Thuchen Choeki Gyalpo Ngawang Namgyal laid the foundation of Bhutan’s public service in Punakha Dzong nearly four centuries ago ... arising from the uniqueness of our country’s history, geography, ...

Punakha—Located north of the Punakha Dzong, the Punakha Duethre (crematorium), is the only cremation in town. However, the site is in urgent need of renovation, particularly the toilets, which are in ...

Surnames can reveal much about your family history, but they can also be a minefield of misinformation. By Paul Blake. Twenty members of the public describe what spurred them on to discover more ...

Explore the history of the BBC since its foundation in 1922 to the present day Explore more than 100 years of the BBC’s history – click on our interactive timeline or investigate a topical ...

Held after the harvest season, the Black-Necked Crane Festival serves as a time of relaxation for the farming community and a ...

“It also needs a prism of India benefiting.” A visitor to Punakha Dzong, a traditional fort-like temple and administrative complex, on Nov. 6.Sarker Protick for TIME But it’s unclear what ...

Mira Rajput Kapoor shared stunning photos from her Bhutan vacation on Instagram, showcasing its beauty and her picnic in Punakha. While Shahid Kapoor promotes his film 'Deva', Mira enjoyed a solo ...

Siam Society is holding a study trip to explore the enchanting beauty of Bhutan in springtime from April 14 to 23.

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Unbelievable view and unbeatable food" on top of the image. The next story featured a glimpse of the Punakha Dzong nestled amidst the hills and draped in lush greenery. The mystical atmosphere and ...

Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist, invented the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989, while working at CERN. The Web was originally conceived and developed to meet the demand for automated ...

Their main wedding ceremony took place at Punakha Dzong ("Palace of Bliss"), which has served as both a fortress and a Buddhist monastery. King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema welcomed their first ...