When change isn't a constant When change isn't a constant I ’ve been, right from my formative years, witness to elders in the family attending discourses on philosophy, also scriptures. I ’ve been, right from my formative years, witness to elders in the family attending discourses on philosophy, also scriptures. Blogs 23 Mar, 2021
Digital learning Digital learning Teachers need to be provided the tools and training to successfully lead students into making the jump to effective digital learning. Teachers need to be provided the tools and training to successfully lead students into making the jump to effective digital learning. Blogs 23 Mar, 2021
Wither international tourism Wither international tourism I had to go to Delhi on a personal business, but decided to cancel it as I could not convince myself to pay Rs 2,400 twice for the PCR tests, and the trip cancellation was a logical conclusion. I had to go to Delhi on a personal business, but decided to cancel it as I could not convince myself to pay Rs 2,400 twice for the PCR tests, and the trip cancellation was a logical conclusion. Blogs 22 Mar, 2021
Role of teachers Role of teachers Despite the overwhelming consequences of the pandemic, this global crisis has also been an extraordinary time for learning. We are learning how adaptable and resilient educational systems, policy makers, teachers, students and families can be. Despite the overwhelming consequences of the pandemic, this global crisis has also been an extraordinary time for learning. We are learning how adaptable and resilient educational systems, policy makers, teachers, students and families can be. Blogs 22 Mar, 2021
Women and sexuality Women and sexuality There was a time when girls would cover their faces with their palms when the teacher switched to topics related to sex. There was a time when girls would cover their faces with their palms when the teacher switched to topics related to sex. Blogs 18 Mar, 2021
Flow of remittance Flow of remittance Strong remittance inflows should be used as an opportunity to strengthen the systems that help overseas workers and their families back at home. Strong remittance inflows should be used as an opportunity to strengthen the systems that help overseas workers and their families back at home. Blogs 18 Mar, 2021
Tough job Tough job Ever wondered what could be the toughest job in the world? From the laundry list, I pulled out pediatric odontology as it requires high precision, meticulous training, psychological counselling and pain resistance ability. Ever wondered what could be the toughest job in the world? From the laundry list, I pulled out pediatric odontology as it requires high precision, meticulous training, psychological counselling and pain resistance ability. Blogs 17 Mar, 2021
Information is key Information is key Evaluation evidence shows that communication is crucial to combatting vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. During an online fitness class, my trainer asked me if I would opt for vaccination against COVID-19. I told him I would do so as soon as I had the option. Evaluation evidence shows that communication is crucial to combatting vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. During an online fitness class, my trainer asked me if I would opt for vaccination against COVID-19. I told him I would do so as soon as I had the option. Blogs 17 Mar, 2021
Bless me Bless me You had worn big blue sunglasses that covered half of your face; the thin lips that smiled a little highlighted your prominent cheek bones. You had worn big blue sunglasses that covered half of your face; the thin lips that smiled a little highlighted your prominent cheek bones. Blogs 16 Mar, 2021
Education system Education system Effective higher education systems are critical for countries to advance. In South Asia, reforming governance structures and practices is a crucial step. Effective higher education systems are critical for countries to advance. In South Asia, reforming governance structures and practices is a crucial step. Blogs 16 Mar, 2021
Need to check political dominance Need to check political dominance The new constitution defines the nature of the Nepali state and the model of democracy it ought to adopt. However, in recent times, a mismatch is being observed between what is said in the constitution and what is done in practice. The new constitution defines the nature of the Nepali state and the model of democracy it ought to adopt. However, in recent times, a mismatch is being observed between what is said in the constitution and what is done in practice. Blogs 15 Mar, 2021
Pay reforms Pay reforms Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 27 economies in all regions and income groups enacted reforms to remove obstacles to women’s economic inclusion across all areas and increased good practices in legislation since 2019, according to the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2021. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 27 economies in all regions and income groups enacted reforms to remove obstacles to women’s economic inclusion across all areas and increased good practices in legislation since 2019, according to the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2021. Blogs 15 Mar, 2021
Let's grow our own food Let's grow our own food Going deeper, it is a realisation of hard work, dedication and, above all, the rich agricultural practice. Yeah! All the food ultimately comes from farming practices and non-stop vigorous work of the farmers. Going deeper, it is a realisation of hard work, dedication and, above all, the rich agricultural practice. Yeah! All the food ultimately comes from farming practices and non-stop vigorous work of the farmers. Blogs 10 Mar, 2021
NDU: A welcome step NDU: A welcome step The growing geopolitical implications and enhanced interconnectedness between national interests and security and transnational organised crimes have only increased the obligation of the armed forces to protect the state and its citizens. The growing geopolitical implications and enhanced interconnectedness between national interests and security and transnational organised crimes have only increased the obligation of the armed forces to protect the state and its citizens. Blogs 09 Mar, 2021
Food security Food security Food security has been a significant concern for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), even before the onslaught of challenges brought about by COVID-19. Food security has been a significant concern for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), even before the onslaught of challenges brought about by COVID-19. Blogs 09 Mar, 2021
Farewell speech Farewell speech Today we gather here for our farewell. Curtains are finally coming down on our three-year stint. The time has come for some of us to move on. Some of you will be following us next year and the year after. They say the world goes round and round. What is important is we have spent the best part of our three years here. Unbelievable how time flies! Today we gather here for our farewell. Curtains are finally coming down on our three-year stint. The time has come for some of us to move on. Some of you will be following us next year and the year after. They say the world goes round and round. What is important is we have spent the best part of our three years here. Unbelievable how time flies! Blogs 08 Mar, 2021
Work from home Work from home The implications of working from home on costs, productivity, and work-life balance are just now being understood by workers and companies around the world. Will this new awareness transcend the pandemic? The implications of working from home on costs, productivity, and work-life balance are just now being understood by workers and companies around the world. Will this new awareness transcend the pandemic? Blogs 08 Mar, 2021
Debt vulnerabilities Debt vulnerabilities Countries eligible to borrow from the International Development Association (IDA) entered the COVID-19 crisis already facing elevated debt levels and weak fiscal positions. Countries eligible to borrow from the International Development Association (IDA) entered the COVID-19 crisis already facing elevated debt levels and weak fiscal positions. Blogs 04 Mar, 2021
Demolish child marriage Demolish child marriage Child marriage, still prevalent in many parts of rural Nepal, is a violation of child rights, which restricts their access to fundamental rights. Nepal apart, child marriage is also rampant in other South Asian countries. Child marriage, still prevalent in many parts of rural Nepal, is a violation of child rights, which restricts their access to fundamental rights. Nepal apart, child marriage is also rampant in other South Asian countries. Blogs 04 Mar, 2021
Smart ports Smart ports Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019. Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019. Blogs 03 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.
