OPINION

To see a proliferation of aspiring political parties is exciting. Four different groups of people coming together to form political parties in a small society like ours shows that the political consciousness is growing. It is a welcome sign, especially, given the short span of time since Bhutan embraced democracy …

When Meditation was first introduced in schools a few years ago, it was received with good humor. Students found it funny in the beginning and boring gradually. Most teachers never believed in it and some believers soon forgot it. I never really understood why this was happening. But I tried …

 Opinion: Evolution of Bhutanese Democracy –Final Part VISION:  As far as the vision is concerned the 4th Druk Gyalpo and our present King have unequivocally outlined it. The way I understand it is: their Majesties have envisioned the best and most suitable system that ensures Good Governance and Citizen Participation, …

I wonder if Dasho Karma Ura, Sonam Gyamtsho,  Lyonchhen Jigme Yoser Thinley, Dr Saamdu Chettri happened to catch this article, ‘Bhutan drops six places in business ease index’, and the overwhelming implications it has for Bhutan or the Bhutanese people.  The irony and paradox of this article appearing just a few …

Phub Wangdi pursuing his studies in Australia gives his take on Bhutanese Democracy so far As the 2013 elections draw near, the country is embroiled in a tumultuous wave of gossip and speculation about everything from ‘scams’ to corruption to political gamesmanship and horse-trading. A sense of enthusiasm and edginess …

Haa Dzongrab Jamba Tsheten, takes a historical look at how fire has ravaged our important heritage sites and suggests some practical and workable solutions to prevent such further disasters Our country is endowed with a very rich cultural diversity handed down our forefathers. This heritage is losing its battle to …

Director of the GNH Centre Bumthang, Dr Saamdu Chettri in a two part opinion responds to the series of critical views expressed by Dr David L. Luechauer on GNH The changes in the world was not made by academicians solely, it was supported by the willing leaders, think of the …

Director of the GNH Centre Bumthang, Dr Saamdu Chettri in a two part opinion responds to the series of critical views expressed by Dr David L. Luechauer on GNH. I am a late comer to the discussions on the subject. My thoughts are based on all three critiques of Dr …

This is in reply to the OAG’s decision on the “Gyelpozhing” Land case/scam recently covered in the newspapers. The majority of our people are not satisfied with the OAG’s decision. We think and in fact feel this decision is unfair for the reasons stated thus. Firstly OAG is the Legal …

Recently, I read an article in which the author, a Bhutanese National wrote that, understanding and making GNH work at home is a prerequisite before anyone in Bhutan or elsewhere will accept and more importantly attempt to implement it as an economic development strategy. At present, GNH reminds me of …