Indian nationals planning to visit Bhutan should bring either (1) a Passport having validity of 6 months or (2) a Voters Identity Card, issued by the Election Commission of India. Indian nationals traveling to Bhutan via road (i.e. via Phuntsholing, Bhutan / Jaigong, India), can present their having their passport or voters Identity Card to […]
Teaching is one of the most noble of professions. As Henry Adams once said, “A teacher affects eternity. He can never tell when his influence stops.” Teachers have the potential to open the minds of young children to a beautiful world of learning and to instill in them a lifelong joy and thirst for knowledge. […]
Bhutan and the Republic of Korea will celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations in 2017 after starting formal diplomatic relations on 24th September 1987. To mark this important year, the Royal Government of Bhutan is pleased to present “Bhutan-Korea Friendship Offer” to the Republic of Korea nationals as part of the celebrations. The […]
Recently, Jet Li went on a trip to Tiger’s Nest and Dra Karpo, two places that have a rich spiritual history. Tiger’s Nest and Dra Karpo are both prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred sites in Bhutan. The Tiger’s Nest temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave. The Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated there. This […]
On the invitation of His Majesty The King, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has arrived in the country yesterday on a three-day state visit yesterday. His Majesty The King granted an audience to the Prime Minister and her family members at the Tashichhodzong. She was escorted in a traditional chipdrel ceremony and presented a […]
The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his father, the fourth King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck, supporting Bhutan’s young prince Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel in Thimphu on March 11. Prince Jigme, who celebrated his first birthday in February, is pictured standing up for the first time. The photo was taken after a heavy […]
What are Cordyceps? Highlights (1) Cordyceps, or caterpillar fungus, is used in traditional Chinese medicine. (2) It’s potential benefits include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. (3) Cordyceps species infect insects. It can’t infect humans. Cordyceps made international headlines after Chinese runners decimated two world records in 1993. According to their coach, the secret to their […]
I’ve often thought about what it is that makes people happy—what one has to do in order to achieve happiness. 1- First and foremost is good health. If you do not enjoy good health, you can never be happy. Any ailment, however trivial, will deduct something from your happiness. 2- Second, a healthy bank balance. […]
Words by Randy Pausch (1) It is not the things we do in life that we regret.. it is the things we do not. (2) We beat the reaper by living well and fully. (3) The only way to survive eternity is to be able to appreciate each moment. (4) .. if today were the […]
I requested Loren & Nancy the permission to let me share their secrets. They have been married for 50 year + and still going strong. Linda (Loren & Nancy’s child) asked her parents what the secret is to be married for 50 years. This is their reply: Well, I am sure it is different for each […]