Posts Tagged ‘Bhutan’

Sometimes a casual conversation can give us more wisdom and insight. Even if we are engaged in an utterly useless conversation, it still opens our hearts and minds to bigger things that matter in life. And a few days ago, I was talking with one of my seniors. Not totally useless and senseless conversation of course. Read more »

Being the national language of Bhutan, learning Dzongkha was the first thing I wanted to do after making some Bhutanese friends. Although they are very considerate and cooperative, the inability to understand their language bothered me sometimes. Read more »

Developmental activity has picked up full pace in our country particularly during the 10th Five Year Plan. As mega projects like the commencement of biggest hydroelectric projects like the Punatsangchhu I and II, Mangdechhu and of course the upcoming 4,060 MW Sankosh Project, estimated to cost more than Nu 210B, not only Bhutan’s target of harnessing 10,000 MW Read more »

When the chilly winter gave its way to the warmth of spring sun
When the season of aridity was replaced by season of humidity
When the leafless trees gave new flush of vigorous buds Read more »

A criminal has been caught and he is charged with murder in a small country inhabited by seven thousand people. This tiny kingdom of Monaco stands near the border of France and Italy. Now according to the law of the land, death sentence is pronounced on the criminal, but the country does not own a guillotine. The officials decide to hire the machine from their neighbors Read more »

We know our country is blessed with green environment and modern technologies, but we are also aware some form of domestic violence takes place here. Many people might have faced different kinds of violence, but very few understand the source of violence. People think that domestic violence is mere quarreling between the couples, which is often mistaken. Read more »

Yesterday was the second hearing of the government and the opposition. Looking by the essence and the way they argue, the fight seems to be between the people and Ministry of Finance. Over the BBS footage on the litigants in the Supreme Court, it reminds  me of the cordial meeting of the old legal fraternity of the country. The Gasa MP Damchoe, the then Attorney General Read more »

The day seemed hectic for eastern as well western Bhutan after the mock elections were over in 2007. I heard the news and saw the pictures of candidates along with their missions, goals, objectives, futuristic approach strategies, their academic qualifications and minimum experiences that they have obtained during their civil servant life. All these were pasted on the walls. Read more »

Among the Mongolians of Bhutan, Nepal and India, the Rai tribe is a distinct group who live in the foothills of the Himalayas. Besides other distinctive features, the Rais follow a religion that has some of the features of bonism, among which are the worship of the spirits of the ancestors who are considered as the protecting deities of the family. Read more »

Hidden in the folds of Himalayas, Bhutan is an extraordinary country. Her valley so beautiful comprising of the rolling hills, dense forest, and deep valleys steeped in Buddhist tradition and culture. Bhutanese culture is intrinsic and aboriginal. The dictionary states culture as the aspect of people’s customs and beliefs but ours is so unique and distinctive. Culture is the beliefs, Read more »

After the war with the infiltrators, the recent Bumthang fire was a revelation of sort.

The fact that the whole of nation rue over the tragic incident is an indication of unity amongst the Bhutanese. This is nationalism at best.

Led by the Bodhisattva himself, His Majesty the 4th King, the government, the monastic body, the community, Read more »

This is a note to the Bhutanese who are traveling to the US for the first time. I have heard stories here and there that a few people got scammed with hefty amounts by the middlemen who pose as lawyers or people who can process the visas. Read more »

My three-year- old niece comes to me one fine morning.
“Azha” she says. “We don’t die when we lie, do we?”
Apparently, my niece has been telling the truth for the last one year of her knowing how to speak, Read more »

The antic dwellings are losing
Foothold of its charismatic tradition;
Stone walls and shingled roofs, Read more »