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)
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.

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.

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.

A PitStop For The Daily Circuit

19 February, 2008 - Lasts long. Really long … ring a bell? Of course, it’s the Amaron battery ad, which we see almost every day on TV! Even if you’d forgotten this ad, you’ll now be reminded of it because you will be seeing these batteries in green more often.

Ten questions

19 February, 2008 - Ugyen, 43, from Kabesa, Thimphu has been living in Babesa right beside the expressway for almost a year now. A witness of many accidents on the expressway, this is what he has to say about the area he lives in.

1. What do you do for a living?
I run a restaurant.

Wamrong - Boomtown in the boondocks

Despite its regularisation as a township, trade centre faces uncertain future

19 February, 2008 - For the thousands of students, who did their schooling or college in Trashigang dzongkhag, Wamrong is one place that will forever be etched in their memories.

Oops! We blooped
19 February, 2008 - With the boar making way for the rat with the start of another lunar cycle, we at Kuensel also took stock to see how we fared through the year as aspiring writers and journalists.

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.

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