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?

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jul 09, 2017 · 07:30 am

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.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Feb 06, 2017 · 12:00 pm

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.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jan 06, 2017 · 07:00 am

In neighbouring Bhutan, India's demonetisation finds new victims

The Indian rupee accounts for 30% of Bhutan’s international exchange reserves.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Dec 11, 2016 · 07:30 pm

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.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Nov 24, 2016 · 11:30 pm

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

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jul 06, 2016 · 07:30 pm

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.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jun 04, 2016 · 08:30 pm

Across the border, Bhutan too is struggling with water shortages

South Asia’s most water abundant country is facing scarcity because of poor management and accessibility.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Apr 23, 2016 · 08:30 pm

Forest fires are burning up Bhutan’s wilderness

The mountain kingdom loses 10,000 acres of tree cover a year to conflagrations.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Mar 25, 2016 · 07:30 pm

Bhutan’s oranges threatened by disease and climate change

Mandarin oranges are the country’s biggest food export, but farmers are now looking for alternatives.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Feb 09, 2016 · 09:30 pm

In Bhutan's capital, a building boom is choking the city's drains

Thimphu's expansion to ten times its original size has brought with it problems of pollution and wastewater management.

Dawa Gyelmo

· Jan 14, 2016 · 08:30 pm