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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The Copper Coins of 1951 and 1954

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In 1951 and again in 1954, two pretty copper coins were struck by Bhutan. Although the coins’ dies are not nearly as nifty as those done b...
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Gift of Oxygen

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Yet again, for the Rotary Club of Thimphu, the season of giving is here. This time it is our belief that we have done one of our most mean...
Sunday, February 9, 2020

I Am Not The Whole Difference

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Dear Steve, Thank you for your prompt reply to my yesterday’s mail. I am glad that both you and Nancy are keeping well. ...............
Saturday, February 8, 2020

Hammered “Sa” Coins Of The Wangchuck Dynasty

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Historical reports show that striking of coins in Bhutan existed as far back as  1790. Of the huge variety of coins that were struck, the ...
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Over The Moon

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There has rarely been a day that I was as happy as I was few days back. Two things made my day - which occurred on the same day: 1.  B...
Saturday, February 1, 2020

Misconception About Vehicle Quota

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I just read today’s Kuensel article on vehicle quota. It is so sad ….. clearly some of our lawmakers seem absolutely clueless about the re...

The Coronavirus Has The World Shaken

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Hi John, Thank you for your mail a few hours back. Indeed this Coronavirus is extremely worrying but like you say, July is a long ...
Thursday, January 30, 2020

The Declining Bhutanese Probity

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This will be my 13th article on the reprehensible vehicle quota issue. Perhaps this will be my last – or there will be more, depending on ...
Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Gross National Hypocrisy: How the Vehicle Quota Hurts Bhutan

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I have spoken to a number of Cabinet Members; I have spoken to politicians of the ruling Governments and those in the Opposition. I have s...
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Saturday, January 18, 2020

Words Matter

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Yesterday I overheard a friend explaining to someone over the mobile phone that the correct word to use is “ subconsciously ” and not “ un...
Thursday, January 16, 2020

Narrowing The Gap – W I D E R!

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Few nights back a number of us long time friends and acquaintances were gathered at a bar for a friendly session of drinking - some beer, ...
Sunday, January 12, 2020

The Mighty Gungchen Taag (Tiger Mountain)

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I have been chasing this long shot of the mighty Gungchen Taag (6,784 Mtrs.). Finally this morning I managed to get the shot that I would...
Saturday, December 28, 2019

Some Of Those Who Share The Planet With Us

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Imagine there are more than a trillion other life forms on this earth that share our living spaces. Some of them are the following. I pres...
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Friday, December 6, 2019

Taking Tourism To The Top

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Recently in a WhatsApp group chat a number of Bhutanese tour operators were ecstatic that Bhutan beat Costa Rica hands down as the better ...
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