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
Energy solutions Energy solutions With COP26 concluded, many sovereign governments are furthering plans to cut their carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. With COP26 concluded, many sovereign governments are furthering plans to cut their carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. Blogs 29 Jul, 2022
Shark Tank: Short route to investment Shark Tank: Short route to investment I came across Shark Tank while switching TV channels aimlessly on a lazy Sunday morning. It struck me like a hammer. Here is one of the best ways to hustle and drum up much-needed foreign capital and investment. I came across Shark Tank while switching TV channels aimlessly on a lazy Sunday morning. It struck me like a hammer. Here is one of the best ways to hustle and drum up much-needed foreign capital and investment. Blogs 29 Jul, 2022
Online job Online job Across Asia and the Pacific, youth unemployment soared during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in tourism and hospitality, where many young people are employed. Across Asia and the Pacific, youth unemployment soared during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in tourism and hospitality, where many young people are employed. Blogs 27 Jul, 2022
Death: An inevitable truth Death: An inevitable truth I was lying on the sofa, reading a book called Death by Sadhguru. Nancy, my five-year-old sister, was doing her homework on the floor. She was looking back and forth between the book on my hand and her book. I was lying on the sofa, reading a book called Death by Sadhguru. Nancy, my five-year-old sister, was doing her homework on the floor. She was looking back and forth between the book on my hand and her book. Blogs 27 Jul, 2022
Growth in South Asia Growth in South Asia In the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, South Asia struck a strong growth note of 5 percent per year in per-capita GDP, strongly outpacing other developing regions in the world, notably Latin America and the Caribbean; the Middle East and North Africa; and Sub-Saharan Africa—all of which grew less than 1 percentage point per year. In the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, South Asia struck a strong growth note of 5 percent per year in per-capita GDP, strongly outpacing other developing regions in the world, notably Latin America and the Caribbean; the Middle East and North Africa; and Sub-Saharan Africa—all of which grew less than 1 percentage point per year. Blogs 21 Jul, 2022
Not so social, social media Not so social, social media With the advent of newer social media platforms, it’s hard to across someone who is not connected to one of them. There’s something for everyone in them. With the advent of newer social media platforms, it’s hard to across someone who is not connected to one of them. There’s something for everyone in them. Blogs 21 Jul, 2022
Vaccine and tourism Vaccine and tourism Countries around the world are undertaking enormous efforts to vaccinate against COVID-19. Countries around the world are undertaking enormous efforts to vaccinate against COVID-19. Blogs 20 Jul, 2022
Magic all around Magic all around We are often thrilled - kids and grown-ups alike - when J.K. Rowling tells a story about a cat reading a newspaper in a street corner, about a dog with eyes all over its body or about a cute little Harry flying fast on a broom rocket. We are often thrilled - kids and grown-ups alike - when J.K. Rowling tells a story about a cat reading a newspaper in a street corner, about a dog with eyes all over its body or about a cute little Harry flying fast on a broom rocket. Blogs 20 Jul, 2022
Digital economy Digital economy Youth are the future of Southeast Asia. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASE- AN), they constitute 34% of the total population. Youth are the future of Southeast Asia. In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASE- AN), they constitute 34% of the total population. Blogs 18 Jul, 2022
Legalise cannabis Legalise cannabis Recently, I had travelled to California, where I saw that cannabis is entirely legal in the state and is also allowed for medical use. However, one Nepali doctor asked me a question that haunted me for days. Recently, I had travelled to California, where I saw that cannabis is entirely legal in the state and is also allowed for medical use. However, one Nepali doctor asked me a question that haunted me for days. Blogs 18 Jul, 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.
