sites. One my reasons for visiting Bhutan is that you value Gross National Happiness above all and seek to only selectively adopt the best of western civilization. Bhutan …
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The Bhutanese Leading the way.