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

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