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

Climate change

Climate change

Global climate change caused by human activities will continue to be catastrophic for humanity.

Global climate change caused by human activities will continue to be catastrophic for humanity.

Blogs 13 Jul, 2021

Street symphony

Street symphony

After the imposition of the lockdown following the second wave of COVID-19, the streets of the towns now swarm with vendors selling all sorts of daily needs, particularly in the morning, as people have mostly gone indoors, stepping out only when it’s absolutely necessary.

After the imposition of the lockdown following the second wave of COVID-19, the streets of the towns now swarm with vendors selling all sorts of daily needs, particularly in the morning, as people have mostly gone indoors, stepping out only when it’s absolutely necessary.

Blogs 13 Jul, 2021

Making trade work

Making trade work

Protectionism is on the rise in many parts of the world, and the COVID-19 pandemic is only partly to blame. This is hardly a new phenomenon.

Protectionism is on the rise in many parts of the world, and the COVID-19 pandemic is only partly to blame. This is hardly a new phenomenon.

Blogs 12 Jul, 2021

Disease and disaster

Disease and disaster

It has been nearly 16 months since the coronavirus continues to loom over our heads. For a change, the virus has affected the entire universe equally. So we need not feel sorry for ourselves.

It has been nearly 16 months since the coronavirus continues to loom over our heads. For a change, the virus has affected the entire universe equally. So we need not feel sorry for ourselves.

Blogs 12 Jul, 2021

Water pressure

Water pressure

Water investments are exciting because water is so central to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Clean water and sanitation, no poverty, good health and well-being, and gender equality, are all closely linked to the prudent management of water.

Water investments are exciting because water is so central to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Clean water and sanitation, no poverty, good health and well-being, and gender equality, are all closely linked to the prudent management of water.

Blogs 08 Jul, 2021

Livestock and water quality

Livestock and water quality

Water is the most important nutrient for livestock and plays a major role in their health, weight gain, productivity, reproduction and efficient use of feed and nutrients.

Water is the most important nutrient for livestock and plays a major role in their health, weight gain, productivity, reproduction and efficient use of feed and nutrients.

Blogs 08 Jul, 2021

Health care needs

Health care needs

As a physician, I know firsthand the important role that primary health care plays in the health of individuals, families, and communities.

As a physician, I know firsthand the important role that primary health care plays in the health of individuals, families, and communities.

Blogs 07 Jul, 2021

Understanding LGBTQ

Understanding LGBTQ

Every now and then, we see a debate on gender-based issues in Nepali society. Women complain about the violation of their rights.

Every now and then, we see a debate on gender-based issues in Nepali society. Women complain about the violation of their rights.

Blogs 07 Jul, 2021

Rebuilding smarter

Rebuilding smarter

Economic and social progress in developing countries across Asia over the past six decades has been phenomenal. The region’s share of global output grew to 24% in 2018, from just 4% in 1960, while poverty fell dramatically.

Economic and social progress in developing countries across Asia over the past six decades has been phenomenal. The region’s share of global output grew to 24% in 2018, from just 4% in 1960, while poverty fell dramatically.

Blogs 06 Jul, 2021

COVID's impact on tourism

COVID's impact on tourism

The tourism sector is one of the country’s largest industries, contributing about 8 per cent of the country’s GDP and employing more than a million workers. The pandemic has brought the sector to its knees, affecting thousands of people whose livelihood depends on it.

The tourism sector is one of the country’s largest industries, contributing about 8 per cent of the country’s GDP and employing more than a million workers. The pandemic has brought the sector to its knees, affecting thousands of people whose livelihood depends on it.

Blogs 06 Jul, 2021

Microfinance institutions

Microfinance institutions

Microfinance was strongly tested at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Microfinance institutions, running a high-touch business and serving lower income clients severely impacted by the pandemic, were projected to potentially become extinct.

Microfinance was strongly tested at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Microfinance institutions, running a high-touch business and serving lower income clients severely impacted by the pandemic, were projected to potentially become extinct.

Blogs 05 Jul, 2021

Traditional food

Traditional food

Traditional foods reflect the culture and values of a community.

Traditional foods reflect the culture and values of a community.

Blogs 05 Jul, 2021

Menstrual hygiene

Menstrual hygiene

Imagine if for five days every month, you were forbidden from interacting with boys or men.

Imagine if for five days every month, you were forbidden from interacting with boys or men.

Blogs 01 Jul, 2021

Walking the wonder walk

Walking the wonder walk

Feeling bored? Don’t worry! Head out for a walk. Nothing quite calms the mind and energises the body like a mindful walk. Walking is a sort of tiny treat, a treat that is full of joy yet free of cost. Allowing us time to explore the astonishing beauty of nature, and connect mind and body, walking is not just an adventure, it is an overwhelming spiritual experience as well.

Feeling bored? Don’t worry! Head out for a walk. Nothing quite calms the mind and energises the body like a mindful walk. Walking is a sort of tiny treat, a treat that is full of joy yet free of cost. Allowing us time to explore the astonishing beauty of nature, and connect mind and body, walking is not just an adventure, it is an overwhelming spiritual experience as well.

Blogs 01 Jul, 2021