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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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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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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: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces