Reviving tourism Reviving tourism Even where the situation is improving, a slow recovery in tourism may have long-term impacts, including through business closures and delayed investment in physical infrastructure, such as hotels, restaurants, and transport. Even where the situation is improving, a slow recovery in tourism may have long-term impacts, including through business closures and delayed investment in physical infrastructure, such as hotels, restaurants, and transport. Blogs 15 Jul, 2022
No service charge No service charge Down south, east and western flank, a debate is raging over the government’s decision to slap a ban on service charges. Down south, east and western flank, a debate is raging over the government’s decision to slap a ban on service charges. Blogs 15 Jul, 2022
Impact of war Impact of war The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered significant disruptions to the supply of commodities such as energy and food, which Russia and Ukraine are key exporters. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered significant disruptions to the supply of commodities such as energy and food, which Russia and Ukraine are key exporters. Blogs 14 Jul, 2022
The dark side of Japan The dark side of Japan The assassination of Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe by a lone unemployed youth was totally unexpected. Read any news media reports, and the reporters do not fail to mention that gun violence in Japanese society is really rare. The assassination of Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe by a lone unemployed youth was totally unexpected. Read any news media reports, and the reporters do not fail to mention that gun violence in Japanese society is really rare. Blogs 14 Jul, 2022
After disasters After disasters In the aftermath of a disaster, access to relevant, high quality and timely information can greatly enhance the speed of emergency response by agencies and the effectiveness of government policies. In the aftermath of a disaster, access to relevant, high quality and timely information can greatly enhance the speed of emergency response by agencies and the effectiveness of government policies. Blogs 13 Jul, 2022
How-to self-help thyself How-to self-help thyself We are all conscious of the power of self-help, or New Age, books. Yet, the point is books, or no books, each of us has a ‘self-help’ resource within us, that, when properly used, could save us a visit to the bookstore. We are all conscious of the power of self-help, or New Age, books. Yet, the point is books, or no books, each of us has a ‘self-help’ resource within us, that, when properly used, could save us a visit to the bookstore. Blogs 13 Jul, 2022
Government spends over Rs 25bn in one day Government spends over Rs 25bn in one day Keeping up with annual trend of ramping up its spending towards the end of every fiscal year, the government has set a record in treasury expenditure this time around as well. Keeping up with annual trend of ramping up its spending towards the end of every fiscal year, the government has set a record in treasury expenditure this time around as well. Blogs 11 Jul, 2022
Utility-scale battery Utility-scale battery Many countries have put carbon neutrality as a top agenda, targeting to peak CO2 emissions by the middle of this century. Some countries like the United Kingdom plan to ban the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2030, while others like the People’s Republic of China are replacing coal with renewable energy. Many countries have put carbon neutrality as a top agenda, targeting to peak CO2 emissions by the middle of this century. Some countries like the United Kingdom plan to ban the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2030, while others like the People’s Republic of China are replacing coal with renewable energy. Blogs 07 Jul, 2022
Doomscrolling Doomscrolling Due to the ubiquity of the internet, most of us spend excessive time online. Consequently, as social media roots deep in the psyche of the global population, it has become imperative to tackle doomscrolling. Due to the ubiquity of the internet, most of us spend excessive time online. Consequently, as social media roots deep in the psyche of the global population, it has become imperative to tackle doomscrolling. Blogs 07 Jul, 2022
War in Ukraine War in Ukraine The war in Ukraine is causing worldwide disruptions to trade and investment, affecting auto makers in Europe, hoteliers in Georgia and the Maldives, as well as impacting consumers of food and fuel globally. Although the world’s poor — who spend a large part of their incomes on life’s necessities — are the most vulnerable, no country, region, or industry is left untouched by these disruptions. The war in Ukraine is causing worldwide disruptions to trade and investment, affecting auto makers in Europe, hoteliers in Georgia and the Maldives, as well as impacting consumers of food and fuel globally. Although the world’s poor — who spend a large part of their incomes on life’s necessities — are the most vulnerable, no country, region, or industry is left untouched by these disruptions. Blogs 06 Jul, 2022
Inflation and central bank's dilemma Inflation and central bank's dilemma Due to the Russia-Ukraine war and increase in the price of oil, there has been a steep increase in the price of goods and services. Inflation occurs due to various reasons — monetary policy of the central bank and unusual circumstances. Due to the Russia-Ukraine war and increase in the price of oil, there has been a steep increase in the price of goods and services. Inflation occurs due to various reasons — monetary policy of the central bank and unusual circumstances. Blogs 06 Jul, 2022
Cleaning up Mexico's water bodies Cleaning up Mexico's water bodies The Gulf of Mexico off the Atlantic Ocean and other water ecosystems play a vital role in the livelihood of many Mexicans. The Gulf of Mexico off the Atlantic Ocean and other water ecosystems play a vital role in the livelihood of many Mexicans. Blogs 01 Jul, 2022
Going hungry Going hungry The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the world’s economy, triggering a recession that has severely affected food security and nutrition for millions of people. Blogs 01 Jul, 2022
Energy prices Energy prices Global energy prices increased by more than 26% in the early months of 2022. Global energy prices increased by more than 26% in the early months of 2022. Blogs 29 Jun, 2022
Isn't life an illusion? Isn't life an illusion? The illusion means a false idea or belief. So how can life be an illusion? Most of the Hindu Scripture says, human life is a dream state. So, if life is a dream, then what is the reality? To know the answer, let’s look at life from a biological point of view. The illusion means a false idea or belief. So how can life be an illusion? Most of the Hindu Scripture says, human life is a dream state. So, if life is a dream, then what is the reality? To know the answer, let’s look at life from a biological point of view. Blogs 29 Jun, 2022
Aid for trade Aid for trade Aid for trade is based on the idea that trade can be a powerful engine for economic development. Aid for trade is based on the idea that trade can be a powerful engine for economic development. Blogs 27 Jun, 2022
Disconnected! Disconnected! Disconnected! Ever since the boom of IT in the 1990s, the word ‘disconnected’ became a household word around the world. Post seed stage, internet service providers (IPS) were naturally wet behind the ears, failing to meet the customers’ expectations vis-à-vis service quality and response time. Disconnected! Ever since the boom of IT in the 1990s, the word ‘disconnected’ became a household word around the world. Post seed stage, internet service providers (IPS) were naturally wet behind the ears, failing to meet the customers’ expectations vis-à-vis service quality and response time. Blogs 27 Jun, 2022
New pandemic New pandemic As Covid 19 ravaged the world, a new pandemic began to rise. One that had been brewing for ages but was taken out of the pot by Covid 19, education. However, unlike Covid-19 it targeted a specific age group and luckily this pandemic has a cure. As Covid 19 ravaged the world, a new pandemic began to rise. One that had been brewing for ages but was taken out of the pot by Covid 19, education. However, unlike Covid-19 it targeted a specific age group and luckily this pandemic has a cure. Blogs 23 Jun, 2022
Dangerous superstition Dangerous superstition In many African communities, people still live by old traditional religious practices. Often branded as witchcraft, or “voodoo”, these occult practices remain a developmental challenge. Their leaders have large followings and influence how people live their daily lives. In many African communities, people still live by old traditional religious practices. Often branded as witchcraft, or “voodoo”, these occult practices remain a developmental challenge. Their leaders have large followings and influence how people live their daily lives. Blogs 23 Jun, 2022
Renewable energy Renewable energy The year 2020 may have been a defining period for the transition to renewable energy. The year 2020 may have been a defining period for the transition to renewable energy. Blogs 22 Jun, 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.
