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In Bhutan, the world’s rarest heron is on the brink of extinction
With as few as 50 of the species left on Earth, their continued decline is alarming.
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Why Bhutan is seeing more natural disasters
Experts say that the government needs to listen to science and rise to the challenge.
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As mining booms in Bhutan, environmental damage and allegations of corruption are rampant
The kingdom’s mineral extraction activities have long been embroiled in controversies and criticised for putting corporate interests before people and nature.
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Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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As protests against Gaza genocide rock US campuses, officials are falling into trap set by the Right
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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In photos: How Bhutan’s flourishing hydropower is damaging homes across the country
Rural communities have found cracks developing in their homes with the continuous blasting for construction.
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Photos: In rapidly urbanising Bhutan, abandoned houses haunt villages
A lot of rural land in Bhutan is unsuitable for agriculture. What crops farmers are able to grow are often pillaged by animals.
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Bhutanese youth studying in Darjeeling are home safe, but their worries are far from over
The hill district is a popular education choice for young boys and girls from Bhutan, but will the ongoing unrest change all that?
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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The use of masks in film ‘Hema Hema’ earns acclaimed director Khyentse Norbu a ban
The Bhutanese censor board has declared that the movie by the filmmaker of ‘The Cup’ offends religious sentiments.
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The eye-watering story of why Bhutan lost its appetite after a ban on Indian chillies
No dish in the Himalayan kingdom is cooked without a generous helping of hot peppers. When their import was embargoed, the nation felt the heat.
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In neighbouring Bhutan, India's demonetisation finds new victims
The Indian rupee accounts for 30% of Bhutan’s international exchange reserves.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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How Bhutan got two-thirds of its population to use hygienic toilets
This World Toilet Day, the country showcased its strategy of convincing people of the need of improved sanitation facilities, going beyond merely basic toilets.
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Why plan to boost road links with Bangladesh, Nepal and India has met with resistance in Bhutan
A motor vehicle agreement between these countries was ratified by Bhutan's ongoing parliament session, but there much opposition
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How Bhutan is working to save the golden mahaseer
As hydroelectric dams impact the migratory routes of the golden mahaseer, Bhutan looks to protect the iconic fish.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals