Ancient Bon: The pre-Buddhist religion of the Trans-Himalayan region

[ Dr Yeshi Gyesen ] Introduction: Long before the spread of Buddhism across the high plateau, the people of Tibet and the wider Trans-Himalayan region followed a spiritual system known as Bon. This faith, often referred to as Ancient Bon to...

Children who attended ECCD perform better in school – National Education Assessment 2024

Children who attended Early Childhood Care and Development or ECCD centres performed significantly better in studies than those who did not, according to the National Education Assessment 2024. Studies show this highlights the crucial role of...

Bhutan to host World Bodybuilding Championships for the first time in 2027

In a groundbreaking moment for Bhutan’s sporting history, the country has been awarded the hosting rights for the 18th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships and Electoral Congress, to be held in Thimphu from 2nd to 8th November...

India, Bhutan hold talks on bolstering connectivity, hydropower ties

Thimphu/New Delhi: India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on a range of issues, including connectivity, hydropower cooperation and trade. Prime Minister Tobgay, in a social media post on...

World News | India, Bhutan Hold Talks on Trade, Connectivity and People-to-people Ties

Thimphu [Bhutan], October 4 (ANI): India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Friday and discussed a wide range of issues, including connectivity and hydropower. Prime Minister Tobgay, in a...

India, Bhutan Hold Talks On Trade, Connectivity And People-To-People Ties

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Friday and discussed a wide range of issues, including connectivity and hydropower. Prime Minister Tobgay, in a social media post, said he was...

Women's football team ‘enjoying' KEPZ camp

Seven days into their preparations for next March's AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, Afeida Khandokar and her teammates are relishing the opportunity to train in a new, refreshing environment at the Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in...

MoESD prioritizes inclusive education with Nu 100 million investment

The recently released National Education Assessment 2024 has presented about the situation of Bhutan’s education system. The report revealed that between 27 to 37 percent of principals continue to struggle with inadequate or poor-quality teaching...

India-Bhutan ₹4,033 cr rail project approved: 89 km railway lines to be laid for cross-border c ...

New Delhi: Cross-border train travel between India and Bhutan is poised to become a reality following official approval of the India-Bhutan rail project, a landmark initiative led by Indian Railways. The project aims to establish direct train...

Challenges Impacting Bhutan's Gross National Happiness in the 21st Century

Newswise — Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness (GNH) has captured global attention as a unique development philosophy, emphasizing holistic wellbeing over mere economic metrics. Yet, as Mr. Namgay Tshering, Former Finance Minister of Bhutan and...

CNT Culture Calendar: What to do across India this October

Sharad Purnima, the brightest moon of the year, rises over Mehrangarh Fort each October and throws its red sandstone ramparts into silver relief, glowing over the Blue City. That lunar calendar date is also when the Rajasthan International Folk...

India To Bhutan In Train Will Soon Be A Reality! Cross-Border Railway Project Approved, Details Inside

India To Bhutan In Train Will Soon Be A Reality! Cross-Border Railway Project Approved, Details Inside. (Image: Canva) The long-awaited cross-border train travel between India and Bhutan is set to become a reality soon. This comes in following the...

College team educates rural communities on online safety and scam prevention

Despite continued sensitisation and advocacy, people continue to fall victim to online scams. The issue is more rampant in rural areas where the majority of smartphone and social media users lack digital literacy. In a continued effort to mitigate...

Bhutan prepares to manufacture its own H. pylori test kits

Bhutan is on the verge of manufacturing its own test kits to detect Helicobacter pylori or H.pylori through stool samples. H.pylori is a bacterial infection and leading cause of stomach cancer. With financial support of nearly Nu 300 M from the...

Harvard hires drag queen professor of ‘gender and sexuality’

News The drag queen’s professorship, named after a deceased homosexual Harvard professor, is funded by Harvard’s LGBTQ+ alumni group and the university’s gay and lesbian caucus. (LifeSiteNews) — Harvard University, one of the nation’s top...

Academic & cultural exchange between FAC and Sherubtse College underway

Fazl Ali College faculty and students at Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan. MOKOKCHUNG, OCTOBER 2 (MExN): A three-day academic and cultural exchange programme between Fazl Ali College (FAC), Mokokchung, and Sherubtse College, Royal...

'I've met Kate Middleton and she does the same thing on every royal visit'

Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, receive widespread acclaim for their approachable style during Royal duties, but sources reveal that Catherine possesses a particularly remarkable method of engaging with people — one that...

Drag queen 'LaWhore Vagistan' newest visiting professor in Harvard's Gender Studies program

In the fall term, he will be teaching a class called Queer Ethnography, while in the spring term, he will teach a class called RuPaulitics: Drag, Race, and Desire. Harvard University has brought on a drag queen for a visiting professor role, who...

Bhutan Travel Could Do Wonders For Your Happiness Levels

As soon as you land in Bhutan, your blood pressure drops. Maybe it’s the fresh Himalayan air or the rhythmic sound of Buddhist prayer flags flapping in the wind, but in a world that seems devoid of peace and joy, Bhutan is the antidote. You may...

Bhutan Baccalaureate draws global interest

Bhutan’s holistic education model, the Bhutan Baccalaureate (BB), is drawing global attention as the Druk Gyalpo’s Institute (DGI) hosts a South-South Knowledge Exchange Workshop for delegations from Burundi, Nigeria, and the World Bank Group. You...