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
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
Kathmandu UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.
World A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said.
Nepal Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days.
Nepal Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Entertainment Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes’ International Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Jury Prize.
Nepal British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in death zone British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance.
Nepal Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection, mountaineering commissions Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure.
Nepal Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country.
World Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy The first woman to conquer the world's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world's tallest mountains.
