Pema Choden Bhutia

Nov 22, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Kandathil Sebastian |Joseph Grosso |Pema Choden Bhutia |Andre Damon

According to a recent statement by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, 1.3 million Indian students are studying outside India. Their educational expenses abroad are estimated to be more than USD 6 billion. Many of the student migrants settle down in destination countries and continue to contribute to their economies. There are varying approaches to understanding student migration from the source and destination countries.

Sep 17, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Binoy Kampmark |Bharat Dogra |Pema Choden Bhutia |Thomas Klikauer

Like eager lice on a ripe scalp, tourists have become a much-reviled feature of various economies. While cash and contributions come in their wake, such an industry depletes, drains and pollutes the very site it idealises. International tourism does its bit to bloat global greenhouse gas emissions, with transportation constituting the lion’s share. All this has engendered yet another addition to the uninspiring jargon of tourism research: overtourism.

Jan 4, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Vidyadhar Date |Pema Choden Bhutia |Andre Damon |Marwan Asmar

A recent issue of the   well-known international journal Economist  exposes the  Indian government’s  misleading claims about the Metro rail network in the country. Not one of  the Metro lines in the country carries commuters even half its capacity, the journal points out. The article is behind a paywall.   It also points out that  it is wrong to ignore low cost options like  the urban bus system.

Dec 8, 2023 | countercurrents.org | Mohd Khan |Bharat Dogra |Pema Choden Bhutia |Vikas Meshram

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and a bustling lifestyle, the significance of health and fitness in society cannot be overstated. As we navigate through the demands of modern life, prioritising our well-being becomes not just a personal choice but a collective responsibility. From physical benefits to mental resilience, the impact of maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle resonates across individuals and the broader community.

Dec 7, 2023 | countercurrents.org | Vidyadhar Date |Pema Choden Bhutia |Moumita Alam |Kanwal Bharti

After listening carefully to a presentation  made by  MMRDA commissioner   Sanjay Mukherjee last evening  one would say that life  will be getting much worse for common  people in the coming years more  congestion, more pollution and  so on.  The naïve are so thrilled about the  prospects of the  modern Metro  but the shocking news is  that even the Central  and state governments are not giving the promised   funds and so  the Metro work is stalled in  many places.