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 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.