Ending violence against women Ending violence against women The surge in rape cases in our nation questions the safety of each and every female in their homes, neighbourhood, schools, colleges and offices, where they cannot trust anybody The surge in rape cases in our nation questions the safety of each and every female in their homes, neighbourhood, schools, colleges and offices, where they cannot trust anybody Blogs 17 Feb, 2021
Scarring effects Scarring effects Young people are losing jobs faster than adults, but targeted policies can help them re-engage with the labour market. Young people are losing jobs faster than adults, but targeted policies can help them re-engage with the labour market. Blogs 16 Feb, 2021
Good management Good management Today, management has become a catchword in many countries. It is essential in all sectors and plays a significant role in the overall development of a country. Today, management has become a catchword in many countries. It is essential in all sectors and plays a significant role in the overall development of a country. Blogs 16 Feb, 2021
Technological revolution Technological revolution Companies deploying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and investing in reskilling and upskilling for digital occupations, are likely to recover faster from the impact of the pandemic. Companies deploying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and investing in reskilling and upskilling for digital occupations, are likely to recover faster from the impact of the pandemic. Blogs 15 Feb, 2021
Limit fast food Limit fast food It is said that the food we eat defines our appearance, mood, strength and agility. It is a must to eat healthy food in the time that we are in, where new diseases are emerging on a daily basis. It is said that the food we eat defines our appearance, mood, strength and agility. It is a must to eat healthy food in the time that we are in, where new diseases are emerging on a daily basis. Blogs 15 Feb, 2021
Literacy in the digital age Literacy in the digital age Today, a variety of digital communicative technologies have permeated all aspects of human lives, from the mundane to the sublime. Further, the way humans converse with each other and participate in social events has undergone significant transformations over the years. Today, a variety of digital communicative technologies have permeated all aspects of human lives, from the mundane to the sublime. Further, the way humans converse with each other and participate in social events has undergone significant transformations over the years. Blogs 12 Feb, 2021
Health care system Health care system Noncommunicable diseases have become the major contributors to death and disability worldwide. Noncommunicable diseases have become the major contributors to death and disability worldwide. Blogs 12 Feb, 2021
A question of balance A question of balance Balance is more than a set of scales; it permeates the universe. It takes two to balance, not just tango. Picture this — male and female, yin and yang, the two sides of a coin, plus and minus, positive and negative. No one thing can exist in balance, because ‘to be in balance’ you’d need the second element to be in sync, or equilibrium. Balance is more than a set of scales; it permeates the universe. It takes two to balance, not just tango. Picture this — male and female, yin and yang, the two sides of a coin, plus and minus, positive and negative. No one thing can exist in balance, because ‘to be in balance’ you’d need the second element to be in sync, or equilibrium. Blogs 11 Feb, 2021
Remittance inflows Remittance inflows 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 10 Feb, 2021
The power of mittens The power of mittens Who would have ever thought that a pair of humble mittens made out of recycled wool would make such phenomenal ripples across the world and thrust the maker and the wearer to dizzying limelight? Who would have ever thought that a pair of humble mittens made out of recycled wool would make such phenomenal ripples across the world and thrust the maker and the wearer to dizzying limelight? Blogs 10 Feb, 2021
BLOG SURF:Â Supporting the poor BLOG SURF:Â Supporting the poor A year ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic A struck, I was optimistic about the trends in global poverty: extreme poverty rates had been steadily declining for more than two decades. A year ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic A struck, I was optimistic about the trends in global poverty: extreme poverty rates had been steadily declining for more than two decades. Blogs 09 Feb, 2021
TOPICS:Â Our food is our enemy TOPICS:Â Our food is our enemy As per Hindu Scriptures, in the Satya Yuga, Lord Vishnu, in his Narasimha avatar, killed the demon-king, Hiranyakasipu. As per Hindu Scriptures, in the Satya Yuga, Lord Vishnu, in his Narasimha avatar, killed the demon-king, Hiranyakasipu. Blogs 09 Feb, 2021
Fueling food price Fueling food price Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty. Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty. Blogs 08 Feb, 2021
Viet Nam's growth Viet Nam's growth On many levels, women in Viet Nam fare better than women living in countries at a similar level of economic development. Still, women-owned businesses face disproportionate barriers. On many levels, women in Viet Nam fare better than women living in countries at a similar level of economic development. Still, women-owned businesses face disproportionate barriers. Blogs 05 Feb, 2021
Art voyage Art voyage The journey of a thousand miles began with that single step. Everything was beautiful, and nothing was perfect throughout the travel. To begin with, the warm gesture of welcome and hospitality portrayed a nice picture of the Bengali people in my head. The journey of a thousand miles began with that single step. Everything was beautiful, and nothing was perfect throughout the travel. To begin with, the warm gesture of welcome and hospitality portrayed a nice picture of the Bengali people in my head. Blogs 05 Feb, 2021
BLOG SURF:Â Food prices BLOG SURF:Â Food prices Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty. Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty. Blogs 03 Feb, 2021
TOPICS: Be your own hero TOPICS: Be your own hero A man is supposed to come and save you. What kind of nonsense is that? The same person who is a threat to us, specifically girls, is supposed to come and save us? A man is supposed to come and save you. What kind of nonsense is that? The same person who is a threat to us, specifically girls, is supposed to come and save us? Blogs 03 Feb, 2021
Learning crisis Learning crisis Local decision makers, civil society, teachers, and parents need to be engaged with and driving reforms if teaching is going to shift sufficiently to tackle Asia’s learning crisis. Local decision makers, civil society, teachers, and parents need to be engaged with and driving reforms if teaching is going to shift sufficiently to tackle Asia’s learning crisis. Blogs 01 Feb, 2021
Corruption without boundaries Corruption without boundaries What angers me more is the extent of greed that the politicians of our country have, so much so that we cannot even walk anymore in peace. What angers me more is the extent of greed that the politicians of our country have, so much so that we cannot even walk anymore in peace. Blogs 01 Feb, 2021
Pollution and buildings Pollution and buildings A recent report showed that Kathmandu has experienced increase in air pollution by 50-60 per cent in the last 15 years. On January 5 this year, Kathmandu suffered the worst air quality among the cities of the world, even higher than Bishkek of Kyrgyzstan and New Delhi. A recent report showed that Kathmandu has experienced increase in air pollution by 50-60 per cent in the last 15 years. On January 5 this year, Kathmandu suffered the worst air quality among the cities of the world, even higher than Bishkek of Kyrgyzstan and New Delhi. Blogs 29 Jan, 2021
World 15 killed, over 20 injured in Pakistan bus plunge A bus plunged into a rocky ravine in northern Pakistan on Friday after its driver lost control, killing at least 15 people and seriously injuring more than 20 others, police said.
Nepal NHRC urges all to respect press freedom, freedom of expression The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all bodies concerned including the government for the media person's safety and protection of press freedom.
Kathmandu Family members of Nepalis joining Russian Army stage hunger strike in Kathmandu, demand release MoFA Spokesperson Amrit Bahadur Rai said the Nepali embassy in Moscow is looking after the issues related to the Nepalis in the Russian Army.
Kathmandu PM Dahal inaugurates 27th general convention of FNJ The 27th general convention of the Federation of the Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has kicked off here today.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 per tola, silver holds steady The gold market saw another fluctuation on Friday, with the price of gold dropping by Rs 1,100 per tola in the domestic market.
Environment Rain likely from tomorrow; expected to provide relief from smog, wildfires According to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD), the country is likely to experience rain starting from tomorrow, offering a much-needed respite from the heatwaves and thick smog that have plagued various regions, including Pokhara and the Federal Capital Kathmandu.
Nepal Democracy is minimum precondition for free, fair journalism: President Paudel President Ramchandra Paudel has said that democracy is the minimum precondition for free and fair journalism.
Kathmandu World Press Freedom Day being marked The World Press Freedom Day is being observed today across the globe including in Nepal.
Environment Kathmandu tops world's most polluted cities again Kathmandu, the federal capital of Nepal, has again ranked the world's most polluted city.