Ice Stupas: When Ice Becomes the Solution
A Fragile Winter Across the Himalayas The winter of 2024–25 was one of the driest and warmest on record in…
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Desalination: The Innovations Transforming Our Most Vital Resource
“Food grows where water flows. And with this water comes peace, prosperity, and hope” Sujan Sarkar In early 2026, off…
Science & Happiness: What Can Science Tell Us About Happiness?
At first, these two terms can even look incompatible: Science is usually associated with measures, statistics, experiments and focuses on…
Bhutan’s Vision for Happiness: How a Small Kingdom is Inspiring a Global Shift
Bhutan’s commitment to happiness as a guiding principle of governance also led to a historic milestone on the global stage.…
Amma: Compassion in Action
Across cultures and traditions, certain spiritual figures speak to something universal in the human experience. Mata Amritanandamayi, known to millions…
Bhutan Gelephu City Series 2/2 – Spirituality, Governance, and Global Ambition
Our first article in this mini-series explored Gelephu Mindfulness City’s (GMC) physical and ecological design. This second part delves into…
When Governance Meets Faith: One Nation Under God
In a time when wars and geopolitical tensions dominate global headlines, other initiatives are also emerging, quieter movements that seek…
Consciousness: A Timely Question for Mainstream Science?
“Consciousness science is no longer a purely philosophical pursuit. It has real implications for every facet of society—and for understanding…
Bhutan Gelephu City Series 1/2 – Designing a Mindfulness City
Bhutan is often called “the country of happiness.” This phrase captures curiosity as much as it inspires reflection. Tucked between…
Celebrity Chefs Open Innovative Zero-Waste Restaurants
Before dawn, the kitchen is already bustling with activity. The hum of refrigerators, the sizzle of pans, and the rhythmic…