To my Teachers- Tribute in Text
The fact stands that my journey has enabled my kin to dream and imagine the world beyond Bhutan and the Himalayas otherwise whose reference points are India and Tibet
Category: Society
The Unwelcome Parts
A University Degree holder, life in Thimphu as a vagabond was not what he has endeavoured for. Even to get shortlisted for a job is hard to come by…
Rooster, Bells and Alarms – the hitherto life
From rooster to alarm clocks via rising bells and whistles, the transition was quite an arduous one! As rooster crowed, one had to be set for the task that..
Relocate Ministries: The last hope in achieving equitable growth in Bhutan
…Interweaving history, socio-economic factors, political landmarks and economic opportunities, proposes, ‘relocating Ministries’ as the last hope in achieving equitable growth. I discuss current approaches of infrastructure development, educational institutions…
Singularity in focus, persistence and patience- my Chevening journey to the LSE
…the LSE’s motto, ‘understanding the causes of things’ and ‘for the betterment of society’ struck my chord. I could connect it with my own story, instantly. In 1999, when …
New norms, new normal- Bhutan beyond COVID-19
Virgin peaks of the Himalayas couldn’t stop the covid-19. Yet, under the leadership of His Majesty the King, Bhutan took a swift decision to contain the virus and to…
Physical distancing as a defence against COVID-19: What can Bhutan’s traditional and cultural norms offer?
Handshakes were unknown and unthought of, at least in rural hamlet of Drepung, Mongar. Instead, ‘a respectful bow with open hands’ were a medium to greet. Even to this…
‘The Right to Criticize is earned from Willingness to Engage’*
As espoused in numerous Charters and Constitutions, in theory, all have right to criticize almost everything. However, in actuality, the right to criticize should be accompanied by willingness to…
Lacuna
Some of the former Councilors had to resign to re contest for tomorrow’s election upon the circular issued by the Election Commission of Bhutan. On the other hand, National…
Are you a bachelor? Can you cook? Construction and reconstruction of gender roles
The existing trend, res ipsa loquitur, the moment one ties the knot of marriage, majority of them, girls and women, voluntarily or compelled by man-made circumstances, retreat from their…
