Excess screen time and impact on childhood development Excess screen time and impact on childhood development Excess screen time and impact on childhood development Excess screen time and impact on childhood development Blogs 26 May, 2021
Learning losses Learning losses When COVID-19 emerged as a global threat in early 2020, the economic consequences of necessary lockdown measures were an early concern. When COVID-19 emerged as a global threat in early 2020, the economic consequences of necessary lockdown measures were an early concern. Blogs 25 May, 2021
Armour against COVID-19 Armour against COVID-19 "As a frontline worker, I had the privilege to get vaccinated first. However, going by the rumours that the vaccine’s safety and efficacy hadn’t been studied enough, I didn’t take the vaccine." "As a frontline worker, I had the privilege to get vaccinated first. However, going by the rumours that the vaccine’s safety and efficacy hadn’t been studied enough, I didn’t take the vaccine." Blogs 25 May, 2021
Social finance Social finance Over the past decade, sustainable finance has become a prominent feature of global finance around the world. Green and social finance which target investments with specific and measurable environmental or social objectives witnessed fast expansion in recent years. Over the past decade, sustainable finance has become a prominent feature of global finance around the world. Green and social finance which target investments with specific and measurable environmental or social objectives witnessed fast expansion in recent years. Blogs 24 May, 2021
Golden child syndrome Golden child syndrome Golden child syndrome is basically the idea that you should only show love towards your child if it improves or includes their achievement. Why am I picking this topic? Well for one, my parents didn’t know how to raise a child well. Actually, they only realised that their way of dealing with achievements was wrong after coming to England. Golden child syndrome is basically the idea that you should only show love towards your child if it improves or includes their achievement. Why am I picking this topic? Well for one, my parents didn’t know how to raise a child well. Actually, they only realised that their way of dealing with achievements was wrong after coming to England. Blogs 24 May, 2021
Getting the priorities right Getting the priorities right 'They don’t want to get dirty with policy works, everyone craves populism' 'They don’t want to get dirty with policy works, everyone craves populism' Blogs 21 May, 2021
Getting our priorities right Getting our priorities right A man who served the town an impeccable taste of ‘Taas’ was snatched away by a virus that now robs people of that great flavour. He ran a popular establishment in Narayanghat for decades, and I used to frequent this place for the meat dish. I think to myself, could this misery have been prevented? The answer is, yes, if only our politics knew how to prioritise things. A man who served the town an impeccable taste of ‘Taas’ was snatched away by a virus that now robs people of that great flavour. He ran a popular establishment in Narayanghat for decades, and I used to frequent this place for the meat dish. I think to myself, could this misery have been prevented? The answer is, yes, if only our politics knew how to prioritise things. Blogs 20 May, 2021
Asia's roads Asia's roads As our world struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic, with some glimmers of hope of emerging after extensive social regulations and vaccines, we now have this opportunity to recollect experience of the road sector in the past year, and to look ahead. As our world struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic, with some glimmers of hope of emerging after extensive social regulations and vaccines, we now have this opportunity to recollect experience of the road sector in the past year, and to look ahead. Blogs 20 May, 2021
A roof over head A roof over head Ninety-two-year-old Man Kumari Parajuli flashes an infectious smile while she shows me her homeowner agreement card. Ninety-two-year-old Man Kumari Parajuli flashes an infectious smile while she shows me her homeowner agreement card. Blogs 19 May, 2021
Health issues Health issues With COVID-19, our lives are no longer the same. The pandemic has overshadowed other health issues and reversed the progress made over decades in our fight against other diseases, including tuberculosis (TB). With COVID-19, our lives are no longer the same. The pandemic has overshadowed other health issues and reversed the progress made over decades in our fight against other diseases, including tuberculosis (TB). Blogs 18 May, 2021
Social media: Harbinger of news, skills Social media: Harbinger of news, skills As news of deaths from the corona swirled, the government showed its true colours. As news of deaths from the corona swirled, the government showed its true colours. Blogs 18 May, 2021
Vegetarianism and fitness Vegetarianism and fitness Time to put the conventional belief that the body must be supplied with meat products to attain the fitness goal to an end. Time to put the conventional belief that the body must be supplied with meat products to attain the fitness goal to an end. Blogs 17 May, 2021
Improving education Improving education Education is essential aspect of human development. It develops cognitive skills and enhances the productivity and innovation of a country’s population. Education is essential aspect of human development. It develops cognitive skills and enhances the productivity and innovation of a country’s population. Blogs 17 May, 2021
Child marriage – when will it be over? Child marriage – when will it be over? A 12-year-old girl getting married might be unheard of in advanced countries but not in Third World countries like Nepal. Child marriage is immensely practised in Nepal, especially in the rural areas. It may be a tradition in some places, but children are known to flee their homes and get married to escape from their poor socio-economic condition. A 12-year-old girl getting married might be unheard of in advanced countries but not in Third World countries like Nepal. Child marriage is immensely practised in Nepal, especially in the rural areas. It may be a tradition in some places, but children are known to flee their homes and get married to escape from their poor socio-economic condition. Blogs 14 May, 2021
New health treaty New health treaty In the case of pandemics, billions of dollars in prevention are worth trillions of dollars for the cure. But how do we translate that simple insight into effective action that saves lives? In the case of pandemics, billions of dollars in prevention are worth trillions of dollars for the cure. But how do we translate that simple insight into effective action that saves lives? Blogs 14 May, 2021
Take other steps Take other steps For months, the focus of discussion about how to quickly solve the current crisis has been on finding an effective COVID-19 vaccine. Without a doubt, vaccines are among public health's best buys, since they save millions of lives every year all over the world. For months, the focus of discussion about how to quickly solve the current crisis has been on finding an effective COVID-19 vaccine. Without a doubt, vaccines are among public health's best buys, since they save millions of lives every year all over the world. Blogs 13 May, 2021
Digital technology Digital technology The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how the world can function using rapidly-evolving digital infrastructure. We learned that remote working can be effective, fintech can be used in the developing world, and that people can receive an education from far away using technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how the world can function using rapidly-evolving digital infrastructure. We learned that remote working can be effective, fintech can be used in the developing world, and that people can receive an education from far away using technology. Blogs 12 May, 2021
Fauna and the pandemic Fauna and the pandemic How big a vaccine will we need to inject the rhinos? Could we keep the deer in isolation? Yes, it looks like the right time to plan! COVID-19 has already killed more than 3 million people worldwide and is spreading at lightning speed. How big a vaccine will we need to inject the rhinos? Could we keep the deer in isolation? Yes, it looks like the right time to plan! COVID-19 has already killed more than 3 million people worldwide and is spreading at lightning speed. Blogs 12 May, 2021
Maladaptive daydreaming Maladaptive daydreaming How many of us have been so caught up in a vicious cycle of day dreaming that we put a halt to crucial work? Chances are innumerable, right? How about spending countless hours in headspace doing nothing but fantasizing? How many of us have been so caught up in a vicious cycle of day dreaming that we put a halt to crucial work? Chances are innumerable, right? How about spending countless hours in headspace doing nothing but fantasizing? Blogs 10 May, 2021
Lessons from crises Lessons from crises The COVID-19 pandemic is not the first global shock to hit hard almost every country in the world. The 1918 Flu Pandemic, the Great Depression and World War II were similar events that required tremendous efforts by governments to overcome their adverse effects. The COVID-19 pandemic is not the first global shock to hit hard almost every country in the world. The 1918 Flu Pandemic, the Great Depression and World War II were similar events that required tremendous efforts by governments to overcome their adverse effects. Blogs 10 May, 2021
Kathmandu Kathmandu restricts night travel on Dakshinkali-Hetauda route after rise in fatal crashes The Kathmandu District Administration Office has imposed night-time operating restrictions on passenger vehicles travelling between Kathmandu and Hetauda via Dakshinkali, citing a growing number of road accidents and fatalities along the route.
Nepal Sama-Chakewa festival begins across Mithila region The Sama-Chakewa festival, a traditional celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters, has begun across the Mithila region, bringing women and girls together for rituals, songs and cultural gatherings that will continue for 10 days.
Kathmandu Hills and mountains may see rain, snow; fog forecast in Tarai Light rain and snowfall are likely in parts of Nepal's Himalayan and hilly regions on Saturday, while fog and mist are expected to affect visibility in sections of the Tarai, valleys and river basins through Sunday morning, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
World Thousands of flights canceled as airlines work to dig out from nationwide ground stop More than 2,000 flights were canceled Saturday as airlines across the U.S. worked to dig out from the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years, which stranded passengers and forced professional and college sports teams to scramble for alternate transportation.
Nepal Govt declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath The government has declared a public holiday on Monday, November 16, the day after Chhath, in addition to the holiday already announced for Sunday, November 15, on the occasion of the festival.
Kathmandu Indian storyteller Laksh Maheshwari to make Nepal debut on November 29 Indian storyteller and author Laksh Maheshwari, known by his digital identity Single Handedly, is set to make his Nepal debut with a live storytelling performance in Kathmandu on November 29.
Kathmandu President Paudel appoints four Supreme Court justices President Ramchandra Paudel has appointed four judges to the Supreme Court on the recommendation of the Judicial Council.
World Cup 2026 Chhath rituals begin across Nepal Rituals associated with the Chhath festival begin today, with devotees across the Tarai-Madhes, Kathmandu Valley and other parts of the country preparing to worship the Sun God.
Business Auntie Anne's to open first Nepal outlet in Bouddha on November 21 American pretzel chain Auntie Anne’s is set to open its first outlet in Nepal at Bhatbhateni Supermarket in Bouddha on November 21, marking the brand’s entry into the country through a partnership between JGI Distribution Private Limited and GoTo Foods.