Communal meals unite rich and poor Communal meals unite rich and poor Whereas Zimbabwe is a very classist country, when it comes to social norms, certain traditions and custom cut across class lines. One such custom is “mahwauro”, a practice of serving meals on fresh banana leaves. Whereas Zimbabwe is a very classist country, when it comes to social norms, certain traditions and custom cut across class lines. One such custom is “mahwauro”, a practice of serving meals on fresh banana leaves. Blogs 08 Mar, 2023
"Natural disaster" "Natural disaster" The phrase ‘natural disaster’ is used in the news, in social media, and in everyday conversations to describe extreme events like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, or volcanoes. The phrase ‘natural disaster’ is used in the news, in social media, and in everyday conversations to describe extreme events like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, or volcanoes. Blogs 21 Feb, 2023
Light in the darkness Light in the darkness A nightmare from a not very distant past keeps resurfacing down our memory lane: those 18 hours of power outage engulfing us in the darkness, and making us grope around for a candle, a flashlight, a kuppi — a kerosene-fueled light, or even a diyalo, tiny pieces of pinewood laden with its resin and easily combustible — à la old times. A nightmare from a not very distant past keeps resurfacing down our memory lane: those 18 hours of power outage engulfing us in the darkness, and making us grope around for a candle, a flashlight, a kuppi — a kerosene-fueled light, or even a diyalo, tiny pieces of pinewood laden with its resin and easily combustible — à la old times. Blogs 15 Feb, 2023
Poverty line Poverty line Poverty has been with us since the dawn of civilization, but the measurement of global poverty is a relatively new development. Poverty has been with us since the dawn of civilization, but the measurement of global poverty is a relatively new development. Blogs 09 Feb, 2023
The Übermensch The Übermensch ‘Ubermensch’, coined by Friedrich Nietzsche in his book ‘Thus Spoke Zarathustra’, (1883) is a loose translation of ‘Superman’. A defiant, competent overman who has natural instincts to fight back even to life’s most harrowing bewilderment. ‘Ubermensch’, coined by Friedrich Nietzsche in his book ‘Thus Spoke Zarathustra’, (1883) is a loose translation of ‘Superman’. A defiant, competent overman who has natural instincts to fight back even to life’s most harrowing bewilderment. Blogs 30 Jan, 2023
Epiphany moments Epiphany moments Everyone has epiphany moments in life. Call it a Buddha moment if you like. Since the enlightened one was born in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, albeit over two millennia ago, it is natural for us to get some of his wisdom and renunciation ability. Everyone has epiphany moments in life. Call it a Buddha moment if you like. Since the enlightened one was born in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, albeit over two millennia ago, it is natural for us to get some of his wisdom and renunciation ability. Blogs 26 Jan, 2023
Pros and cons of plastic water tanks Pros and cons of plastic water tanks So called “Jojo” tanks have become very popular in Zimbabwe. They are large-capacity vertical water storage tanks that can hold anything from 1,000 to 20,000-litres. They’re handy in a country where piped water is unreliable. So called “Jojo” tanks have become very popular in Zimbabwe. They are large-capacity vertical water storage tanks that can hold anything from 1,000 to 20,000-litres. They’re handy in a country where piped water is unreliable. Blogs 25 Jan, 2023
Going hungry Going hungry The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people. Blogs 25 Jan, 2023
"He's my inspiration!" "He's my inspiration!" Quite often, I upload numerous photos of Lionel Messi on Facebook with the selfsame caption on each post that reads, “He’s my inspiration!” In one instance, one of my friends commented, “How?” I took his oneword question literally without giving it a single thought, assuming that he was asking me to justify the statement (caption). Quite often, I upload numerous photos of Lionel Messi on Facebook with the selfsame caption on each post that reads, “He’s my inspiration!” In one instance, one of my friends commented, “How?” I took his oneword question literally without giving it a single thought, assuming that he was asking me to justify the statement (caption). Blogs 23 Jan, 2023
Green bonds Green bonds Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. Blogs 23 Jan, 2023
Conflict and employment Conflict and employment The emergence of new conflicts, together with the increasing duration of existing displacement crises, implies that forced displacement is set to increase. The emergence of new conflicts, together with the increasing duration of existing displacement crises, implies that forced displacement is set to increase. Blogs 18 Jan, 2023
Frequent plane crashes Frequent plane crashes On the 15th of January, on Maghe Sankranti, a passenger plane carrying 72 people crashed near the newly inaugurated Pokhara International Airport. On the 15th of January, on Maghe Sankranti, a passenger plane carrying 72 people crashed near the newly inaugurated Pokhara International Airport. Blogs 18 Jan, 2023
Health and sanitation Health and sanitation A sanitation campaign in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic reveals that reducing open defecation has unexpected benefits across households and communities. A sanitation campaign in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic reveals that reducing open defecation has unexpected benefits across households and communities. Blogs 17 Jan, 2023
PRIA and Indian media PRIA and Indian media The initial enthusiasm for PRIA seems to have petered out. We have forgotten GBIA completely. With Kuwait’s Jazeera and Nepal-born Himalaya pulling out the few flights citing worsening weather, the writings are writ large on the walls and skies. It faces existential questions. The initial enthusiasm for PRIA seems to have petered out. We have forgotten GBIA completely. With Kuwait’s Jazeera and Nepal-born Himalaya pulling out the few flights citing worsening weather, the writings are writ large on the walls and skies. It faces existential questions. Blogs 12 Jan, 2023
Behavioural science Behavioural science Behavioral insights offer effective tools to come up with innovative solutions to address people’s behavior and biases regarding climate change. Behavioral insights offer effective tools to come up with innovative solutions to address people’s behavior and biases regarding climate change. Blogs 05 Jan, 2023
Food export: Learn from Ukraine Food export: Learn from Ukraine Embattled Ukraine, braving rains of missiles, exports grains to Africa to save its impoverished people from hunger and starvation. Ukraine’s president magnanimously declared that he would not allow people to die of hunger when Russia tried to throw a spanner on export from the Black Sea. Embattled Ukraine, braving rains of missiles, exports grains to Africa to save its impoverished people from hunger and starvation. Ukraine’s president magnanimously declared that he would not allow people to die of hunger when Russia tried to throw a spanner on export from the Black Sea. Blogs 05 Jan, 2023
The world at your doorstep The world at your doorstep We, humans, are accustomed to do one thing as soon as we wake up and get up: swing the curtains wide open and check the weather prospects, intuitively wishing them to fit in our expectations. We, humans, are accustomed to do one thing as soon as we wake up and get up: swing the curtains wide open and check the weather prospects, intuitively wishing them to fit in our expectations. Blogs 04 Jan, 2023
Healthy life – a patchwork of daily routine Healthy life – a patchwork of daily routine “ You were right!” I murmured at midnight when my heart pounded quickly. I remember my better half saying” avoid packaged food and junk food, and drink more water”. However, I didn’t heed these words. I then realised that she was absolutely right. It was her concern about my health. “ You were right!” I murmured at midnight when my heart pounded quickly. I remember my better half saying” avoid packaged food and junk food, and drink more water”. However, I didn’t heed these words. I then realised that she was absolutely right. It was her concern about my health. Blogs 03 Jan, 2023
A tale of billy goats A tale of billy goats From travelling on the front seat of a Mahindra jeep to the roof of a Sherpa jeep, the ill-fated billy goat was destined to find himself on the belly of so many people upon being slayed. But little did the poor soul know about people’s insatiable craving for meat. From travelling on the front seat of a Mahindra jeep to the roof of a Sherpa jeep, the ill-fated billy goat was destined to find himself on the belly of so many people upon being slayed. But little did the poor soul know about people’s insatiable craving for meat. Blogs 03 Jan, 2023
Work-based training Work-based training To make it easier for companies to participate in work-based training, governments need to mandate, fund, and train institutions to provide such services. To make it easier for companies to participate in work-based training, governments need to mandate, fund, and train institutions to provide such services. Blogs 29 Dec, 2022
Business Tourist influx rises in Everest region: Over 12,000 visit in a month Tourist arrivals in the Everest region have surged with the onset of spring.
Nepal New bird species recorded in Nepal; Violet Cuckoo becomes 899th species A new bird species, the Violet Cuckoo (Baijani Koili in Nepali), has been officially recorded in Nepal, marking the 899th bird species in the country’s avian records.
Kathmandu President Paudel summons Federal Parliament session for April 25 President Ramchandra Paudel has summoned a session of the Federal Parliament for Friday, April 25.
Business NEPSE edges up by 7 points, daily turnover declines to Rs 7.26 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index inched up by 7.01 points, or 0.26 percent, on Wednesday to close at 2,696.23 points, marking the second trading day of the Nepali New Year 2082.
Nepal Lower Everest to host mountain biking festival 'Tour-de-Khijidemba-Pikey 2025' The Lower Everest Region of Nepal is set to host one of the most exciting adventure tourism events of the year—the Tour-de-Khijidemba-Pikey 2025, a four-day mountain biking festival scheduled from May 1 to May 4.
Business Gold hits record high of Rs 187,000 per tola on Wednesday The price of gold surged to a new record high in the domestic market on Thursday, reaching Rs 187,000 per tola after rebounding strongly by Rs 2,700 in a single day.
Kathmandu Govt urges agitating teachers to return to classroom The government has urged the agitating teachers to return to their classrooms.
Business Birgunj Customs collects over Rs 124 billion in nine months The Birgunj Customs Office has collected Rs 124.7 billion in public revenue during the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
Environment Thunderstorms, rain forecast for hilly regions; Kathmandu to remain partly cloudy The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly to generally cloudy skies across the hilly regions and partly cloudy to mainly fair weather in the rest of the country for this afternoon.
