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How social media is breathing new life into Bhutan’s unwritten local languages

Dechen, 40, grew up in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Her native language was Mangdip, also known as Nyenkha, as her parents are originally from central Bhutan. She went to schools in the city, where the curriculum was predominantly taught in Dzongkha, the national language, and English.

The Conversation

Closer together: On the India-Bhutan talks and the plans ahead

The talks by India and Bhutan are a marker of bilaterally driven regional initiatives and could change the development story of the region

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Polling begins for Mizoram and Chhattisgarh; India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and more

From, India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity to upgrade border posts, to, Afghanistan punches above its weight in ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day

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India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity

India and Bhutan agreed to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and upgrade border and immigration posts to support Bhutan’s 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s plans for a smart city at Gelephu on the border between Bhutan and Assam, after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi…

The Hindu

Amid China boundary talks, Bhutan King to discuss Bhutan-Assam border smart city project

The Bhutanese King flew to Delhi from Guwahati, which was the first ever official visit by a Bhutanese monarch to Assam.

The Hindu

'Yeti hair' found in Himalayas is actually from a horse, BBC series reveals

DNA from a supposed Abominable Snowman actually came from a horse, but that doesn't mean stories of the Yeti passed on by local people aren't important.

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Bhutan King begins three-day visit to Assam, offers prayer at Kamakhya Temple

The King and his entourage will leave for the Kaziranga National Park, famed for its one-horned rhino, on November 4 where he will take a safari.

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Bhutan King to visit India amid fresh momentum in China boundary talks

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will begin an eight-day visit to India on Friday, a trip that comes amid renewed push by Bhutan and China for an early settlement of their lingering boundary dispute.

The Hindu

Bhutan King Wangchuck to begin eight-day India visit on November 3

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will begin a eight-day visit to India on November 3, the Ministry of External Affairs said. “External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and senior officials of the government will call on the King of Bhutan,” the MEA said.

The Hindu

Why are the China-Bhutan boundary talks significant?

Bhutan-China boundary talks resumed after 7-yr gap, making progress towards 3-Step Roadmap. MoU signed in 2021, JTT established in Aug. Agreement to delineate boundary, but India worries over China's demand for full diplomatic ties & presence in Thimphu.

The Hindu

Warming ties: On Bhutan-China relations and India’s concerns

Rather than alarm, India must approach the Bhutan-China boundary negotiations with confidence that Thimphu will take both India’s and Bhutan’s interests into consideration

The Hindu

Morning Digest | NCERT reading material on Chandrayaan draws ire for ‘mixing science with mythology’; Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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Shadow from fallen Sikkim dam falls on India’s hydroelectric projects in Bhutan

Sikkim’s highest dam was washed away during a flash flood, raising doubts about hydropower projects being developed, now with design changes, by India, abroad

The Hindu

Nipah infection possible in more places in Southeast Asia, says Nature article

Nipah virus reservoirs in SE Asia, India may cause cross-species transmission to humans. Early detection systems needed. Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka have bat populations exposed to Nipah. Lack of treatment options, need for antivirals, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines in clinical trials. Virological, immunological factors to…

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Bhutan-China border demarcation talks inching towards completion: Bhutan PM Tshering

Bhutan, China inching towards boundary demarcation; talks include possible exchange of Doklam, areas to North. PM Tshering confirms India in loop on negotiations, says Bhutan seeks to make both India, China happy. King’s visit to Delhi in April discussed boundary talks, SEZ in Gelephu; PM Tshering speaks of re-election prospects.

The Times of India

Bhutan planning to slash ‘expensive’ airfares to boost tourism

In a move to boost tourism in the country, Bhutan has announced plans to reduce the 'expensive' airfares for visitors travelling to the country. As per the country's Finance Minister, this step would result in an uptick of travellers to the country and increase the number of visitors visiting the…

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‘Penis village’ named strangest destination by travel influencer who has been to 121 countries

‘The closer you get the weirder it becomes’

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The major holiday hotspots cracking down on overtourism

From tourist taxes to caps, here are the holiday hotspots taking measures to bring down escalating visitor numbers

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Bhutanese actor Sangay Tsheltrim reveals his experience of working on Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan': SRK's very good with action scenes

In this exclusive interview, Bhutanese actor Sangay Tsheltrim shares his remarkable journey from a distinguished career in the Royal Bhutan Army to the glitzy world of Bollywood, discussing his pivotal role in the highly anticipated film 'Jawan' alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Sangay recounts how he initially hesitated due to scheduling…

The Hindu

The story keepers of Bhutan

These Bhutanese writers, historians, designers and artists are gathering the tales of their people, textiles, artefacts and symbols to preserve the country’s legacy

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After Bhutan, Assam refinery eyes Nepal for supplying high-altitude diesel

Numaligarh Refinery (NRL) in Assam is now eyeing Nepal for a special grade of diesel that can be used easily in sub-zero conditions. The public sector NRL, often referred to as the Assam Accord Refinery, has been the lone supplier of low-pour high-speed diesel to Bhutan for several years now.…

The Hindu

Previous governments did not focus on building infrastructure at LAC: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

Govt has significantly improved border infrastructure in last 9 yrs, including along China border, says. EAM Jaishankar. The infrastructure push will determine India's response to security challenges, EAm said. Raxaul-Kathmandu railway project in final stages, Bhutan-Assam border to open for more tourists, trilateral Highway project with Myanmar facing security challenges.

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Picture of kids playing baseball in Bhutan is one of the coolest photos in sports

An MLB article about the growing popularity of baseball in Bhutan sparked one of the coolest sports photos you'll see.

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Microsoft Hires AWS’s Puneet Chandok To Lead India Operations

Microsoft Corp has announced the appointment of Puneet Chandok as Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Dynamite News

5th batch of Buddhist studies graduate from Institute of Science of Mind in Bhutan

The fifth batch of students completed their three-year Bachelor’s degree in Buddhist studies and graduated from the Institute of Science of Mind in Bhutan on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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