Women Pilots Unite, Breaking Barriers and Soaring Skyward Women Pilots Unite, Breaking Barriers and Soaring Skyward In the heart of the Himalayas, where the mountains touch the sky, 99's Section Nepal of the Ninety-Nines organization stands testament to the resilience of women in aviation. In the heart of the Himalayas, where the mountains touch the sky, 99's Section Nepal of the Ninety-Nines organization stands testament to the resilience of women in aviation. Blogs 11 Dec, 2023
Clean energy future Clean energy future A key challenge is to transition from fossil fuels to next-generation clean energy without making consumers pay more. A key challenge is to transition from fossil fuels to next-generation clean energy without making consumers pay more. Blogs 27 Jun, 2023
Ghandruk, what are you hiding? Ghandruk, what are you hiding? Have we, finally, reached a point in history where “hiding something” has become way trickier than it used to be? You think you hid ‘something, somewhere’ on the sly. Have we, finally, reached a point in history where “hiding something” has become way trickier than it used to be? You think you hid ‘something, somewhere’ on the sly. Blogs 27 Jun, 2023
Improving literacy Improving literacy Improving literacy is crucial for children to succeed academically and enhance their life opportunities. Improving literacy is crucial for children to succeed academically and enhance their life opportunities. Blogs 24 May, 2023
Discipline and dedication Discipline and dedication Discipline and dedication can get us anywhere in the world. As a result, one can achieve anything in the world with them. Discipline and dedication can get us anywhere in the world. As a result, one can achieve anything in the world with them. Blogs 24 May, 2023
Democracy on dozer Democracy on dozer Over the past few weeks, we heard reverberations of thunderous polemics on Indian TV, culminating in the daylight assassination of political gangsters at a hospital precinct. Over the past few weeks, we heard reverberations of thunderous polemics on Indian TV, culminating in the daylight assassination of political gangsters at a hospital precinct. Blogs 21 Apr, 2023
Green bonds Green bonds Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. At the same time, much greater investment is needed to address global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty. Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. At the same time, much greater investment is needed to address global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty. Blogs 21 Apr, 2023
Human capital Human capital The last few years have ushered in a harsh new reality where crises are the norm rather than the exception. Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events were once tail-end risks, but all three have hit South Asia in rapid succession since 2020. The last few years have ushered in a harsh new reality where crises are the norm rather than the exception. Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events were once tail-end risks, but all three have hit South Asia in rapid succession since 2020. Blogs 08 Mar, 2023
Communal meals unite rich and poor Communal meals unite rich and poor Whereas Zimbabwe is a very classist country, when it comes to social norms, certain traditions and custom cut across class lines. One such custom is “mahwauro”, a practice of serving meals on fresh banana leaves. Whereas Zimbabwe is a very classist country, when it comes to social norms, certain traditions and custom cut across class lines. One such custom is “mahwauro”, a practice of serving meals on fresh banana leaves. Blogs 08 Mar, 2023
"Natural disaster" "Natural disaster" The phrase ‘natural disaster’ is used in the news, in social media, and in everyday conversations to describe extreme events like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, or volcanoes. The phrase ‘natural disaster’ is used in the news, in social media, and in everyday conversations to describe extreme events like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, or volcanoes. Blogs 21 Feb, 2023
Light in the darkness Light in the darkness A nightmare from a not very distant past keeps resurfacing down our memory lane: those 18 hours of power outage engulfing us in the darkness, and making us grope around for a candle, a flashlight, a kuppi — a kerosene-fueled light, or even a diyalo, tiny pieces of pinewood laden with its resin and easily combustible — à la old times. A nightmare from a not very distant past keeps resurfacing down our memory lane: those 18 hours of power outage engulfing us in the darkness, and making us grope around for a candle, a flashlight, a kuppi — a kerosene-fueled light, or even a diyalo, tiny pieces of pinewood laden with its resin and easily combustible — à la old times. Blogs 15 Feb, 2023
Poverty line Poverty line Poverty has been with us since the dawn of civilization, but the measurement of global poverty is a relatively new development. Poverty has been with us since the dawn of civilization, but the measurement of global poverty is a relatively new development. Blogs 09 Feb, 2023
The Übermensch The Übermensch ‘Ubermensch’, coined by Friedrich Nietzsche in his book ‘Thus Spoke Zarathustra’, (1883) is a loose translation of ‘Superman’. A defiant, competent overman who has natural instincts to fight back even to life’s most harrowing bewilderment. ‘Ubermensch’, coined by Friedrich Nietzsche in his book ‘Thus Spoke Zarathustra’, (1883) is a loose translation of ‘Superman’. A defiant, competent overman who has natural instincts to fight back even to life’s most harrowing bewilderment. Blogs 30 Jan, 2023
Epiphany moments Epiphany moments Everyone has epiphany moments in life. Call it a Buddha moment if you like. Since the enlightened one was born in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, albeit over two millennia ago, it is natural for us to get some of his wisdom and renunciation ability. Everyone has epiphany moments in life. Call it a Buddha moment if you like. Since the enlightened one was born in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, albeit over two millennia ago, it is natural for us to get some of his wisdom and renunciation ability. Blogs 26 Jan, 2023
Pros and cons of plastic water tanks Pros and cons of plastic water tanks So called “Jojo” tanks have become very popular in Zimbabwe. They are large-capacity vertical water storage tanks that can hold anything from 1,000 to 20,000-litres. They’re handy in a country where piped water is unreliable. So called “Jojo” tanks have become very popular in Zimbabwe. They are large-capacity vertical water storage tanks that can hold anything from 1,000 to 20,000-litres. They’re handy in a country where piped water is unreliable. Blogs 25 Jan, 2023
Going hungry Going hungry The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people. Blogs 25 Jan, 2023
"He's my inspiration!" "He's my inspiration!" Quite often, I upload numerous photos of Lionel Messi on Facebook with the selfsame caption on each post that reads, “He’s my inspiration!” In one instance, one of my friends commented, “How?” I took his oneword question literally without giving it a single thought, assuming that he was asking me to justify the statement (caption). Quite often, I upload numerous photos of Lionel Messi on Facebook with the selfsame caption on each post that reads, “He’s my inspiration!” In one instance, one of my friends commented, “How?” I took his oneword question literally without giving it a single thought, assuming that he was asking me to justify the statement (caption). Blogs 23 Jan, 2023
Green bonds Green bonds Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. Blogs 23 Jan, 2023
Conflict and employment Conflict and employment The emergence of new conflicts, together with the increasing duration of existing displacement crises, implies that forced displacement is set to increase. The emergence of new conflicts, together with the increasing duration of existing displacement crises, implies that forced displacement is set to increase. Blogs 18 Jan, 2023
Frequent plane crashes Frequent plane crashes On the 15th of January, on Maghe Sankranti, a passenger plane carrying 72 people crashed near the newly inaugurated Pokhara International Airport. On the 15th of January, on Maghe Sankranti, a passenger plane carrying 72 people crashed near the newly inaugurated Pokhara International Airport. Blogs 18 Jan, 2023
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.