Being a girl in Nepali society Being a girl in Nepali society The question is, when will she ever prove her self-worth? The question is, when will she ever prove her self-worth? Blogs 09 Apr, 2021
Neglected tropical diseases Neglected tropical diseases Neglected tropical diseases are parasitic, viral or bacterial diseases causing illness for more than one billion population globally. However, it specifically traps people under the poverty line. Neglected tropical diseases are parasitic, viral or bacterial diseases causing illness for more than one billion population globally. However, it specifically traps people under the poverty line. Blogs 08 Apr, 2021
Female leadership Female leadership To rebuild a just, equal, and inclusive global economy after the pandemic, we need more female leaders and gender-focused data. To rebuild a just, equal, and inclusive global economy after the pandemic, we need more female leaders and gender-focused data. Blogs 08 Apr, 2021
Green banking Green banking There has been enough discussion about green banking across the globe, but the concept has yet to find mass approval. There has been enough discussion about green banking across the globe, but the concept has yet to find mass approval. Blogs 07 Apr, 2021
Utility-scale battery Utility-scale battery Utility-scale battery energy storage systems could be a game changer for clean energy, but more action is needed to lower barriers to entry. Utility-scale battery energy storage systems could be a game changer for clean energy, but more action is needed to lower barriers to entry. Blogs 07 Apr, 2021
Strange musings Strange musings As I stay indoors at my brother’s place built on a slope land that agents tell me costs Rs 7 to 10 million for 1/16 ropani today, strange thoughts infiltrate my mind. As I stay indoors at my brother’s place built on a slope land that agents tell me costs Rs 7 to 10 million for 1/16 ropani today, strange thoughts infiltrate my mind. Blogs 06 Apr, 2021
Blue economy Blue economy With more than 17,500 islands, 108,000 kilometers of coastline, and three-quarters of its territory at sea, oceans are central to Indonesia’s identity and prosperity. Indonesia is second only to China as the world’s largest fishing nation, with a fishery sector that contributes over US$ 27 billion in GDP and 7 million jobs. With more than 17,500 islands, 108,000 kilometers of coastline, and three-quarters of its territory at sea, oceans are central to Indonesia’s identity and prosperity. Indonesia is second only to China as the world’s largest fishing nation, with a fishery sector that contributes over US$ 27 billion in GDP and 7 million jobs. Blogs 06 Apr, 2021
Debenture registrar Debenture registrar NIBL Ace Capital Ltd has been appointed debenture registrar of Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd (NCC Bank). NIBL Ace Capital Ltd has been appointed debenture registrar of Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd (NCC Bank). Blogs 05 Apr, 2021
Long COVID Long COVID Following the more than 275,000 COVID-19 cases nationally over the last year, we are seeing the emergence of a second new group of conditions: Long COVID. It is a chronic disease, meaning a condition present for more than six months. Following the more than 275,000 COVID-19 cases nationally over the last year, we are seeing the emergence of a second new group of conditions: Long COVID. It is a chronic disease, meaning a condition present for more than six months. Blogs 05 Apr, 2021
Vaccination drive Vaccination drive As countries undertake the world’s largest vaccination drive, the innovation, expertise, and community reach of civil society organisations should be a key component. The remarkable breakthrough with COVID-19 vaccines has raised hopes for saving lives and accelerating the much-needed social and economic recovery around the world. But success will depend on the transparency, speed, coverage, and equity of the roll-out of vaccination programs. As countries undertake the world’s largest vaccination drive, the innovation, expertise, and community reach of civil society organisations should be a key component. The remarkable breakthrough with COVID-19 vaccines has raised hopes for saving lives and accelerating the much-needed social and economic recovery around the world. But success will depend on the transparency, speed, coverage, and equity of the roll-out of vaccination programs. Blogs 05 Apr, 2021
Time for SAARCoin? Time for SAARCoin? In a world witnessing an explosion of financial technology (fintech) innovations competing with traditional financial methods, it makes sense to have a safe and secure internet-based decentralised currency platform. In a world witnessing an explosion of financial technology (fintech) innovations competing with traditional financial methods, it makes sense to have a safe and secure internet-based decentralised currency platform. Blogs 02 Apr, 2021
Recycling wastewater Recycling wastewater Across the world, the challenges of water supply are becoming more complex. Across the world, the challenges of water supply are becoming more complex. Blogs 02 Apr, 2021
Resilient recovery Resilient recovery The lingering pandemic has dealt the global economy an unprecedented shock, and the recovery is likely to be slow and uneven. The lingering pandemic has dealt the global economy an unprecedented shock, and the recovery is likely to be slow and uneven. Blogs 01 Apr, 2021
The art of silence The art of silence What is silence? Does it mean complete absence of sound or is it prohibiting someone from speaking? Or does it mean a person is trying to self-heal by staying calm? Due to our hectic lifestyle, we end up having a mental breakdown. What is silence? Does it mean complete absence of sound or is it prohibiting someone from speaking? Or does it mean a person is trying to self-heal by staying calm? Due to our hectic lifestyle, we end up having a mental breakdown. Blogs 01 Apr, 2021
Broken wings Broken wings Often relationships are compared to a bullock cart, where both the wheels have to work together for it to move ahead. When one of the wheels is broken, the other one is under tremendous pressure, and eventually the tyres will wear out, and the cart stops working. Relationships too go through different stages before they end. Often relationships are compared to a bullock cart, where both the wheels have to work together for it to move ahead. When one of the wheels is broken, the other one is under tremendous pressure, and eventually the tyres will wear out, and the cart stops working. Relationships too go through different stages before they end. Blogs 30 Mar, 2021
Basic resources Basic resources The immense distance between islands in the Pacific creates challenges for accessing resources, particularly for women. Targeted policies, tailored for their needs, are required. The immense distance between islands in the Pacific creates challenges for accessing resources, particularly for women. Targeted policies, tailored for their needs, are required. Blogs 30 Mar, 2021
Social validation Social validation “Ting! That’s the notification on your mobile, which you wake up with. We have pushed ourselves so much into that gadget that we cannot get out of it. Technology has penetrated everywhere and made life easier, but there is a price to it! The social media is now there to validate you, which is affecting our generation, making the escape impossible. “Ting! That’s the notification on your mobile, which you wake up with. We have pushed ourselves so much into that gadget that we cannot get out of it. Technology has penetrated everywhere and made life easier, but there is a price to it! The social media is now there to validate you, which is affecting our generation, making the escape impossible. Blogs 25 Mar, 2021
Water crisis Water crisis Technology is a critical aspect of improving the availability and accessibility of clean water around the world. Technology is a critical aspect of improving the availability and accessibility of clean water around the world. Blogs 25 Mar, 2021
Every drop of water matters Every drop of water matters March 22 is celebrated as World Water Day. It is about what water means to people, its true value and how we can better protect this vital resource. March 22 is celebrated as World Water Day. It is about what water means to people, its true value and how we can better protect this vital resource. Blogs 24 Mar, 2021
Public debt Public debt Governments need to strategically use financing opportunities while safeguarding their economies from the risks of runaway debt and poor debt management. Governments need to strategically use financing opportunities while safeguarding their economies from the risks of runaway debt and poor debt management. Blogs 24 Mar, 2021
Opinion Elevating Chitwan's Tourism: Pioneering Luxury and Nature-Based Experiences Tourism in Chitwan traces its roots back to 1876 AD when the Nepali rulers hosted a British royal hunting expedition.
Nepal Economic growth rate contracts to 3.4 per cent in Q1: National Statistics Office The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has contracted to 3.4 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2024/25, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said.
World Gold Price increases by Rs 500 per tola, silver remains stable The price of gold rose by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.
World A second wind-whipped wildfire is burning out of control in the Los Angeles area A fast-moving wildfire broke out Tuesday in the inland foothills northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood along the coast, destroying many homes and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands.
Nepal Snowfall in Sankhuwasabha's Makalu area, normal life affected Normal life here has been affected due to snowfall in the upper territories of the district.
Nepal Earthquake with epicentre in Tibet jolts Nepal A powerful earthquake jolted various parts of Nepal early this morning. Officials say the earthquake's epicentre was in Tibet.
Kathmandu 'Collaboration with India can mitigate Nepal's food security concerns' Dr Doj Raj Khanal has been at the forefront of agricultural transformation from Kathmandu's bustling labs to the farmlands spread across Nepal.
Kathmandu Nims Purja's Elite Exped loses court case, told to pay Rs 11.3m to Ghising Kathmandu District Court has held celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja and his company Elite Exped guilty, ordering Purja to pay a compensation of Rs 11.3 million to Tanka Ghising whose house was destroyed after the gas canisters stored in Purja’s office that he had rented from Ghising exploded.
Kathmandu PM Oli conveys condolences over losses in China Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli expressed deep sorrow over the devastating earthquake in China.
