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…
Utopia ...it is real...
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…
The Life and Times of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
The pioneers of Rime, a non-sectarian movement in Tibetan Buddhism. Regarded as the nineteenth century renaissance, scholars often call it the ‘finest flower’. Rinpoche was also recognized as the…
Work hard intelligently– an advice like no other
At the core of self-development is “soul searching” – knowing oneself first through constant reminder and reflection. As we grow, youthfulness with energy at its height is the most…
Equitable and sustainable mining in Bhutan: rhetoric, realities, and recommendations
The Bhutanese state have the right over its mineral resources. Does state’s coffer get its share? Who does it benefit actually? With Mines and minerals Bill 2020 tabled for…
Let’s go back Home: An episode from my educational journey
I felt excited as well as encumbered. I would get to travel beyond my village and its vicinity for the first time. Having to travel by a vehicle made…
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…
Authenticity to Self: Introspecting my inner and truer Self
One cannot achieve leadership of the self if the self is inauthentic. In order to discover our definitive position in our pursuit of ‘Leadership of the Self’, we were…
