Addressing fragility Addressing fragility The outlook for people in developing countries remains grim. The outlook for people in developing countries remains grim. Blogs 28 Feb, 2022
Test drive Test drive Many years ago, the dealers of reconditioned vehicles would encourage buyers to go for a test drive before finalising a purchase. There were many variants of dealers of all backgrounds, including taxi owners-cum-drivers, tourist car hire entrepreneurs and their drivers, and even hoteliers and travel traders. For others, dealing in vehicles was as distant as dealing in choppers. The honest dealers, who feared the buyers, went by the unwritten code: test drive first. Many years ago, the dealers of reconditioned vehicles would encourage buyers to go for a test drive before finalising a purchase. There were many variants of dealers of all backgrounds, including taxi owners-cum-drivers, tourist car hire entrepreneurs and their drivers, and even hoteliers and travel traders. For others, dealing in vehicles was as distant as dealing in choppers. The honest dealers, who feared the buyers, went by the unwritten code: test drive first. Blogs 28 Feb, 2022
Pashupati bids farewell to sadhus Pashupati bids farewell to sadhus The Pashupati Guthi and Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) bid farewell to about 3,000 sages, who had arrived from India and other parts of the world for Mahashivaratri, amid a function on the Pashupatinath temple premises today. The Pashupati Guthi and Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) bid farewell to about 3,000 sages, who had arrived from India and other parts of the world for Mahashivaratri, amid a function on the Pashupatinath temple premises today. Blogs 24 Feb, 2022
How much is too much? How much is too much? Yesterday was an apocalypse! I was with my dad on the way home when we got occluded by the fences of the police on the road. A 3 pm Baneshwor road, whose normal would have been a bustling turnout, yesterday was a lunacy filled with chaos. Yesterday was an apocalypse! I was with my dad on the way home when we got occluded by the fences of the police on the road. A 3 pm Baneshwor road, whose normal would have been a bustling turnout, yesterday was a lunacy filled with chaos. Blogs 24 Feb, 2022
Fodder for the dry season Fodder for the dry season Facing disappearing grazing lands during the parched summers, livestock farmers in Matabeleland North, a province in western Zimbabwe, are cultivating cattle-feed crops to keep their animals alive. Facing disappearing grazing lands during the parched summers, livestock farmers in Matabeleland North, a province in western Zimbabwe, are cultivating cattle-feed crops to keep their animals alive. Blogs 23 Feb, 2022
UAE shatter Nepal's World Cup hopes UAE shatter Nepal's World Cup hopes Nepal’s dreams of playing in the ICC T20 World Cup for the second time were shattered when they faced a 68-run defeat at the hands of the United Arab Emirates in the semi-final match of the Global Qualifiers at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat today. Nepal’s dreams of playing in the ICC T20 World Cup for the second time were shattered when they faced a 68-run defeat at the hands of the United Arab Emirates in the semi-final match of the Global Qualifiers at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat today. Blogs 23 Feb, 2022
Learning poverty Learning poverty The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has the largest gender gap in learning poverty among regions with available data. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has the largest gender gap in learning poverty among regions with available data. Blogs 21 Feb, 2022
Electric car Electric car Many countries have set a deadline for a complete ban on traditional autos, some as early as 2030. Many countries have set a deadline for a complete ban on traditional autos, some as early as 2030. Blogs 21 Feb, 2022
Time is money Time is money Valuing people’s time is a key challenge in a lot of applied micro development work. Farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, informal traders and caregivers, all work on their own account, without a pay slip. Valuing people’s time is a key challenge in a lot of applied micro development work. Farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, informal traders and caregivers, all work on their own account, without a pay slip. Blogs 18 Feb, 2022
Preventing teenage pregnancies Preventing teenage pregnancies According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), between 2016 and 2020 more than half a million Ghanaian girls aged 10 to 19 years became pregnant. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), between 2016 and 2020 more than half a million Ghanaian girls aged 10 to 19 years became pregnant. Blogs 18 Feb, 2022
Managing road disasters Managing road disasters Nepal lies in an environmentally hazardous region, largely due to its rugged terrain, steep and young mountains. Nepal lies in an environmentally hazardous region, largely due to its rugged terrain, steep and young mountains. Blogs 17 Feb, 2022
For greener future For greener future Five-year plans have been instrumental in the socioeconomic transformation of China. Five-year plans have been instrumental in the socioeconomic transformation of China. Blogs 16 Feb, 2022
Archaeological garden Archaeological garden The federal democratic republic of Nepal is the land of mythical stories. We read stories about one man with a supernatural power who would carry water in a bamboo basket with large holes. His wife would cook food using her legs as firewood. The federal democratic republic of Nepal is the land of mythical stories. We read stories about one man with a supernatural power who would carry water in a bamboo basket with large holes. His wife would cook food using her legs as firewood. Blogs 16 Feb, 2022
Women in science Women in science Choosing one’s path in life should not be limited by prejudice or hindered by a less than supportive environment to thrive. Choosing one’s path in life should not be limited by prejudice or hindered by a less than supportive environment to thrive. Blogs 15 Feb, 2022
Refractive error in children Refractive error in children Children as young as 6 months old or less may require an optical aid for good vision. Children as young as 6 months old or less may require an optical aid for good vision. Blogs 15 Feb, 2022
Feb 14 and "broken heart syndrome" Feb 14 and "broken heart syndrome" February 14th, or Valentine’s Day, is ‘I love you’ day. Three little words that are spoken with great pleasure all over the world. There are assorted ways to express love in different countries. In our country, you say ‘Ma timi lai maya garchu’, in Chinese it is ‘Wo ai ni’, in Irish ‘Taim i’ ngra leat, in German ‘Ich liebe dichm’… February 14th, or Valentine’s Day, is ‘I love you’ day. Three little words that are spoken with great pleasure all over the world. There are assorted ways to express love in different countries. In our country, you say ‘Ma timi lai maya garchu’, in Chinese it is ‘Wo ai ni’, in Irish ‘Taim i’ ngra leat, in German ‘Ich liebe dichm’… Blogs 14 Feb, 2022
Income inequality Income inequality The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated global income inequality, partly reversing the decline of the previous two decades. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated global income inequality, partly reversing the decline of the previous two decades. Blogs 11 Feb, 2022
Beneath the blaze Beneath the blaze Nepal last year witnessed the worst wildfire in its recorded history. There were hundreds of wildfires raging in many of Nepal’s 77 districts. Nepal last year witnessed the worst wildfire in its recorded history. There were hundreds of wildfires raging in many of Nepal’s 77 districts. Blogs 11 Feb, 2022
Busting the myths Busting the myths Government assistance to the poor—especially cash and similar benefits—has always sparked heated debates. Who deserves support? How much support, and for how long? Government assistance to the poor—especially cash and similar benefits—has always sparked heated debates. Who deserves support? How much support, and for how long? Blogs 10 Feb, 2022
Casinos Casinos One is free, two is fun, and three is a crowd. What is true of life is true of business also. Put this in another way: too many cooks spoil the broth. One is free, two is fun, and three is a crowd. What is true of life is true of business also. Put this in another way: too many cooks spoil the broth. Blogs 10 Feb, 2022
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
Nepal HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes.
Nepal Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes.
World Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Kathmandu MoHP urges precaution against increasing air pollution in Kathmandu The Ministry has advised people to avoid going outdoors during the morning and evening hours and to compulsorily wear masks if they must go outside.
Nepal Nishcal Rai of NC wins Ilam-1 Nepali Congress candidate Nishcal Rai has been elected to the House of Representatives of Nepal from Ilam Constituency‑1.
Nepal RSP's Sudhan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 with near-double the votes of nearest rival Sudhan Gurung of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has won the House of Representatives seat from Gorkha Constituency-1 in Gandaki Province, securing 29,896 votes — nearly double the tally of his closest competitor.
Sports ANFA condemns surprise lockout of its headquarters, warns of threat to international fixtures The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has strongly condemned an unexpected lockout of its central office in Satdobato by the Nepal Football Players Association, calling the action undisciplined and anarchic and warning that it risks derailing not only domestic competitions but critical international fixtures including FIFA series matches, AFC qualification games and the SAFF U-20 Championship.
Business Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort promotes luxury destination weddings in New Delhi Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel hosted a dinner in New Delhi for leading wedding planners and media representatives to promote Nepal as a luxury destination wedding venue.
