BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

….food that are tantalizingly packaged could kill you By Sonam DekiSonam Tobgay, the Dietitian of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral hospital said “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food by Hippocrates. This idea that food should be our medicine is not a new one. In fact, it is the cornerstone of a modern day nutritionist’s work. The …

An exclusive interview with Tenzin Wangmo Dorji, 10 year-old who is in pursuit of becoming a great pianist. Tenzin is studying at Little Dragon Primary School, Thimphu. It’s been hardly a year and Tenzin has good head start with classical pieces from famous composers like Mozart, Bizet and Beethoven despite her stroud little fingers which she will overcome as she …

….old policies have failed to address the changing needs of the time, the system needs to be adapted and transformed to respond meaningfully, effectively and efficiently By Dechen Pem “As our youth mature and become adults, they have to shoulder greater responsibilities. They will need to take care of their parents, work, and build assets to secure their future. When …

…“Every child is precious. We cannot afford to lose any child or for that matter, any one to substance abuse. We must not allow substance abuse to jeopardize thei future,” His Majesty The King. By Dechen Wangda & Dechen PemThimphu After His Majesty highlighted and addressed the issue of drug abuse among youths on the 115th National Day, The Royal …

Crops can be grown anywhere on earth at any time of the year, regardless of climatic conditions, availability of cultivable land, or soil quality with Hydroponic farming technic. By Dechen Wangda What if you could produce and grow everything you needed all year long in your own home?Hydroponics, also called aquaculture, nutriculture, soilless culture, or tank farming, the cultivation of …