Conversations still matter: Reflections from the Global Shapers Thimphu Hub Davos Lab Dialogues
April 24th, 2021
Every year, the most influential individuals or organisations in policy, business, academia and everything in between convene in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting to discuss the trends that “shape global, regional and industry agendas,” as the Forum’s mission statement pronounces. This year, in August, this meeting will happen in Singapore. […]
If states are laboratories of democracy, then municipalities are test tubes of democracy
April 19th, 2021
Last week Kuensel published an opinion where the author mentioned that...
Thimphu Thromde gags the fundamental freedoms of media and citizens
April 17th, 2021
Thimphu Thromde’s notification on how to request information from them is...
Private money lending rules defeat the legislative prerogative
April 10th, 2021
This week Kuensel reported on the proposed revisions to the Private...
None can vote in an election, anywhere, on mere residency
April 10th, 2021
The third Dzongkhag Thromde Elections in three Dzongkhag Thromdes in the...
Bhutan’s appeal system is vulnerable to abuse
April 3rd, 2021
With the recent news of the Home Minister appealing to the...
As Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam meets Gyalyong Gakid Pelzom
April 3rd, 2021
Many winters ago, I meditated on what I then called Globalisation:...
Equal application of the law is fundamental to rule of law
March 27th, 2021
While duty-free outlets and their agents continue to do tobacco business...
Beyond a simple diplomatic tie
March 27th, 2021
Bhutan and India are two countries whose connection grows a lot...
Menstruation stigmas are adversely affecting Bhutan’s society, economy, and culture
March 27th, 2021
Despite recent conversations about menstrual health, more changes are necessary to...
Every court is independent of each other when it comes to judicial decisions
March 20th, 2021
Kuensel reported on the Gelephu quarantine breach case that the prosecution...
Gender-sensitive neighbourhood planning
March 20th, 2021
Bhutan as a happiness kingdom has been adopting and exercising activities...
On the International Day of Happiness
March 20th, 2021
Some four decades or so ago, when the youngest monarch in...