Soul sutra Soul sutra We all have— whatever our station, profession or resolve —a natural, also refined, ability to express our feelings, or disentangle our apprehensions, while freeing ourselves from the realm of rejection, if not avoidance. The latter, whether agreeable or disagreeable, may not be as casual as it appears to be on the exterior. We all have— whatever our station, profession or resolve —a natural, also refined, ability to express our feelings, or disentangle our apprehensions, while freeing ourselves from the realm of rejection, if not avoidance. The latter, whether agreeable or disagreeable, may not be as casual as it appears to be on the exterior. Blogs 29 Jun, 2021
Poverty and education Poverty and education Poverty is the strongest constraint to reaching universal primary education in Pakistan. Children belonging to economically better-off families have higher school enrolment rates and lower dropout rates than their poorer counterparts. Poverty is the strongest constraint to reaching universal primary education in Pakistan. Children belonging to economically better-off families have higher school enrolment rates and lower dropout rates than their poorer counterparts. Blogs 28 Jun, 2021
Nature's wrath Nature's wrath Mother Nature has unleased destruction in Sindhupalchok once again. Over half a decade ago, the quake brought unparalleled grief to the area. Mother Nature has unleased destruction in Sindhupalchok once again. Over half a decade ago, the quake brought unparalleled grief to the area. Blogs 28 Jun, 2021
Global growth Global growth A year and a half since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is poised to stage its most robust post-recession recovery in 80 years in 2021. A year and a half since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is poised to stage its most robust post-recession recovery in 80 years in 2021. Blogs 24 Jun, 2021
SAARC's future role SAARC's future role Due to conflict among the South Asian countries, the desire for the states of the region to trade with one another has been limited. Due to conflict among the South Asian countries, the desire for the states of the region to trade with one another has been limited. Blogs 24 Jun, 2021
Transparency and trust Transparency and trust When we talk about a happy marriage, it is often based on trust in the relationship. It is hard to build a meaningful bond with your partner if you’re hiding part of yourself or not honest. Not surprisingly, transparency and trust are equally paramount for successful businesses. When we talk about a happy marriage, it is often based on trust in the relationship. It is hard to build a meaningful bond with your partner if you’re hiding part of yourself or not honest. Not surprisingly, transparency and trust are equally paramount for successful businesses. Blogs 23 Jun, 2021
Harnessing wind energy Harnessing wind energy Development is not possible without energy. This is why the demand for energy is increasing rapidly in every country, including Nepal. Development is not possible without energy. This is why the demand for energy is increasing rapidly in every country, including Nepal. Blogs 23 Jun, 2021
Success and failure Success and failure The opening sentence of Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina is among the most famous in world literature, but it has a special significance to economists, for whom it represents a principle that can be applied in multiple contexts and fields of study. The opening sentence of Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina is among the most famous in world literature, but it has a special significance to economists, for whom it represents a principle that can be applied in multiple contexts and fields of study. Blogs 22 Jun, 2021
How vaccines work How vaccines work Looking at the statistics from around the world, it is almost certain that the third wave of COVID-19 will hit Nepal. Older people were affected during the first wave and the young population in the second wave. Looking at the statistics from around the world, it is almost certain that the third wave of COVID-19 will hit Nepal. Older people were affected during the first wave and the young population in the second wave. Blogs 22 Jun, 2021
Flash floods Flash floods In Asia and the Pacific, we have entered the season – June through August – for flash floods and landslides. In Asia and the Pacific, we have entered the season – June through August – for flash floods and landslides. Blogs 21 Jun, 2021
Make use of the lockdown Make use of the lockdown I wake up early today and walk to the balcony to have a glimpse of the sunrise. The atmosphere is serene. Birds are chirping and flying high in the sky, probably in search of food. “Are they also affected by the pandemic and lockdown?” I wonder. I wake up early today and walk to the balcony to have a glimpse of the sunrise. The atmosphere is serene. Birds are chirping and flying high in the sky, probably in search of food. “Are they also affected by the pandemic and lockdown?” I wonder. Blogs 21 Jun, 2021
Regional cooperation Regional cooperation As development practitioners, we habitually analyze South Asia’s low levels of intraregional cooperation, trade, and connectivity. As development practitioners, we habitually analyze South Asia’s low levels of intraregional cooperation, trade, and connectivity. Blogs 17 Jun, 2021
Monsoon madness and mystic me Monsoon madness and mystic me It is raining outside while I’m writing this! It always amazes me how a person becomes so philosophical when it starts raining. Poets pen down their poignant creation when the rain pitter-patters on their window panes; the gentle tinkle of rain brings the art out in an artist. It is raining outside while I’m writing this! It always amazes me how a person becomes so philosophical when it starts raining. Poets pen down their poignant creation when the rain pitter-patters on their window panes; the gentle tinkle of rain brings the art out in an artist. Blogs 17 Jun, 2021
Water utilities Water utilities For many people in the Pacific, COVID-19 presents yet another challenge in a region familiar with natural hazards and the accompanying disruptions to everyday life. There are some parallels with natural disasters, but these usually hit for a couple of days and then the cleanup can begin. For many people in the Pacific, COVID-19 presents yet another challenge in a region familiar with natural hazards and the accompanying disruptions to everyday life. There are some parallels with natural disasters, but these usually hit for a couple of days and then the cleanup can begin. Blogs 16 Jun, 2021
Logistics system Logistics system Back in 2007, when I applied to graduate schools in the United States, nothing could beat the excitement of handing over my applications to FedEx, clinging to the receipts with precious tracking numbers, and checking them a hundred times a day until I got confirmation that the packages had indeed arrived at my dream schools—all within the three business days they had promised. Back in 2007, when I applied to graduate schools in the United States, nothing could beat the excitement of handing over my applications to FedEx, clinging to the receipts with precious tracking numbers, and checking them a hundred times a day until I got confirmation that the packages had indeed arrived at my dream schools—all within the three business days they had promised. Blogs 15 Jun, 2021
A letter to my childhood friend A letter to my childhood friend Dear Politics, Remember the last time we had a meaningful conversation? I don’t. It’s been a long time since you listened to me. It has always been you who talks and me who listens. Now it’s high time you listened. Dear Politics, Remember the last time we had a meaningful conversation? I don’t. It’s been a long time since you listened to me. It has always been you who talks and me who listens. Now it’s high time you listened. Blogs 15 Jun, 2021
Finance gap Finance gap Developing countries in Asia have been focusing on green and inclusive growth in recent years, in part through a growing commitment to the SDGs. Developing countries in Asia have been focusing on green and inclusive growth in recent years, in part through a growing commitment to the SDGs. Blogs 14 Jun, 2021
Left in emotional tatters Left in emotional tatters I am not maudlin. But my emotions can and do get the better of me whenever a community dog or puppy dies or goes missing. One death recently left me particularly devastated. I am not maudlin. But my emotions can and do get the better of me whenever a community dog or puppy dies or goes missing. One death recently left me particularly devastated. Blogs 14 Jun, 2021
Learning lessons Learning lessons As children, we all remember being told: “‘I hope you’ve learned your lesson”, which had a kind of negative connotation. In my line of work, however, we learn lessons every day to make better decisions for improving quality of lives. How does this work? Drawing lessons is analogous to connecting dots. As children, we all remember being told: “‘I hope you’ve learned your lesson”, which had a kind of negative connotation. In my line of work, however, we learn lessons every day to make better decisions for improving quality of lives. How does this work? Drawing lessons is analogous to connecting dots. Blogs 11 Jun, 2021
Defeating corona Defeating corona The second wave of the corona crisis has engulfed and mercilessly paralysed the world, including us; however, no remarkable progress has been made to find a suitable medication. Perhaps, the pandemic-induced fears should now trigger a different debate on what should be the most-appropriate treatment: a vaccine or a new way of life. The second wave of the corona crisis has engulfed and mercilessly paralysed the world, including us; however, no remarkable progress has been made to find a suitable medication. Perhaps, the pandemic-induced fears should now trigger a different debate on what should be the most-appropriate treatment: a vaccine or a new way of life. Blogs 11 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.
