Going hungry Going hungry The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people. Blogs 25 Jan, 2023
"He's my inspiration!" "He's my inspiration!" Quite often, I upload numerous photos of Lionel Messi on Facebook with the selfsame caption on each post that reads, “He’s my inspiration!” In one instance, one of my friends commented, “How?” I took his oneword question literally without giving it a single thought, assuming that he was asking me to justify the statement (caption). Quite often, I upload numerous photos of Lionel Messi on Facebook with the selfsame caption on each post that reads, “He’s my inspiration!” In one instance, one of my friends commented, “How?” I took his oneword question literally without giving it a single thought, assuming that he was asking me to justify the statement (caption). Blogs 23 Jan, 2023
Green bonds Green bonds Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. Investors around the world are seeking ways to both safeguard their financial interests and contribute to a sustainable future. Blogs 23 Jan, 2023
Conflict and employment Conflict and employment The emergence of new conflicts, together with the increasing duration of existing displacement crises, implies that forced displacement is set to increase. The emergence of new conflicts, together with the increasing duration of existing displacement crises, implies that forced displacement is set to increase. Blogs 18 Jan, 2023
Frequent plane crashes Frequent plane crashes On the 15th of January, on Maghe Sankranti, a passenger plane carrying 72 people crashed near the newly inaugurated Pokhara International Airport. On the 15th of January, on Maghe Sankranti, a passenger plane carrying 72 people crashed near the newly inaugurated Pokhara International Airport. Blogs 18 Jan, 2023
Health and sanitation Health and sanitation A sanitation campaign in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic reveals that reducing open defecation has unexpected benefits across households and communities. A sanitation campaign in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic reveals that reducing open defecation has unexpected benefits across households and communities. Blogs 17 Jan, 2023
PRIA and Indian media PRIA and Indian media The initial enthusiasm for PRIA seems to have petered out. We have forgotten GBIA completely. With Kuwait’s Jazeera and Nepal-born Himalaya pulling out the few flights citing worsening weather, the writings are writ large on the walls and skies. It faces existential questions. The initial enthusiasm for PRIA seems to have petered out. We have forgotten GBIA completely. With Kuwait’s Jazeera and Nepal-born Himalaya pulling out the few flights citing worsening weather, the writings are writ large on the walls and skies. It faces existential questions. Blogs 12 Jan, 2023
Behavioural science Behavioural science Behavioral insights offer effective tools to come up with innovative solutions to address people’s behavior and biases regarding climate change. Behavioral insights offer effective tools to come up with innovative solutions to address people’s behavior and biases regarding climate change. Blogs 05 Jan, 2023
Food export: Learn from Ukraine Food export: Learn from Ukraine Embattled Ukraine, braving rains of missiles, exports grains to Africa to save its impoverished people from hunger and starvation. Ukraine’s president magnanimously declared that he would not allow people to die of hunger when Russia tried to throw a spanner on export from the Black Sea. Embattled Ukraine, braving rains of missiles, exports grains to Africa to save its impoverished people from hunger and starvation. Ukraine’s president magnanimously declared that he would not allow people to die of hunger when Russia tried to throw a spanner on export from the Black Sea. Blogs 05 Jan, 2023
The world at your doorstep The world at your doorstep We, humans, are accustomed to do one thing as soon as we wake up and get up: swing the curtains wide open and check the weather prospects, intuitively wishing them to fit in our expectations. We, humans, are accustomed to do one thing as soon as we wake up and get up: swing the curtains wide open and check the weather prospects, intuitively wishing them to fit in our expectations. Blogs 04 Jan, 2023
Healthy life – a patchwork of daily routine Healthy life – a patchwork of daily routine “ You were right!” I murmured at midnight when my heart pounded quickly. I remember my better half saying” avoid packaged food and junk food, and drink more water”. However, I didn’t heed these words. I then realised that she was absolutely right. It was her concern about my health. “ You were right!” I murmured at midnight when my heart pounded quickly. I remember my better half saying” avoid packaged food and junk food, and drink more water”. However, I didn’t heed these words. I then realised that she was absolutely right. It was her concern about my health. Blogs 03 Jan, 2023
A tale of billy goats A tale of billy goats From travelling on the front seat of a Mahindra jeep to the roof of a Sherpa jeep, the ill-fated billy goat was destined to find himself on the belly of so many people upon being slayed. But little did the poor soul know about people’s insatiable craving for meat. From travelling on the front seat of a Mahindra jeep to the roof of a Sherpa jeep, the ill-fated billy goat was destined to find himself on the belly of so many people upon being slayed. But little did the poor soul know about people’s insatiable craving for meat. Blogs 03 Jan, 2023
Work-based training Work-based training To make it easier for companies to participate in work-based training, governments need to mandate, fund, and train institutions to provide such services. To make it easier for companies to participate in work-based training, governments need to mandate, fund, and train institutions to provide such services. Blogs 29 Dec, 2022
School vs leisure School vs leisure School, what a word! Just utter, visualise or think of it, and most certainly, it usually evokes a great place to learn new and wise things. School, what a word! Just utter, visualise or think of it, and most certainly, it usually evokes a great place to learn new and wise things. Blogs 28 Dec, 2022
Do not only tax consumption Do not only tax consumption There are three things that matter in particular when it comes to increasing the tax revenues of the least developed and developing countries. Taxes should be progressive, levies to fund social protection are needed, and illicit financial flows must be reduced. There are three things that matter in particular when it comes to increasing the tax revenues of the least developed and developing countries. Taxes should be progressive, levies to fund social protection are needed, and illicit financial flows must be reduced. Blogs 14 Dec, 2022
Islamic finance Islamic finance Addressing the climate emergency will require all the funding possible from as many diverse sources as possible. Addressing the climate emergency will require all the funding possible from as many diverse sources as possible. Blogs 12 Dec, 2022
You, space and time You, space and time Here you are the observer, whereas time is the surrounding, and space is what you are storing inside. Anything you do in life creates reactions in the mass. Here you are the observer, whereas time is the surrounding, and space is what you are storing inside. Anything you do in life creates reactions in the mass. Blogs 12 Dec, 2022
No place called home No place called home The term “Sukumbasi” does not directly translate to homelessness; however, it is often used pejoratively for “people living in slums”. In general terms, homelessness is a growing problem in Nepal. With the country’s population increasing and its economy struggling, more and more people are being forced to be homeless. The term “Sukumbasi” does not directly translate to homelessness; however, it is often used pejoratively for “people living in slums”. In general terms, homelessness is a growing problem in Nepal. With the country’s population increasing and its economy struggling, more and more people are being forced to be homeless. Blogs 06 Dec, 2022
A roof for the unhoused A roof for the unhoused Time and again, a sore issue resurfaces in Nepal - the sukumbasi samasya - and it need not be an October Ten for it to resurface. Time and again, a sore issue resurfaces in Nepal - the sukumbasi samasya - and it need not be an October Ten for it to resurface. Blogs 30 Nov, 2022
Toilets, Girls, and Violence Toilets, Girls, and Violence Access to household toilets is often seen as just a water and sanitation issue or a public health concern. But the recent murders of two young Indian girls have highlighted another aspect — women’s safety and security. Access to household toilets is often seen as just a water and sanitation issue or a public health concern. But the recent murders of two young Indian girls have highlighted another aspect — women’s safety and security. Blogs 22 Nov, 2022
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
Opinion Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple.
