Watershed development projects Watershed development projects Watershed development projects serve to achieve multiple objectives, which call for integrating and balancing various concerns, such as environmental conservation, productivity, participation and sustainability in its operational strategy. Watershed development projects serve to achieve multiple objectives, which call for integrating and balancing various concerns, such as environmental conservation, productivity, participation and sustainability in its operational strategy. Blogs 09 Aug, 2021
Remittances rise Remittances rise Remittance flows are a major source of income for all countries in South Asia, larger than all other capital inflows combined. In 2019, India received more remittances than any other country in dollar terms, and Nepal ranked third in the world in terms of remittances to GDP at 27 percent. Remittance flows are a major source of income for all countries in South Asia, larger than all other capital inflows combined. In 2019, India received more remittances than any other country in dollar terms, and Nepal ranked third in the world in terms of remittances to GDP at 27 percent. Blogs 05 Aug, 2021
Why am I never shortlisted? Why am I never shortlisted? Have you applied for a job without any response? We often apply for a job and believe we will be instantly shortlisted, called for an interview and get hired. But this is rarely the case. There are many reasons why candidates are not shortlisted for further process. Have you applied for a job without any response? We often apply for a job and believe we will be instantly shortlisted, called for an interview and get hired. But this is rarely the case. There are many reasons why candidates are not shortlisted for further process. Blogs 05 Aug, 2021
The power of storytelling The power of storytelling A few weeks ago, I got an opportunity to participate in The Moth’s personal storytelling workshop, in partnership with UN Women. A few weeks ago, I got an opportunity to participate in The Moth’s personal storytelling workshop, in partnership with UN Women. Blogs 04 Aug, 2021
Global recovery Global recovery The global economy is booming—or so it might seem. Global growth is surging again, only a year after COVID-19 triggered the deepest recession since World War II. The global economy is booming—or so it might seem. Global growth is surging again, only a year after COVID-19 triggered the deepest recession since World War II. Blogs 03 Aug, 2021
What is prosopagnosia? What is prosopagnosia? Primatologist Jane Goodall, Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, British actress Emma Watson and I – we all have something in common. We struggle to recognise faces of people. Walking down the street, we may pass by our relatives, friends and neighbours. Primatologist Jane Goodall, Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, British actress Emma Watson and I – we all have something in common. We struggle to recognise faces of people. Walking down the street, we may pass by our relatives, friends and neighbours. Blogs 03 Aug, 2021
Bond markets Bond markets Whilst the pandemic has rocked populations and health systems, it has also prompted unprecedented economic challenges and strains on financial systems, particularly in the developing world. Whilst the pandemic has rocked populations and health systems, it has also prompted unprecedented economic challenges and strains on financial systems, particularly in the developing world. Blogs 02 Aug, 2021
Writing, a never-ending journey Writing, a never-ending journey The craft of writing develops with our ritualistic writing habit. As a writer, I have never stuck to any rule book for enhancing my linguistic caliber. The craft of writing develops with our ritualistic writing habit. As a writer, I have never stuck to any rule book for enhancing my linguistic caliber. Blogs 02 Aug, 2021
Asia's innovation Asia's innovation Compared to Latin America and other regions, Asia scores high on innovation. The reasons are complex but education is fundamental to the process. Compared to Latin America and other regions, Asia scores high on innovation. The reasons are complex but education is fundamental to the process. Blogs 29 Jul, 2021
Need of the hour Need of the hour Routine news of crimes against humanity around the world has made me think, what is causing them in human society? Nepal, a land of diverse cultures and ancient civilisation, could provide a potential solution for these inhuman activities. Routine news of crimes against humanity around the world has made me think, what is causing them in human society? Nepal, a land of diverse cultures and ancient civilisation, could provide a potential solution for these inhuman activities. Blogs 29 Jul, 2021
Women's productivity Women's productivity In recent years, governments across the continent have expanded social safety net programs in growing recognition of their importance to reducing poverty and creating economic opportunities for vulnerable people. In recent years, governments across the continent have expanded social safety net programs in growing recognition of their importance to reducing poverty and creating economic opportunities for vulnerable people. Blogs 28 Jul, 2021
Should we ban PUBG? Should we ban PUBG? “Sir why don’t all of you teachers start a nationwide campaign to pressure our government to ban PUBG?” “Sir why don’t all of you teachers start a nationwide campaign to pressure our government to ban PUBG?” Blogs 28 Jul, 2021
Coping with pandemic Coping with pandemic The pandemic severely impacted trade in South Asia. It disrupted transport, core services that support trade (like customs and border controls), and business travel across the region, essentially bringing cross-border supply chains and economic activity to a stand-still. The pandemic severely impacted trade in South Asia. It disrupted transport, core services that support trade (like customs and border controls), and business travel across the region, essentially bringing cross-border supply chains and economic activity to a stand-still. Blogs 27 Jul, 2021
My journey as a reader My journey as a reader The purpose behind every act is different, and it varies from people to people. Two people might be doing the same thing, but it is not mandatory that their intent has to be the same. The purpose behind every act is different, and it varies from people to people. Two people might be doing the same thing, but it is not mandatory that their intent has to be the same. Blogs 27 Jul, 2021
Education in crisis Education in crisis A learning crisis affects many developing countries in Asia. Millions of children attend school but are not learning enough. A learning crisis affects many developing countries in Asia. Millions of children attend school but are not learning enough. Blogs 26 Jul, 2021
Country in murky waters Country in murky waters Bidding adieu to a non-performing government was long overdue. Gloomy days are finally on the wane, hopefully. Bidding adieu to a non-performing government was long overdue. Gloomy days are finally on the wane, hopefully. Blogs 21 Jul, 2021
What will people say? What will people say? On a daily basis, I come across dozens of posts on social media. Some are funny, some inspiring, some with a piece of life and some offensive. On a daily basis, I come across dozens of posts on social media. Some are funny, some inspiring, some with a piece of life and some offensive. Blogs 20 Jul, 2021
Zero-carbon shipping Zero-carbon shipping The obstruction of the Suez Canal earlier this year served as a vivid reminder of the importance of maritime transport for economies around the globe. The blockage was resolved within a matter of days, but a much more existential challenge remains for the shipping industry. The obstruction of the Suez Canal earlier this year served as a vivid reminder of the importance of maritime transport for economies around the globe. The blockage was resolved within a matter of days, but a much more existential challenge remains for the shipping industry. Blogs 15 Jul, 2021
Global tourism Global tourism The Silk Road brings to mind places steeped in tradition, culture, and trade in the most precious commodities of ancient times: silk, spices, and gems. The Silk Road brings to mind places steeped in tradition, culture, and trade in the most precious commodities of ancient times: silk, spices, and gems. Blogs 14 Jul, 2021
Meditation in the workplace Meditation in the workplace Meditation in the workplace is a popular trend nowadays. Meditation in the workplace is a popular trend nowadays. Blogs 14 Jul, 2021
Nepal Government working so as to make people feel development: Minister Gurung Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said that the government is engaged in works to fulfill the people's aspiration for development so that they can feel it.
Business Khatekhola produces orange worth Rs 54 million The farmers of Khatekhola Rural Municipality-6 in Baglung district have produced orange worth Rs 54 million this year.
Nepal Over 4,000 foreign tourists visit Upper Mustang in 2024 More than 4,000 foreign tourists visited Upper Mustang in 2024.
Environment Foggy morning in Tarai, fair conditions elsewhere Presently there is a general influence of westerly wind in the country with foggy weather in many places of the Tarai.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Hollywood Hills fire Major wildfires around Los Angeles on Wednesday left an apocalyptic wake of destruction after strong winds ripped through the mountains and foothills.
Nepal No need for panic over hMPV: MoHP The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has assured that the country has the capacity to monitor and manage human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a respiratory virus, in Nepal.
World Hollywood Hills fire breaks out as deadly wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles' most iconic spots as firefighters battled to get under control three other major blazes that killed five peopleA fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles' most iconic spots as firefighters battled to get under control three other major blazes that killed five people
Opinion The Youth Climate Justice project: How the "post-paternalistic" approach is being used Considering the challenges humanity is facing and looking objectively at difficulties in finding appropriate solutions to address them, activism and civic engagement should be considered the springboard to promote long lasting and sustainable changes.
Nepal NC and UML on different pages regarding constitutional amendments With constitutional amendment talk becoming common among the leaders, ruling parties appear to be on different pages.
