Another tidbit I was told by a friend about #Bhutan (a long time ago). Women of royal lineage were the only ones permitted to grow their hair. In essence, having long hair (as a woman) was a privilege 😏
Bhutan and Bangladesh to strengthen cooperation across various sectors Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.
Human Development Index: India Ranks 134th, Falls Behind Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and China
The report revealed that affluent countries are experiencing unprecedented levels of growth, while half of the world's poorest nations have failed to regain their pre-pandemic progress.
"Satellite photographs this month provided some of the clearest views of 👉China's massive construction project within the borders of neighboring Bhutan👈, the tiny #Himalayan kingdom with which #Beijing is trying to negotiate a major land deal."
Eerie silence now dominates the atmosphere around the abandoned school in Yonphula, Trashigang where the wind almost seems to screech through broken windowpanes....
Spain's 'Society of the Snow,' Bhutan's 'The Monk and the Gun,' and Iceland's 'Godland' all make their case for the Academy Awards shortlist. The 2023 contenders for the international film Oscar are filled with tales of real-life struggles from the Ukraine war (Ukraine’s “20 Days in Mariupol”), the Holocaust (United...
The rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, which were at risk of extinction due to lack of written script, have seen a grand revival with the help of social media, especially voice messages, Bhutan Live reported. The Kingdom of Bhutan, a land steeped in rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, lies in the heart...
If anyone is interested, here's video of the #FabLab in #Bhutan where, among other things, we recycle #3Dprinter waste into sheets of PLA with a T-shirt press and make a massive geodesic dome from cardboard: https://youtu.be/2z58RCINhf8
'The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan has become the first country in the world to declare its entire street dog population fully sterilised and vaccinated following years of investment in a humane dog management programme with global animal charity Humane Society International (HSI).'
India-Funded Hydro Projects in Bhutan Under Scanner After Sikkim Teesta Disaster: Report
Environmental activist and water and dam safety expert Himanshu Thakkar told The Hindu that the likely change in design is an “admission of a major failure by these agencies”.
A study conducted in Bhutan’s Dungju Ri and Yude Ri catchments in the Trashigang region has shed light on the perilous impact of climate change on the country’s spring water resources. Led by Tshewang Dhendup, a lecturer at the Sherubtse College in Kanglung, the study findings were unveiled during the Bhutan Research...
China and Bhutan have agreed to expedite and take simultaneous steps to implement a "three-step roadmap" to resolve their festering boundary dispute....
India will supply 14,000 tonnes of non-basmati rice this year to Mauritius and 79,000 tonnes to Bhutan under humanitarian operations, making an exception for two key diplomatic partners....
I'm back home now after a month in Bhutan. Still have a few terabytes of pix and vids to crunch. Feeling a little "all at sea", with my head still stuck somewhere between the Himalayas and home.
These fellas were more interested in licking rocks, for salt or minerals or whatever, than flying away from my lens. A real treat for my walk this morning.
Did see a few butterflies today as well. This teeny little fella never gave me a look at the upper wing artwork, but was amazed to zoom in close and discover a thin little edging of blue scales.
The detail in butterflies is just astounding to me. I had no idea that was happening right before our eyes.
All these butterfly shots taken with the Sigma 105mm F2.8 Macro, pushed to F2.8 because I love the shallow depth of field.
These guys have been our constant companions while staying in this patch of forest near Paro. Rain or sunshine, they are flitting about and adding a touch of joy to the landscape.
I wish I'd spent a little more time capturing them now. Instead, I let the fancy ones distract me too often! I have the same problem with donuts.
Bhutan and Bangladesh to strengthen cooperation across various sectors (asianews.network)
Bhutan and Bangladesh to strengthen cooperation across various sectors Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.
Once vibrant, now silent: Abandoned school in Yonphula, Bhutan haunts locals (kuenselonline.com)
Eerie silence now dominates the atmosphere around the abandoned school in Yonphula, Trashigang where the wind almost seems to screech through broken windowpanes....
Bhutan, Spain, Iceland: Why these Oscar entries for international film are worth a watch (www.latimes.com)
Spain's 'Society of the Snow,' Bhutan's 'The Monk and the Gun,' and Iceland's 'Godland' all make their case for the Academy Awards shortlist. The 2023 contenders for the international film Oscar are filled with tales of real-life struggles from the Ukraine war (Ukraine’s “20 Days in Mariupol”), the Holocaust (United...
How social media is reviving unwritten languages in Bhutan (www.aninews.in)
The rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, which were at risk of extinction due to lack of written script, have seen a grand revival with the help of social media, especially voice messages, Bhutan Live reported. The Kingdom of Bhutan, a land steeped in rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, lies in the heart...
Climate change threatens Bhutan’s spring flows (kuenselonline.com)
A study conducted in Bhutan’s Dungju Ri and Yude Ri catchments in the Trashigang region has shed light on the perilous impact of climate change on the country’s spring water resources. Led by Tshewang Dhendup, a lecturer at the Sherubtse College in Kanglung, the study findings were unveiled during the Bhutan Research...
China, Bhutan hold boundary talks, focus on implementing '3-step roadmap' (www.indiatoday.in)
China and Bhutan have agreed to expedite and take simultaneous steps to implement a "three-step roadmap" to resolve their festering boundary dispute....
India to export rice to Mauritius and Bhutan in an exception for friends (www.livemint.com)
India will supply 14,000 tonnes of non-basmati rice this year to Mauritius and 79,000 tonnes to Bhutan under humanitarian operations, making an exception for two key diplomatic partners....
Wild Tiger Population in Bhutan Increases 27% Since 2015 (www.ecowatch.com)
Wild tiger numbers in Bhutan have risen from 103 tigers in the country’s first tiger survey in 2015 to 131 individuals in a recent survey....