Bhutan is the world’s most mountainous country, when measured by the percentage of the landmass covered in mountains. The only strip of flatland lies to the south, bordering the Indian states of West ...

For many Indians, traffic jams, unnecessary honking, chaotic roads, pollution and the constant need to remain alert in public spaces have become such familiar parts of everyday life that they are ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Research shows that globally, women and girls suffer greater effects of climate change and environmental disasters than men; at the same time, ...

Bhutan's Ritshi Choden became the first batter to be timed out in women's international cricket. Choden took over 90 seconds to arrive at the crease in a T20I against Nepal, with the fielders' appeal ...

Arriving in the Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled deep in the Himalayas between Tibet and India, Linda Leaming was blown away by its beauty. The year was 1994, she was 39 and had taken time out of her busy ...

As a crackling wood fire heats the pan in the traditional Bhutanese outdoor kitchen—a two-burner hearth made of clay from the nearby forest—a woman named Namgay Wangmo kneels down and breaks a few ...

Engaged in an eternal pursuit of happiness off the pitch, Sonam Choden is confident Bhutan can impress on it and qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the first time of asking. Rugged, landlocked ...

Bhutan lags a bit when it comes to women’s political participation and leadership. In local governance, for example, there are currently 2 women in a total of 205 Gups (elected county leaders) and 24 ...