OPINION

By Dhanapati Sharma On a recent visit to my village to see my ageing parents and grandparents, I was struck by a troubling sight. As I drove towards Tashichholing, stretches of once-cultivated land lay barren. The fields seemed to tell a story of a changing rural Bhutan, where the land …

By Dorji Dhradhul Something extraordinary is unfolding in Bhutan this October and November. High in Laya, the ninth Royal Highland Festival will celebrate the highlands and highlanders. The third Snowman Race will challenge athletes across the fragile Himalayan wilderness, culminating in a Climate Conclave dedicated to climate action in Bumthang. …

By Dasho Kinley Dorji The echoes of Om Mani Padme Hung that resound over the hills and valleys of Bhutan will now reverberate around the digital world. And digital chyem, (rosary) on the screen, ensures consistent and accurate recitation of the chant, preserving an accurate lifetime count. In today’s screen-age, …

By Dorji Dhradhul In my recent article, Beyond Employability: Are We Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow?, I argued that Bhutan’s employment challenge cannot be solved simply by creating more jobs. We must prepare Bhutanese to become opportunity creators who can innovate, solve problems and create value. But there is …

By Megom Wangchuk On October 2nd, the Tsirang District Court handed down nine-year prison sentences to six men convicted of raping a minor. According to the court, the men knew the girl was a minor. One forced her to drink alcohol and smoke before raping her. The perpetrators used social …

By Dorji Dhradhul Bhutan is talking about jobs more than ever. We talk about unemployment, overseas migration, skills, entrepreneurship, startups, the private sector and emerging opportunities in Gelephu Mindfulness City. We talk about attracting investment, creating industries and preparing our young people for the future. But perhaps we are asking …

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 …

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 …

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 …