King of Destiny launched
31 October 2008
The second publication of Rabsell Media Services, “The King of Destiny” was launched on October 29 by Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck at Tashi Taj. It is a pictorial coffee-table book with 185 pictures depicting the entire life history of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. About 70 percent of the pictures were contributed by Nado Rinchen, the owner of Nado Photo Shop and the former photographer... Read the story »
A centennial tribute to Bhutanese women
31 October 2008
Women representatives from the 20 dzongkhags participated in a seminar, “Voices – a Centennial Tribute to the Women of Bhutan” in Thimphu on October 24. The seminar was the outcome of two years of sensitisation throughout the country by Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW) – a concept that was supported by Her Majesty Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck. The 200-page documentary... Read the story »
Sungkay Dendur: teary exit for two more
31 October 2008
Wednesday was a yet another fateful day for the contestants of the Drukgi Sungkay Dendur. The two youngest contestants of the show, Kinley Wangmo, 15, and Tshering Phuntsho, 16, had to face a tearful exit. Now the contest is left with five top singers, four men and a woman. Karma Phuntsho from Trashigang, favourite of most viewers, Rinzin Wangchuk from Samtse, Tshering Namgye from Wangdue, and Sonam... Read the story »
Bhutan’s debating wunderkind
31 October 2008
“As long as human beings believe in gods and goddesses, belief in ghosts will be inseparable. As long as human civilisation exists, corruption will still be around,” said Tshering Penjore, a 16-year-old student of Motithang Higher Secondary School, at the SAARC inter-school debate in New Delhi on October 24, the United Nations Day. Barely three days after representing his school in an inter-school... Read the story »
“Les Miserable”
31 October 2008
An opera called “Les Miserable” was performed in YDF hall in Thimphu on October 29 as a part of the coronation and centenary celebration by the students of St. Joseph’s school, North Point, Darjeeling. Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck honoured the show. “This opera was brought to commemorate the coronation and centenary, it’s the first opera brought from our school though... Read the story »
MPs return from Denmark
31 October 2008
Bhutanese parliamentarians, who had been in Denmark on a five-day study tour, arrived back in the country on October 20. The 11-member delegation led by the National Assembly Speaker consisted of the lower house members of parliament (MP). During the visit, the MPs were introduced to the Danish model for democracy, the three independent pillars of democracy (Government, Parliament and Courts), and... Read the story »
A Tribute to Coronation and Centenary Celebration (A voice of Indo-Bhutan friendship)
31 October 2008
Come on Bhutan! Come on Bhutanese! Come on India! Come on Indians! Let us exult at the historic occasions. Of Coronation and Centenary celebrations. Democracy institutionalization and Indo-Bhutan friendship rejuvenation. Triumph for Bhutan! Triumph for Bhutanese! Triumph for India! Triumph for Indians! Victory for Bhutan Is the victory for India. Indo-Bhutan Victory Is the victory of the world. Peace... Read the story »
A SPECIAL TRIP TO THE BOOK FAIR
31 October 2008
It was 5th of October. It was cold chilly Sunday morning. The time was about eight when we started our journey from the beautiful Chamkhar valley to Monger in the east. The purpose of the journey was to discover the world of books at the Book Fair in Mongar. We all were thrilled to meet each another at the threshold of a common purpose to procure library books. It was good time to gear up ourselves... Read the story »
Playing football with fingers
31 October 2008
If you are a football enthusiast and hear about the Centenary National Football Championship, don’t go looking for real football players at a real football ground. This tournament will be played on large screens by Thimphu’s fastest fingers, not feet. Organised by two private companies, KLK anImagine and Prayers Wheel Pictures, Bhutan’s first gaming tournament will played using the game, Winning... Read the story »
Princes play the coronation final
31 October 2008
The Coronation archery tournament organised by the Bhutan Archery Federation (BAF) has finally reached the final. As predicted by spectators who have been following the tournament closely, the two princes are going to play against each other’s teams. His Royal Highness Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck’s team Phoja reached the final after defeating the One Hundred- 15 on Tuesday in the semi finals.... Read the story »
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