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
Sanitation saves lives and times Sanitation saves lives and times In 2001, the World Toilet Organization declared World Toilet Day, recognizing the critical role of toilets in promoting public health, human dignity, and personal safety. In 2001, the World Toilet Organization declared World Toilet Day, recognizing the critical role of toilets in promoting public health, human dignity, and personal safety. Blogs 21 Nov, 2022
Lawn life Lawn life What is a chaur in Nepali? It’s not exactly a lawn or a grassland. Can we call it a nagi? Only stock farmers can affirm that, as they know the chaurs inside and out by way of taking their livestock for grazing. For Kathmandu-dwellers, Narayanchaur is perhaps the most prototypical chaur, but it’s regularly mowed by man and machine; hence, it’s not exactly comparable to natural chaurs that are, well, just natural and never require mowing. What is a chaur in Nepali? It’s not exactly a lawn or a grassland. Can we call it a nagi? Only stock farmers can affirm that, as they know the chaurs inside and out by way of taking their livestock for grazing. For Kathmandu-dwellers, Narayanchaur is perhaps the most prototypical chaur, but it’s regularly mowed by man and machine; hence, it’s not exactly comparable to natural chaurs that are, well, just natural and never require mowing. Blogs 21 Nov, 2022
Global learning crisis Global learning crisis The latest US math and reading scores showed worrisome declines due to the pandemic’s toll and related school closures. The latest US math and reading scores showed worrisome declines due to the pandemic’s toll and related school closures. Blogs 16 Nov, 2022
Whom to vote? Whom to vote? I am deeply bothered on learning that one of my neighbours is all set to fly abroad in search of work on the eve of the general elections. I am deeply bothered on learning that one of my neighbours is all set to fly abroad in search of work on the eve of the general elections. Blogs 16 Nov, 2022
Food and nutrition security Food and nutrition security Record high food prices due to COVID-19, worsening conflict, climate change and natural disasters have exacerbated the global hunger crisis, driving millions more into extreme poverty and threatening to erase hard-won gains in development. Record high food prices due to COVID-19, worsening conflict, climate change and natural disasters have exacerbated the global hunger crisis, driving millions more into extreme poverty and threatening to erase hard-won gains in development. Blogs 14 Nov, 2022
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
Kathmandu Bagmati Action Plan to be implemented in nature-friendly manner: DPM Singh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has said the Bagmati Action Plan would be implemented in a nature-friendly manner.
Kathmandu Israeli Embassy returns belongings of Hamas attack victims The Embassy of Israel facilitated the return of personal belongings of Nepali victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack and other students who participated in the 2023 ‘Learn and Earn Program’ in Israel.
World North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further expand his collection of nuclear-capable weapons to counter rival nations.
Nepal Sahid Dasrath Health Science Academy to be upgraded as university: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has said the government has a plan of upgrading the Sahid Dashrath Health Science Academy as the centre of medical education.
Nepal PM Oli hands prize to medal winning players of int'l sports championship Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has presented prizes to medal winning players, coaches and managers of the SAFF Women Football Championship, Asian Karate Championship and CAVA Beach Volleyball Championship.
Kathmandu CIB raids call centre in Lalitpur, nabs 53 people The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has raided a call centre at Satdobato in Lalitpur and arrested 53 persons including two Indian nationals on the charge of operating online gambling.
World Update: Death toll reaches at least 53 in western China earthquake A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
Photo Gallery In Picture: Weaving fabric on a loom A senior citizen from Shuklaphanta Municipality-8, Juda, weaves fabric using traditional skills on a loom.
World Strong earthquake kills at least 32 people in western China A strong earthquake killed at least 32 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.
