Beijing’s ‘Fake’ Panchen Lama Kalachakra Ceremony Shows Fear Not Faith: Experts

Home China Beijing’s ‘Fake’ Panchen Lama Kalachakra Ceremony Shows Fear Not Faith: Experts As Xi Jinping purges China’s generals, Beijing’s grip tightens on Tibet’s monasteries where thousands were forced to attend a state-orchestrated Kalachakra...

MoC charts path for PACS and Multi-State Co-ops to boost rural growth

The two-day National-Level Workshop and Review Meeting on Strengthening the Cooperative Sector was held in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, organized by the Ministry of Cooperation, and inaugurated by Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of...

Hydroelectric projects fuel Chukha dzongkhag’s prosperity

The establishment of mega hydro-power projects like Chukha and Tala had been the key behind the rapid economic strides taken by Chukha dzongkhag in the first half of the Eighth Plan, according to the Chukha dzongda who reported the dzongkhag’s...

Pittsburgh-area Hindus ‘pray for peace, harmony, good health’ in Carrick

Editor’s note: This story was first published in a Pittsburgh’s Public Source neighborhood zine. Look for our printed zines now in Brookline, Carrick, Overbrook and Oakland. Hinduism has always been important to Tek Nepal, president of Carrick’s...

Cheapest international destinations for Indians in 2025: Top 10 budget-friendly picks for culture, beaches and adventure

For Indians planning budget-friendly getaways in 2025, destinations like Thailand, Vietnam, Bhutan, Singapore, Georgia and Uzbekistan offer memorable experiences at reasonable costs. Thailand impresses with its beaches and street markets, while...

Multiple complaints against Sandeep Rai Chamling of PandoraBiz

Around four complaints have been filed with Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) against Sandeep Rai Chamling of PandoraBiz for the Sandeep Rai Chamling (SRC) Mentorship Plan that claimed to teach crypto trading and help earn crypto...

Are we a drop in the ocean of nature conservation?

Nature is disappearing at an alarming rate and the earth is on the brink of several tipping points which, if current trends continue, will have catastrophic consequences on all life forms. decades Bhutanese harnessing climate locked content on...

Ensuring the nation's security recognised as the most important of all Seventh Plan objectives

The public meeting In Lhuntsi was unanimous in recognising the most important objective of the Seventh Plan as the ensuring of the nation's security and well-being. and literature to and locked content take literature brunt country. locked...

South Asia’s sovereign debt problem

South Asia is struggling to balance sovereign debt and fiscal space. The region’s debt has risen faster than in any other emerging region due to persistent fiscal deficits. By 2023, the government debt had surged to 77 percent. In 2022, Sri Lanka...

Immigrant communities find faith homes in Pittsburgh’s southern neighborhoods

Editor’s note: This story was first published in a Pittsburgh’s Public Source neighborhood zine. Look for our printed zines now in Brookline, Carrick, Overbrook and Oakland. In 2012, couple Frank and Stephanie Rondon founded Carrick’s Iglesia...

ChatGPT Go Brings Cheaper GPT 5 Access to Pakistan

OpenAI has expanded its ChatGPT Go subscription plan to 16 more Asian countries, including Pakistan, offering users a more affordable way to access GPT 5 and other paid privileges. ChatGPT chief Nick Torley announced the update on social media...

Mindfulness: The new paradigm

As the Bhutan Innovation Forum unfolds in the hallowed halls of the historic Dungkar Dzong—which is in itself a bold expression of Bhutan’s unique aspirations—thought leaders, scientists, philosophers and economists from around the world are...

ED raids Kerala, TN locations linked to Dulquer, Prithiviraj in luxury cars smuggling

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out raids at 17 locations in Kerala and Tamil Nadu including premises linked to actors Dulquer Salmaan, Prithiviraj Sukumaran and Amit Chakkalackal in connection with a probe linked to alleged...

OpenAI expands ChatGPT Go plan to 16 new Asian countries  

OpenAI has expanded its affordable ChatGPT Go plan to 16 new countries across Asia, as part of efforts to deepen access to artificial intelligence tools in emerging markets. The plan is now available in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei...

Synology reversing its hard drive policy is good, but it might be too late

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority After months of silence and community frustration, Synology has finally decided to loosen the grip it tightened on its rather loyal following of NAS users. And I, for one, couldn’t be happier. Starting with DSM...

World's friendliest country in 2025 is not a European paradise

For travellers, the warmth of local people often defines a holiday as much as beaches, cuisine, or luxury hotels. In the Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, people around the world ranked the countries where visitors can...

This European country is tourists' favourite in 2025

Italy has emerged as the most-loved destination of 2025, according to Conde Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The rankings highlight how countries across the globe captivate travellers through culture, cuisine, landscapes, and unforgettable...

22 of the best places to visit in Asia

Travel across Asia and you’ll have a lifetime of stories to share. The continent is massive – covering nearly a third of the earth’s land and housing more than half of the world’s population – and the experiences for visitors are equally vast:...

63 Years After 1962 War, India Faces China Eye to Eye | Defence Diaries

Since 1962, India has modernized its military, built high-altitude expertise, improved border infrastructure, and created theatre commands, making it a strong deterrent against China’s LAC incursions.New Delhi: It’s been 63 years since India...

His Majesty concludes visit to India

His Majesty the King returned to Bhutan on Thursday after a four-day working visit to India. In New Delhi, His Majesty the King met with President R. Venkataraman and Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao and discussed regional, bilateral, and...