4/5 stars In 2006 the isolated, landlocked Kingdom of Bhutan took its first tentative steps towards democracy, just a few years after finally allowing access to television and the internet. …
Film Movement has acquired North American rights to the feature-length documentary “Agent of Happiness.” The company plans a 2024 theatrical release, as well as distribution on leading digital platforms and …
Bhutan’s governing philosophy of “Gross National Happiness” has been heralded the world over for balancing economic growth with the well-being of its citizens. But recent discussions of “Gross National Happiness …
Bhutan may reconsider its controversial $100 daily tourism fees if the country’s tourism industry recovers soon, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told CNBC on May 10. But the fees are …
Rai is one of many Bhutanese who came to Nepal after completing their prison terms and are among a few thousand refugees still there. But dozens of other men like …
The visit underscores India’s eagerness to deepen ties with Bhutan, particularly against the backdrop of Beijing’s rising financial and diplomatic clout aimed at challenging New Delhi’s regional dominance. Questions have …
“On one hand, Bhutan is trying to demarcate its borders with its aggressive northern neighbour China,” Shivamurthy said. “On the other hand, it is facing an economic crisis and mass …
Act East Policy Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said that the Act East Policy, under the stewardship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has reinvigorated India’s engagement with its Eastern neighbours, …
The kingdom of Bhutan is planning a “mindfulness city” that, if built, will cover some 2.5% of the country — an area larger than Singapore. Plans show the 1,000-square-kilometer city …
Hydrological generation contributes up to 15 per cent of Bhutan’s GDP, which also relies heavily on agriculture and tourism. Bhutan’s total installed capacity for hydrological power is currently about 2,500 …