Buddhism, Bhutan’s Buddhist art focus of Feb. 24 gathering (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bhutanese Buddhism scholars, representatives from Bhutan and organizers of “The Dragon’s Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan” exhibition at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, will present a symposium at Doris Duke Theatre on Feb. 24.

Sunday, February 17, 2008 (Chennai Online)
Thimphu, Feb 18 The prices of petrol and diesel have shot up in Bhutan, with the country’s trade officials attributing the hike to an increase in dealers’ commission in India.

Bhutanese to pay more for petrol, diesel (Hindustan Times)
The prices of petrol and diesel have shot up in Bhutan, with the country’s trade officials attributing the hike to an increase in dealers’ commission in India.

10th RTM in Thimphu (Kuensel)
16 February, 2008 - A wide range of issues, including the 10th Five Year Plan (2008-2013) and its strategies and priorities, will be discussed in the Tenth Round Table Meeting (RTM) to be held in Thimphu from 17-18 February.

The Year of the Female Hog (Kuensel)
18 February, 2008 - When we look back at the year just gone by, the most memorable image that stays on our minds is the moment when His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo greeted His Majesty the King on National Day. Their Majesties bowed to each other, their Royal Scarves lowered in the traditional gesture of respect.

The Year of the Female Hog (Kuensel)
Yearender : Part II Sports One of the most talked about sporting moments of the Hog year was Karma Wangchuk, a caddie and a class-V drop-out, winning the India House Maruti Golf Tournament.

Anna Ford’s heaven on earth (Daily Telegraph)
Broadcaster Anna Ford loves the other-worldy feeling of Bhutan and the palpable sense of peace that hangs over the tiny kingdom.

Lifestyle diseases in ascendancy (Kuensel)
18 February, 2008 - Non-communicable diseases (NCD) or lifestyle diseases may not have appeared among the top ten diseases in the country, but they were increasing at an alarming rate and were an unwelcome addition to infectious diseases, which were still of grave concern to the health of the Bhutanese, say health officials.

‘Bio disc’ makes waves in Bhutan (Kuensel)
18 February, 2008 - There is a shop in Phuentsholing town that offers customers ‘treated’ water, that supposedly tastes sweeter and is expected to make one feel more energetic and positive.

From the Incas to the kewa datshi (Kuensel)
15 February, 2008 - In concluding the series on potato in Bhutan, we look at how potato is seen in the Bhutanese print media. The discussion is largely based on what was printed in the three Bhutanese newspapers during the year 2007.

The Year of the Female Hog
Yearender : Part I

18 February, 2008 - When we look back at the year just gone by, the most memorable image that stays on our minds is the moment when His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo greeted His Majesty the King on National Day. Their Majesties bowed to each other, their Royal Scarves lowered in the traditional gesture of respect. There could not have been a more powerful symbol of a kingdom in transition.

The Year of the Female Hog
Yearender : Part II
Sports

One of the most talked about sporting moments of the Hog year was Karma Wangchuk, a caddie and a class-V drop-out, winning the India House Maruti Golf Tournament.

Karma Wangchuk, 18, triumphed over Major A K Gupta, a seasoned golfer, in the finals to take home a Maruti Zen Estilo.

On Intellectual Rebirth — The Ground Reality
18 February, 2008 - Without, colours have waned.
Only remnants of autumn remain, a few fragrances and memories. They’ll fade too; it’s only a matter of time and tears. And then?

Farm road to end Pakhay-Tenjury isolation

A vote of thanks from the villagers to the Swiss delegation

18 February, 2008 - For Ran Maya of Tenjury village, Shompangkha gewog, going shopping for essentials takes up an entire day. And most of the time goes into walking.

‘Bio disc’ makes waves in Bhutan

18 February, 2008 - There is a shop in Phuentsholing town that offers customers ‘treated’ water, that supposedly tastes sweeter and is expected to make one feel more energetic and positive.

Lifestyle diseases in ascendancy
18 February, 2008 - Non-communicable diseases (NCD) or lifestyle diseases may not have appeared among the top ten diseases in the country, but they were increasing at an alarming rate and were an unwelcome addition to infectious diseases, which were still of grave concern to the health of the Bhutanese, say health officials.

Kolors - A rock ‘n roll rainbow album

MUSIC REVIEW 18 February, 2008 - Listening to “Kolors,” the newest Dzongkha album in town, is like entering a pool of beautiful bikini-clad women; you never want to take your eyes, or ears, off them. It is instantly inviting.

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18 February, 2008 - Ambassadors Daniele Smadja of the EU Commission, Ann Ollestad of Norway and Chalermpol Thanchitt of Thailand presented their credentials to His Majesty the King on February 15 at the Trashichhodzong, Thimphu

Of ballots and bombs
COMMENTARY 18 February, 2008 - Losar, this time around, is genuinely about new beginnings, on several fronts. This year will usher in democracy as well as the coronation of a dynamic fifth king. It will also celebrate the centenary of our monarchy. It is all about change. Change isn’t a happenstance. It is inadvertently brought about by people and circumstances, be they good or bad. Almost all democracies have revolutionary roots giving ours a unique status, inasmuch as it was gifted by a king to his people. It was intended to be a peaceful transformation, devolving power to the people. It has mostly been so save for a few stray incidents, caused by elements with no cause but to disrupt this process. A series of bomb blasts in a nonviolent nation will neither derail nor undermine Bhutanese espousal of democracy. The ultimate oxymoron can be found in the groups claiming responsibility for the blasts. Who in their right minds would want anything but democracy, the most sought and sound form of government today. Well, that is not a difficult question to answer either.

10th RTM in Thimphu
16 February, 2008 - A wide range of issues, including the 10th Five Year Plan (2008-2013) and its strategies and priorities, will be discussed in the Tenth Round Table Meeting (RTM) to be held in Thimphu from 17-18 February.

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