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
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
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.
