On the final farewell dinner a foreign guest at the Bhutan Innovation Forum said he would be shedding tears on his flight. His stay and experience in Bhutan deeply touched him. Similarly the BIF was an eye opening experience for Bhutanese of all stripes attending it. A senior civil servant …

With the global prevalence of hearing loss on the rise, and the World Health Organization (WHO) projecting that by 2050 700 million will face hearing loss, the need for comprehensive support systems is urgent. Coinciding with this growing concern, and in alignment with the International Week of Deaf People themed …

The Bhutan Innovation Forum (BIF) marks an important moment in Bhutan’s journey towards sustainable development, economic self-reliance, and a future that embraces both tradition and modernity. As we gather to celebrate innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, intellect and technological advancements, it is crucial to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that define …

The fact that Bhutan has 48,325 persons with disabilities (five and above), which is 6.8% of our population, should come as a wake up call for policy makers, institutions and society as a whole. The main problem for persons with disabilities in Bhutan and their family members is not the …

LONDON/SAN FRANCISCO – Climate shocks – from heat waves to droughts, floods to wildfires – often hit women the hardest. New research published this May in The Lancet found that even in wealthy European countries, women died at nearly twice the rate as men from extreme heat over the last …

Fuel adulteration is a silent threat with far-reaching consequences, especially in Bhutan, where regulatory oversight remains weak. It is clear that for now the fuel adulteration is happening across the border at the expense of Bhutan and is costing us hundreds of millions if not billions. Whoever is responsible, be …

NEW DELHI – There is no denying that plastics have delivered tremendous benefits over the past century, driving technological innovation, transforming health care, and fueling global economic growth. But as we now know, this progress has come at great cost. The adverse consequences of our overreliance on plastics are well-documented. …