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
Don't turn a deaf ear to 'deafness' Don't turn a deaf ear to 'deafness' Hearing, one of the five senses considered “the doors of perception”, allows us to perceive the sounds around us and, through these sounds, engage with our environment. It is the medium through which we most commonly communicate with others, express our thoughts, gain education and engage socially. Hearing, one of the five senses considered “the doors of perception”, allows us to perceive the sounds around us and, through these sounds, engage with our environment. It is the medium through which we most commonly communicate with others, express our thoughts, gain education and engage socially. Blogs 03 Mar, 2021
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
Nepal HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes.
Nepal Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes.
World Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Kathmandu MoHP urges precaution against increasing air pollution in Kathmandu The Ministry has advised people to avoid going outdoors during the morning and evening hours and to compulsorily wear masks if they must go outside.
Nepal Nishcal Rai of NC wins Ilam-1 Nepali Congress candidate Nishcal Rai has been elected to the House of Representatives of Nepal from Ilam Constituency‑1.
Nepal RSP's Sudhan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 with near-double the votes of nearest rival Sudhan Gurung of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has won the House of Representatives seat from Gorkha Constituency-1 in Gandaki Province, securing 29,896 votes — nearly double the tally of his closest competitor.
Sports ANFA condemns surprise lockout of its headquarters, warns of threat to international fixtures The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has strongly condemned an unexpected lockout of its central office in Satdobato by the Nepal Football Players Association, calling the action undisciplined and anarchic and warning that it risks derailing not only domestic competitions but critical international fixtures including FIFA series matches, AFC qualification games and the SAFF U-20 Championship.
Business Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort promotes luxury destination weddings in New Delhi Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel hosted a dinner in New Delhi for leading wedding planners and media representatives to promote Nepal as a luxury destination wedding venue.
