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
Education and COVID-19: A South Asian context Education and COVID-19: A South Asian context The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every sector, including education across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every sector, including education across the globe. Blogs 29 Jan, 2021
Resilient cities Resilient cities Enabling poor households to become more resilient is key to achieving healthy, vibrant and diverse cities of the future. Enabling poor households to become more resilient is key to achieving healthy, vibrant and diverse cities of the future. Blogs 28 Jan, 2021
Screaming wolf: Fake rescue, real rescue Screaming wolf: Fake rescue, real rescue Fake calls for help can go wry and wrong in real life, too. So can rescues. Fake calls for help can go wry and wrong in real life, too. So can rescues. Blogs 28 Jan, 2021
Carbon market Carbon market For China to reach carbon neutrality and contribute to the 1.5-degree climate target, a recent study by Tsinghua University suggests that GHG emissions will need to be reduced by 90% from peak levels. For China to reach carbon neutrality and contribute to the 1.5-degree climate target, a recent study by Tsinghua University suggests that GHG emissions will need to be reduced by 90% from peak levels. Blogs 27 Jan, 2021
Alternative energy sources Alternative energy sources The demand for energy is increasing rapidly every year in every country, including Nepal. The demand for energy is increasing rapidly every year in every country, including Nepal. Blogs 27 Jan, 2021
Tax system Tax system While being largely shielded from the health impacts of COVID-19, the economy of the Solomon Islands has felt a severe shock. While being largely shielded from the health impacts of COVID-19, the economy of the Solomon Islands has felt a severe shock. Blogs 27 Jan, 2021
Business success Business success Entrepreneurial success is important when you get into business, but what components you put in your bucket will define the trajectory of the success. Entrepreneurial success is important when you get into business, but what components you put in your bucket will define the trajectory of the success. Blogs 27 Jan, 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.
