Life lessons from Tiger Life lessons from Tiger In the heart of an ancient town of Tansen lies Basantapur where Tiger resides. Naming your pet dog ‘Tiger’ is not uncommon in Nepal. In the heart of an ancient town of Tansen lies Basantapur where Tiger resides. Naming your pet dog ‘Tiger’ is not uncommon in Nepal. Blogs 14 Nov, 2022
Vehicle discrimination Vehicle discrimination We are all used to gender discrimination, sexual discrimination, caste, creed, class and colour discrimination. We are all used to gender discrimination, sexual discrimination, caste, creed, class and colour discrimination. Blogs 09 Nov, 2022
The Fall The Fall I was reading a short novel by I Camus, “The Fall”, which immediately started me to question a visualisation portrayed in the book when Camus sees a crying young woman on the bridge, and he passes by her. I was reading a short novel by I Camus, “The Fall”, which immediately started me to question a visualisation portrayed in the book when Camus sees a crying young woman on the bridge, and he passes by her. Blogs 07 Nov, 2022
Rishi Sunak: An inspiration Rishi Sunak: An inspiration At long last, Rishi Sunak has become the PM of Great Britain. A few others of Indian origin have also become prime ministers in other countries, including Ireland, where openly gay Leo Varadker will return as prime minister for his remaining stint. At long last, Rishi Sunak has become the PM of Great Britain. A few others of Indian origin have also become prime ministers in other countries, including Ireland, where openly gay Leo Varadker will return as prime minister for his remaining stint. Blogs 03 Nov, 2022
Govt-backed digital currencies Govt-backed digital currencies Government-backed digital currencies can help remote communities leap-frog the limitations of traditional currencies and get more people into financial systems. Central bank digital currencies, which are issued and regulated by governments, can serve unbanked and under-banked populations. Government-backed digital currencies can help remote communities leap-frog the limitations of traditional currencies and get more people into financial systems. Central bank digital currencies, which are issued and regulated by governments, can serve unbanked and under-banked populations. Blogs 03 Nov, 2022
Climate emergency Climate emergency After a disappointing 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference, there is a need to restore confidence that the intergovernmental process can deliver on mitigation, adaptation, and finance. After a disappointing 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference, there is a need to restore confidence that the intergovernmental process can deliver on mitigation, adaptation, and finance. Blogs 02 Nov, 2022
What is Maya? What is Maya? Maya, a Sanskrit word, is a magic power, through which God makes human beings believe what turns out to be an illusion. As per the Veda and Upanishads, the nature of any human being consists of three gunas (qualities) — sattva, rajas and tamas. Sattva guna means goodness, whereas rajas guna means passion and tamas guna means ignorance. Maya, a Sanskrit word, is a magic power, through which God makes human beings believe what turns out to be an illusion. As per the Veda and Upanishads, the nature of any human being consists of three gunas (qualities) — sattva, rajas and tamas. Sattva guna means goodness, whereas rajas guna means passion and tamas guna means ignorance. Blogs 02 Nov, 2022
Poverty reduction Poverty reduction On End Poverty Day this year, it’s hard to find cause for celebration. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a historic setback, pushing 70 million people into extreme poverty in 2020 – the largest one-year increase in three decades. On End Poverty Day this year, it’s hard to find cause for celebration. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a historic setback, pushing 70 million people into extreme poverty in 2020 – the largest one-year increase in three decades. Blogs 01 Nov, 2022
Not asking for the moon! Not asking for the moon! “ A reimagined city life in Kathmandu”! How does that sound? Given the all-pervading chaos in the capital, a deluge of sarcasms may reverberate: risible, implausible, crazy, puerile... “ A reimagined city life in Kathmandu”! How does that sound? Given the all-pervading chaos in the capital, a deluge of sarcasms may reverberate: risible, implausible, crazy, puerile... Blogs 01 Nov, 2022
Pandemic relief Pandemic relief Millions of South Asians live outside their home countries. They could be key to region’s pandemic recovery. T Millions of South Asians live outside their home countries. They could be key to region’s pandemic recovery. T Blogs 22 Sep, 2022
Impacts of dollar Impacts of dollar The US dollar is on a tear, strengthening around 11 per cent since the start of the year and – for the first time in two decades — reaching parity with the Euro. The US dollar is on a tear, strengthening around 11 per cent since the start of the year and – for the first time in two decades — reaching parity with the Euro. Blogs 09 Aug, 2022
Poverty and children's education Poverty and children's education Children from low-income families usually lack parental care, inspiration and supervision. Children from low-income families usually lack parental care, inspiration and supervision. Blogs 09 Aug, 2022
Nature belongs to all Nature belongs to all One morning, a well-off woman went to her kitchen garden to collect some vegetables. All of a sudden, a crow attacked her as if it felt insecure. One morning, a well-off woman went to her kitchen garden to collect some vegetables. All of a sudden, a crow attacked her as if it felt insecure. Blogs 05 Aug, 2022
Road projects Road projects Roads are fundamental to economies and social well-being. Roads are fundamental to economies and social well-being. Blogs 05 Aug, 2022
Public debt Public debt A rosier post-pandemic economic outlook for advanced economies is supported by the faster pace of vaccines being rolled out compared to developing countries, as well as stronger proactive fiscal responses being deployed now and in the future. A rosier post-pandemic economic outlook for advanced economies is supported by the faster pace of vaccines being rolled out compared to developing countries, as well as stronger proactive fiscal responses being deployed now and in the future. Blogs 04 Aug, 2022
Of stagflation and privatisation Of stagflation and privatisation Stagflation is a toxic cocktail of inflation, stagnant or negative growth. Stagflation is a toxic cocktail of inflation, stagnant or negative growth. Blogs 04 Aug, 2022
GPA grading system GPA grading system With the eighth amendment of the Education Act 2016, the SLC Board and HSEB historically transformed into SEE and NEB respectively. Since then these education boards have adopted the GPA grading system for evaluation, replacing individual subject marks and total percentage. With the eighth amendment of the Education Act 2016, the SLC Board and HSEB historically transformed into SEE and NEB respectively. Since then these education boards have adopted the GPA grading system for evaluation, replacing individual subject marks and total percentage. Blogs 03 Aug, 2022
Changing climate Changing climate Nepal is becoming a hotspot of climate-related hazards with the rapidly changing climate. Nepal is becoming a hotspot of climate-related hazards with the rapidly changing climate. Blogs 03 Aug, 2022
Food crisis Food crisis The increasing food deficit and demand from neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, have put enormous pressures on the local and regional food markets. The increasing food deficit and demand from neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, have put enormous pressures on the local and regional food markets. Blogs 01 Aug, 2022
Monsoon saga Monsoon saga Ah, monsoon! The seasonal damp winds that carry heavy rains to this part of the world. Ah, monsoon! The seasonal damp winds that carry heavy rains to this part of the world. Blogs 01 Aug, 2022
World 15 killed, over 20 injured in Pakistan bus plunge A bus plunged into a rocky ravine in northern Pakistan on Friday after its driver lost control, killing at least 15 people and seriously injuring more than 20 others, police said.
Nepal NHRC urges all to respect press freedom, freedom of expression The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all bodies concerned including the government for the media person's safety and protection of press freedom.
Kathmandu Family members of Nepalis joining Russian Army stage hunger strike in Kathmandu, demand release MoFA Spokesperson Amrit Bahadur Rai said the Nepali embassy in Moscow is looking after the issues related to the Nepalis in the Russian Army.
Kathmandu PM Dahal inaugurates 27th general convention of FNJ The 27th general convention of the Federation of the Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has kicked off here today.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 per tola, silver holds steady The gold market saw another fluctuation on Friday, with the price of gold dropping by Rs 1,100 per tola in the domestic market.
Environment Rain likely from tomorrow; expected to provide relief from smog, wildfires According to the Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD), the country is likely to experience rain starting from tomorrow, offering a much-needed respite from the heatwaves and thick smog that have plagued various regions, including Pokhara and the Federal Capital Kathmandu.
Nepal Democracy is minimum precondition for free, fair journalism: President Paudel President Ramchandra Paudel has said that democracy is the minimum precondition for free and fair journalism.
Kathmandu World Press Freedom Day being marked The World Press Freedom Day is being observed today across the globe including in Nepal.
Environment Kathmandu tops world's most polluted cities again Kathmandu, the federal capital of Nepal, has again ranked the world's most polluted city.