The Mayor- Local Government

How I wish I could vote to elect Thrompon (Mayor) and be part of the city. Today four towns in Bhutan will cast their votes for their respective Thrompons.

Only those census registered under respective towns will have sheer share of unwitting chance to cast their votes where majority of dwellers cannot.

Today I am presuming lone candidate former Thrompon Kinley Dorji will come victorious in Thimphu and pace up his one of the campaign pledges, solving water crisis.

As a city dweller myself, one thing I would love him to seed in town is to introduce plant culture (Horticulture). Where a noticeable department formed, rigorous studies made and perennial trees & flowers crop up.

I heard of the park reservation in Olakha, near shop 7, which has been fenced to no use for long time. I have seen, students and few elder residents dust their legs with football game before within that now confined little muddy ground. Which today stands similar to old taxi parking, a better place used less.

Street light in Olakha was a highlight to former Thrompon though. Gratitude.  
Likewise Phuntsholing, Samdrupjongkhar and Gelephu will have their new Thrompon elect from tomorrow. 
Good wishes.

Book Review-The underage CEOs

Having finished the book “Chanakya in You” in December I moved onto The Underage CEOs as a New Year reading startup for 2016.

The “Chankaya in You” introduces readers to one of such greatest thinkers – Chanakya. The story is about how a drifting boy sets off on a journey of spiritual approach to become the world’s richest person, a noble business man. The author Radhakrishnan Pillai another management think tank of India introduces his books all through the ancient Indian philosophy of “Arthashastra”. Another inspiring book I read bidding farewell to 2015.

Ganesh V. the architect of “The Underage CEOs” gives the impression of molding Robin Sharma’s inspirational dose of “Love is the antidote to fear.” He brings up stories from all walks of life from wistful youths of cramping India. He has champion those doers to millions weak incompetent Indians and others like me. Here is the highlights of the stories of eleven youngsters who have set up their own ventures right after college, thereby becoming CEOs in their twenties.

1. Web Scholarz LLP- The biking fanatic Sourav Karmakar started with an ethical decent hacking, pointing flaws and giving remedies to companies. His love for the game started in small and scaled up today to a decent Company which aid online security protection based in Calcutta.
2. Add-On-Gyan: Installed in Manipal/Bengaluru, the founder Priyadeep Sinha has picked up out of the box idea to deliver in practical. It was an approach which recognized learning by doing is more powerful and necessary corollary by reading and writing. It says when curiosity and imagination in children are lost, there is now way one would become creative. She has bomb fired the kid’s curiosity they learn in school.
3. GharPay Technological Services-The name GharPay itself clears the intent company put forward. Ghar meaning House in Indian language. The aim of the company to simplify payment methods and meaningful deals for online business was accomplished recruiting 14 commendable full time employees within short span of time. The duos Arpit Mohan & Abhishek Nayak’s resolve to the youths are to build products that people desperately need and test all the assumptions one makes about the market, consumers, competition and pricing.
4. Ikheti-The founder Priyanka Amar Shah created concept of home farming in the hustle  bustling city of Mumbai. Later a one stop shop for urban elites were also featured. The adrenaline rush she had to this ecological repackaging kitchen garden venture made her work lively and profitable. An idea worked wonder with her craving to explore beyond those obvious gambles.
5. Tech Innovance- Under Tech innovance branding the company kept tract of technological trends. These young entrepreneurs entered the nascent industry the hard way and made home and building automation and automated security solutions. Their trick to start small, very simple to understand and improving as they ascends has given them the lion shares.
6. Biosyl Technology- Sarah D’Sousa and Amit Vernekar’s idea of studying bacteria cultures was subjective and technical to me. They built door to enter the room of their choice.    
7. Igenero Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd- Founded in 2008, the digital musketeers Aditya Gupta, Armin Baig and Karan Kumar created web and mobile technology services. Aditya a technically educated turn down engineering job over software development. Their up to date market trends, diversifying products and clients’ priority were stepping stones to this luxury they relish today.
8. Om Shakti Traders- This story is the pick of the tale. Swati Bondia comes from a very well off family where everyone breathes, eats and sleeps business. It just happened that day a little girl begged her for money while she got stuck on traffic signal. As Swati intrude further on why she needed the money. A little girl replied that if she doesn’t go home with money her mother would thrash her. Pity Swati decided to go to their place and found that their parents drunk and with less hope on their promised decent job by a company which wasn’t a case. So from that moment she started gathering ideas to return to the community and grow herself. She mindfully chosen to work on Crafting and Selling Ethnic Indian Objects of arts to help less privileged people. She got her first break and delivered the self-committed to her clients. Her thoughtful impression of caring individual customers who helped in the beginning was a point arousing.
9. Centre Stage Dance Company- The artistic approach into business world is well celebrated in India. Few copy from somewhere and some they produce the original ones.  It’s no difference with Avik Bhattacharya who focused his passion for dance into a profitable business.
10. H. H. High School- It’s a school for rural children from poor families, another social venture enterprise that invites laudable applaud. S. Shadab Hassan the founder gathers his family and friend’s strength and successfully set up school in an economically backward Jharkhand. He has made two campaign “Reach2teach” and “Volunteer2teach” and another tradition of inviting as a chief guest who supports to the cause of school. Using the available means to get kick start was a smart move. He proved the world that there are many beautiful souls and the world itself is a beautiful place to live. The school planted many trees which now offers sense of longevity to many alumni and the most importantly changed life of so many kids. The beauty I acquired from his story is to help as many as one could and someday someone would follow up your path and respond to your cause.
11.  Nurturing Green- Based in Capital of India Delhi, the company profiled by Annu Grover took a course less sprinted. The idea is green and sustainable. The smoky flunky Delhi needs this. This business aims to put a plant in every hand that goes out to gift. How I wish if this could be another trending behind smart phones in the world. Her initiative were appreciated to the extent that it was even featured in companies as their Corporate Social Responsibility. Her marketing strategies were phenomenal that exponential growth rooted at the earliest and the business green and viable.

The Underage CEOs is book that narrates unwavering dedication and hard earned stage the youths underwent on the stature of entrepreneurship. They have chosen the path, fought the societies ethically and ethnically, befriended with so many other CEOs, peers and families, changed the conventional society and today they run their own shows.

Today the scenario in Bhutan is of no exception, smart families bore smart t kids. They starts to churn the milk offered on their own. Societal blueprints and support would be another walls today’s kids would find solace and climb the lowest rung.   

Pick a copy and build a way to get a glimpse to what it needs to be a CEOs. I guarantee you will not repent. I bought this 224 paged Collins Business publications published from www.amzon.in at just Rs. 75 where original mark price stands at Rs. 250. Thank you Ganesh V.

The next book on my table is ZERO to ONE by Peter Thiel.

Startup Weekend- Bhutan

Today to my astonishment the very idea I had few years back just begged first prize during the first Startup Weekend held in Bhutan organized by QED. This very idea was born and implanted even before I started getting serious into travel business. Discussion of the Local Tour Idea with few friends before begged certain comments and commendable debates among ourselves. That was it and I ran errand uncertain travel job for the love of travelling and food.

My association under travel umbrella just begun towards the end of 2013 after having worked with Madam Lily Wangchuk for couple of months. Quitting the Job, I started small travel business (which is still on) with the plan of doing local tour and pilgrims initially.

Someone stole your idea

This evening one of my friend who I discussed this idea before sent me a messages saying that my idea was stolen. It’s not, rather he acted upon and took further and made evident.  Congratulations to the Travelers and Pilgrims think tank and other four who got the equal highlights. Looking forward to greater services or else the competition. LoL

The Startup Weekend has laid off in Bhutan and the constant programs from concern agents would bring in many young Think tanks, better ideas and greater solution to unasked demands.    

I am not claiming but for sure I want to convey my messages to many others who might be with the ideas but drawing behind with lack of supports and fund to turn the tables. Leave a rat race and go an extra mile to reach market savvy. Work to learn, don’t work for money, this is hard take it a challenge and one last be financially literate.

January Talk of the Town

Facebook feeds and social Medias are bursting with the news of expecting Royal visit from United Kingdom.

BBC news (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35263360) has that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will make an official visit to Bhutan this spring. Their visit to Himalayan kingdom Bhutan and Nepal come at the request of the UK government coinciding with their previously announced official tour of India.

National paper Kuensel on 9^th January 2016 issue has a 128 words report on such a glorious news, homework properly not stack for better ambiance. On other hands BBC reports that the official announcement comes from Kensington Palace in the United Kingdom via social media.

An official visit of another Royal would definitely mean talk of the town. The visit will be of normalcy western Bhutan. The security will be solid, airport will get a round of servicing, Thimphu will be added with more beautiful structures. Printing business firms would pick up their stats while tourism would get another branding sphere to the world.

William and Kate are for sure not going to see the real Bhutan for the inadequate time they cart. The global known and National Campaign Champion Gross National Happiness would be an April fool if he intends to understand and accept the opposite way our people take.

I have seen few travel agents has already begun their sales promotion where I am also intending to reach potential few. The door opens for hard currency influx and tourism a usual Bermuda Triangle situation before the draft recommendation of tourism’s rules and regulations of National Council becomes a bill. The Royal visit to Bhutan would be pro travel business aiding and heighten the brand Bhutan, mold a way to FDIs and help reach many who less knows Bhutan.

The talk of the town is intense and the government has not formally announced the official visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The atmosphere is composing and stories loading. Spring will sprung a lot more than April fools.

UK holds no bilateral relation with Bhutan, but such a pronouncement from their majesties is of immense joy and greater satisfaction. A similar visits from king of Thailand, nine kings from Malaysia and other Royal Patron would trend screen Bhutanese hearts to glory. April’s grandeur is exciting winter's chilling breeze.                 

2015: A Year in Review

Yes, it’s end of the year again welcoming another next.  Myriad of eventful, good and bad has just passed. Some fared well and few pest cornered me. The road not taken were many, choosing road less travelled would have made a significant difference. Robert T Kiyosaki’s theory of treating oneself first and then the rest was all the intent I carried for a yearlong not distancing with surroundings. Choosing sun and moon wasn’t a difficult when they were equally beautiful. Year 2015 was fairly a lot better than the previous.

“An end wasn't so good & Hoping for a new eventful 2015. Happy new year everyone. Goodnight” is the last update I have seen for 2014. Sister’s departure from the world a week before New Year was all enough to keep me engaged through January.

February greeted and welcomed me with a gathering of old class mates from Yangchenphu Higher Secondary School for a dinner. Lemon grass restaurant in heart of the Thimphu town offers authentic Thai food. We picked up Lemon Grass restaurant for their thoughtfulness to let us carry drinks of our choice from outside. Valentine was a date and play on skype with my girlfriend away. A week long stroll in Delhi gave me a feeling that the people working in Bhutan Embassy was not doing justice. I found that they follow two calendars, one that of Indian and other our Bhutanese one. Anyone planning a trip to Delhi that requires embassy’s involvement needs to check both Bhutan and India’s Calendar schedule.

My birthday falls on third month of the year. Celebration was in hibernation for some good reasons. On 17^th March Bhutan come up victories slamming Sri Lanka out of the World Cup campaign. Bhutan high jacked world football news then though the dragon boys has not yet proven the caliber one could imagined of top team with all the matches played so far losing.

I wasn’t fooled on April, perhaps I was in full energy away from home travelling. I made my travel that would qualify for the gist of travelling. My girlfriend in Malaysia was a master of all the travel plans and itineraries. Credits to her. Snorkeling and sea adventures at Tiomand Island was a top class treat, Casinos and games at Genteng Resort World was fun and exciting, luxury hotels and our food during our holidays were extraordinary, a walk across famous Jonkar Street at Malacca was a walk to remember, and those bus rides were smoother. April to mid-June was quite a holiday in Malaysia and Singapore. Returning back on 16^th June, I watched China Football team visit Bhutan and battered home team. Friend’s farewell dinner marked an ends to the June.

When one end rose up the other ensures to fall to keep in balance. I was given a full responsibility to take sister for the treatment to Vellore, Christian Medical College & Hospital. There I made myself so comfortable that I even taped fingers to the tune of prayers sung by the sisters, brothers, patients and escorts at CMC Hospital ward. Amen was only word I could get in from the daily Jesus calls and praises. I prayed for him too in return of no discrimination from my inner Buddhist instinct conscience. Ala Hu Akbar is also one of the daily visiting tunes. One best thing was, while to many ordeals and debates on book related taxes at home grew high I managed to purchase few good books on sale. July at Vellore, India.

August was through with social works and gatherings. I posted a photo with the theme “HAPPINESS IS REAL WHENE SHARED.” The story of the photo goes “we met and had our moments together several times. He use to walk past by my place, but not anymore. He doesn't speaks but understand our intent language. Missed his sight these days around Olakha. He carries two walking sticks to balance himself while walking and keep away the dogs. He has another possession bag pack which he stores anything he was offered for his mobile living life. Towards evening after all his days wandering he settle for a bottle of beer not free. He clear his bills. One thing not certain where he spends his cold night here in Thimphu. I took this picture after our meals at my place. He was fine with cam. I saw the hidden gratitude he wished to convey in words.”

The best thing happened on August was august, collection of old usable clothes from friends and family and reaching an organizer (Richen Tshering & his Students) in Monger for redistribution to less privileged. I am taking this further and would appreciate anyone who could lend a helping hands.

Next was a luncheon with Radio Man. On our causal conversation he shared one personal story I did not hear before. He said he was chosen from his village to undergo the Army training during the time of Chabdha. Back then Army was considered one of the most decorated job one would get with no education. He was not ashamed of sharing his incompetence while in Army with little regret of not having given up his full. He told me he was one hell of stupid boy at his young age. Today the limp hobbling legs he is with was because of the kick he got from trainer on his left thigh. He blames on his stupidity and the blatant act of that trainer he no more remembers. Our Radio man was an Army for a month. August ended participating in first Community of Bhutanese Bloggers conference held at Namseyling Boutique in Thimphu.

I was playing with House United FC in this year’s nationwide open. Our team were runners up for last two consecutive years in Thimphu Open. Unfortunately we lost from the group stage in this campaign. Lightening Olakha Street was one of the luminary from Thimphu Thromdue to residents. Blessed rainy day was an undeniable feast in September with starting of harvest season to village folks.  

I work in tourism sector, what counts is the Dollar inflow and the numbers. This year to my surprise three groups of commendable numbers resigned from the agreed visits to Bhutan. Consequently a lost to my earnings and dollars inflow. A bigger October punch on my hallowing face. A similar fate was also faced by Bhutan Football federation when they lost home game to Maldives, following day sacked Japanese coach Norio Tsukitate and another lost to Hong Kong in a week time. October being a favorable month for the visitors, I saw Indian travel agents across border town smiles more than the Bhutanese over Indian travelers. Indians travelers in no way bring any business to Bhutanese counterpart. I am still optimistic of our system pouring in some changes.

November until 17^th December it was different time same story at Vellore, CMC hospital again.

I bid farewell to the year gone and sends my gratitude to all the people who has inspired me and has helped in a way along. As cold December welcomes freezing January I wish everyone Happy New Year. Make someone smile.