Online discrimination against Dalits: Digital literacy necessary to combat it Finding ways to tackle discriminatory, racist behaviours is a difficult thing. Casteism with its conscious and well-rooted beliefs is undoubtedly an expression of racism and a formidable propeller of inequality and exclusion.
Wildfire creating havoc in Nepal: Old wisdom like building ponds can come to rescue Like two fast bowlers Sompal Kami and Rajan KC hunting in pairs in Nepali cricket or like tigers hunting in pairs in the forest, the domestic fires and wildfires have been creating havoc in Nepal these days.
Pandemonium in the House: For restoration of political morality The House of the Representatives has been stalled following the protest launched by the Nepali Congress (NC), the largest party in the Parliament and the recently turned Opposition Party, in the aftermath of the change in the coalition with the mercurial Prime Minister Prachanda making yet another political somersault by joining the Unified Marxist-Leninist camp,
Diversity: A catalyst for collective advancement Diversity stands as a complex yet indispensable force necessary to stimulate growth both in the professional and non-professional world.
Accessibility matters: It is a universal issue The 1st of March was celebrated as International Wheelchair Day. It does not really matter that this special day has not been recognised by the United Nations yet. What it matters is that this is a truly, genuinely bottom-up initiative that deserves society’s full attention, in Nepal and also elsewhere.
Nepal's leap forward in kidney care: But gender discrimination persists World Kidney Day is being celebrated today across the world with various events. The theme of this year's World Kidney Day is "Kidney Health for All – Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice".
English language barrier: How it prevents use of technology A few months ago, I could be seen trekking across the hilly, rugged terrain of my village in Bajhang – in an arduous one-hour journey to the ward office.
Unsolicited advice to the Nepali Congress: Reform or face obsolescence Against the backdrop of Nepal's struggle for democracy and sovereignty from autocratic Rana regime, the Nepali National Congress (NNC) was formed in 1946. Amidst subsequent transformations, the party found its enduring identity as the Nepali Congress (NC) in 1950 that was firmly committed to championing democratic principles.
The soul's code: The key to living a full life We should not — in a few things — outgrow the ‘child’ residing in us when we grow up. Kids, for instance, have an unfettered gift to expressing their emotions.
Recalling Dr Toni Hagen: A truly 'Citizen of the whole Earth' Among the few names from abroad who come to mind for putting Nepal on the world’s map in the course of its leap from the medieval days towards modernity in the last century, Dr Toni Hagen’s comes foremost.
Farming without Farmers: An interesting disclosure We have often heard about cars without drivers or self driving cars. We are also familiar with the Engineers without borders. But farming without farmers sounds very incredible indeed.
India's political tea game In recent years, the Nepali tea industry has faced relentless assaults orchestrated by the political echelons of India's tea sector.
Nepali exodus: People voting with feet Nepal is grappling with a growing sense of people’s dissatisfaction regarding the performance, efficacy and integrity of the government and the political leadership.
Climate crisis: Why can't Nepal lead in global action? In a recent remark, Prime Minister Dahal stressed that “Nepal has a zilch role in climate crisis”.
Nepal Over 31,000 foreign tourists visit Ghodepani last year More than 31,000 foreign tourists visited Ghodepani-Poon Hill area of Annapurna rural municipality-6 in Myagdi district in 2080 BS.
Kathmandu PM Dahal appoints Pandey as Youth and Social Development expert Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has appointed Bishwadeep Pandey as his Youth and Social Development Expert ranking him the protocol equal to a government secretary.
Kathmandu Bipin Joshi's family meets PM Dahal to seek his rescue According to the PM's secretariat, Joshi's parents and family members visited the PM to request Bipin's release.
Business Thousands of tourists visited Mustang by road last year Known as the district beyond the Himalayas, Mustang is a prime tourism destination renowned for its iconic desert-like landscape, bare mountains, Himalayan climate, culture, lifestyle, lakes, monasteries, Muktinath temple, and caves.
Nepal 550,000 people acquire work permits by April of current fiscal year Around 550,000 people have acquired work permits for overseas employment until April 12 of the current fiscal year 2023/24.
World Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians Previous Ukrainian claims of shooting down Russian warplanes during their more than two-year war have met with silence or denials from Moscow.
Nepal Survey reveals 120 Snow Leopards found in Dolpa Snow leopards are rare, endangered, and protected wildlife found in high mountainous environments.
Sports Leverkusen, Roma, Atalanta, Marseille into Europa League SF. Liverpool, West Ham, Milan, Benfica out Leverkusen will face Roma in the last four after the capital club beat AC Milan 2-1 in an all-Italian quarterfinal to advance 3-1 on aggregate.
Nepal WB to take financial management lead for proposed Upper Arun Project An agreement in principle has been reached for the financial management of the proposed 1063-megawatt Upper Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower project in Sankhuwasabha district.
Sports Italy earns 5th Champions League spot for next season because of overall success in Europe And the Italian league could even have a sixth team in the Champions League if Roma or Atalanta win the Europa League.
World If Congress passes funding, this is how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine for its war with Russia The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine within days if Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill.
Lifestyle Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu Periodical cicadas stay buried for years, until they surface and take over a landscape.