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
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
Kathmandu UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.
World A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said.
Nepal Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days.
Nepal Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Entertainment Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes’ International Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Jury Prize.
Nepal British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in death zone British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance.
Nepal Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection, mountaineering commissions Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure.
Nepal Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country.
World Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy The first woman to conquer the world's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world's tallest mountains.
