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
Thousands of jobs in drone industry Thousands of jobs in drone industry Guests were not allowed to carry mobiles at the muchhyped wedding of film stars Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal held recently at a heritage resort in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. A foreign magazine published in India was sold the rights to print exclusive photographs in return for several crore rupees. Since it was a star-studded event, it became a saleable opportunity for the famous actor couple. Guests were not allowed to carry mobiles at the muchhyped wedding of film stars Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal held recently at a heritage resort in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. A foreign magazine published in India was sold the rights to print exclusive photographs in return for several crore rupees. Since it was a star-studded event, it became a saleable opportunity for the famous actor couple. Blogs 20 Dec, 2021
The essence of tragedy The essence of tragedy Tragedy is a genre known to us since the time of ancient Greece as human suffering and sorrowful events that befall the characters in a play. Tragedy is a genre known to us since the time of ancient Greece as human suffering and sorrowful events that befall the characters in a play. Blogs 17 Dec, 2021
Gold price Gold price Precious metal prices trended lower in the second half of 2021, reflecting declining investor sentiment and soft physical demand. Precious metal prices trended lower in the second half of 2021, reflecting declining investor sentiment and soft physical demand. Blogs 17 Dec, 2021
Online learning Online learning When the Government of Nepal announced a nationwide lockdown on March 18,2020 to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching learning processes in the majority of Nepal’s schools (both public and private) came to a complete halt. When the Government of Nepal announced a nationwide lockdown on March 18,2020 to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching learning processes in the majority of Nepal’s schools (both public and private) came to a complete halt. Blogs 14 Dec, 2021
Social protection Social protection Close your eyes and picture an informal worker. Close your eyes and picture an informal worker. Blogs 10 Dec, 2021
Ominous shadow on tourism Ominous shadow on tourism The Omicron, the latest variant of COVID-19, is casting an ominous shadow on the international tourism industry. It will be a long time before tourism returns to its former self. The Omicron, the latest variant of COVID-19, is casting an ominous shadow on the international tourism industry. It will be a long time before tourism returns to its former self. Blogs 10 Dec, 2021
Online learning Online learning When the Government of Nepal announced a nationwide lockdown on 18 March 2020 to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching learning processes in the majority of Nepal’s schools came to a complete halt. When the Government of Nepal announced a nationwide lockdown on 18 March 2020 to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching learning processes in the majority of Nepal’s schools came to a complete halt. Blogs 07 Dec, 2021
Swoyambhunath knows it Swoyambhunath knows it Long ago - in fact barely a couple of decades ago - the Buddha’s eyes from Swoyambhu hilltop, when they scanned the green valley below, would see more temples and vihars than the number of houses therein today. Long ago - in fact barely a couple of decades ago - the Buddha’s eyes from Swoyambhu hilltop, when they scanned the green valley below, would see more temples and vihars than the number of houses therein today. Blogs 07 Dec, 2021
Tech startups Tech startups Technology-based startups are the rage. They are the enterprises of the digital age and precursors to some of the largest firms domestically and globally. Technology-based startups are the rage. They are the enterprises of the digital age and precursors to some of the largest firms domestically and globally. Blogs 03 Dec, 2021
Waste management Waste management The Kathmandu Valley, comprising three cities, has been widely acclaimed for its natural beauty, rich culture and excellence of art and architecture since ancient times. The Kathmandu Valley, comprising three cities, has been widely acclaimed for its natural beauty, rich culture and excellence of art and architecture since ancient times. Blogs 03 Dec, 2021
Service sector Service sector As development economists, we are taught to measure a phenomenon by using various techniques to look at cause and effect to subsequently make policy recommendations. But the first step is to know what we are measuring even if we can’t see it. As development economists, we are taught to measure a phenomenon by using various techniques to look at cause and effect to subsequently make policy recommendations. But the first step is to know what we are measuring even if we can’t see it. Blogs 29 Nov, 2021
Hope is faith personified Hope is faith personified Hope is that quality of character which carries us through the worst moments of a crisis. It wells up, as though from some deep reservoir, when a cruel and unbearable world seems to have robbed us of every motivation – well, almost. Hope is that quality of character which carries us through the worst moments of a crisis. It wells up, as though from some deep reservoir, when a cruel and unbearable world seems to have robbed us of every motivation – well, almost. Blogs 29 Nov, 2021
Expanding trade Expanding trade In 2026, when Bangladesh is expected to graduate from the United Nations’ least-developed countries list, it will lose preferential access to many of its global trading partners. In 2026, when Bangladesh is expected to graduate from the United Nations’ least-developed countries list, it will lose preferential access to many of its global trading partners. Blogs 26 Nov, 2021
A rising tide of hope A rising tide of hope Voters across the country were jubilant after Hakainde Hichilema was finally elected president of Zambia in August 2021 after unsuccessfully contesting five previous elections. Voters across the country were jubilant after Hakainde Hichilema was finally elected president of Zambia in August 2021 after unsuccessfully contesting five previous elections. Blogs 26 Nov, 2021
Strong green growth Strong green growth The resilience that nature exhibits through trees is a source of inspiration and learning for me. I am fascinated by these gifts of nature wherever I travel, in much the same way as the renowned forester Peter Wohlleben expressed in his book The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World. The resilience that nature exhibits through trees is a source of inspiration and learning for me. I am fascinated by these gifts of nature wherever I travel, in much the same way as the renowned forester Peter Wohlleben expressed in his book The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World. Blogs 23 Nov, 2021
Encounter with death Encounter with death I clearly remember that incident in childhood. One summer, I had gone swimming with a few friends in a deep stream. All of my friends were very good at swimming except me. Blind courage took me to the deepest part of the stream, but my poor swimming skill would drown me soon. I clearly remember that incident in childhood. One summer, I had gone swimming with a few friends in a deep stream. All of my friends were very good at swimming except me. Blind courage took me to the deepest part of the stream, but my poor swimming skill would drown me soon. Blogs 19 Nov, 2021
Rural sanitation Rural sanitation In rural areas, lack of familiarity with new technologies is often compounded by financial constraints, making unhealthy or inefficient practices persistent—even when it comes to toilets. In rural areas, lack of familiarity with new technologies is often compounded by financial constraints, making unhealthy or inefficient practices persistent—even when it comes to toilets. Blogs 19 Nov, 2021
Gender equality Gender equality The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to rethink how they interact with workers, customers and the wider community. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to rethink how they interact with workers, customers and the wider community. Blogs 17 Nov, 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.
