OPINION

Opinion By Dr Pem Namgyal We know that Bhutanese love their near and dear ones, especially when they are ill and in the hospital. They come in droves, bearing baskets of goodies and all sorts of cooked food to have a picnic in the hospital. But that very love could …

By Thompson Ayodele LAGOS—In Nigeria, a cancer diagnosis is often a death sentence. Nearly 130,000 Nigerians receive one each year, and nearly 80,000 die of the disease. An average of 33 women per day in Nigeria are infected with cervical cancer, and 22 women per day die from it. The …

By Phub Wangchuk Dorji Bhutan Street Fashion recently asked a fair question on Facebook: with well over 100,000 people calling Thimphu home but only 10,309 registered voters choosing its next Thrompon, isn’t it time to rethink who gets a say in the capital’s leadership? The gap is real, and it …

By Dhanapati Sharma In every graduation ceremony, we celebrate the achievements of young people who complete  their university education. We congratulate them, confer them their degrees, and wish them success. Yet one important question often remains unanswered. Are our graduates really ready for the world of work? For years and …

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 …

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. …

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. …

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, …

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, …

Brahma Chellaney NEW DELHI—On his recent visit to India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio predictably touted India as one of America’s “most important strategic partners,” citing the two countries’ shared values, “people-to-people ties,” and strategic alignment on “all of the key issues that will define the new century.” But …