The success of humility The success of humility The need and the race to be salient or recognised has transformed the mindsets of our modern generation, where they believe and act in a manner which puts themselves “first”. The need and the race to be salient or recognised has transformed the mindsets of our modern generation, where they believe and act in a manner which puts themselves “first”. Blogs 28 Jan, 2022
Djokovic saga Djokovic saga I am not a fan of Novak Djokovic, the current world’s number one tennis player, nor do I fancy his rivals, Rafa or Roger. I am not a fan of Novak Djokovic, the current world’s number one tennis player, nor do I fancy his rivals, Rafa or Roger. Blogs 27 Jan, 2022
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
Kathmandu UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.
World A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said.
Nepal Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days.
Nepal Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Entertainment Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes’ International Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Jury Prize.
Nepal British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in death zone British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance.
Nepal Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection, mountaineering commissions Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure.
Nepal Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country.
World Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy The first woman to conquer the world's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world's tallest mountains.
