Asian recovery Asian recovery For decades, East Asia and the Pacific region sustained rapid economic growth while lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty. For decades, East Asia and the Pacific region sustained rapid economic growth while lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty. Blogs 10 Aug, 2021
The composite wholeness of being The composite wholeness of being Leonardo da Vinci’s spectacular piece of art, the ‘Vitruvian Man’, is expanded inside an idyllic circle. A quadrangle, within it, as it were, conforms wholly and clearly to the nature of balance. Leonardo da Vinci’s spectacular piece of art, the ‘Vitruvian Man’, is expanded inside an idyllic circle. A quadrangle, within it, as it were, conforms wholly and clearly to the nature of balance. Blogs 10 Aug, 2021
Financing the SDGs Financing the SDGs As countries continue to battle COVID-19, massive fiscal stimulus packages have helped save lives and protect livelihoods in many economies. As countries continue to battle COVID-19, massive fiscal stimulus packages have helped save lives and protect livelihoods in many economies. Blogs 09 Aug, 2021
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
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.
