Explained: Sonam Wangchuk’s fight, 6th Schedule and Ladakh’s demands | Video Credit: The Hindu In a bold demonstration of activism, renowned environmentalist and educator Sonam Wangchuk, embarked on a remarkable journey, from Ladakh to New Delhi. But it is more than just a march. It’s a powerful symbol of the rights and recognition for the … Read more
Sonam Wangchuk. File. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday (October 6, 2024) expressed his frustration on being denied permission to sit on a fast demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh at the Jantar Mantar in the national capital, and sought an alternative. Sharing a copy of the letter sent … Read more
When Rigzin Wangmo Lachic returned to her hometown Leh in 2017 — after corporate stints in Japan and New Delhi — she spent the first year trekking across the region. This experience, says Rigzin, was instrumental in understanding Leh’s many communities. Learnings that she put into practice when she founded plant-based restaurant Tsas, and boutique … Read more
Social reformist Sonam Wangchuk does yoga during his five-day climate fast to “save Ladakh” in Phyang. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: Ladakhi innovator and engineer Sonam Wangchuk completed his five-day “climate fast”, in an effort to draw the attention of Indian leaders to the region’s fragile ecology and to secure its protection … Read more