In ode of dal-bhat

In ode of dal-bhat

love my dal-bhat. It’s one of I the cuisines in the world for mind, spirit and body. Truly a Nepali gift to the world. But my love for dal-bhat does not go beyond the normal. I have dalbhat only once a day, either for lunch or dinner.

love my dal-bhat. It’s one of I the cuisines in the world for mind, spirit and body. Truly a Nepali gift to the world. But my love for dal-bhat does not go beyond the normal. I have dalbhat only once a day, either for lunch or dinner.

Blogs 12 Aug, 2021

Water industry

Water industry

The pandemic has had a severe impact on the water industry in Asia and the Pacific but those involved in water supply, sanitation, and wastewater have been particularly hard hit, according to our research.

The pandemic has had a severe impact on the water industry in Asia and the Pacific but those involved in water supply, sanitation, and wastewater have been particularly hard hit, according to our research.

Blogs 11 Aug, 2021

Ban the bomb

Ban the bomb

Seventy-six years ago, in the desert of western USA, a nuclear physicist named Robert Oppenheimer uttered these ominous words. No doubt he was referring to the legendary Bramhastra weapon, mentioned in ancient Hindu Scriptures.

Seventy-six years ago, in the desert of western USA, a nuclear physicist named Robert Oppenheimer uttered these ominous words. No doubt he was referring to the legendary Bramhastra weapon, mentioned in ancient Hindu Scriptures.

Blogs 11 Aug, 2021

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