Clik here to view.
Gyalsey Nachung Camp
Main story: In the midst of a small developing township of Bjemina in Thimphu is Bjemina Primary School where about 200 students from the dzongkhag attended the four-day Gyalsey Nachung Camp, the first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
With the right mindset, any job can offer a satisfying experience
Youth in focus: Hi Lam, I graduated from college this summer and am now looking for a job. My parents want me to take the RCSC exam and work in an office, but I really don’t enjoy office work....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chicken Spiedini
Recipe: Method: Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap; pound chicken gently with mallet until very thin (about 1/8 inch thick). Marinate with Salt, Pepper and oil In a bowl combine the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friends of Bhutan
Main story: In far-flung schools, agriculture research centres, bridge construction sites, and crowded hospitals are a few foreign volunteers working selflessly and tirelessly in silence. They have...
View ArticleMessengers of Peace
Main story: On September 21, the International Peace Day was celebrated worldwide. Bhutan observed the day on September 17 with more than 1,500 students and teachers (both scouts and non-scouts) from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Grilled brie cheese, pencil asparagus, baked figs with berry compote
Recipe: Method: Wash and peel asparagus, carrot and blanch both, keep aside. Cut fig into two , toss in balsamic vinegar and bake it for 2 minutes Apply brush of oil on cheese and grill it for 30...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel – the founder of Bhutan
Main story: It’s bright, the main room where the exhibit is carefully placed behind sealed glasses. There is a special aura in the room. Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel – the founder of Bhutan – who we read...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The way we see the world depends on our mindset
Youth in focus: Hi Lam, here is my situation: I graduated class 12, but was a drug abuser from class 8. I recently went to rehab and completed the course a few weeks ago. During my first few days home...
View ArticleClik here to view.
For good muscle gain
Health and fitness: Hi Acho, I have made good muscle gains, but now my progress has stalled. I have a few questions: 1. Is it better to train in the 6 to 8 repetition ranges or 10 to 12 repetition...
View Article14 Bhutanese titles get shortlisted
Main story: With the Bhutanese film industry moving rapidly towards commercial productions, a small group of filmmakers have been experimenting different and thought-provoking films. This group...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jampa – Loving Kindness
Why we do what we do: The cultivation of four immeasurable thoughts or tshemed bzhi (ཚད་མེད་བཞི་) is a common Buddhist practice. The concept of the four thoughts of loving kindness (བྱམས་པ་),...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Persistence is the key
Health and fitness: Dear Mr Bhutan, Please show me the quickest way to put on muscle like you. Vishal Hi Vishal, There is no quick fix to anything; the more appropriate term you are looking for is a...
View ArticleTshechu – touching the sacred
Youth in focus: Hi Lam, we are now in tshechu season. I’ve been attending the dances since I was a child, but I’m not sure why. Everyone tells me that seeing them is auspicious, but I’m not sure what...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thai Style Pineapple Fried Rice
Recipe: Method: Heat oil in a wok, add ginger, chilli, curry powder and turmeric. Cook till ginger and curry powder releases its aroma (1 minute). And in the vegetable and rice, toss thoroughly till...
View ArticleClik here to view.
So that storytelling culture doesn’t die away
Main story: In a quaint little village of Punakha more than three decades ago, a young girl lived in a traditional house with her parents, grandparents and cousins. At the end of each day, the family...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nyingje – Compassion
Why we do what we do: The second of the four immeasurable thoughts, tshemed bzhi (ཚད་མེད་བཞི་), is compassion. Compassion or nyingje (སྙིང་རྗེ་) in its broad sense refers to all caring and benevolent...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Putting on weight
Health and fitness: Dear Sir, I am eating a lot because I want to gain some weight. Could you please tell me how to gain more weight? Gyamtsho Hi Gyamtsho, The basic rule of thumb to put on weight is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rising star of Bhutan
Main story: In a fledgling music industry where singers and musicians can hardly make music as a career, Kezang Dorji has achieved something no other singer has ever dreamt of before. The 27-year-old...
View ArticleClik here to view.
If you cannot afford it, go without
Youth in focus: I’m in a lot of debt. I wanted the latest cell phone, new clothes and to have fun and so I took advances on my salary and borrowed money from friends. My boss will deduct the advance...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Efforts to conserve the dying tradition
Main story: It wasn’t long ago when people visiting the memorial choeten or the weekend vegetable market in Thimphu could see men dressed in a red gho with red kabney, singing spiritual songs of...
View Article