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
Impact of COVID-19 Impact of COVID-19 The past year has been one of the toughest in recent history, due to the harsh health, economic, and social impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. The past year has been one of the toughest in recent history, due to the harsh health, economic, and social impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Blogs 30 Jun, 2021
Quantitative easing Quantitative easing Quantitative easing (QE) is an unconventional monetary policy, which usually involves a country’s central bank purchasing longer-term government bonds, as well as other types of assets, such as mortgage-backed securities. Quantitative easing (QE) is an unconventional monetary policy, which usually involves a country’s central bank purchasing longer-term government bonds, as well as other types of assets, such as mortgage-backed securities. Blogs 30 Jun, 2021
Future of tourism Future of tourism Tourism is among the industries that have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 crisis. Over a year since the onset of the pandemic, the numbers are staggering: Tourism destinations recorded one billion fewer international arrivals in 2020 than in 2019. Tourism is among the industries that have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 crisis. Over a year since the onset of the pandemic, the numbers are staggering: Tourism destinations recorded one billion fewer international arrivals in 2020 than in 2019. Blogs 29 Jun, 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.
