Challenge for Tonga Challenge for Tonga Climate change these days is the new development buzzword, and rising sea levels and drought incidences highlight the increasing urgency for action. Climate change these days is the new development buzzword, and rising sea levels and drought incidences highlight the increasing urgency for action. Blogs 27 Jan, 2022
Don't write on the walls Don't write on the walls Imagine, you have at least one visitor at your home for 365 days. What if each one of them carved their names or wrote something or drew a heart symbol on the walls, corridor and staircase? Would you be happy? Imagine, you have at least one visitor at your home for 365 days. What if each one of them carved their names or wrote something or drew a heart symbol on the walls, corridor and staircase? Would you be happy? Blogs 24 Jan, 2022
No light years' wait No light years' wait Ah, traffic lights! They have such a tricky job: control and ensure a free flow of traffic at the city’s boisterous intersections – life would be an ordeal if the countryside, or ridges of green hills around Kathmandu had such intersections too! – so that a rickshaw does not bump into a bicycle, which, in turn, would upset a greengrocer’s apple cart, a rundown truck does not plow into a traffic island, or worse still, swarming bikes do not crash into each other and get the paramedic’s ambulance stuck in the gridlock. Ah, traffic lights! They have such a tricky job: control and ensure a free flow of traffic at the city’s boisterous intersections – life would be an ordeal if the countryside, or ridges of green hills around Kathmandu had such intersections too! – so that a rickshaw does not bump into a bicycle, which, in turn, would upset a greengrocer’s apple cart, a rundown truck does not plow into a traffic island, or worse still, swarming bikes do not crash into each other and get the paramedic’s ambulance stuck in the gridlock. Blogs 17 Jan, 2022
Economic outlook Economic outlook After rebounding to an estimated 5.5 percent in 2021, global growth is expected to decelerate markedly in 2022—to 4.1 percent, reflecting continued COVID-19 flare-ups, diminished fiscal support, and lingering supply bottlenecks. After rebounding to an estimated 5.5 percent in 2021, global growth is expected to decelerate markedly in 2022—to 4.1 percent, reflecting continued COVID-19 flare-ups, diminished fiscal support, and lingering supply bottlenecks. Blogs 14 Jan, 2022
Tokha's Chaku Tokha's Chaku Nepal is a country rich in languages, culture, history, heritage, traditions and festivals. Maghe Sankranti, this Saturday, is a major festival celebrated by the Tharu, Magar, Newar as well as other communities across the country. Nepal is a country rich in languages, culture, history, heritage, traditions and festivals. Maghe Sankranti, this Saturday, is a major festival celebrated by the Tharu, Magar, Newar as well as other communities across the country. Blogs 14 Jan, 2022
Omicron variant Omicron variant Scientists in South Africa and Botswana recently notified health authorities of a new COV- ID-19 mutation. Scientists in South Africa and Botswana recently notified health authorities of a new COV- ID-19 mutation. Blogs 11 Jan, 2022
Liberty in Nepal Liberty in Nepal With eagerness I ask my relatives and friends who work abroad about the political and social status of the respective nations. With eagerness I ask my relatives and friends who work abroad about the political and social status of the respective nations. Blogs 11 Jan, 2022
A whirlwind tour of Jim Corbett A whirlwind tour of Jim Corbett John called me to fly over to Delhi to go to Jim Corbett National Park in India, who wanted me to assist with a strategy to promote sales for a brand new property that a textile tycoon had opened for a lark at the proximity of Ram Ganga River in Corbett. John called me to fly over to Delhi to go to Jim Corbett National Park in India, who wanted me to assist with a strategy to promote sales for a brand new property that a textile tycoon had opened for a lark at the proximity of Ram Ganga River in Corbett. Blogs 10 Jan, 2022
Aquaculture industry Aquaculture industry Aquaculture has grown rapidly in Asia in the past three decades. Aquaculture has grown rapidly in Asia in the past three decades. Blogs 07 Jan, 2022
On a lotus trail On a lotus trail From the Grant Trunk Road side, there is an access way to Sheoraphuli Railway Station (Kolkata Suburban). If you enter the compound from this side, you first come across a stagnant pool fenced by iron railings. It is also an auto and rickshaw stand close to a fruit market. From the Grant Trunk Road side, there is an access way to Sheoraphuli Railway Station (Kolkata Suburban). If you enter the compound from this side, you first come across a stagnant pool fenced by iron railings. It is also an auto and rickshaw stand close to a fruit market. Blogs 07 Jan, 2022
Social insurance Social insurance Providing pensions and other forms of social insurance to people requires keeping track of large numbers of individuals over long periods of time. There is little margin for error. Providing pensions and other forms of social insurance to people requires keeping track of large numbers of individuals over long periods of time. There is little margin for error. Blogs 29 Dec, 2021
Power to make or break Power to make or break Human beings are loaded with power in one form or the other, just like the way animals are, who have the power to save themselves in adverse conditions. Power can be constructive if it is used in good faith, whereas it could be detrimental if used otherwise. Human beings are loaded with power in one form or the other, just like the way animals are, who have the power to save themselves in adverse conditions. Power can be constructive if it is used in good faith, whereas it could be detrimental if used otherwise. Blogs 05 Jan, 2022
Trade costs Trade costs Agricultural production in the Philippines is dominated by small-scale farmers. The Agricultural Census of 2012 indicates that close to 90% of agricultural land holdings are less than three hectares, and most farmers rely on multiple layers of intermediaries to consolidate and transport their products to final markets. Agricultural production in the Philippines is dominated by small-scale farmers. The Agricultural Census of 2012 indicates that close to 90% of agricultural land holdings are less than three hectares, and most farmers rely on multiple layers of intermediaries to consolidate and transport their products to final markets. Blogs 04 Jan, 2022
A perennial clean-up saga A perennial clean-up saga Early birds from my neighbourhood once woke me up pretty early, causing a commotion below my apartment and further afield. I peep through my window and notice each of them holding a broom. Early birds from my neighbourhood once woke me up pretty early, causing a commotion below my apartment and further afield. I peep through my window and notice each of them holding a broom. Blogs 04 Jan, 2022
My mental inertia of rest and motion My mental inertia of rest and motion Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. This is the most heard and talked of among Newton’s three laws of motion. The science teacher had explained it very interestingly in school. The other two laws were not that easy to remember. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. This is the most heard and talked of among Newton’s three laws of motion. The science teacher had explained it very interestingly in school. The other two laws were not that easy to remember. Blogs 30 Dec, 2021
Legend of Santa Claus Legend of Santa Claus Tomorrow is Christmas. The largest religious festival of Christians is celebrated around the world every year with a lot of preparations that include Christmas tree decorations, lighting and shopping for gifts and food. And one of the prime attractions of Christmas is Santa Claus. Tomorrow is Christmas. The largest religious festival of Christians is celebrated around the world every year with a lot of preparations that include Christmas tree decorations, lighting and shopping for gifts and food. And one of the prime attractions of Christmas is Santa Claus. Blogs 24 Dec, 2021
Engage women Engage women COVID-19 is rapidly changing the world of work and the workplace, particularly for women. In Jordan, where women’s economic participation is already low, advancing the role of women as economic agents is central to the country’s reform agenda and a key driver for a stronger, inclusive, and more sustainable Kingdom post-COVID. COVID-19 is rapidly changing the world of work and the workplace, particularly for women. In Jordan, where women’s economic participation is already low, advancing the role of women as economic agents is central to the country’s reform agenda and a key driver for a stronger, inclusive, and more sustainable Kingdom post-COVID. Blogs 24 Dec, 2021
Soil degradation Soil degradation Soil degradation is the loss of a land’s production capacity. Soil degradation is the loss of a land’s production capacity. Blogs 23 Dec, 2021
Public space for study Public space for study In Kathmandu, I never read books on the local bus. There was no chance of reading on the walk for safety reasons. In Kathmandu, I never read books on the local bus. There was no chance of reading on the walk for safety reasons. Blogs 21 Dec, 2021
Struggling for food Struggling for food The pandemic hit Asia’s food supply hard, causing a sharp increase in the number of people unable to access enough food to stay healthy and feed their families. The pandemic hit Asia’s food supply hard, causing a sharp increase in the number of people unable to access enough food to stay healthy and feed their families. The pandemic hit Asia’s food supply hard, causing a sharp increase in the number of people unable to access enough food to stay healthy and feed their families. The pandemic hit Asia’s food supply hard, causing a sharp increase in the number of people unable to access enough food to stay healthy and feed their families. Blogs 20 Dec, 2021
Nepal Nepal represents the voices of countries impacted by climate change, says Minister Shahi Minister for Forest and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri stated that Nepal represents the voices of countries most vulnerable to climate change risks.
Sports Liverpool stuns PSG with late winner in Champions League and 10-man Barcelona beats Benfica Bayern is eyeing the quarterfinals after a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Leverkusen, which had defender Nordi Mukiele sent off in the 62nd.
Nepal Buddha Air plane makes safe landing without front wheel A Buddha Air aircraft en route from Janakpur to Kathmandu landed safely despite missing one of its two front wheels.
Kathmandu Country on the path to self-reliance: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has asserted that there is no alternative to making the country self-reliant.
World Greenland's prime minister says island isn't for sale as Trump seeks control 'one way or the other' Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump: “Greenland is ours.”
Sports New Zealand sets up Champions Trophy final against India with big win over South Africa With wickets falling all round him, Miller raised a personal milestone with his late assault.
Nepal HPV vaccine is completely safe, effective: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has clarified the statement that the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine against cervical cancer was administered as a trail is baseless.
Kathmandu JICA Nepal organizes "JICA Chair" academic symposium on disaster risk reduction The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with the Centre for Nepal and Asian Studies (CNAS), Tribhuvan University (TU), organized the "JICA Chair" academic symposium on March 5 and 6.
Kathmandu Lalitpur students pledge to protect wildlife on World Wildlife Day In commemoration of World Wildlife Day, students from Kovida School and Children Garden Academy in Lalitpur participated in impactful awareness programs focused on wildlife conservation.
