bhutan, border dispute, china, gyalaphug, india

Bhutan Invaded by China, a Warning for India

In recent years, the aggressive stance adopted by China regarding territorial claims is making the other countries weary, including Bhutan and India. Its border disputes with neighboring India need no elaboration. Since the last few years, the standoff between the armies of both countries has drawn the attention of the world. China has also been ...

Max Lu

A map of Bhutan.

How One Sincere Heart of Kindness Averted Complete Disaster!

There is a village in northern India called Geyima Village that was saved from disaster by one heart of kindness. The land there is harsh and barren. The people live in poverty and the struggle to harvest enough food is an ongoing challenge. The villagers struggled very hard, yet find it difficult to make ends ...

Michael Segarty

A village in India.

India’s Amazing Living Root Bridges

Did you know that for generations, India has been using a system of living root bridges created by weaving tree roots together? These living root bridges can be found at Cherrapunji, Laitkynsew, and Nongriat, in the present-day Meghalaya state of northeast India. Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on Earth. The flow of the rivers holds such force that in ...

Jessica Kneipp

Amazing India’s Living Root Bridges

National Poll: Canadians Want Government to Take Hard Stance Against China

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada recently released a new report — 2020 National Opinion Poll: Canadian Views on Asia. The poll saw the participation of 3,519 Canadians and it explored their attitudes toward China and other Asian nations. The results show that the perception of China has taken a massive hit due to the ...

Jack Roberts

HTO Park, Toronto.

China Furious After India Celebrates Taiwan’s National Day

On October 10, Taiwan celebrated its National Day as it usually does every year. However, this time, something happened that angered Beijing — India joined in to celebrate Taiwan’s National Day. Both India and China have been engaged in a military standoff at the Himalayan border. With China supporting India’s arch-enemy Pakistan, Indians seemed to ...

Nspirement Staff

Taiwan flag.

Why This Is the Cleanest Village in India

When one speaks of India, one of the images that often comes to mind is the slums and the overall dirt that seem to be everywhere. However, this is not the case with Mawlynnong, a tiny village in the state of Meghalaya that has been dubbed the cleanest village in India. The cleanest village in ...

Nspirement Staff

An Indian woman walking on a road.

India Ramps Up Scrutiny of Chinese Influence Group

Following military clashes along the Himalayan border, the Indian government has stepped up its evaluation of Chinese influence in the country. New Delhi is said to be particularly interested in a group called the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU), which it has designated as an “entity of concern.” Curbing Chinese influence CAFIU is an ...

Nspirement Staff

Chinese yuan notes

iPhones Made in India

An iPhone contract manufacturer for Apple is apparently trying to relocate almost 6 production lines from China to India. The decision is expected to cater to the demand of the local Indian population as well as export markets like the U.S. iPhones manufactured in India Once the new production lines are set up, almost US$5 ...

Armin Auctor

An iStore in India.

How to Make Faloodeh, Ancient Persia’s Favorite Dessert

For people in Iran, Faloodeh holds a special place — it is arguably their favorite dessert. Created during the time of ancient Persia, Faloodeh consists of rice noodles mixed with rose water and lime. If you ever visit Iran, you will find that most ice cream shops have two traditional desserts on their menu — ...

Armin Auctor

Faloodeh