The Talking Mountain

Image: Sahar Rai Image: Sahar Rai Image: Sahar Rai Image: Sahar Rai Image: Sahar Rai In a land where Kangaroos roamed freely, two strangers from the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan found themselves in a dreamland. We met as newcomers to Australia, each feeling like an outsider in a land that was so different from our beloved Bhutan. Little did I know that this chance encounter would evolve into a lasting friendship. As time passed, Tashi and I went from being strangers to close friends. More than anyone, I've known my friend Tashi for the past 6 months as a cool, handsome man with an amusing nature. Our shared vision for our homeland, Bhutan, brought us together. We dreamt of a Bhutan where politics would serve the greater good and our tiny kingdom would thrive on ethical and sustainable principles. Our discussions revolved around these ideals, and we felt a sense of urgency to serve our motherland with the utmost sincerity and honesty.  We deeply promised to take home one, or man...

Dear Farmers of Kikhar, Zhemgang                                                                                                 Source: kuenselonline.com ... "I have decided not to continue with mushroom cultivation."  Grieved  Thinley from  Kikhar, Zhemgang on the disappointment of mushroom farming.  I have passed the following blind comment on the Kuensel post dated October 2.  "We are too fast to conclude. We must try the maximum, give our best, explore means and need to be innovative. This is good news but discouraging for others in such pursuit. Nothing comes easy. There are no free meals in life." I am quite adamant that I may have sounded rude and a bit selfish. Wh...